During pregnancy, your hair may experience changes that cause you to want to increase hair care in your beauty routine without increasing the amount of chemicals you are exposing yourself and your baby to. Many women experience dry lifeless hair, and some women experience hair loss. To help keep your hair healthy during pregnancy, keep a few of these tips in mind.

Stay Away from Chemical Hair Dyes and Perms

Chemical processes are supposed to be avoided during the first trimester, but they can pose problems throughout the pregnancy. The harsh lingering smell chemical processes leave on your hair and skin can upset a morning-sick stomach, and the chemicals and fumes soaking into your scalp and bloodstream may not leave you feeling so nice after leaving the salon either. If you want to change the color of your hair during pregnancy, try a natural henna paste to add red hues, a rosemary and sage rinse to darken brown hair or lighten blonde hair with natural lemon in the sun. Your results may not be the same as the salon, but it will be even more fun to treat yourself to a professional dye job after giving birth.

Use Wash and Go Styles

Pregnancy is not the time to stress over perfectly placed tresses. Consider adopting a cut that does not require a lot of maintenance or product to look fantastic. Opt for natural air drying as opposed to excessive blow-drying and heat styling.

Consider Natural Conditioning Treatments at Home Instead of the Salon

Even if you are not getting harsh chemicals put on your hair, if someone else is and they are sitting under a heating lamp, chances are you are getting exposed to those baking fumes as well. Poor ventilation also makes some salons an uncomfortable place for pregnant women. Try using fresh fruit and vegetable masks on your hair mixed with natural oils and honey for an old-fashioned hair mask. Avocadoes, bananas and melons are all ingredients used in fruit based hair treatments.

Dry Shampoo if you Miss a Shower

Every woman who has been pregnant knows that the bigger you get the less time and energy you have for a shower. If you happen to miss one and want to freshen up your hair without water, simply sprinkle some cornstarch on your hair. Let it attach to some of the dirt and oil for a few minutes and then brush it out.   

Take your Prenatal Vitamins

Prenatal vitamins are full of what you need for strong hair and nails. If you stay on a good routine, prenatal vitamins are your first line of defense against problem hair during pregnancy.

Treat Yourself with Hot Oil

Hot oil treatments are a great way to treat dry hair from pregnancy while relaxing in the tub or shower. Purchase a commercial mixture, or warm natural jojoba, almond or extra virgin olive oils for a moisturizing treatment. Do a hot oil treatment once a week to maintain more hydrated hair.

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