Faced with massive hair loss after childbirth, Charlotte felt helpless, ready to try all the miracle serums. Luckily, a hairstylist proved to her that the solution wasn’t products, but a radical change.
After giving birth, I thought I was ready for anything: the short nights, the tears, the upheaval of everyday life. But there’s one thing I didn’t expect at all: seeing my hair fall out in handfuls. Every morning the same scene repeated itself. At first, I reassured myself by telling myself that it was probably temporary. After all, we often hear about the famous hair loss after pregnancy.
After pregnancy, many women experience what is called postpartum telogen effluvium. During pregnancy, hormones extend the lifespan of hair, often resulting in fuller hair. Then, a few months after giving birth, everything rebalances… and the hair that should have fallen out earlier suddenly falls out. Result: an impressive fall, sometimes very anxiety-inducing. In my case, the peak came about three months after my baby was born. That’s when I decided to seek advice from a specialist hairdresser.
During my appointment, the hairdresser examined my scalp and lengths. According to her, many women worsen postpartum hair loss without knowing it, simply because of certain habits. Too aggressive brushing, too frequent shampooing, products unsuitable for a weakened scalp… She then suggested that I follow a little hair routine for three months. Nothing complicated, but to be done regularly. The first few weeks, I didn’t see a dramatic difference. Then, around the sixth week, I started to notice something: less hair in the brush, less in the shower and especially a feeling of denser hair at the roots.
This is exactly the routine my hairdresser recommended. First, massage the scalp every evening for three minutes with small circular movements. This stimulates microcirculation and promotes growth. Then, space out the shampoos: maximum two to three per week with a mild shampoo. You should also always detangle your hair before showering to avoid breaking wet lengths. Once a week, apply a light oil to the roots. She recommended a mixture of castor oil and jojoba oil, to leave on for thirty minutes before shampooing. Finally, it is better to avoid tight elastics and favor soft scrunchies or clips.
After three months, I lost a lot less hair. But above all, small hairs were growing back all around my face, these famous “baby hairs” often considered as a sign that the hair cycle is restarting.
Of course, hair loss after pregnancy is largely hormonal and often eventually stabilizes on its own. But taking the right actions can help the scalp recover faster. If you are going through this period, know one thing above all: you are not alone. And in the vast majority of cases, the hair eventually grows back.
