Can breastfeeding mothers dye their hair? Six principles for breastfeeding mothers to dye their hair

Breastfeeding has been proven by many experts and authorities to be beneficial to babies, so mothers are encouraged to breastfeed their babies. Many mothers believe that breast milk is produced by the mother, so the nutrients or ingredients they take in will be directly absorbed by the child.

Some mothers want to trim, dye or perm their baby's hair after the baby is one month old, but they are afraid to change their hair style because they think that hair dyes and perms will have adverse effects on the baby after being absorbed into the human body. Do breastfeeding mothers have to give up hairdressing? Or do breastfeeding mothers with white hair have to feed their babies with haggard white hair?

Dr. Mao Xinjie, an internationally certified lactation consultant and director of the Pediatrics Department at Boren Hospital, helps breastfeeding mothers solve their doubts. She said, "Basically, dyeing or perming hair does not affect breastfeeding. Mothers do not need to be afraid to breastfeed because of dyeing or perming hair, or afraid to perm or dye hair because of breastfeeding." Experts say that as long as breastfeeding mothers follow the following 6 principles when perming or dyeing hair, you can create a new hairstyle without worries!

6 principles for breastfeeding mothers to dye and perm their hair

1. Choose a professional and qualified hairdresser to dye and perm your hair.

2. Tell your hairdresser that you are breastfeeding.

3. Wash your hair gently to avoid scratching your scalp.

4. Choose dyeing and perming products with natural ingredients.

5. Pay attention to ventilation when dyeing or perming your hair.

6. Ask your hairdresser to avoid contact of chemicals with your scalp as much as possible.

Now, breastfeeding mothers can rest assured to make their hair beautiful and trendy. If a breastfeeding mother is unhappy because she cannot become beautiful, the breastfeeding baby will not be happy either. If the mother is unhappy, the baby will of course be directly affected.

As long as you follow the above 6 principles to perm and dye your hair, mothers can be happy to breastfeed while also becoming confident and beautiful!