It is difficult to admit this, but a woman during pregnancy feels not only the joy of an approaching meeting with the baby. Often, she is overcome by anxiety over seemingly trifling occasions. Therefore, even an ordinary haircut during pregnancy can be a serious topic for reflection - is it worth it?
Where are the doubts about the haircut?
Even in the past millennium, women transmitted all knowledge about pregnancy and raising children from the older generation to the younger. Therefore, young girls blindly believed the recommendations of their mothers and grandmothers.
Most often, hair cutting during pregnancy and coloring cause indignation among the interlocutors of a pregnant woman. Allegedly, there are very bad signs about this. If you are not a superstitious and not particularly impressionable person, then it is unlikely that the opinions of others can stop you from changing your hairstyle. Well, if not, we advise you to read about the signs about haircuts during pregnancy.
The value of hair in ancient Russia
For many centuries, people have collected and disseminated information about all significant areas of life. Moreover, some phenomena, seemingly absolutely unrelated to each other, were combined into signs. Like, for example, failure from a cat that crossed the road and poverty from a coin raised from the ground.
In ancient Russia, hair was considered an organ of perception and accumulation of subtle energies. They defended the woman:
- happiness;
- health;
- well-being of the whole family.
Curls to the heart chakra - the minimum length of hair that a woman taking care of herself and her family could afford. It was even believed that after the girl cut the ends of her hair, the whole family would certainly have to overtake a series of troubles.
To prevent this from happening, a woman was allowed to cut her hair once every 6 months, and a man once a month. And to cleanse the subtle energy accumulated in female curls, henna was used. She was smeared with her head and not washed off for about 5 minutes.
Beliefs related to hair
As it turned out, the long braids of the girls were not an attribute of beauty, but a kind of amulet from all sorts of misfortunes. In addition, several more beliefs were associated with hair:
- Loose hair was perceived as a sexual appeal, as well as a sign of licentiousness and demoniac. Therefore, women, especially married women, had to hide braids under headscarves and headdresses from the eyes of strangers.
- Before the young girl was given to marry, she braided one braid, symbolizing loneliness. Married ladies could braid two.
- It was believed that hair could absorb and accumulate negative energy (envy, spoilage, evil eye). But it was easy to get rid of her. According to legend, it was enough to wash your hair so that the water took it.
- Also, in order to avoid directing damage and the evil eye, it was impossible to throw off cropped hair. They had to be burned in a furnace.
These beliefs were strictly observed by all women. The pregnant women had a special attitude, since they were responsible not only for themselves, but also for the future generation of the clan.
Signs during pregnancy
Women in position were forbidden absolutely all manipulations with hair. All signs regarding haircuts during pregnancy are associated with the course of pregnancy and / or the health of the baby in the womb. There is an opinion that the nature of the occurrence of such signs is associated with a high percentage of child and maternal mortality in those days.
Common signs about cutting hair during pregnancy:
- According to legend, cutting even the ends of the hair shortens the life of the baby in the womb.
- Hair cutting during pregnancy can also cause the birth of a premature baby. Or even the dead.
- According to other legends, a haircut can literally change the gender of the child. That is, if a pregnant woman carries a boy, then after cutting the hair, a girl will be born to her.
- In addition to cutting hair during pregnancy, it was forbidden to comb on Fridays. For it predicted a difficult birth.
Grooming during pregnancy: the pros and cons
To decide what omens are - prejudice or a true phenomenon - each woman must determine for herself. Science, of course, did not find confirmation of the connection between hair cutting and the process of pregnancy. They are also skeptical of similar signs in medicine.
Doubt about whether a haircut can be done during pregnancy or not is supported by the enormous difference that it will be accepted by different peoples. For example, in ancient China, pregnant girls, on the contrary, pledged to cut their hair shortly as soon as they found out about their situation. And judging by the fecundity of peoples, here Chinese omen is leading in its persuasiveness.
Haircut during pregnancy: the opinion of doctors
Twenty-first century medicine has no reason to forbid pregnant girls to cut their curls. Physically, the length of the hair cannot affect the condition and development of the fetus in the womb. But the endless prohibitions that accompany pregnancy and motherhood can negatively affect the emotional state of a woman. Therefore, the opinion of doctors about a haircut during pregnancy is that if a new hairstyle is able to bring positive emotions, then specialists are only in favor.
It is also worth considering that after pregnancy a young mother has many worries associated with caring for a newborn. Therefore, with the thought that the haircut can be postponed to the postpartum time, it is worth being more careful. Perhaps there will be neither time nor energy left on her.
View from the professionals
In addition to the medical opinion about haircuts during pregnancy, it is worth paying attention to the look of professional masters in the field of haircuts and hair styling in pregnant women. The fact is that hormonal changes in the body can significantly affect the result of the work of the master.
What happens to hair during pregnancy:
- The structure is changing - the hair can become tougher or thinner.
- The phase of hair growth is lengthened - they fall out less, and the hairstyle becomes more magnificent.
- The work of the sebaceous glands is changing. Hair can become oily or, conversely, drier.
Due to such a restructuring of the body, the masters do not recommend radically changing the hairstyle. Otherwise, the result may not meet your expectations. And, instead of joy, it will only bring disappointment. In particular, if, in addition to a haircut, a woman has planned coloring or perming hair.
If you still are not afraid, experts recommend that you try to use only natural compounds based on henna or basma for coloring. The use of mild chemical and component paints with a low ammonia content is also permitted. Or completely without it.
