Question:
How long after surgery can I color hair or get a permanent?

I have heard that you can't get a permanent right away. How long do you have to wait? I haven't heard anything about color.    — judyc7 (posted on July 6, 2003)

July 6, 2003
I dont know about perms but I colored my hair rite before surgery and about 3 mths out again, just couldnt stand the grey showing thru, also had highlights put in.... good luck..
   — paulsgirl

July 6, 2003
I had my hair highlighted about 3 weeks after surgery. I needed a lift. :) I've had no problems with it.
   — Cheryl M.

July 6, 2003
I had my hair colored about 2 1/2 weeks after surgery. I returned to work and refused to go looking like a skunk!
   — Jenny B.

July 6, 2003
I waited 6 months for my perm as I was afraid it increase my hair loss (it didn't affect it one way or the other) but colored my hair a month after surgery with no problems at all.
   — LLinderman

July 6, 2003
I had my hair colored (double processed) 2-1/2 weeks post-op and had no problems.
   — adeas

July 6, 2003
I got a gorgious perm at 4.5 weeks post op. I think you may be concerned that the anesthesia might cause an adverse effect on your perm/color, but mine did great.
   — Happy I.

July 6, 2003
As a former hairdresser, I always recommended to waite 2 mos after, and 1 mo before. The anestesia can cause the color to fade out, and will change the texture of your hair. Waiting 2 mos will give the ansetesia time to get out of your body, and allow the texture of your hair to get back to normal. Good luck and God bless!! 10 weeks out, and down 45 lbs
   — mellyhudel