I had a baby 3 months ago and my hair has been failing out like crazy. I was taking my prenatals but I stopped because they make me hungry and I've gained back some of the weight that I lost. Can someone recommend some vitamins or something that I can do to stop the hair loss and make my hair strong and healthy again?
To give you more detailed about my hair type, Im african american and my hair is relaxed...I need treatments suitable for my hair type...
2006-12-07 02:51:54 · 16 answers · asked by Kokolicious06 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
In response to Olivia...I know its my hormones...I didn't feel the need to type all of that because anyone that has had a child knows what Im talking about.
2006-12-07 09:59:06 · update #1
There are many reasons u might be having hair loss.
Are you or have you any of the following:
Change of Diet - resulting in lack proper nutrients
Stress/Baby Blues - the stress hormones are unbalanced and your body can release insufficient chemicals to maintain stability. Therefore, causing u 2 change the way u act or eat, sleep, etc.
ALSO, your body is so use to the prenatal vitamins for the upkeep of your body and your baby's health while your were prego. When you suddenly stopping supplying that nutrient after 9 months, it threw it off track. Try to substitute with another kind of vitamin. Try a Centrum for Women or something that is rich in calcium and beta carotene.
2006-12-07 03:09:44 · answer #1 · answered by Krazy K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-04 07:38:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bad news is, is that no matter what you do your hair will fall out like crazy after you have a had a baby. The reason for this is that normally your hair goes through a process of growing and falling out, a few hairs a day. However, while you are pregnant the cycle stops and you do not lose any hair for 9 months, so their is a lot of catching up to do. The good news is that after about 4-6 months your hormones, which have dropped considerably, will normalize and your hair will go back to it's normally pre-pregnancy cycle. You will also find that you have a lot of new hair growth all at once as well which will take a while to fully grow out. As for your hunger, if you are breast feeding keep in mind that it is normal for you to be hungry as you need extra calories to produce milk. It takes a while for everything to go back to normal after having a baby give yourself another month or so and you should notice a decrease in your appetite. Make sure you take some sort of vitamin supplement, especially if you are nursing. Nature's Choice makes a good one. As for hair treatments, try Ojon, you can get it at Sephora. It works amazingly well on dry or damaged hair and has an incredible date palm oil smell.
2006-12-07 03:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by norwegianblue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's completely normal to lose some hair after giving birth. It'll eventually slow down. I started taking the vitamin MSM and it help with so many things especially if your breastfeeding. I'm sure it is to do with hormones - apparently alcohol and a diet more than 20% fat increase hormones such as testosterone and estrogen or progesterone, while being pregnant raises the other of estrogen and progesterone - I'm not sure which of these might be responsible or even something else but I'm almost certain it's all linked. I've heard that hair loss can be caused by your hair follicles response to testosterone. Hope this helps in some way
2006-12-07 03:03:28 · answer #4 · answered by sarabmw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't just had a baby but I did lose my hair twice back to back called myself getting a perm at the age of 36 so I do feel you I first started out using aphogee it's been working and I'm keeping it braided for a while this is my first perm but I also dyed my hair 3yrs ago and went through the same thing my hair was everything to me right under my 3 sons I guess I praised it a lil to much plus I went behind my beauticians back she& the world told me not to get it and I didn't listen. Hope ur hair grows back keep the faith I know the both of ours will!
2006-12-07 03:03:20 · answer #5 · answered by mspleasurpalace 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do, do not do braids at this time because your hair is weak and the pulling will make you lose more hair. Best course of treatment is to use Motions(yellow & purple products) Critical Protection Repair. Some call it CPR. Use the shampoo & conditioner. The product gurantees to stop breaking hair after the first use. From experience I know it works. Use regularly because it coats your hair.
2006-12-07 03:04:23 · answer #6 · answered by CeCe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hormonal changes can do that to you at anytime, but it is common for some hair loss to occur after giving birth. My advice is to check with your doctor though. Not only will you be able to get some answers, but if nothing else, it'll make you feel better.
Hugs and btw, congratulations on the birth of your child!
2006-12-07 03:01:03 · answer #7 · answered by Kallan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a lot of women this is normal, even more so for women of our culture who have relaxers. 1st off, stop getting the relaxers for a while. Your hair needs a good hot oil treatment and you either need to consider braids or a natural hairdo until you hair finds its strength again.
2006-12-07 02:53:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This normal for post pregnancy. It will stop soon. To keep it healthy and growing however, go to HSN.com and order the Andrew Lessman's Healthy Hair Skin and Nails supplements. They really work. Read all the testimonials!
2006-12-07 02:59:53 · answer #9 · answered by boricuadesire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of your hair loss with Provillus, a hrebal medication to treat hair loss in women. Provillus is available in two different forms one to treat hair loss in women and other to treat hair loss in men.
Provillus consisits all the necessary vitamins and other ingredients to get rid of hair loss in wome even after giving birth to a baby.
2006-12-07 03:19:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