CONFETTI CROWN+THE TRUTH ABOUT POSTPARTUM HAIR LOSS.plus, how to fix it.
We’re jumping right in with the good news…you’re not alone. Over 50% of women experience postpartum hair loss, so its common. The other good news? It’s not permanent, + there are things you can do to manage the hair shedding as well as speeding up the recovery process.
According to davines.com:
- Postpartum hair loss is common, temporary, and usually starts 2–3 months after birth, peaking around month 4.
- It is triggered by hormonal shifts and sometimes worsened by stress or lack of sleep.
- You can support regrowth with gentle care, a balanced diet, and continued prenatal vitamins.
- Using quality hair loss treatments can strengthen your roots, boost growth, and restore fullness naturally.
- Most shedding resolves within 6–12 months (see a doctor if it lasts longer or feels excessive).
What is postpartum hair loss some may ask- well, for starters and to simplify things, it’s a side effect of all those hormonal changes in our bodies while being pregnant. Pregnancy will disrupt our natural hair growth cycle due to an increase of estrogen and progesterone. While we are pregnant, this is a perk for our locks since these hormones will keep our hair in a prolonged growing stage, making it thicker and fuller, usually in the last trimester of pregnancy. But that means when our levels fall after giving birth our hair will move to the shedding phase where strands fall out, making room for new growth. Sadly, it all happens quite suddenly.
How do you know if you are dealing with postpartum hair loss? Postpardum hair feels different for starters. A lot of new mothers will have oilier or dryer hair than before, + some even feel like they have a new texture to their hair. No two heads are the same but some of the commonalities of postpartum hair loss can include: thinning of the hair near the crown, top of head, or temples-even giving the look of a receding hairline, shorter baby hairs can be seen growing (check your face + neck for signs of these), + visually seeing your hair falling out while in the shower, on your pillowcase, or while brushing.
DON’T WORRY! If you’re dealing with postpartum hair loss, there is an end because it’s temporary. We’re here to help you get through it. While there are choices you can make that will help with diet, sleep, stress levels, hydration, vitamins, + giving yourself grace during this time, there are things we can help you manage.
For starters, you can opt for a blunter haircut that will create the illusion of thicker hair. Other tricks like wearing accessories like headbands, clips, and hats can disguise + hide thinning hair. Here are other tips from the PROS:
- Tight hairstyles are a hard NO.
- Reduce how often you wash your hair.
- Use gently shampoos + moisturizing conditioners.
- Detangling gently to avoid pressure on hair follicles.
- Give yourself daily scalp massages to stimulate healthy growth. This also removes build up.
- Avoid hot styling tools as much as possible, but using heat protectant when you can’t.
- Use high quality hair loss products to help stimulate hair growth + improve hair thickness.
- Consider an LED scalp mask to help promote blood flow which leads to faster regrowth.
- Never brush when wet.
- Exfoliate or dry brush weekly + use a deep conditioning mask weekly.
While postpartum hair loss can be extremely frustrating, it’s important to remember that effective care requires gentle treatment to avoid further damage. CONFETTI offers products formulated with natural ingredients to support postpartum hair health. Each product is crafted through ethical, sustainable practices to help restore your hair to its healthiest state. Some of these include:
While at home care is necessary and will make up 70-80% of your results, we can help you kickstart your hair regrowth journey in salon with one of our ENERGIZING+STIMULATING hair rituals. Not only is this a great way to start your healing journey, it will also allow you a much-needed moment of relaxation + rest. Want more? Try a full scalp facial AKA head spa.
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