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9 of the Best Solutions for Postpartum Hair Loss in 2024
Whether you're an expectant mother curious about postpartum hair loss or a parent who's already a few months into the post-birth journey, we've got your back. Postpartum hair loss is a common concern, and we're here to provide you with the top 10 solutions to help you regain your confidence and manage this natural phase.
For the record, it’s one of those things that can be attributed to the very normal hormonal changes we go through (the drop in estrogen to be specific) - causing yet another ‘stage’ courtesy of the little people in our lives - and should subside anywhere up to about six months after birth. It feels a little more dramatic than usual (pre-pregnancy we shed around 100 strands a day), thanks to the fact that while you’re baking your baby, your locks are pretty lustrous because of all the good things going on in your body (thus your follicles hold onto your hair for longer rather than letting it go into the ‘resting’ stage pre-fall out).
Ok, I know we said fear not… and that sounds a little scary, but we’re here to reassure you, it is normal, and like most stages with babies, it too is temporary, and there are a bunch of solutions - from supplements to hairstyles and the best brush to save your strands. In other words, there’s hope, so here goes…
Breastfeeding Friendly Solutions
If you’re still breastfeeding, you must check if the supplements, products, and ingredients of anything you ingest or apply topically are suitable and safe for you and your baby. Always check with a healthcare professional if in doubt.
The Power of Nutrition
Eating well will serve your body at this point in time in too many ways to mention (a story for another day, perhaps?), including preventing postpartum hair loss, so make nutritious postpartum meals (delivered or home-cooked) a priority when you bring your baby home.
Regular Check-Up
If your postpartum hair loss is causing you to lose sleep, or lingering around for too long (a good checkpoint is if it’s still noticeable past your baby's first birthday), make sure you book a date with your doctor.
Understanding the Cause:
Postpartum hair loss is often a result of the hormonal changes that accompany childbirth, specifically a drop in estrogen levels. While it may seem more pronounced than usual, it's a temporary phase that usually subsides within six months. We're here to reassure you that it's a normal part of the post-birth journey, and there are various solutions available, from supplements to hairstyling tips and the best brushes to protect your locks.
1. Mild by Nature Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner, $25.34 each
Boasting biotin and B-complex (along with no sulfates, parabens, or phthalates) and unique ingredients like quinoa, vicia faba seed, and loquat leaf extract, this Shampoo and Conditioner from iHerb means you can expect thicker feeling locks, plus volume and shine.
What Makes iHerb’s Mild by Nature different?
With 9000 plus, positive reviews, this shampoo and conditioner combo is pretty impressive. It’s a natural alternative and still lathers up even though it’s sans sulfates. A win! And rosemary not only serves as a delicious scent but is said to stimulate hair growth and reduce inflammation of the hair follicles helping to keep as many strands as possible on your head.
Real customer reviews:
"“My favorite shampoo. I order it over and over again. It makes my hair shiny and stronger (I have less hair loss). I like the smell of rosemary and mint. I'll order it again for sure.”" - verified iHerb customer
2. Vitable Biotin, $9 per month
Vitable make vitamins simple, and trendy, to be honest. They have rethought the offering and cater to you and your needs in a monthly subscription service with simple, straight down the line products. Specific to postpartum hair, Biotin will help strengthen your mane, skin and nails postpartum, reducing loss and breakage. They have coined it Queen B and if that doesn’t entice you as a solution to remedy postpartum hair loss, we don’t know what will. Add the Collagen Plus HA ($29), for extra oomph.
What makes Vitable different?
This is a new gen, one-stop shop for feeling good and getting vitamins personalised to you - in the most Instagrammable (not to mention handy and environmentally-friendly) way. You’ll complete an assessment (along with a nutritionist chat), see your sachets and simply order to your door - complete with a dispenser so each day your goods are ready to go. Post partum hair loss - be gone!
Real customer reviews:
"“I've said it before and I'll say it again, Vitable are great. They care. They're proactive and innovative. Highly recommend them if you're looking for a 'set and forget' way to routine vitamins and health! The customer care team have your back, with REAL NUTRITIONISTS.”" - Bree M
3. Vida Glow Hair Revival Duo, $155.00
Say hello to Vida Glow’s clever combo that will have you happier with your hair in no time. You may have heard of collagen when it comes to skincare - a plumping peptide - but you may not know it also works on your hair and nails, too - a triple threat, if you will. Vida Glow have made it easy for you to grab as a duo with Hairology, to pack a serious punch in the treatment of postpartum hair loss.
What makes Vida Glow different?
The brand’s key ingredient, AnaGain, is the star of Hairology, promising results in a month when combined with the Marine Collagen powder, a natural booster you can mix in with your morning water, it’s a combo that is not only easy but powerful in combatting post partum hair loss.
Real customer reviews:
"“I have been using Vida Glow for a few months now and I love your products. My skin is glowing and my thinning hair has started to become thicker since using Hairology vitamins. This product works, compared to other off-the-shelf potions and lotions which promise a lot but can't deliver the results. I recommend Vida Glow as has transformed my skin and hair for the better.”" - Margareta
4. The Ordinary Multi Peptide Serum For Hair Density, $34.20
You’ve more than likely heard of a serum when it comes to skincare, but if you’re suffering from postpartum hair loss, it’s time to try one on your scalp and strands. Cue, The Ordinary’s Multipeptide one you see here. It’s a leave-in that you conveniently use on dry hair, at bedtime, to wake up with thicker locks.
What makes The Ordinary different?
