can i still use relaxers in my hair

• 06-28-2008 12:59 PM

  janiya2770946 Joined on 03-30-2008 Posts 15	can i still use relaxers in my hair Reply Contact im 6 weeks i get perms i usually get perms on the regular n im wondering will this effect the baby now that i am pregnant if i perm my hair or get my nails done becuase i was told by some one it would can u please let me know because im in dear need of a perm but dint wanna do anything to harm the baby

• 06-28-2008 2:23 PM

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  cristian's mommy Joined on 10-26-2005 Posts 85

  Re: can i still use relaxers in my hair Reply Contact I don't think there's any harm in it.  With my son I waited until out of the 1st trimester, but with this one I wasn't going to.  However, because I just don't feel like going or getting it done I'm waiting.  I too need one badly.  It's been hot & a couple of nights I sweated so bad that it's now all kinked up.  I don't know how my hairdressers going to separate it to get the relaxer in.  You also might want to see if you can stretch it out to every 8 weeks instead of every 6 if you're still concerned.

• 07-05-2008 9:24 AM

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  Deon2682 Joined on 03-23-2008 Flagstaff, AZ Posts 253

  Re: can i still use relaxers in my hair Reply Contact  as far as I have heard and seen, it is best to avoid all chemicals during pregnancy, even hair chemicals.  I have seen pregnant women have their hair done, dyed, etc.  but the chemicals have to stay at least 1/2 inch off the roots of the hair to avoid direct skin contact.  I would definitely ask your doc.  and make sure you go to a dresser that knows how to handle pregos.

• 07-05-2008 11:19 AM

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  Jamie2544778 Joined on 05-22-2008 Elk Grove, CA Posts 497

  Re: can i still use relaxers in my hair Reply Contact There is no research that shows any direct negative effects of chemicals used during hair processing on fetal development. Many women opt to limit their hair style regimens because of the chemicals just to be safe. Ask your doctor if you have any questions, however, most will say its fine. Mine brought up the fact that hairdressers get pregnant too, and most of them can't quit their job for 9 months and stay away from the chemicals. They may wear gloves but they still breathe in the fumes daily. Their rate of medical problems with their babies is no more than anyone elses. It's all really what you feel comfortable with, I always waited until after the first trimester. A good suggestion from a previous post was not to let the chemicals touch your skin if you are really nervous about it.

• 08-02-2008 6:34 AM

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  mamacita2785 Joined on 06-11-2005 Memphis, TN Posts 4

  Re: can i still use relaxers in my hair Reply Contact I have been to the salon many times both times I was pregnant. My stylist keeps chemicals from directly contacting my scalp and makes me wear a mask to aviod breathing chemicals. They can be harmful to the baby. She did say however, that its not best for ME to do them b/c you have 2 put your hands over your head, which can cause stress to the baby, so they say. Also, dying your hair weakens it, so during pregnancy, if u think about it, dont do it. Hope that helps.

• 09-22-2008 4:34 PM

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  starnikki57 Joined on 09-22-2008 Brooklyn, NY Posts 6

  Re: can i still use relaxers in my hair Reply Contact I agree with most of the women here, there hasn't been a study showing the effects different hair treatment chemicals may or may not have on pregnant women and their unborn kids. Discuss the issue with your doctor and do your OWN research on the chemicals found in hair relaxers and use your better judgement. My mother, who has been a hair dresser for like 100 years (lol) had to, a few years back, stop relaxing her hair because she was getting small smooth bald patches in her scalp. She saw a dermatologist and had to get steroid injections so the hair would grow back. He explained to her that the years of relaxing had caused chemical burns to her scalp in certain areas. So she opted to just go natural all togehter. So I give this story to say that some of the chemicals used in these relaxers can, for the most part, be pretty toxic to us all and you should research and make an informed decision for yourself.