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Postpartum Hair Loss
Hey all,
Lo is just over 4 months old and my hair has been falling out like crazy. It's all over the carpet, bathroom floor, and sometimes i find it in lo's clothes. I've heard it grows back and that hair loss usually stops at about 6 months postpartum. Anyone know any temporary solutions at how to make it appear thicker? I've heard of cutting it shorter, layering it, using products..but anyone have any other ideas? Like any home remedies? I want my hair back!!:?
Lo is just over 4 months old and my hair has been falling out like crazy. It's all over the carpet, bathroom floor, and sometimes i find it in lo's clothes. I've heard it grows back and that hair loss usually stops at about 6 months postpartum. Anyone know any temporary solutions at how to make it appear thicker? I've heard of cutting it shorter, layering it, using products..but anyone have any other ideas? Like any home remedies? I want my hair back!!:?
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Getting it cut shorter is one solution though I would say it should slow down soon so hang on in there and see what happens when it does.
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I bought some thickening spray just incase it went really thin and regretted using it as it went bushwhacker - so you could try using that, its quite pricey but you don't need much so it will last - its by Ojon and you can get it from QVC or ebay (ebay is much cheaper - but if you don't like it QVC will let you return it even if you've used it) They also do a thickening and hydrating shampoo and conditioner. Hope this helps x
A herbal supplement called biotin can help stimulate hair growth - I took it for about 2-3 months and I think it worked. I think it also gave me spots though! You can also get a skin hair and nails supplement from natures aid which has biotin and msm which is also supposed to help hair growth. I gave up taking these when I started trying for a baby, and I have no idea if they are ok when pregnant or breastfeeding but just thought I'd mention it for anyone who isn't pregnant or breastfeeding.
waiting4baby - my lo is 9 weeks, and I haven't had any shedding yet.. he is still partly breastfed. I hadn't heard that about breastfeeding being related to shedding though.
waiting4baby, I have exclusively breastfed since day 1 and are still losing it so don't think that makes much difference unless it's just me?
Am hoping it will start to slow down soon otherwise I'm goona end up with nothing left
My hair started to fall out when I cut down on bf. My hair comes out in clupms and is every where!!! OH complains that it is in his pants lol. I have found lo sucking her thumb with my hair wrapped around it. I have to clean the pulg hole out after every bath or shower and the same for my hair brush. It took me almost half hour to hover my stairs and landing because of all the hair. It's normally a 10 min job. I am getting my hair cut on friday as have heard that having your hair cut shorter (if possible) will slow the fall out down. I will give it a go.
Kerry and Freya
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I think i still moult more than the dog lol!