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PREGNANCY HAIR AND SCALP CARE: TIPS YOU MUST KNOW DURING AND AFTER PREGNANCY

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During pregnancy your body goes through so many changes, and these can affect your hair and scalp. Sometimes these changes work out for the best – your hair can become extra thick, silky and shiny during pregnancy thanks to pregnancy hormones! However, sometimes our bodies have different plans – instead of luscious and bouncy, our hair can become dull, flat, thin or patchy during or after pregnancy.

And, while most women’s hair does go back to normal after a year or two, there are a few things you can do in the meantime if you want to speed up the process of hair regrowth by caring for your scalp and hair during and after pregnancy.

Keep reading for three ways to care for your scalp and hair during your pregnancy and three ways to care for your scalp after pregnancy.

How to care for your scalp and hair during and after pregnancy

3 ways to care for your scalp and hair during pregnancy

Moisturize your scalp.

Dry scalp during pregnancy is common. To help with this, you may wish to use a specially formulated scalp spray or a natural option like coconut oil. Massage into your scalp as needed to replace and supplement scalp hydration.

Maintain a healthy diet and take any prenatal vitamins recommended by your doctor.

Our bodies know that attractive hair, skin and nails are not absolutely vital to our survival, so if our body has limited nutritional resources available, it is going to prioritize keeping a baby healthy over our hair. So making sure you’re getting enough nutrition is key!

Stay away from products with artificial fragrances.

We’ve all heard that women can become extra sensitive to smells during pregnancy, but the skin of your scalp can also become more sensitive due to hormonal changes. To avoid irritating your scalp or causing a reaction, it may be helpful to stay away from any products that contain artificial fragrances.

3 ways to care for your scalp and hair after pregnancy

If you’re noticing scalp or hair changes during or after pregnancy, you’re not alone. This common issue affects women worldwide, but there are solutions! Maintaining a healthy diet, following your doctor’s vitamin advice, avoiding hair damage, and using the right products can help prevent further hair loss or even promote regrowth.

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