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If You Are Pregnant Should You Put a Perm or Relaxer in Your Hair?
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
InstructionsSignificanceStep 1: While you are pregnant, you will have different changes in emotions and hormones. You may feel less attractive and wish to rectify that situation. Receiving a perm or relaxing your hair while you are pregnant may be something that you wish to accomplish. This will allow you to feel better about yourself and help you get through your emotional stages. Changing the way you look and feel will make the nine months move along more smoothly.
ConsiderationsStep 1: Deciding on if you wish to get a perm or relaxer, there are a few considerations you should be aware of. Your body is completely different when you are pregnant. The hormones that are filling your body changes your mood, the way you see yourself as well chemicals that you use. Your perm or relaxer may not accomplish what you wish. Even though everyone is different on her reaction to certain things, getting your hair done could leave you with an undesired result. Thus, if you receive a perm, it may turn out to be frizzy and unmanageable. It could also will not last as long as if you were not pregnant.
EffectsStep 1: Every pregnant woman is different on how they will react to certain chemicals and treatments. Your hair may turn out beautiful while others may not. The chemicals could cause you to have watery eyes or a massive headache. The effects of receiving a perm or relaxer while you are pregnant depend on your body type and how your hormones affect your body. While some people have absolutely no problem with having their hair done while pregnant others have major issues.
Prevention/SolutionStep 1: Getting your hair done is ultimately your choice. Sometimes when you are pregnant, you have a strong need to get certain things done. If you have the strong desire to receive a perm or relaxing your hair, there is no real reason why you should not. However, keep in mind that your body goes through massive changes while you are pregnant and after you deliver as well. What you may be expecting may not always be the case.
Also, all hair treatments (perms, dyes, highlights) have chemicals which can be absorbed into the mother's body through her scalp. There is also the potential risk from the fumes in the salon, even if the treatments are being done on someone else.
WarningStep 1: Check with your OBGYN before using any chemicals. Some doctors may give the green light while others think it is too risky for you or your baby. If you go ahead and decide to get a perm or relax your hair, do so in a well-ventilated area. Explain to the hairdresser that you are pregnant and you would like a fan or a window opened. This will help relieve any headaches or chemical reactions you may experience.
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