Hello Loves!
So the other day and by the other day I mean over 2 weeks ago, I desperately asked on my Instagram how you deal/treat postpartum hair loss.
I thought I was one of the lucky few that had escaped the dreaded postpartum hair loss, but about a month ago it hit me like a ton of bricks. My hair was falling out in clumps! I mean big ol’ handfuls. With the drain severely clogged and my ego bruised I reached out to my incredible following (@filipajackson) for any kind of help.
Well I learnt a lot! Like the hormones of your pregnancy were stopping your hair from falling out, now those hormones are gone *insert intense crying face, those luscious locks are gone too. I also learnt some tricks to stop me from turning into Gollum, that I am so excited about, that thought I would share them before spending months trying them.
Here are some postpartum hair loss tips, tried and tested by you!
Prenatals
Going through fertility treatments, I’ve been taking prenatals for the past three years! I was so excited to pack in this daily regiment but according to a lot of you this is a no no. Truly this was the most popular tip… so take your prenatals!
I use New Chapter Perfect Prenatal Vitamins. Click here to get yours.
Castor Oil
Another popular tip was castor oil. To be honest I feel like a massive dummy for not doing this already. In university I used to have extensions which caused me to suffer from some traction alopecia, castor oil was my saving grace. This was tried, tested and loved. A few times a week apply castor oil to scalp and massage. I was also told that mixing it in with coconut oil helps too.
I use Now 100% Pure Castor Oil. Click here to get yours.
Monat Hair Line
I have never heard of or tried this line of hair care products, but so many of you love their intensive hair repair line that I thought I would share it. Although, please do your research before using, especially if breastfeeding.
Hydrate
Why do we always hate to be told to drink water? But it’s true water helps everything, even hair growth. Hydration is key.
Styling Tools
A big fix is to lay off styling tools like straighteners and curlers. This is especially difficult for me as I am a lover of straightening my hair, but I’ve been a good girl over the past 2 months and haven’t really been touching my strands. I have to say although I haven’t seen hair growth, my locks are a lot softer.
Remember postpartum hair loss is completely normal and won’t last forever. Try not to stress, easier said than done, I know!
Do you have any postpartum hair loss tips?
xoxo Fil
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Castor oil helped me a lot too, still using it from time to time!
Happy June babe!
xoxo
Stella
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First of all you are the cutest with your baby! ok I had pretty severe hairless after pregnancy with my first daughter so when I found out I was pregnant again it was a real fear for me to go through it again. I was crying basically to my obgyn and got recommended a postpartum hair vitamin from a company called baby blues. (www.babyblues.care) its actually really been helping. My hair isn’t so thin and dry feeling after taking about 2 months and its helped with my regrowth.. also randomly my lashes. I definitely recommend looking into a supplement it seems to have made a big difference for me.
A few things i’m doing that has helped:
1. Adding protein to my diet
2. Using a silk scrunchie if pulling my hair back to not cause breakage which is every time
3. Baby Blues postpartum hair loss vitamins : https://babyblues.care/ <— noticing less shedding in the shower and on my hair brush. definitely recommend.