Pregnant women & hair dyes: eco-friendly products reduce risks

Kourtney Kardashian, Drew Barrymore & Snooki
wearing dyed hair while with child. Image: people.com.

When Kourtney Kardashian and Snooki were caught with dyed hair, the celeb media circle went into a frenzy. A miniscule issue, but they're pregnant. People even created a poll asking readers about the issue but failed to mention the eco-options women have now.


Since hair dyes unfortunately contain strong toxins like P-Phenylenediamine (PPD) and "methyl" chemicals, it is recommended people with certain health conditions like pregnancy should try to live without undyed hair.

But does a glam girl really have to sacrifice her beauty routine for health? The answer is no. Because of the rise in eco-beauty, there are plenty of eco-friendly, non-toxic hair dyes like EcoColors and Advanced Cosmetic Technologies. Popular natural dyes are making a bigger splash on the scene like henna and lemon juice. 

An issue is many major hair salons still don't use naturally based hair dyes, but an online directory can lead you to local green salons, which are sprouting like wildflowers across the country.

Check this earlier entry about a town with several eco-beauty hair salons opening within a year.