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Keratin treatment during pregnancy?

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 13:02

I was planning to do a Keratin treatment for the summer and then fell pregnant. Am now 14 weeks. Is Keratin safe during pregnancy?

I will, of course, check with my OB/GYN but thought to ask here first.

Finally, if the general consensus (including positive feedback from OB/GYN) is that it's ok, I would be looking at going to a reputable salon and was wondering if you had any recommendations..?

TIA

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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 16:43
The stylist and client have to wear masks, the a/c has to be on freezing and prefrably windows open as the chemicals let off alot of smoke. Over time Keratin treatments ruin the hair, even if the initial result looks and feel better. Any qualified Hair stylist would not do this on a pregnant client. Exactly! So, definitely not!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 16:39
I picked up a leaflet at ted Morgan in motor city about kerastraight. They do kerastraight at both of their branches and it said its safe during pregnancy.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 15:27
Most treatments are not safe as they contain the chemical Formaldehyde. There is a new treatment which does not contain this chemical, it's called kerastraight. Not many places do it, I believe salon ink are doing it there. I'm 14 weeks pg and am getting this treatment done in the UK. It is proven to be safe for pregnant and breast feeding woman. Xx
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 14:27
The stylist and client have to wear masks, the a/c has to be on freezing and prefrably windows open as the chemicals let off alot of smoke. Over time Keratin treatments ruin the hair, even if the initial result looks and feel better. Any qualified Hair stylist would not do this on a pregnant client.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 13:32
No, it is not safe. The stylist would say yes, but if you check the products, they are not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. My simple answer: Why take the risk?
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 13:05
If it were me, I would not do it. There is so much being said about how unsafe these treatments are, and that even the 'safe' ones are not as safe as they would like you to believe - I am no expert, but there is enough doubt for me that there would be no way I would take the chance of harming the baby.
 
 

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