A bunch of plant-based ingredients, mixed with plumping, rejuvenating peptides and caffeine combine to help with hair strength and density, all in a lightweight serum you apply to your scalp in seconds. Handy.
Real customer reviews:
"“I bought this to help after having quite a bit of postpartum hair loss and it's definitely helped, I finally have noticeable baby hairs along my hairline! I've been using this product (almost) every night for 5 months now. I only wash my hair once or twice a week typically so the oiliness doesn't bother me much, but your hair will look a bit oily after the first few nights. Sometimes my scalp will feel a bit tingly or slightly itchy, but I think that's all due to the new hair growth and stimulated follicles.”" - Alyssa
5. Happy Hair Brush The Original Happy Hair Brush (Paddle), $39.95
Get a brush that gently glides through your locks, otherwise you’re losing unnecessary strands every time you style. And on that, style as little as possible. I know what you’re thinking here… “You don’t have to tell me twice not to do my hair,” right?
But that’s not quite what we’re saying (sorry, not sorry)… Still style, aka wash and brush as you please (no more than a few times a week), but avoid hot tools - hair dryers, straighteners tongs, etc - like the plague. Additional bonus, you can use the Happy Hairbrush on your kids for scream-free detangling.
What makes the Happy Hair Brush different?
It is simple - this brush legit cuts down brushing time (from personal experience, 40 minutes thanks to matted mum bun, to silky smooth in seven!) and won’t pull at your hair, causing more fall out and/ or breakage. Top Tip: Take the brush to the hairdressers with you! Not much point in being particular with your hair only to sit in the chair and have a girl half your age rip it all out because they don’t know how precious your follicles are postpartum.
Real customer reviews:
"“Love the happy hair brush. It used to take 20 mins to brush my hair and since buying the happy hair brush it only takes 2 minutes now. I highly recommending happy hair brush And the colour are amazing.”" - Christine
6. Blunt is Best, by Raw Anthony Nader
Need another excuse to get some ‘me time’ and pamper yourself postpartum? You’re welcome, because blunt is not referring to your manners, but your mane. And in this particular point, chopping it. So book an appointment at your local salon and freshen up your follicles to fast track postpartum hair loss looking less obvious.
What makes a blunt chop different?
Celebrity stylist and founder of Sydney salon Raw Anthony Nader calls it “crisp edges” and we are here for it to reduce the look of losing your hair postpartum. Contrary to this pic, you don’t have to lop it all off - a trim will do (although this new take on the ‘mum cut’ is so very chic), the key is to just ensure it’s straight when it comes to the style. It is the quickest way to make even the thinnest hair look thicker, and of course, ditch dead ends, too.
7. Bondi Boost The Hair Growth + HG System, $192.75
A complete system from start to finish to help you combat postpartum hair loss. It’s worth the investment to look and feel like yourself again in even the smallest of ways, right? This Bondi Boost treatment is all-encompassing, with a shampoo, conditioner, spray treatment, nourishing hair mask, and supplements so you feel like you’re pampering yourself while simply caring for your hair. How lovely indeed.
What makes Bondi Boost different?
It’s free from a bunch of ingredients you might want to avoid like silicones and sulfates, palm oil and petrochemicals etc, but it also promises to detoxify and slow down the ageing process of your strands, which is essentially how long your scalp holds onto your hair before it falls, leaving you with more for longer. Capeesh?
Real customer reviews:
"“I am a mature woman and was suffering from post menopause thinning hair and hair loss. The Bondi Boost Hair Growth system has made a real difference. My hair is no longer falling out or thinning. I have new growth at the hairline, the length has increased for the first time in years. My hair has more volume and strength and is softer and less wiry. The results came faster than expected and I would recommend this product to older women.”" - Hilda
8. Aéde Power Activist, $72.00
A luxe, holistic supplement aimed at aiding hair growth, thickness and health, specifically catered towards those who are dealing with the postpartum period, ageing and scalp issues, among other things. Aede Power Activist is Australian made, with Chinese Medicine at its core and we love that they call out that this isn’t a quick fix, but a process to see results. Honesty matters, always.
What makes Aéde different?
They take a multifaceted approach, acknowledging hormonal imbalances, stress, thyroid and nutritional deficiencies as causes of thinning hair, not just blaming the new bub, which is so very thorough and worth being aware of if postpartum hair loss and excessive thinning prevails while trying any of these solutions.
Real customer reviews:
"“I’ve been taking Power Activist for 9 months and the quality of my hair has improved to the point where people are complimenting me. A year ago my hair was thin, broke easily and lifeless and just wouldn’t grow. Fantastic results!!”" - Orly J
9. Kin The Essential Protein, $72.00
Protein powders are no longer just for the gym junkie. Yes, it’s important when it comes to strength and feeling fuller for longer, but it’s also key to a speedy recovery post birth and is one of the main pieces of the puzzle for your hair, skin and nail health. Plus, you need more protein while pregnant and postpartum (hello hair loss), so go on and give this one a try. It’s been finetuned with probiotics and also houses calcium. Handy . This is why we love Kin the Essential Protein.
What makes Kin different?
Kin is a phenom example of women’s-focused healthcare how it should be in 2024, people. If you don’t know about them, get involved, stat. They urge you to “take control of your reproductive health, from contraception to postpartum,” and we are on board. They discuss everything from periods to postpartum hair loss and have services like delivering your pill to your door, as well as their own products like the Essential Protein you see in this pic.
Real customer reviews:
"“It’s so handy having this in the kitchen, I can just shake it up with some milk and drink it on the go. With so much going on and new things to learn through pregnancy it’s just nice to have one less thing to worry about during the day.”" - Megan D
