Your body goes through so many changes when you're expecting a baby. Most side effects are known and discussed. But few if any people tell you about the effects it has on your hair and your regular hair color routine. Yes, you read that right; it can cause crazy changes in your hair! As a hairstylist with nine years of experience, I've seen it all. The pros, cons and the “oh, craps”! Keep reading to educate yourself about hair loss during pregnancy and learn some important tips to prevent postpartum hair thinning!
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Not only your body undergoes so many changes, but also your hair. Some women feel like their hair is thicker and healthier during their pregnancy. Some women feel during their pregnancy that their hair is thinning, has a different texture and becomes dull. It really all depends on the individual.
In my experience, clients' hair during pregnancy will usually be healthy, long and thick. Because there is an excess of hormones, these hormones will actually prevent your hair from falling out as it normally would. Normally you lose about 100 strands per day, but when you are pregnant, these strands do not fall out as usual, resulting in thicker hair. After your baby is born, your hair will start to change again. Normally, after they stop breastfeeding, or about six months after giving birth, your hair will begin to fall out and thin out. They call it hair loss after pregnancy. Sometimes this happens slowly and painlessly, and sometimes it happens in clumps, or you lose most of your hair around the hairline! But don't worry: Your hair should be back to normal about a year after the baby is born. This isn't forever! Wowwww!
Morning sickness, gas, bloating, constipation, fatigue, frequent urination… you name it! Pregnancy can be a stressful time for your hair. To help you during the transition period, there are a few things you can do to improve the situation for your hair:
