Is It Safe to do the Brazilian Keratin Treatment while Pregnant?
If you have unruly, curly hair of if you live in a ridiculously humid city like Miami, the Brazilian Keratin Treatment will seem like it has come from heaven itself. Your hair will be silky smooth for up to three months and will cut your styling time in half. How awesome is that?
Well, if you’re pregnant or worried about exposing your head to carcinogenic chemicals, it’s not so awesome after all. Here’s the ugly truth… Formaldehyde is used to open your hair’s cuticle to deposit the Keratin. Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen (i.e. it causes cancer). While not enough research has been done to confirm whether formaldehyde crosses the placenta and causes birth defects, I wouldn’t chance it.
What’s a Hot Mama to do if she wants her hair silky straight while pregnant or while breast- feeding? Either have your hairdresser use a version of the Keratin Treatment that is Formaldehyde Free (Yes, it does exist), invest in a really good flat iron, or make peace with your curls while you are pregnant. Pin straight hair is out this season anyhow. Soft waves are in! You can also set your hair using hot rollers for the soft wavy look. This will take out a lot of the frizz and does not take very much time or skill. Remember, straight hair, curly hair, wave hair, being “HOT” comes in all hair textures! If you’ve had straight hair for a while, mix it up while your pregnant. Your man will feel like he is with a new and different woman which might just add a little more sizzle….
Note: If you are using a keratin treatment that is formaldehyde free it should not have a noxious smell and should not make your eyes burn at all. Also, if you are pregnant, it is not advisable to visit a salon that uses the formaldehyde version because you will still be exposed.
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