Is nanoplastia hair treatment safe during breastfeeding
Is nanoplastia hair treatment safe during breastfeeding
Hello, ladies, you must have heard of “nanoplastia.” It is a hair treatment that makes your hair smooth, bouncy, and shiny. If you are a new mother and breastfeeding your baby, then these two questions must arise in your mind:
- Is nanoplastia treatment safe during breastfeeding?
- Is this treatment safe for your baby?
Today, in this guide, we will talk about these questions in detail.
What is nanoplastia treatment?
Let’s understand with a story.
Consider your hair like a book: when you go out, it begins to deteriorate from daily sun, dust, and shampooing. Nanoplastia is like a glue that makes your hair smooth, shiny, and healthy again. It is a chemical treatment that penetrates deep into the hair cuticles and repairs its open pores with the help of proteins.
After this treatment, hair becomes
- Straight
- Shiny and healthy
- It eliminates frizziness
For a new mother, she must wonder, is this nanoplastia treatment safe for breastfeeding mothers?
Short answer: Not 100%; if you are going through this treatment while breastfeeding your baby, then you need to take precautions.
Does nanoplastia contain formaldehyde?
You may have heard of other hair-smoothing treatments available in the market, like keratin treatment or Brazilian blowout—both contain this chemical called formaldehyde, which is dangerous for both mother and baby.
But the good news is, nanoplastia hair treatment is formaldehyde-free, and many reputed companies claim that it is 100% safe. However, the bad news is that not every company’s nanoplastia is the same.
What is the cause of concern?
The concern is that if any salon uses cheap or fake products, the likelihood of dangerous chemicals increases. These chemicals can become airborne with heat and enter your body through breathing, even into your bloodstream.
Although no evidence has been found of the chemical reaching to breast milk, yet doctor advice to stay away from any kind of chemical treatment while breastfeeding.
What do experts say?
I spoke to some hair experts and dermatologists. Their opinions are as follows:
Things doctors say NOT to do while breastfeeding:
- Avoid any kind of chemical treatment during this time.
- Chemical treatment can affect a baby’s soft, delicate skin and immune system.
- The fumes that are generated from the treatment can cause allergy or headaches.
Things doctors say YES to, but with conditions:
- If the salon is well-ventilated and the product is formaldehyde-free, you can undergo this treatment once.
- Do not breastfeed your baby for at least 2 days right after the treatment.
My advice: Why are you taking a risk? Avoid the treatment. Baby’s health comes first.
If you get this treatment done during breastfeeding, follow these steps:
- Check the product’s ingredients carefully – make sure it is formaldehyde-free and from reputed brands.
- Salon should be ventilated enough – The salon where you get this treatment done must be airy. Avoid getting this treatment done in close room.
- Keep the baby away from yourself—on the day of treatment, keep yourself away from the baby.
- After treatment, skip 2 days of breastfeeding—skip breastfeeding your baby for 2 days right after the treatment.
- Perform a patch test before treatment—try the product on a small part of your head, if feeling redness or burning, avoid the treatment.
Avoid these common mistakes that many mothers make:
- Say no to cheap treatment: Getting nanoplastia treatment at $10 is not possible. Such treatment contains harmful chemicals.
- Avoid doing it at home: Watching any YouTube video feels, it is quite simple, and you can do it at home. Don’t make such a mistake. It is highly recommended to get this treatment done at a salon only.
- Keep your baby away during the treatment: Don’t take the baby to the salon when you are going for the treatment. The fumes produced by the treatment can affect the baby’s health.
FAQs
- Should I get nanoplastia treatment while breastfeeding?
Can’t say yes or no. Doctors highly recommend avoiding it during the first 6 months of breastfeeding. If it is absolutely necessary for you to do this treatment, you must take great precautions.
- Can the treatment’s chemical enter the breast milk?
The chances are very low. However, you should avoid breastfeeding for 2 days right after the treatment.
- What to do if I feel a burning sensation on my scalp after the nanoplastia treatment?
In that case, contact your salon immediately. Wash your head with plain water. If burning is severe, consult a doctor and keep the baby away from you.
- Is there any alternative to nanoplastia?
Yes. You can wash your hair with rice water, use an egg hair mask, or do a hot oil massage with coconut oil. All of these are safe and cheaper.
Conclusion:
You should avoid this treatment while breastfeeding. However, if it is absolutely necessary for you, follow these instructions:
- Check the product, if it is formaldehyde-free or not
- Choose a ventilated salon for the treatment
- Do a patch test before the treatment
- Keep your baby away from yourself during the treatment
- Avoid breastfeeding your baby for the next 2 days following the treatment.
My personal advice to you – you should avoid this treatment altogether during the breastfeeding period. No matter how necessary it may seem.
Your baby’s health is far more important than any other chemical treatment.
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