Hiya, thought I jump in as Im an experienced extensionist and also pregnant with baby number 3
Can I ask where you get your information that hair is weak when pregnant? Hair can be weak at all times of life and this is for you to assess at time of consultation not just when pregnant.
Infact hair is very strong during pregnancy, hence blooming with healthy skin/nails and hair.
I strongly avoid fitting them in the first trimester (12weeks) but most people dont find out their pregnant until 6 weeks gone so they dont mind waiting and this isnt because the hairs weak its purely because the risk of miscarriage is higher and its a situation best of not complicating yourself with.
After 12 weeks the hair doesnt shed naturally, making hair thicker, which is great for the already existing extensions as no loose hair falling through.
Throughout a pregnancy when a women is probably not feeling very attractive or herself is the perfect time for a much needed confidence boost, especially if it something they have always had then to be told you wont fit them can probably be quite upsetting.
Hair extensions should not be fitted for 6 months after pregnancy but this is because all the hair that hasnt shed during the 9 months will now shed rapidly and you dont want your client thinking its the extensions making her hair thin (its just pregnancy) If my client insists that she still wants them in I explain my advice to her and if she is still persistant i.e shes had them before when had a baby or shes willing to see for herself then I have a box on my consultation form saying shes understood why but still would like to have them fitted. I see my clients every 4-6 weeks so can check regularly on them.
I have never had any problems with any of my pregnant clients and it can certainly be that pick me up that they desperatly need.
And also please dont assume just because your pregnant or have a baby you havent got time to care for extensions. Infact you have probably got more time because after 7pm children are in bed and you have a whole vening to fill. I have 2 children, pregnant, 2 dogs, moved house and run a very successful business and still have time to look after my hair
Also why would you discriminate against a mother having them because you think it will go in the babies face?? Thats not really your professional place to make a judgement as its very easy to place hair in a side plait/bun.
Aslong as you are giving your clients the best aftercare advice and regular maintenance, making yourself accessable to queries all the time, you wont be any higher risk of getting negative feedback than that of any other client you see.
Hope I havent come across forceful with my views but as you can tell its something close to my heart
Hair and babies xxx