Once your baby arrives, you will be short of time on most days and there will be hardly any time left for you.
During pregnancy, the hair is in the growth phase and the phase of fall slows down.
Hair can either become limp or become frizzy and dry, falling out twice as often as normal due to normal hormonal changes. After delivery, hormone levels return to normal and the normal hair cycle resumes.
Avoid too much conditioner, if hair is dry…Avoid leave-in sprays..it will be flattering…After conditioner wash hair with cold water…
Use anti frizz shampoo and conditioner for curly hair. Avoid excessive blow drying….try to eat a healthy diet and lots of fruits and enough protein and dry fruits.
1. Eat Healthy
Make sure your diet is rich in foods that contain antioxidants. Some good foods for this are strawberries, apples, kidney beans, prunes etc. Antioxidants help strengthen the roots.
2. Keep Your Scalp and Hair Clean
Wash your scalp with a gentle anti-hair loss shampoo. Condition your hair to avoid breakage. If you’re short on time, apply a leave-in conditioner.
3. Avoid pulling and tying the hair
Avoid tying your hair tightly as it will stretch your scalp and hair. By doing this your hair will fall easily.
4. Vitamin Supplements
Some supplements will be needed to help your body regain its strength after pregnancy. Make sure you take vitamins like vitamin B and C regularly to keep your hair fuller.
5. Chemical Treatment
Avoid colouring, straightening and perming your hair, as these can lead to hair fall. Plus, these treatments are high-maintenance, so unless you really have to get one of these for a special occasion, it’s best to stay away from them for a while.
Satish Bhatia MD, FAAD board-certified dermatologist, and skin surgeon.
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