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I remember the first time I noticed my postpartum hair loss.
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I was two and a half months into motherhood and recovering from both a C-section and an emergency appendectomy.
Sleep-deprived and craving some R&R, I decided to give myself a facial.
Convinced I was experiencing some kind of insomnia-induced delirium, I pulled out my camera and took a picture.
Postpartum hair loss (the loss of significantlymore than the average 100 hairsper day) is extremely common.
Astudyinvestigating postpartum hair loss found that 68.4% of the participants experienced it to some degree.
So, what exactly is postpartumhair loss, and what if anything can be done to address it?
Ahead, six specialists weigh in with their best tips.
What causes postpartum hair loss?
When does postpartum hair loss start?
What does postpartum hair loss look like?
Just as with pregnancy, the severity of postpartum hair loss can vary from person to person.
Dr. Garshick adds that your hair can even start to feel different postpartum.
These changes include an increase in dryness or oiliness and even changes in texture.
How do you know if you will have postpartum hair loss?
How do you treat postpartum hair loss?
Here are their suggestions.
You dont want to accidentally pull out any existing hairs.
If you opt for a hand-held tool, Dr. Garshick suggests using the Hairstory Scalp Massager.
Its easy to use and the silicone bristles are gentle on the scalp, she says.
He suggests avoiding thermal styling tools and harsh brushing.
He also recommends hairstyles that can be styled loosely, like a low ponytail or low braid.
Toth recommends securing them with scrunchies.
Slip Hair Scrunchies are made of silk to prevent excess tension.
However, more research is needed to confirm their role in hair growth.
“Single-length curls can look thin, he says.
Layering the curls will add bounce and density.
They will look like theyre full of life.
Add a disconnected bang.
In his practice, Dr. Chen encourages stress management through planned times of relaxation, meditation, and exercise.
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