You've passed your first trimester, and maybe you're thinking about a perm or body wave to restore…

You've passed your first trimester, and maybe you're thinking about a perm or body wave to restore some body or a straightening treatment to calm those curls? You might want to reconsider.

There is the possibility that your hormone-infused locks will respond oddly to the chemicals (you might end up with a ball of frizz instead of a crown of ringlets). There's also a slight possibility that the substances can be absorbed through the scalp and into your bloodstream, so check with your practitioner.

Highlights are considered safe by most practitioners since the product isn’t applied as close to the scalp; so are milder color treatments (all-vegetable dyes, or no-ammonia blends), so chances are you’ll be able to hide that gray or bring out (or create) those gold tones with no problem. But ask. An ultracautious practitioner or stylist may recommend against any chemical processing until after your baby is born.

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