Postpartum hair loss: how to deal

Postpartum hair loss is a real thing. Having a baby is intensely gratifying and challenging...and unfortunately 50% of women experience varying degrees of hair loss after giving birth. 

Hormones are the biggest reason for your pregnancy hair changes and postpartum hair loss.

During pregnancy, your high levels of estrogen prevented your usual rate of hair loss. Normally, your hair falls out in small amounts every day. During pregnancy, your hair loss decreases. The effect is compounded by your increased blood volume and circulation, which also causes your hair to fall out less than normal.

So after your baby arrives and your hormone levels drop, your hair makes up for lost time by falling out in much bigger clumps than it normally does. The total volume of your hair loss probably isn’t more than you would have lost over the last nine months, it just seems like it because it’s happening all at once. {via}

Not to worry, because your hair will go back to normal. Here are some things that can speed up the process and help with postpartum hair loss:

1. Wear your hair down and embrace hair accessories

Pulling your hair back in a tight ponytail has its benefits, but not usually when you’re trying to give your hair a much needed break. Avoiding tension is key here. Instead, try opting for a soft, natural style and embracing your natural texture. Baby hairs? Pin them back or to the side with a pretty hair clip. 

2. Go for a blunt cut

Going for a blunt cut usually makes your hair appear fuller and thicker. Not only is a blunt cut manageable, they also give longer styles extra weight.  

Hair by Noelle Goodrich, ash salon.

3. Use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner

Using a volumizing shampoo helps to prevent your roots from falling flat. R+Co’s Dallas Shampoo adds vitality to fine, flat hair. The Saw Palmetto Berry Extract, an ingredient in the Dallas Shampoo adds body to the hair, helping it to appear thicker.

 R+Co’s Dallas Shampoo has a counterpart, Dallas Conditioner. The conditioner can be used as he final step for hair as big as Texas. This thickening conditioner will prolong vitality and enhance shine.

Do you have hair tips for new moms? Please share in the comments below!

The best frizz-taming products

Spring and summer can be the seasons with the most bad hair days thanks to the heat and humidity. Translation: FRIZZ. As your hair absorbs moisture, it can become frizzy, dry, and course, making it difficult to style. Fun (or not so fun) fact: one in five women actually site frizz as being their biggest hair woe. 

As the saying goes, the higher the hair, the closer to God. But when that includes unintentional or unwanted frizz, it doesn't seem so heavenly. 

If this scenario of frizzy hair is all too familiar to you, and you’re wondering how to deal with it, here are our favorite products to help you deal. 

R+Co Moon Landing Anti-Humidity Spray

This lightweight, aerosol spray controls frizz and absorbs instantly leaving a controlled satin finish and flexible hold. It also tames flyaways and is designed to work in the toughest humidity.

Sound amazing? It is, and the fragrance is pretty great, too: Moon Landing has a spirited unpredictable scent. The notes include Bergamot, Wild Fig, Cyclamen, Lotus Flower, Cedarwood, and Tonka Beans

R+Co High Dive Moisture & Shine Créme

Formulated to smooth and seal the hair, it moisturizes, softens and drowns out frizz. This moisture créme is great for styles that favor moisture over hold, especially when you want that reflective shiny look. The fragrance is described as a bright oriental composition with notes of Juniper Berries, Blood Orange, Rhubarb, Leather Accord, Violet, and Dark Woods.

R+Co Foil Frizz + Static Control Spray

Put a tight lid on frizz and static with FOIL. This spray creates long-lasting, flexible control for smooth, shiny results. FOIL will tame flyaway hair and thus will eliminate your frizz. The fragrance notes include Juniper Berries, Blood Orange, Rhubarb, Leather Accord, Violet, and Dark Woods.

Hair color to cover grays

Gray hair usually comes with aging. While aging is a privilege and graying hair is a natural process, some like to hide the gray strands. And there is the camp that embraces their silver strands. There are so many options for graying hair, and today we’re covering color options to cover grays. 

When hair stops producing color and turns gray, the outer layers of the hair known as the cuticle become thicker, which in turn can make the hair resistant to absorbing hair color. Not to worry, we’ve got you covered (literally). 

There are two ways to combat gray strands: demi-permanent and permanent hair color. Demi-permanent color delivers pigment that gradually fades over time, and they do not cover grays completely. What they achieve is a highlighted look, allowing your grays to blend a little better. 

Permanent hair color completely covers gray hair, delivering a solid result. If you are looking for immediate satisfaction, we recommend going the permanent route and getting root touch-ups as often as you want. 

Color options with permanent color

You can go with any color your heart desires, but keep in mind what color best suits your skin tone and your natural, pre-gray hue. All over color is very popular - think a rich brunette shade to add warmth and richness to your look. 

Adriana Lima’s rich hue brings out the warmth in her skin tone and makes her blue eyes pop.

Lowlights are an option over all-over color. They were a hot trend almost 20 years ago against chunky highlights, but in 2020, lowlights bring depth to hair color and offer dimension when blending grays.

Subtle lowlights/highlights create an effortless look.

Were you blonde before you went gray, or maybe you want to rock being a blonde? Adding highlights is also a great option. Lighter colors penetrate gray hair more evenly than darker shades, so going blonde will provide a more natural look in many cases. The added bonus of going blonde is that there will be less contrast as your hair grows out.

Michelle Pfieffer rocks a warm blonde to cover grays.

Not sure which approach is right for you? Book a consultation with us!