Normally, 90% of your hair is in a growing phase while the other 10% are in the resting state. After two to three months, the hair in the telogen phase falls off and makes room for new hair to grow. The rate of hair falling and hair growth can be disturbed by a number of factors.
Hormonal fluctuations are considered as a natural phenomenon in pregnancy. Almost 40 to 50% of women suffer from temporary hair loss during and after pregnancy. As most of the changes get reverse after giving birth to a baby so, we can say that hair shedding doesn’t last for a longer duration of time.
The most common period of hair shedding lasts till three months after delivery. Hormones keep increasing during pregnancy so, hair tends to fall during these few months. After the child is born, hormones come in its natural routine. Your body takes time to recreate the balanced hormonal level, in that duration hair fall remains constant. In this time interval, 60% of hair in the growing phase enters into a resting state.
Oral contraceptives, miscarriage and sudden withdrawal of birth-controlling pills are the main reason for hair loss in pregnant women. However, proper hair care is necessary in order to minimize the severity of hair loss. Following hair care regimen is ideal in pregnancy:
• Healthy Diet
Fruits are vegetables that contain antioxidants and flavonoids because it is very important for the protection and healthy hair growth. Adding green tea, blueberries and grape seeds extracts are anti-oxidant enriched foods must be added to food.
• Consulting a Dermatologist
Dermatologically proven supplements are available for the stimulation of hair growth. It can be used without any hesitation due to significant no side effects.
• Use Recommended Products
Substandard hair products lead to excessive hair loss and even rapid hair shedding. Living Proof PhD Dry Shampoo and Full Conditioner contains natural ingredients which nourish and moisturize your hair.
• Avoid Heat Styling
Heat styling tools make your hair dull, brittle and weak. It is better to avoid these styling tools, especially during pregnancy. However, the use of high-quality Hair Mist Dubai can reduce the damage to an extent. Making easy and soft hairstyles are best suitable in this condition as it saves time, energy and hair damage.
• Gentle Hair Care
Correct showering habits increase the lifespan of your hair growth life cycle. Avoid using too hot water for hair washing purpose as it extracts needed moisture from your locks. If you are unsure about the contaminations present in tap water, try using water purifier for this purpose. Don’t wrap your hair with a towel after washing them, you can use a t-shirt instead. Use a wide-pronged comb for brushing your hair and avoid pulling your hair.
There are a number of changes in which a woman’s body go through during pregnancy so, a proper care of your health, hair, and skin is a prior need.