We get a lot of questions about postpartum hairloss.. lets chat about it!
Around the three-month postpartum mark, you might be shocked to find your hair falling out rapidly and possibly even in large chunks. Don’t worry; there are some things you can do for postpartum hair loss.
Navigating postpartum hair loss can feel intimidating, and you might wonder, “What can I do? I feel like my hair won’t stop falling out!” Rest assured, plenty can be done to curb hair loss and encourage new, healthy growth.
What triggers postpartum hair loss?
Not everyone loses their hair after birth, but according to the American Pregnancy Association, about 40-50% of those who give birth will experience postpartum hair loss. Hairs lost can jump from about 80 hairs/day to over 400 each day during this time.
Postpartum hair loss happens due to a hormone shift around three months after birth, and while there isn’t much you can do to avoid that shift altogether, keep reading to learn other steps to mitigate your hair loss.
Our advice to help with hair loss during postpartum?
Keep your hair as healthy as possible
Use natural products to encourage hair regrowth and scalp health
Get your hormones, vitamins, and minerals evaluated by your care provider
Take approved and research-baked supplements as needed
Eat a varied diet rich in nutrient-rich foods
We’ve outlined a few steps on what to do for postpartum hair loss, plus Sarah shares her expert take and more tips below:
Rule out underlying health concerns
Switch up your part regularly
Use claw clips and silk scrunchies
Remove dead ends to promote hair health
Avoid layers if the hair feels too thin
Opt for natural products that encourage growth
Products we stock at Sarah Kahn Hair and recommend to help with postpartum hair loss are:
Reverie Cake Sarah says, “I love this formula for people experiencing hair thinning from postpartum and daily life.
Cake is formulated with clinically proven ingredients to protect, restore, hydrate, and soothe your hair. It’s powered by Swiss apple stem cells to create optimal conditions for hair growth and protect against hair fallout.”
Leonor Greyl Tonique Vivifiant This spray works wonders for those experiencing hair loss and thinning. Plus, spraying it on your scalp is super easy when your hair is wet.
Leonor Greyl Complexe Energisant Vials These are an intense hair regrowth product using 95% natural ingredients to energize the scalp and to help invigorate tissue and strengthen thinning, lifeless hair. These are applied on the scalp when the hair is wet for three months; then, you take a break.
Ultimately, if you struggle with postpartum hair loss, know that you are not alone, and it doesn’t last forever (and no, you won’t go bald). Reach out to us at sarah@sarahkahnhair.com to see if we can help you at all.
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