Anyone dyed their hair when breastfeeding?

[lizzlebizzle33]

I've heard/read that it may be dangerous to use hair dye if you are breastfeeding. Has anyone else heard this?

My son is 13 months old, eats solid food, drinks water and only BF at night. Do you think it's ok to dye my hair? I'm fed up of the greys lol

[Rogue1234]

I've never heard that. Been dying my hair since DS was about 6 months old and he seems to be ok!

[Waitingonasmiley42]

I had mine coloured when baby was about 4 months. Had no idea it was bad!

[lizzlebizzle33]

Oh good! Let the trashing of all the towels commence!! Thank you x

[ToastyFingers]

Many, many times. I wasn't aware there was any problem and I've never been advised not to by hairdressers/hair dye boxes/midwives etc.
Obviously I didn't feed with the dye on my head.

I haven't breastfed for almost 2 years now though, is this a recent change in guidelines?

[Froglette16]

If you’re worried, use the brand Olio. It’s oil based and has hardly any (if any) hydrogen peroxide in it. Dyed my hair with this in pregnancy and after. Kids high functioning and doing absolutely fine.

[Megasaur5keeper]

Yes. When my baby was 3 weeks old, 11 wks old, 20 weeks old! Main issue was getting away from her long enough to get it done tbh. She seems fine but was seriously confused by mummy having straight hair (got a blow dry too!) And that was the main issue...

[lizzlebizzle33]

In thinking of going purple like I used to but I'm not sure if I can pull it off anymore 😂 I might be too old now that, maybe I should stick to a warm brown ....

[lizzlebizzle33]

It probably would freak the kids out too 🤔😂