You must be logged in to post a comment. Dangers of Formaldehyde Formaldehyde is a chemical that is used in many different applications, one of which is hair straightening chemicals. You Can Still Get a Keratin Treatment Fortunately, there are some Brazilian keratin hair straightening treatments that are formaldehyde-free.
Odor Sensitivity During pregnancy, some women experienced heightened senses, especially smell and taste. Overall, hair treatments are generally considered safe to use during pregnancy.
However, you may also consider getting highlights or using pure vegetable dyes. Regardless, your safest option is to wait at least until after the first trimester, if not until after pregnancy.
Skip keratin hair-straightening treatments during pregnancy. They contain harmful formaldehyde. There is a lot of controversy surrounding getting it done period. Even salons in Brazil stopped doing it. All I know is that while I was pregnant and wanted to color my hair and eat sushi I asked my self If it was that important that I Couldn't wait 10 months.
It could of just been a coincidence but I wouldn't take a chance again for vanity :. I know this is an old thread but I am looking for some answers. I am on my first trimester and had my Brazilian Blowout done yesterday. My throat and eyes were burning the whole time so I told my hair stylist that I'm pregnant and she looked concerned and said to rinse out the very next morning.
She also said she wouldn't recommend it during pregnancy. As soon as I got home I searched online i know I should have done that before and it looks like the treatment can lead to miscarriages. Does anyone here have any additional advise?
I washed my hair as soon as I got home but I can still smell the chemicals and I'm really really worried :. My husband said his throat and nose feels irritated, and my son woke up today wih flushed face.. I still feel sick and is havng dry heaves..
Reason for reporting Offensive or inappropriate materials Spamming or advertising Vulgarity or profanity Personal attack Invasion of privacy Copyright infringement. Cancel Submit. Ask a question. Featured video. New to BabyCenter? It turns out that there is a very good reason. One of the main active ingredients in a Brazilian blowout is formaldehyde, a toxic chemical that can cause irritation of the skin, eyes, nose, and throat.
The EPA warns that extreme exposure to formaldehyde can result in certain cancers , and its been linked to infertility and miscarriages in pregnant women. Ty told us that's one reason he won't conduct the treatment himself.
In fact, Ty said that when he has conducted the treatment in the past, he's felt its effects on his body. Thankfully, there's a more modern type of treatment that doesn't require subjecting yourself to such harsh chemicals.
Ty swears by MagicSleek Treatments , a process that straightens hair through the use of plant extract ingredients.
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