Gloss How-To: Survive Beauty Don’ts During Pregnancy

Being pregnant is an amazing and exciting time, but it’s also full of beauty “don’ts.” Sometimes it’s not only confusing to remember what you can and can’t do while pregnant, but it is also near-impossible to go without beauty rituals for almost a whole year!

The good news is that you can get around some of the don’ts of pregnancy by finding the right products and services.

Here’s a guide to looking your best during pregnancy and staying safe:

1. Getting Your Hair Colored:

Though it’s generally a don’t to have your hair colored during pregnancy, the first trimester is most important time to stay away from hair coloring products. If you can’t wait the three months or want to play it safe throughout your pregnancy, look for dyes that are non-toxic and vegetable (not chemical) based — and most importantly that are 100% ammonia free. Some of our favorite ammonia-free hair color brands:

Tints of Nature: Ammonia-free, Tints of Nature has more than a dozen hair color shades which are all made from certified organic ingredients — they’re the only hair coloring product on the market that can make that claim.

Susan Henry Natural Color: Top Hollywood colorist Susan Henry created her line of all-natural color products after she started to develop symptoms of ammonia-poisoning. With six gorgeous shades to choose from, you’ll keep using the products after your pregnancy too!

2. Getting Your Hair Straightened:

Frizz. How do you go nine (actually TEN) months with unruly hair? Unfortunately, most hair straightening treatments have far too many chemicals — and some formaldehyde — that aren’t safe to be around during pregnancy.

Some alternatives to try are Brazilian Blowout and Global Keratin‘s hair straightening treatments that infuse your locks with keratin to create loads of shine and relaxes waves without harsh chemicals. But make sure you talk to the hair stylist — some keratin straightening product do have harsh chemicals — do your research.

3. Getting Manicures and Pedicures:

For the most part, your monthly mani / pedi is fine during pregnancy, but avoid poorly ventilated nail salons where the fumes are too strong. Also, try to bring your own tools, to minimize the risk of infections, and bring your own polish — preferably one of the non-toxic colors from SpaRitual or Zoya.