Ep. I of the Hair Chronicles - Volume

How you lost it and How to get it back.
Talking all things Postpartum Hair Loss on today's post.

But non-mama ladies... don't FRET, if you find yourself with thin hair or lacking some va-va-voom these tips and tricks will work just as well for you! So whether you've got littles or are just lusting for some luscious locks read on for all the best ideas to get full, lovely hair.

*Because don't they always say... the higher the hair, the closer to God.

REAL.LIFE.

So you've got the babe, you've nailed the sleep schedule and life is finally feeling a bit more
familiar. Then one morning (or evening, let's be honest) you finally decide to shower and a small mammal shows up in your drain. My postpartum hair loss experience took me by surprise... I've always thought I shed a lot for a typical human and after my babe arrived it seemed to pick up a bit more than usual yet I had no idea what was in store for me upon that 3 month mark. A handful of hair here and there became the norm.... THE NORM! It was shocking to say the least but I took it all in stride, my mantra actually became 'Well as long as there isn't a bald spot, I'm safe.' And I mean, all that luscious hair we have throughout pregnancy is on borrowed time anyways.

While this is a completely normal and – luckily – a temporary issue, it's still an unnerving occurrence and it's always nice to have a little science based info to hold in your back pocket for those times you think you MIGHT actually be going bald. Of course with most pregnancy related things, PP Hair Loss is due to hormonal changes... love you hormones! While pregnant our hormonal increases help to – among other things- stimulate the increase in the 'growth phase' of our hair. With the birth of your little babe the hormones shift yet again and your hair enters its 'resting phase' which is followed about 3 months later by shedding and regrowth (yay!). Regrowth while a beautiful word for most of us, for new mothers it means a thousand crazy baby hairs crowning your head like the queen you truly are. Yet another gift your sweet, sweet hormones are bestowing upon you!

Yes, I'd take this hair everyday of my life if possible.

GIVE ME ALL THE TEXTURE.

I've gathered a list of the best products and supplements to help you through this rather crazy hair phase. If you're struggling with postpartum hair loss below are my favorite ways to combat the issue - everything from supplements helping from the inside out to gorgeous new styling products helping you feel like you've got more hair than you know what to do with!

*With this in mind, please advise your doctor before taking any supplements as some are best for women bypassing breastfeeding. And know, as with much of motherhood THIS TOO SHALL PASS.

Isn't this all of us,

ALWAYS.

Herbalore - Catalyst Gold

Another interesting vitamin option on the market is Catalyst Gold. Committed to bringing the world cutting edge, therapeutic formulations that combine traditional old world herbalism with modern scientific knowledge.

Herbalore is an all natural, non-gmo, chemical/allergen-free, vegan supplement of supergreens/fruits, herbs and essential minerals designed to protect and revitalize the body and support the hair and skin. The formulation includes the essential hair vitamin, the Beautifier – Biotin.

*please speak with your doctor before using supplements if you are breastfeeding/pregnant.

Ritual Vitamins

Ritual is working to reinvent the daily vitamin, sourcing ingredients based in simplicity and traceability.

The founder was inspired to start Ritual after becoming pregnant and struggling to find a reliable, clean prenatal vitamin. They have simplified the daily vitamin down to its nine most essential nutrients, each in their most effective, vegan, non-GMO, gluten, soy and dairy-free forms. Ritual fills the gaps in a woman’s diet—helping round it out to reach total nutrition–with nothing more, nothing less.

Containing among other things Boron to support and balance hormones and Vitamin E to get that added antioxidant kick.

The subscription based service is a perfect set up for new moms!

*please speak with your doctor before using supplements if you are breastfeeding/pregnant.

DryBar Southern Belle – Volume Boosting Shampoo

This light weight formula helps to gently cleanse and condition hair while adding fullness and body to thin hair types. Using a special formula of Biotin, Brahmi Oil, Bamboo Extract and a blend of (non-animal) proteins to help increase strength deep into the fiber of the hair, preventing breakage and providing sound structural support for your tresses.

A nice side note Drybar products contain no parabens, sulfates or phthalates and are cruelty free.

This light weight formula helps to gently cleanse and condition hair while adding fullness and body to thin hair types. Using a special formula of Biotin, Brahmi Oil, Bamboo Extract and a blend of (non-animal) proteins to help increase strength deep into the fiber of the hair, preventing breakage and providing sound structural support for your tresses.

A nice side note Drybar products contain no parabens, sulfates or phthalates and are cruelty free.

IGK Hair - 30,000 Ft Volume Powder Spray

30K Volume Powder Spray is an invisible powder which coats each strand with Bentonite clay helping to weightlessly add density and grip to hair. This added grip helps to hold volume and texture without things falling flat later in the day.

One of my MOST FAVORITE texture products on the market today. This is a must have for anyone struggling with fine hair.

IGK products contain no parabens or sulfates and is vegan, cruelty and gluten free.

IGK Hair – Trust Fund Thickening Spray

You can certainly count on IGK products to brighten your day... Just look at that packaging?! Trust Fund is a feather-light foam spray that adds density, thickness and lift from roots to ends. You'll notice this product gives just a touch of grip to your hair which helps it to hold texture. The star ingredient,

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein adds moisture, helping to thicken the diameter of the hair fiber while strengthening strands.

IGK products contain no parabens or sulfates and is vegan, cruelty and gluten free.

OUAI Haircare - Volume Spray

The chicest new haircare line on the market, OUAI is as equally effective as it is gorgeous. The Volume Spray is a super quick way to get some added bounce and texture helping thin hair get it's groove back. A weightless, body building mist which adds long lasting lift and bounce to all hair types using Volume Polymers, Hibiscus Extract and Panthenol (a form of vitamin B).

When you're juggling babies and life, it's always nice to have a easy product to rely on and this is the cream of the crop.

Also free of parabens and sodium chloride, safe for all!

Phyto Paris - Phytocyane Revitalizing Treatment Serum

A triple action serum which helps support us in our dreams for the beautiful lush hair we had throughout pregnancy.

Combining sulphured amino acids, B vitamins, Ginkgo Biloba, and silk proteins all helping to encourage keratin production at the follicle level - essentially jump starting the growth phase and leaving us with thicker, stronger hair strands.