Do not be alarmed: hair loss after childbirth affects many new mothers, around 40-50%, and it is a physiological thing, which follows a completely natural cycle of rest-fall-regrowth .
That's why then, many mothers decide to make a drastic cut, with the excuse of looking like their babies, and here's how to reduce hair loss and strengthen bulbs and scalp, in view of the natural recovery that takes place within six to twelve months, proceeding naturally, economically but effectively, both internally and externally.
The ABC to strengthen hair after childbirth
To all new mothers who, after a pregnancy begin to show off a thick, thick and shiny hair, suddenly find themselves, even two or three months after giving birth, with hair everywhere, on the pillow, on the sweater, between the hands and on the baby's suit, in the brush and in the sink: run for cover, yes, but in a completely natural way and without spending a fortune!
The hair has undoubtedly been severely tested by hormonal changes - it is the fault of a decrease in prostacyclin and an increase in prolactin -, of physical fatigue and the stress of childbirth, but now it is time to take care of her too through several gimmicks .
Here they are:
- C as a hair care . Avoid first of all to tie them tight in tails, chignons or braids, let them breathe. Opt for a ride from your trusted hairdresser and get yourself a nice new cut or a trim .
- D as a diet . Go ahead for green leafy vegetables and whole grains and millet, rich in B vitamins, soy, legumes (excellent peas), seasoned with extra virgin olive oil; do not miss the orange color: carrots, pumpkin, oranges. But not even the fantastic avocado, for the guacamole, but not only, see below. Yes to pumpkin seeds, rich in zinc and almonds that remineralize the hair.
- I as natural supplements : borage oil and pantothenic acid; in particular, borage oil is rich in gamma linoleic acid, a remedy for hair; in herbal medicine then find the extract of serenoa repens; useful are also supplements based on copper and iron or supplements based on vitamin A and vitamins B; brewer's yeast, a spoon in a glass of water for breakfast, is the excellent natural remedy of grandmothers because it contains biotin, a substance that produces keratin; finally, it is a good habit to consume a teaspoon of wheat germ oil.
- L as washes, creams and natural lotions . Use possibly shampoo and conditioner that contain biotin and silica ; do not comb them wet, as they are more fragile. Do not use the hair dryer with hot air. Make do-it-yourself nourishing masks : if you eat half of the avocado in a tasty and nutritious guacamole, use the other half to make it a supervitalizing mask for your hair. Natural lotions and frictions to be massaged gently on the scalp, starting from the nape to the top of the head, are based on a concentrated infusion of fresh rosemary and nettle, perfumed with a couple of drops of lavender essential oil.
- R for rest . Very important to help the body recover its rhythms and to work well is to sleep well at night, assisting with relaxing herbal teas and fragrant infusions, and indulge in a few hours a week all by itself: do yoga, breathe, walk, oxygenate, run, meditate, swim, meet with friends or go shopping! This will also help your hair feel better!