Mother Reviews
Perhaps, to make a final conclusion, it is also worth considering what most women think, who decide to change their image while carrying a child. They give reviews about haircuts during pregnancy, the most diverse. Their view is not as clear as that of specialists.
Some proudly talk about their experiences with regular visits to beauty salons. Haircut, fashionable dyeing, curling and laminating - nothing stopped them from all the procedures. And the result did not disappoint. Girls note that pregnancy is not a reason to refuse to take care of themselves. Especially when it brings pleasure and pleases the eye of a beloved man.
In other reviews of a haircut during pregnancy, on the contrary, they categorically oppose sharp changes in appearance. However, this categorization is in no way connected with the signs and influence of a haircut on the baby in the womb. The main argument is hormonal changes in the body. In some cases, this affected the shade of the hair when dyeing or on the shape of the haircut. However, here it must be taken into account that the level of professionalism of salon masters could become the cause of the disorder, and not the hormones that are used to blaming all the troubles.
Maternity Hair Care
There are no specific hair care recommendations for pregnant women. But at the same time, you need to carefully look at their condition. After all, phenomena unusual for pregnancy can occur - excessive dryness or oily hair. Because of this, you will have to adjust the frequency of shampooing, as well as select the appropriate care products.
A clear regimen for washing hair does not exist, in fact, as well as opinions on a haircut during pregnancy. Everything is purely individual. Therefore, the main rule here is to wash your hair as it becomes dirty. Daily water treatments are acceptable. But only on condition that a mild shampoo is used that will not dry the hair.
Some rules that should be followed when washing hair:
- Shampoo should be applied only 1 time, carefully foaming it along the entire length of the hair.
- The optimal amount of shampoo for medium-long hair is a small portion, no larger than a hazelnut.
- Rinse conditioner should be applied very carefully and evenly, avoiding a large concentration of the product in one part of the head.
- At the end of the procedure, it is recommended to pour cool water to improve blood circulation of the scalp.
Properly washed hair can be distinguished by their characteristic creak. To facilitate combing, you can also use indelible sprays and oils.
By the way, about combing. You need to comb your hair every day. Morning and evening. Moreover, before going to bed, this should be given 4-5 minutes and comb the hair alternately in different directions. Experts recommend using combs for this purpose from natural materials: bone or wood.
Care products: how to choose?
The main sign that care products are right for you is a healthy shine and elasticity of hair. Therefore, such signs as brittleness, dryness or weakness of the hair indicate that you need to change the shampoo and balm. When choosing, you should pay attention to the composition of the care products.
The most common components:
- Keratin heals and restores the structure of the hair.
- Glucosil or protein strengthens them.
- Ceramides prevent harmful effects on the hair from the outside.
- Lipids give hair softness and elasticity.
In addition to the main components, manufacturers of hair care products improve the composition of shampoos with various useful additives. Therefore, when studying labels on labels, you should pay attention to:
- Vitamin A (aka retinol) stimulates the metabolic processes of the scalp. This has a beneficial effect on hair nutrition.
- Vitamins of group B affect the reduction in the risk of allergic reactions of the body, and also regulate the proper functioning of the sebaceous glands.
- Group C vitamins strengthen the hair structure.
- Vitamin E slows down the aging of cells.
Girls with oily hair should pay attention to shampoos, which include tannin and quinine. These components actively normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
If the hair is excessively dry, it is better to choose products containing moisturizers and oils. They have a “bonding” property, which makes the hair smooth and elastic.
If during pregnancy the quality of the hair has not changed, and you have already found the funds that are right for you, you should not change them just because of the imaginary presence of chemistry in the composition. All components used for the production of hygiene products are completely safe. Therefore, it does not make sense to change cosmetics that are suitable to natural, as manufacturers convince of this. The emphasis on the naturalness and environmental friendliness of the composition is an ordinary marketing move.
Folk recipes for masks for hair care during pregnancy
To combat problem hair, you can use the proven folk recipes for masks. Their preparation does not require special ingredients and time. And besides, making the product yourself, there is no need to doubt the naturalness of its composition.
Yolk mask for dry hair
Egg yolk contains a lot of vitamins and nutrients that moisturize and strengthen dry, weakened hair. These are vitamins A, E, D, as well as B vitamins, phosphorus, magnesium, and, most importantly - lecithin.
To make a mask you will need:
- 1-2 egg yolks;
- 1 tbsp. spoon of castor oil (in common people - castor oil).
The amount of these ingredients is enough for a single application to medium-length hair. The mask must be prepared immediately before use, since egg yolk is a perishable product.
Apply the egg mask evenly along the entire length of the hair. Application time - 1-2 hours. After that, the composition should be washed off with neutral soap or a mild shampoo.
Decoctions for oily hair
For the treatment of oily hair, various decoctions and fees should be used. Since masks can only worsen the condition of the hair, and medicinal plants can regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
For the manufacture of decoctions fit:
- Nettle.
- Coltsfoot.
- Burdock.
- Hop cones.
- Horsetail.
- Yarrow.
You can also prepare a comprehensive drug collection from several medicinal plants. The recipe is simple: 1-2 tablespoons of dried grass is brewed with hot (non-boiling) water. The broth should be infused for about 1 hour, after which it can be used.
Unlike masks, decoctions can be prepared for several applications. But it is worth remembering that during pregnancy there is a risk of allergic reactions. Therefore, before using masks and decoctions, it is necessary to apply a small amount of the product on the inner side of the wrist and observe. If redness, itching, or burning appears, it is strictly forbidden to use it.