Bringing new life into the world comes with lots of changes; some beautiful and some quite surprising. For many new moms, one of the more noticeable shifts happens with their hair. Shedding, dryness, or changes in texture after pregnancy can feel alarming, but they’re actually a natural response to hormonal fluctuations.
Estrogen levels, which keep strands in their growth phase during pregnancy, drop significantly after birth. This pushes more hairs into the shedding phase (a process known as telogen effluvium). Shedding often peaks between 3–6 months postpartum and gradually subsides thereafter. The good news? It’s temporary. And with the right care, your hair will rebound.
How to Take Care of Hair After Postpartum
Hair often feels thinner after giving birth due to increased shedding that occurs all at once, as opposed to the steady daily shedding we experience on a normal basis. This is totally normal, but supporting your scalp and strands is the key to supporting healthy regrowth. Here are some suggestions:
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Gentle cleansing: Reset your scalp with Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Scrub to lift buildup and gently exfoliate.
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Balanced hydration: Follow with Hydrating Shampoo & Hydrating Conditioner, which replenish moisture without weighing hair down.
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Low-maintenance routines: Skip excessive manipulation. Opt for quick, protective styles like buns or loose braids that reduce stress on fragile strands.
How Can I Nourish My Postpartum Hair?
Fragile strands benefit most from targeted strength building and hydration. Nourishment doesn’t have to mean hours in the bathroom, though. Focused, effective steps are the way forward. Think of it as replenishing what your hair is missing while keeping routines light and achievable. An ideal nourishing routine could include:
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Reconstructing Treatment Mask: Helps rebuild the balance of strength and hydration in weakened hair.
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Fermented Rice & Rose Protein Ritual: Fortifies hair, adding resilience and preventing breakage.
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Restoring Hair & Edge Drops: Visibly support density for areas that feel thinner.
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Moisture Sealing Lotion: Seals in moisture for soft hair.
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Nourishing Hair Oil: Delivers shine and flexibility.
How Do I Take Care of My Hair After Pregnancy?
New moms need care routines that are as efficient as they are effective. The three pillars of hydration, gentle cleansing, and targeted repair can be simplified into quick rituals, like using Scalp Refreshing Spray to cleanse and soothe between washes, especially if your scalp feels itchy or tight. You’ll also want to zero in on scalp care by massaging in Hair & Scalp Balm or Nourishing Hair Oil to moisturize and relax the skin. A few minutes of scalp massage can ease tension while boosting circulation. And finally, protective styles like twists, braids, or sleek buns will reduce daily manipulation and support length retention while you focus on your baby.
Postpartum hair care is about grace and gentleness with yourself and with your routine. Shedding is temporary, but the way you treat your scalp and strands during this time lays the foundation for healthier regrowth. With simple, targeted steps and supportive formulas, your hair can remain strong, hydrated, and resilient, no matter how full your hands are.