After a month or so of giving birth to my beautiful baby girl I thought: "hey, I think I surpassed the hair-loss stage!" Then I hit 4.5 months postpartum. As I showered I had clumps of hair falling into my drain. I'd wake up with more than usual hair fall-out. Bathroom floor was covered with black hair. I was horrified, grossed out a little but mostly SAD. I was losing hair from the front of my hairline! I have a receding hairline! Freaking out and feeling absolutely depressed; I started taking Biotin. Made my nails super strong but that wasn't the point! So I started to search online for shampoo's and conditioners.
This is what I've been using for the past 2 weeks:
Oh, and eye gel. What new mom doesn't need eye gel?
I purchased the Avalon Organics Thickening Shampoo/Conditioner on Amazon.com (I have Amazon Prime, ships free to Hawaii). There were a lot of good reviews on it and it is Biotin fortified.
Oh, and it's organic. Fancy shmancy.
So far I can see new baby hairs growing on my receding hairline. My hairstylist told me not to worry and that my hair will grow back. "What mother doesn't lose hair after childbirth?!" I know, I know. Shouldn't of given me such a shock. But it did 😕
The shampoo's consistency is very loose/watery. The product comes out clear and there is no scent. I apply the conditioner to the top of my head because it doesn't give your hair a nice soft finish. This line will actually feel drying so I add a little bit of CLEAR's conditioner at the ends of my hair. I honestly wouldn't use the Avalon Organics by itself because you'll just end up with really dry tangled hair. Sometimes I'll even add a little bit of Moroccan oil at the ends for an extra softness/shine.
All in all, I believe this product is working (along with taking prenatal vitamins, probiotics and Biotin). But I'll need to give it an additional 2.5 months to see real results. I know it'll take time for my hair to grow back. I'll post a before-and-after photo when the time comes.
I heard that the Loreal Reginine (black and pink bottle) line works as well! It helps stop the fallout and you'll have easier access to the product. I'll have to give that a try next. :)
If you have any suggestions or advice for postpartum mothers who are dealing with hair-loss, please comment below!
