Studies show that over 90% of woman experience Postpartum hair loss. But you don’t need to worry if you’re one of them.
It’s just a phase.
In a few months Postpartum hair loss will be over and your hair will grow back healthy and strong.
Why Is Postpartum Hair Loss so Common?
In the last trimester of pregnancy, the estrogen levels increase.
During that period your hair looks thick and healthy.
After giving birth your hair enters its resting period. A few months later Postpartum hair loss begins.
Before diving into the tips that will help you minimize Postpartum hair loss, let’s get some frequently asked questions out of the way.
How Long Does Postpartum Hair Loss Last?
Postpartum hair loss is temporary and only lasts a few months.
It usually peaks around after 3-5 months after giving birth.
By the time your Baby is one year old, your hair should be back to its prenatal state.
How Can I Reduce My Postpartum Hair Loss?
There’s not much you can do to prevent postpartum hair loss, because it’s caused by a hormonal change after giving birth.
But you can reduce Postpartum Hair loss by following the tips mentioned in this article.
Is Postpartum Hair Loss Treatment Safe While Breastfeeding?
All of the tips mentioned below are gentle and are safe for your baby, even while breastfeeding.
Let’s dive right in.
1. Eat Nutritious Food
The best support for your hair to grow back into its most healthy form is to eat a balanced diet.
Eating the right nutrients will help your hair grow healthy and strong again.
Here’s a little list to get you started.
Eat more foods with:
- Iron – because having a low iron level is one of the top causes of hair loss. Foods with plenty of iron are: Spinach, Broccoli, Whole wheat bread, chicken, red meat
- Zinc – because it speeds up hair regeneration. Foods with plenty of Zinc are Oysters, Beef, eggs, dairy products, beans, nuts, and whole grains.
- Protein – because it helps your hair strands to grow stronger. Foods with plenty of protein are eggs, meat, fish, beans seeds, and nuts.
- Biotin – because it enhances and strengthens the growth of your hair fibers. Foods with plenty of Biotin are: egg yolk, salmon, walnuts, peanuts and sweet potatoes.
- Vitamin D – because it helps your hair enter its growing phase. Foods with plenty of Vitamin D are fatty fish like trout, salmon, or tuna. Fish liver oil is also one of the best Vitamin D sources.
2. Brush Your Hair Gently
Begin brushing your hair at the tips and slowly work your way up to the roots.
Take your time and use short strokes. That prevents hair breakage.
The more gentle you are with brushing your hair, the more your hair will thank you for it.
3. Use Silk Scrunchies
Silk Scrunchies have many benefits like preventing hair damage, because they greatly reduce friction.
They even keep your hair hydrated because of their natural fibers.
So choose a Silk Scrunchie over a traditional hair tie.
4. Massage Your Scalp With Hair Oil
When gently massaged into your scalp, pure oil stimulates your blood circulation.
You can use pure oils like rosemary, thyme, coconut, almond, or castor oil.
Massage it into your scalp and hair before going to bed and rinse it off the next morning.
Do this 1-2 times a week.
5. Use a Volumizing Shampoo
Thanks to Postpartum hair loss, you currently shed more hair a day than you did before.
Dermatologists recommend using a shampoo that adds volume. It contains ingredients like protein that make your hair appear fuller. When using a conditioner opt for one for fine hair.
Pro Tip: Only use Conditioner on the ends of your hair so it won’t weigh your hair down.
6. Handle Wet Hair as Little as Possible
When your hair is wet it’s at its most fragile state.
It can easily break.
Therefore you should handle your hair as little as possible when it’s wet.
7. Blow Dry Your Hair Upside Down to Create Volume
The healthiest option for wet hair to dry is letting it air-dry. But sometimes it’s just not possible due to time crunches.
When using a hair dryer try to blow dry your hair upside down.
It creates so much more volume. This tip was a game-changer for me – I always do this when I use the blow dryer.
8. Use Make up for Your Receding Hairline
When I was suffering from Postpartum hairloss (yes, me too), I was very insecure about my hairline. Back then I used brown eyeshadow in the color of my hair and filled out my bald spots.
That helped me a lot to get through the months of Postpartum hairloss.
You could use eyeshadow, bronzer or Make up that is a shade darker than your natural skin color. You can also use products especially made for filling in your hairline.
The most important part is that it has to look natural. So don’t use anything with glitter and then start blending until you’re satisfied.
Try it out and see if this tip is for you.
I hope you liked my list of 8 Ways that will minimize Postpartum hair loss.
Remember that this shedding period will end. You won’t end up bald and your hair will regrow healthy and strong again. It’s just a matter of patience and doing the best you can for your hair.
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xo
Jenny
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