Safe Hair Care Products during Pregnancy

When pregnancy comes, there are a lot of things that women end up ditching. Usually, the diet changes and so do the hair care products. Well, the hair care regime also changes and most women will prefer to go with styles that require ‘less maintenance’.

One choice that many women will have to encounter is whether or not they should continue using their favorite shampoo, conditioner, sheen and other hair care products. As an expectant mum, your priorities immediately change: it’s a time to not only think of yourself but the young one you are carrying.

As we all know by now, our hair products contain a lot of chemicals and shampoos and conditioners that are known to have some really toxic ingredients. It’s therefore a must that you evaluate your products and restock your bathroom with safe beauty products.

Hair Extensions and Pregnancy

Now there has been a lot of conflicting information on whether or not it’s safe to wear your hair extensions while pregnant. Well, those curly hair extensions you love so much may be harmful, but it all depends on how you put them on. It’s true that hair glue can have some harmful chemicals and the major culprit when it comes to hair extensions is fusion hair extensions.

Here are some of the harmful chemicals present in hair glue:

1^st--Naphtha

2^nd--Toluene

3^rd--Polysiloxane

4^th--Cyclohexane

These are chemicals you need to stay away from, pregnant or not. We begin with Naphatha which is a solvent that is present in very many commercial products. Naphatha can contain traces of caphtha, which can be carcinogenic. Carcinogens are cancerous substances and toluene, which is a another common ingredient in hair glue, is a benzene derivative which is yet another carcinogen.

We are not completely opposed to hair extensions, but would not advise any pregnant woman to use extensions that require hair glue. Instead, it would be advisable to go for hair extensions, such as remy clip in hair extensions or any other type of clip in extensions.

You can also use the braiding system with your hair extensions, as it is much safer. One of the good things about the braiding process is that it actually helps protect your hair from the harsh elements of the weather and can even help reduce hair loss since you are not constantly pulling the hair.

Safe Hair Products to Use during Pregnancy

Getting safe products to use while pregnant is not difficult and below are some of the things you may want to consider.

1^st product--Organic hair products

2^nd product--Fragrance free hair shampoos and conditioners

3^rd product-- Home-made deep conditioning treatment

You may want to replenish your hair beauty supply with organic hair products. There is no shortage of such products: there are brands that deal solely with organic products. The good thing about organic products is that you can rest easy knowing that your body is not exposed to any harmful chemicals.

Fragrances also have some oils that may contain harmful chemicals and you need to cut back on those nice smelling shampoos and conditioners. Pregnant women suffer from thinning hair: it’s important to ensure that you deep condition the hair to strengthen it. Well, the good news is that you don’t have to buy a deep conditioning treatment. You can simply raid your pantry. Egg, yogurt and olive oil combined create a fantastic conditioner and you can also use mayonnaise.

It is recommended that you take a break on straightening your hair with relaxers and dryers, as these too can be harmful. This is a time to re-invent yourself with a new ‘hair do’ and there are plenty of salon products that will favor your pregnancy.