Question:
Is it safe to color/highlight or perm my hair while pregnant? What about the use of artificial nails?
Answer:
It is perfectly safe to color, perm or highlight your hair while you are pregnant. Some physicians prefer that their patients do not do this; however, there is no medical reason available to conclude that it is unsafe. Nevertheless, you should talk with your stylist and ensure that he/she is aware that you are pregnant. Sometimes the hormones from pregnancy affect that way your hair takes the dye or the perm so you may not be happy with the results. Likewise, you can have a manicure, pedicure, artificial nails, massage or facial while you are pregnant. Just make sure that your therapist knows that you are pregnant.
Dr. Nicole Chainakul, OB/Gyn
Dr. Aldon Corle, Jr., MD, OB/Gyn
Dr. Stephanie Hall, OB/Gyn
Utica Park Clinic – Owasso
10512 N. 110th East Ave., Suite 200
Owasso, OK 74055
918.376.8450
