Patient's question:
Hello, may I ask if it's okay to get a perm or dye hair during breastfeeding? I think it shouldn't have any bad effects on the baby, right?Doctor's answer:
During the hair coloring process, the alkaline components in the dye and the oxidative action can damage the hair cuticle. This leaves the internal structure of the hair unprotected, causing moisture and nutrients to be lost. It is harmful to the hair, scalp, and hair follicles, and can lead to varying degrees of denaturation of the hair's keratin protein, making the hair prone to yellowing, brittleness, lack of shine, and elasticity.