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The Great Debate: Is Hair Colour Safe During Pregnancy?

When you’re pregnant, you have to say goodbye to some of your favourite things: sushi, wine, and retinol-based skincare products. But, do you really have to take a break from your colourist? We chatted with COLOR.ME by KEVIN.MURPHY Global Design Director Kate Reid ​to find out what she has to say about the topic. 

"One of the first things I found myself researching when I found I was pregnant (I am currently 22 weeks) was what can and can’t I do, eat and what next? Anxiety kicked in, especially when it comes to my beauty regimens (especially maintaining my blonde!)  

Fairly limited information is to be found but research indicates both semi and permanent colours are not highly toxic and are safe to use during pregnancy. But with such limited information available, what does one do about their hair colour? Which products are safe? Each colour brand is made differently and some are safer than others.

Looking to celebrities like the Kardashians, at a distance they didn’t seem to stop getting Botox and facial fillers and their hair colour always looks fresh. You begin to question everything. What is okay and what will harm the baby? The truth is, it is very confusing and there is conflicting information out there.