Tips to avoid hair loss after pregnancy
Most young mothers lose some hair in the first few months after giving birth. Fortunately, this hair loss is both temporary and reversible1. We have some useful tips on how to minimise your post-pregnancy hair loss.
There are several natural ways to keep hair loss to a minimum. Here are our suggestions.
Eat a balanced diet
A varied diet is essential for encouraging hair growth. Fill up on vitamins with nutritious fruit and vegetable based drinks. Fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, beta-carotene and minerals.
It’s also important to choose foods that are rich in magnesium, zinc, iron and vitamins A, B and E, as these are key elements in the hair follicle’s natural cycle. Think fish, red meat and pulses!
Choose your hair care products carefully
Use the right shampoos and conditioners for you, for example, volumizing or strengthening. You can also apply masks or hair oils directly to your roots, massaging your scalp to boost blood micro-circulation and increase the supply of blood and oxygen.
How? Move your fingers in spirals for a few minutes, starting at the back of your neck and working your way up to the top of your head. Our advice? Keep your fingers in contact with your skin as you move up and down.
Look after your hair
Avoid hairstyles that might damage your hair, like cornrows or tight buns. What should you do? Brush your hair gently and avoid combing it when it’s wet, as you risk breaking it. If you’re a fan of using the hair dryer, use it on the lowest heat setting to protect your scalp.
Make time for yourself
The first few weeks with a new baby involve a lot of broken sleep. Try to make some time for yourself to de-stress from your new role in life. Maybe try a meditation session to relax or go for a walk with the pushchair to get some fresh air.
Take a dietary supplement
For beautiful post-pregnancy hair, why not try a dietary supplement? The natural dietary supplement Alline procap is made with pure keratin, the main component of hair that makes it strong and shiny.
Alline procap combines 11 vitamins and 3 minerals. After taking 2 capsules a day for 3 months, 100% of women experienced less hair loss2.
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