When you're pregnant, especially with your first, all sorts of questions come to mind. This is logical, because you want to do well and do what's best for you and your child. What can I eat and not eat? Can I exercise? Can I go to the sauna? But perhaps also 'Can and may I dye my hair?' Even when you're pregnant, you still want to look nice and well-groomed, of course!
Actually, this question is twofold. On the one hand, you want to know if hair dye is harmful to the mother or child. On the other hand, you might be curious if hair dye will take well when you are pregnant.
Let's start with the first: is hair dye harmful to the mother or child? The RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment) answers this as follows:
"Producers of consumer articles (including the suppliers of your products) are responsible for placing safe products on the market. For personal care products such as hair dyes, European rules are laid down in the Cosmetics Regulation. One of the requirements is that hair dyes must be assessed for safety by an independent, scientific committee (the SCCS) before the products are placed on the market.
The hair dye must be found safe for all possible users, including pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. Your customers can therefore assume that hair dyes available on the market can be used safely.
However, a hair dye contains more substances, and it is the producer's responsibility that the product can be used safely."
You can therefore assume that hair dye available in Europe is safe for pregnant women. For 100% certainty, it is recommended to contact your GP and/or the producer of the hair dye and ask them. 
The second question is: Does hair dye take well enough when you are pregnant?
Usually, hair dye takes well during pregnancy too. "Usually" doesn't mean "always," though. The texture of your hair can indeed change when you're pregnant. Some women may experience fuller hair due to hormones, while others might suffer from thinning hair and hair loss. Your hair can also become greasier.
All of this can affect the color result. Colors may over-process more quickly or turn out warmer. Additionally, the scalp may be more sensitive, which can cause the dye to feel burning on your scalp. It is therefore always advisable to first test the hair dye on a strand of hair and see how your hair and scalp react to the dye.
The most important tip: don't do it yourself, but go to a hairdresser. They have experience with this and know what is best for your hair.
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