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Saturday, July 05, 2008 |
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Great Hair |
A great haircut is essential to staying sexy and stylish throughout your pregnancy, and can be one of the easiest ways to spice up your looks. Because your hair may grow much faster while you're pregnant, it may require more maintenance and more money out of your pocket. To get the most for your money, consider the following tips before heading to the salon:
Picture Perfect
Find a picture of the look you want - preferably a front and back view of the cut. Now close your eyes and picture yourself with that cut to see if you still like it; after all, it's common to love a particular celebrity's cut, but that doesn't necessarily mean it would look as good on you. Still love it? If so, bring the picture with you and show it to your stylist.
Stay Uncrossed
Always sit up straight in the stylist's chair, with your legs uncrossed. This will prevent you from leaving the salon with an uneven cut. A good stylist will notice crossed legs and tell you to uncross them; but girls, you must look out for your own hair!
Product
After the cut, it's all about follow-up care with salon-quality products. If you want to keep that salon look, expect to purchase at least one styling product. Do some research and talk to stylists to find out which products will work best with your hair type.
And now that you're pregnant, it's especially important to find out what chemicals you're putting on your hair. Although most shampoos and conditioners are considered safe to use during pregnancy, hair coloring is a gray area for some (no pun intended). Richard H. Schwarz, MD, of Discovery Health reminds us that, “there's no proof that the chemicals in hair dyes cause birth defects, miscarriages, or any other complications - nor are there reliable studies that prove these substances are safe. Because we don't yet know enough about these chemicals, some doctors say that pregnant women should avoid hair dyes (or at least minimize their contact with them), especially during the first trimester. Highlighting or streaking your hair, both processes that involve less scalp contact, may be safer. Vegetable-based products, such as henna, are also considered safe. If you decide to color your hair yourself, wear plastic or latex gloves to minimize absorption of the chemicals through your skin, and don't leave the product on your scalp any longer than necessary.”
Fix It If It's Broken
Haircuts, unfortunately, turn out with varying degrees of success. If you're unsatisfied with the cut, it's better to voice your disappointment sooner rather than later - preferably while you're still at the salon. Let your stylist know and ask if he or she can fix the problem. If that doesn't work, notify someone in charge - preferably the salon manager - so the situation can be solved right away.
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