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Avoid color in the First Trimester
It's best to be more careful in the first trimester and avoid coloring your hair because that's when your baby's organs are forming, says Dr. Greenfield. "After that, use your judgment–if it's really important to your sense of wellbeing, you may decide to color your hair. In theory, highlights are probably a little bit safer than hair dye because the chemicals don't come into as much contact with your scalp."