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Is it Safe for Pregnant Women to Color Their Hair?

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Question: Is it Safe for Pregnant Women to Color Their Hair?
Answer: Doctors differ in their opinions on this one. Some feel the strong fumes and the dye coming in contact with the scalp may be harmful to pregnancy. But several studies have provided no conclusive evidence that this is true, or not. The scalp absorbs a small amount of chemical, but many doctors suggest playing it safe by not coloring your hair in your first trimester. If you’re still worried, you can use vegetable dyes or get highlights only.

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