What Treatment Can I Have Whilst Pregnant?
If there’s one group of people who need some well deserved TLC it’s mums right? Especially if you are growing a whole human inside of you!
It’s our mission to find the perfect pregnancy treatments for you, so you can look and feel your best in this exciting chapter of life.
When mum to-be’s may be the most in need for some pampering, finding the right treatment while pregnant is tricky.
‘CAN I HAVE LASH EXTENSIONS WHILST PREGNANT’?
There isn’t sufficient research as of yet with regards to how lash glue can affect a baby during pregnancy, so of course it’s understandable if you want to avoid getting your lashes done during this time. This is due to being limited on what you can take to control and minimize the effects of an allergic reaction, some may wish to avoid lash extensions while pregnant. However, we have had many people continue to get lash extensions throughout their pregnancy and see no problems during and after birth. Consulting your doctor can always be advised if you have any concerns.
Things we can do to help you.
Put the lash bed at an incline
Provide a pillow for you to place beneath your legs for comfort
Allow a couple of breaks during the application process, this could simply be a matter of standing up and moving around the room for a few minutes/sit upright on a chair between applying extensions to each eye
Give you a mask to wear to prevent glue fumes being consumed
Keep the room well ventilated
‘CAN I GET LASH LIFT WHILST PREGNANT'?’
Lash lifts are strictly not allowed within the first 12 weeks of your pregnancy. The first trimester of pregnancy is often the period of higher hormonal changes and many women are experiencing higher sensitivities during this period so we recommend avoiding performing lash lifts during this first trimester. You should then have a new patch test after your first trimester, even if you have done one previously. If you have not had an lash lift before falling pregnant, you can run into the potential risk of the lift not working/dropping out or over processing.
The hormone oestrogen in the body affects the rate of lash growth and their thickness. The right levels of estrogen will grow thick and healthy hair whilst low levels of estrogen can lead to thinning hair. The levels of this hormone can fluctuate depending on a number of different factors. For instance, during pregnancy, the enhanced supply of the hormones estradiol and progesterone increases the number of hair and lashes in the anagen (active growth) causing the lashes to not lift as effectively. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers who do experience a reaction are not able to take antihistamines or antibiotics as these treatments can affect their child and so there are some cautions that need to be taken.
‘CAN YOU HAVE BROW LAMINATION WHILST PREGNANT?’
Brow lamination is strictly not allowed in your first trimester (12 weeks) of your pregnancy. After your first trimester a new patch test is then required, even if you have had the treatment previously. It is proven that brow lamination solutions do not harm the mother and baby. However, pregnant woman deal with hormonal changes that may alter the hair growth and how their skin responds. The increased sensitivity could lead to potentially tricky reactions, leading to inconsistent results and potential allergic reaction. Many mothers opt out of of the treatment due to the lack of medication you are allowed to take during pregnancy that needs to be used if a reaction occurs. You can however safely have your brows tinted and waxed.
‘ARE HYDRAFACIAL’S ALLOWED DURING PREGNANCY?’
We do not recommend this treatment when pregnant.
‘CAN I GET MICROBLADING OR LIPBLUSH?’
We do not recommend this treatment when pregnant.
Before getting any treatments always consult with your doctor. This is strictly advised based off manufactures guidelines, we are not medical professionals, so please consult your doctor always.
