Post Partum Hair loss
Post partum hair loss is extremely common so don’t feel alone. Approx. 4 in 10 women will experience hair loss after giving birth although I would imagine the true figure to be much higher.
Whilst pregnant firstly we are producing hormones which keep hair in the active growth phase. Secondly we have a higher volume of blood circulating through our bodies which feed our hair. And thirdly we generally eat healthier and may be taking supplements. Resulting in amazing, thick, lush hair whilst pregnant!
Our hormone levels drop back to normal levels immediately after having our baby. This puts the hair immediately into resting phase. After approx. 3 month our hair reaches the shedding phase and this is where we notice excessive shedding.
On average we shed 100-150 hairs every day, but postpartum we can shed up to 400 hairs a day! This can be quite scary as this can be noticeable in your brush, hair clogging the shower, or you may see hair fall on your pillow. Although it can be scary, we must remember this is hair that would have fell during the 9 months of pregnancy. We are just seeing 9 months of fall all at once!
This may be visible in finer areas of our hair ie. around the front hairline or through the crown and can be quite traumatic for women. The good thing to know is postpartum hair loss is most often temporary and will grow back requiring no treatment.
Sometimes treatment is required to speed up the growth and thicken up our hair. The Results will psychologically make us feel better and regain our confidence. Its also advised to take action if there is a history of Female Pattern Baldness in the family.
How To Treat Post Partum Hair Loss
I am delighted to be taking a client of mine through her post partum hair loss journey. We are following Laura’s journey live on Instagram so as we can monitor progress. You can catch upon our first live meeting here https://www.instagram.com/tv/CM4cj60JJJi/
I always recommend https://thehairsalon.ie/product-category/nioxin/. Because Nioxin was created by a lady called Eva Graham after suffering postpartum hair loss herself. At the time there was no product on the market that was not aimed at males and male pattern baldness. Eva’s theory that the scalp is an extension of the skin on our face was ground-breaking! In theory looking after the scalp, will in turn promote good healthy hair growth therefore creating thicker, fuller hair.
NIOXIN and its ground-breaking skincare approach to hair loss offers a 3-step system widely endorsed by OB/GYN’s the world over, and is fully endorsed by The Institute Of Trichology. This truly is skincare science for new mums at its very best. The NIOXIN 3-step system consists of a cleanser, revitalizer and scalp treatment, customized to your individual hair needs, delivering a personalized hair and scalp treatment plan just for you!
If Post Partum Hair Loss is an issue for you please reach out and we can get a plan in place for you. Message our Instagram page anytime for any hair concerns https://www.instagram.com/thehairsalon.ie/
Thanks for reading and I hope you find this article helpful.
Caroline xxx