The experiences women have with their hair during pregnancy vary widely. Some women have the most beautiful, thickest and easiest to manage hair of their lives during pregnancy. Others aren’t quite so lucky. In general, the hair does get thicker. This is due to pregnancy hormones. However, for some women, thicker does not mean easier to manage.
The hair may be frizzy or fly away, rather than sleek and smooth, as you would see in shampoo commercials. This is a frustrating problem for many women. There are a few things you can do to make your hair easier to manage, if this is a problem.
Use a good shampoo and conditioner made to handle frizz or fly aways. A deep conditioner or hot oil treatment may also help, if the hair is dry. Apply the conditioner and wear a plastic cap. The body heat helps the conditioner work on the hair. A serum made to control frizz can be used during styling to make the hair easier to manage.
A hair cut is another way of dealing with frizz. A layered cut helps the hair lay better. In addition, a cut will make the hair easier and faster to style. This is a definite plus after the baby is born. If you don’t want to cut your hair, you can wear it up. Alternate between pony tails, braids and other up dos to keep it interesting.
For other women, the hair may seem lifeless or oilier than before the pregnancy. This is also common just after the baby is born, when your body is going through hormonal changes again. Wash the hair more frequently and use a shampoo and cream rinse made for oily hair. Some women find that a shorter hair cut makes it easier to wash and style the hair more often. It will also be easier when you are caring for a new baby.
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