https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:21:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-31816 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:13:27 +0000 cupcakemama 31816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I stopped coloring though I am sure highlights would have been fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-31791 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:02:02 +0000 sulli301 31791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't color my hair during the first trimester &amp; I used the "natural" type dyes after that....no bleaching! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-30962 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:11:38 +0000 pastemoo 30962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: Ahh, me too! I am so gray! And 28.<br /> So... I had like 2 inches of gray hair while I let it grow out during the first trimester. I waited until 16 weeks and then I dyed it. I will resume my normal coloring routine now. :) I prefer my hair NOT gray.<br /> I use the $3 bottle. I can't afford the fancy stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27408 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:35:57 +0000 eeh 27408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ahh I'm torn. I have an appointment on Wednesday for a cut and color. I will feel really bad if I cancel now because that's how she makes her money and it will be another 5 weeks before I can get in there. And she would for sure think something's up so there's no way to hide my reason for canceling. Obviously the baby is more important but I'm just not sure of the risks here..maybe I'll call my doctor tomorrow and see what she thinks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27403 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:30:17 +0000 enjollah 27403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was just thinking about this last night before I slept! I've been wanting to color my hair (to hide those darn grays!) but have been unsure about it! Thanks for everyone's input! Now to find a good salon.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27400 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:03:30 +0000 lemondrop 27400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, when we started TTC I intentionally stopped coloring my hair. Good thing too because once I got pregnant, I really stopped caring how my hair looked. I wouldn't have cared to do upkeep on it anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27384 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:13:34 +0000 mrs.inkspot 27384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My hair lady said I just needed to avoid putting color directly on my scalp during the first trimester. So highlights are ok, but not a base color too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27326 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:48:54 +0000 lavender 27326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I colored my hair in the second trimester and went darker, almost to my natural hair color. I figured might as well try to save some money before the baby comes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27282 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:41:59 +0000 Rosie Girl 27282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I colored my hair with DS, actually just died it all my natural color. That was the last time I did my hair! I got cheap after having him :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27222 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:59:18 +0000 Navy_Mommy 27222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blushink: oh I've been there! That's why I started doing it myself. I use professional color though, from a beauty supply store. The first few times I definitely looked like a calico cat, haha, but I'm actually quite good at it now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27214 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:52:41 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 27214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. But for monetary reason. I've been 2 years without dying my hair. Hello whites! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27209 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:49:14 +0000 erinpye 27209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been told highlights (foils) are safe because the color doesn't actually touch your scalp--so I haven't stopped doing that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27103 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:03:23 +0000 Mrs. Bee 27103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i didn't color my hair with charlie. with olive i highlighted it in my third trimester since it wasn't really touching my scalp. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27099 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:55:47 +0000 MsMini 27099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't do any colouring during the first trimester (just being overly cautious), but I have continued having it professionally coloured, using natural (low chemical) dyes since the beginning of the second trimester. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27083 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:00:45 +0000 jennylynn 27083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I color and highlight my own hair. I haven't done it as much as I did before I was pregnant, but thats mostly because fo laziness. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27079 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:42:04 +0000 ohapostrophe 27079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Still got highlights after the first trimester. There is no research that shows its harmful as long as it's in a well-ventilated area (even in first tri but I was paranoid!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27061 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:12:21 +0000 heffalump 27061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't color mine. But my hair stylist said I could and it would be safe, I just felt more comfortable not doing it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27060 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:12:01 +0000 Nskillet 27060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ive never colored my hair, but I say do whatever you feel most comfortable and gives you the least amount of guilt. As moms to be we suffer enough from that already!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27050 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:47:26 +0000 Navy_Mommy 27050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: I'm sitting here with the color in my hair right now, lol, its what made me think of it. </p> <p>I would have gone nutty if I stopped. I'm only 23, but a) my natural hair color is pretty flat and b) the roots would have driven me up the wall. I'm already dealing with pregnancy acne, I couldn't deal with feeling any less attractive! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27049 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:43:49 +0000 yoursilverlining 27049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't color during the first trimester (even though I never read anywhere that it wasn't safe or anything), but I'm only 30 and like totally gray all over which I just can't handle!!! heehee so yes, I still am coloring my hair. In fact, I'm coloring it tomorrow morning ;-)</p> <p>I used to get it professionally done at a salon that uses some all natural brand that has less (no?) chemicals, and I'm tempted to go back, but that was $150+ vs. $10 or less to do it myself, so I'm just going to do it myself. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-stop-coloring-your-hair-during-pregnancy#post-27047 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:39:35 +0000 Navy_Mommy 27047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just wondering - did you stop coloring your hair during pregnancy or change your hair color technique/routine at all?</p> <p>I color my own hair (unless I'm going blonde, then I get it professionally done, but lately I've been going red) and I've continued to do it on a regular basis. I have, however, moved to the kitchen when I'm applying the color, lol, just because there's better air flow. </p>