This is one of the questions we hear most often, usually asked a little nervously halfway through a first appointment: is any of this okay right now? You’re already reading every label and rethinking your morning coffee, so of course your brows and lashes land on the worry list too.
Here’s the reassuring part. A lot of what we do is perfectly fine during pregnancy. A few services are worth pausing on, mostly out of caution rather than any proven danger. Below is the honest breakdown we give our own clients across Santa Monica, Brentwood, and Austin, so you know exactly what to book and what to save for after baby arrives.
Safe to book: eyebrow threading, brow shaping and waxing, and body waxing. These remove hair with no dye and no chemicals.
Better to wait: brow tinting, lash tint, brow lamination, and lash lifts. These use color or a setting solution, and there isn’t enough research to call them risk-free, so most of our clients press pause until after delivery.
One quick note first: we’re brow and lash specialists, not doctors. Every pregnancy is different, so treat this as a friendly starting point and run anything you’re unsure about past your OB or midwife. If they give you the all-clear, we’ll happily take it from there.
The services you can absolutely still enjoy
Eyebrow threading
If there’s a perfect pregnancy brow service, this is it. Threading uses nothing but a twisted cotton thread to lift hair out at the root. No heat, no dye, no product on your skin at all. It’s the gentlest option we offer, and it keeps your shape crisp for weeks. If you’ve never tried it, our complete guide to eyebrow threading walks you through what to expect.
Brow shaping and waxing
Waxing is also fine throughout pregnancy. The one thing to know is that your skin is working overtime right now, with more blood flow and more sensitivity, so a wax that normally feels like nothing might sting a bit more or leave you pink a little longer. We use a gentle wax, go slower, and skip any spots that look irritated. If your skin tends to react, our notes on brow waxing for sensitive skin are worth a read before you come in.
Body and Brazilian waxing
Plenty of our clients wax right up until their due date, and many actually prefer being smooth before delivery. Sensitivity is the main change, and positioning gets trickier in the third trimester, so we adjust as we go and keep things quick.
The services we usually suggest pausing on
None of these come with a flashing warning label, and the amount of anything that could be absorbed is tiny. The honest reason we hit pause is simpler: there just isn’t solid research proving they’re safe during pregnancy, and “probably fine” isn’t quite good enough when you’re growing a person. Most of our clients would rather wait a few months than wonder.
Brow and lash tinting
A tint is a semi-permanent dye, and dye is the classic “ask your doctor first” category. A lot of providers skip it in the first trimester especially. If you do get the green light later on, we always patch test, because pregnancy can make your skin react to products it never used to.
Brow lamination and lash lifts
Both of these use a setting solution, similar in spirit to a gentle perm, to reshape the hair. Same story as tinting: minimal absorption, but limited research, so we lean cautious. There’s also a practical catch most people don’t expect. Pregnancy hormones can change how your hair takes the solution, so results sometimes come out softer, frizzier, or just different from your usual, even with the exact same formula. It’s often not the best time to judge whether you love the look.
Why everything feels more sensitive right now
If your skin has been acting up, you’re not imagining it. More blood flow, shifting hormones, and a lower irritation threshold are all normal in pregnancy, and they’re exactly why a routine wax might feel sharper or stay red longer. A few things that help:
- Book for a time of day when you’re not exhausted or running on empty.
- Skip retinol and strong actives on the area for a few days before and after. (You’re likely off retinol during pregnancy anyway, but here’s why waxing and acne products don’t mix.)
- Tell your artist if anything feels off. We’d always rather slow down than push through.
Your trimester-by-trimester cheat sheet
Stick to threading and gentle shaping. This is when most people skip dyes and solutions altogether, partly out of caution and partly because nausea can make any appointment feel like a lot.
Often the sweet spot. Energy comes back, sensitivity is manageable, and if your OB clears tinting, this is usually when clients add it back in with a patch test.
Threading and shaping keep you looking polished with zero fuss. Longer services and lying flat get less comfortable, so we keep your visit short and easy.
How we handle it at The Brow Fixx
We’ve shaped a lot of brows for a lot of expecting clients, so none of this is new to us. Tell us you’re pregnant when you book, or even when you sit down, and we’ll tailor everything: a gentler wax, extra patch testing, a shorter appointment, and zero pressure to add a service you’d rather wait on. If the best answer that day is a clean threading and shape, that’s a great appointment too.
You’ll find us in Santa Monica, Brentwood, and Austin, and you’re always welcome to call ahead with questions before you come in.
Pregnancy-friendly brows and lashes, by artists who’ll look after your skin every step of the way.
Frequently asked questions
Is eyebrow waxing safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Eyebrow waxing is considered safe throughout pregnancy. The main difference is that your skin is more sensitive, so it may feel sharper or stay red a little longer than usual. We use a gentle wax and avoid any irritated areas.
Can I get my eyebrows threaded while pregnant?
Absolutely. Threading is the gentlest hair-removal option we offer because it uses only a cotton thread, with no heat, dye, or chemicals. It’s our top recommendation for expecting clients who want to keep their shape.
Is it safe to get a lash lift or brow lamination during pregnancy?
There’s no proof they’re harmful, but there isn’t enough research to call them risk-free, so most providers, us included, suggest waiting until after pregnancy. Hormones can also change how the solution sets, so your results may be unpredictable. We’re happy to book you in once you’re ready.
Can you get your eyebrows tinted while pregnant?
Tinting is a dye, so it falls into the “check with your doctor first” group, and many people skip it in the first trimester. If your OB clears it, we always patch test first, since skin can react differently during pregnancy.
What brow and lash services do you recommend for pregnant clients?
Eyebrow threading, brow shaping, and gentle waxing are all great choices and keep you looking polished with nothing harsh involved. We usually suggest pausing tinting, lamination, and lash lifts until after delivery. Just let us know you’re expecting and we’ll tailor your visit.
