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Shiz No One Tells you about Post Partum Hair Loss

4/3/2019

Hair loss after baby has been PRETTY devastating. Not only is your body feeling all over the place and like you are in a foreign country under your own skin, your hair starts falling out. Of course, I thought it was a joke, really, could anything about postpartum or pregnancy for that matter be enjoyable? Everything I have read says you return to normal between 6-12 months after giving birth.

So I don't know about you but it seems like 2 years is how it is, feeling weird, not knowing what is going on with your body. BUT completely thankful for the sweet little baby that we have. Sometimes I have to keep reminding myself of this, that is life though. Think positive.

What can you do about your postpartum Hair Loss?

Here is everything that I tried and what has worked for me.

1. Continue to take your prenatal vitamins especially if you are breastfeeding. These will help your body get everything that you need and of course your sweet baby.

When you are done breastfeeding or before if you don't mind taking multiple vitamins, use a Hair, Skin, and Nails Vitamin. The one I have been using is from Amway. I love it. I saw results within a couple of days. My hair is growing faster, stronger, not to mention my nails look on point.

2. Eat healthy and drink lots of water. The water part especially. I can really tell when I haven't drank enough water not only in my hair but my overall mood postpartum.

3. Get a good hair cut
I went and saw my favorite hair girl, Chris from Blank Salon. Are you in the DMV? (DC, Maryland or Virginia) You will have to check her out. If you book an appointment online she is offering a $10 discount & 10% off all products. She is located in Merrifield. You will feel gorgeous again! I wish I had a before picture so you could see how awful it was.

4. Find an amazing shampoo & conditioner system for hair loss:

I found Kevin Murphy from Chris mentioned above. The plumping line is what worked for me. Here is the Shampoo & Conditioner (It is a plumping Wash & Rinse is what they refer to Shampoo & Conditioner).

Why do I love this stuff?
The smell is awesome. So fresh and clean.
You see results in a couple of days. In all honesty by day 2 my hair wasn't falling out as fast. My hair felt thicker, cleaner, shiny, and just more healthy all around. When I would wash prior to, I would only be able to use my Wet Brush

After using the Shampoo & Conditioner, Kevin Murphy offers a leave-in product for plumping. It is AMAZING. Smells so good and really is the bread and butter to stopping fall out. I was getting so frustrated with the large clumps in the shower and when brushing. Not only was my body feeling awful and not like myself, my hair is falling out and I feel like man. NO ONE TELLS YOU THIS SIDE effect of postpartum.

You will feel like a whole new women in a couple of days, which I won't lie to you I needed a quick fix. I know the weight and everything else will take a lot more time. But the hair I needed immediate results.

I do notice when I forget to do this step. It seems to help the products keep working all throughout the day.

Plan B:
These are expensive so I have also tried another option that works almost as well.
Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo & Conditioner & Scalp Tonic

This three part system works similarly to the one above. It did take me a week to see results but they were just as good. The smell is refreshing and you do not need a ton of product to make a good lather.

5. Be gentle when you wash your hair, nice and slow moments, using your fingers vs. your whole hand. When you can don't wash at all. Use Dry Shampoo. Here are my favorites:
1. Tresemme Volumizing Dry Shampoo
2. Not Your Mother's Dry Shampoo

If you have never used Dry Shampoo before it is a life changer, especially with all of the changes of motherhood. I have blonde hair so it is easier to use. Spray it on and swish your hair around with your fingers.

I easily use this every day. I tend to be an oily hair person so I keep a travel size with me as well to refresh whenever I need to.

6. Use a good hair brush that doesn't pull on your hair - RECOMMENDATION Wet Brush is my jam. I love this brush. You can find it in fun colors. Here is a Pink Wet brush with a travel one included.

7. Avoid Heat Styling
Photo From Here

And if no one has told you, it will get better. Keep smiling even when it is hard. You are doing an amazing job. Motherhood is a journey. We got this.

Until next time,

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Shiz No One Will Tells You About Monat

3/24/2019

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***Full disclosure: I am a Brand Rep for Monat. All products I talk about I have personally tested and all comments/opinions are from my own experience.

I had been using Monat Shampoo & Conditioner for 8 months. I did switch my Shampoo & Conditioner to Kevin Murphy. More about why here. Whether it be hormones from pregnancy or postpartum, I don't know. However, I did not found a shampoo and conditioner system that I liked from Monat. They leave my hair either super oily or super dry. It was one extreme or the other. Nothing in between. It also made my hair very hard to brush. I had to use my Wet Brush and I swear by this brush. It could brush through the craziest knot.

When I say I tried everything, I tried every combination that I could think of of Monat Shampoo & Conditioner. After 8 months, I figured it was time to find something else. So I do not use Monat Shampoo or Conditioner products, I know, I'm shocked to say this out loud. However, I have plenty of clients who have and LOVE THEM. I do like a lot of their "non-shampoo & conditioner" products. Plus, I made my husband try all of the "men" products and I will share the ones he loves in another post.

I am thankful. I have read the information about those who had a really bad experience with Monat. Everyone's experience is going to be different. The company is top notch. I really like their mission - cruelty free and plant based products. This is how I originally got turned on to these products. We only use cruelty free products in our home as we have 2 rescue beagles and want to help end testing on these sweet animals.

I recognize my hair is falling out because I just had a baby. Not from these products and I won't lie to you about my experience. NONE OF MY FALL IT IS FROM THESE PRODUCTS. I have found a bunch of other products they have that I love. Check them out below.

Top 5 Monat Products:

1. DRY SHAMPOO

I love the dry shampoo. I was not a dry shampoo person prior to using Monat. Everything I used prior to this was just okay or had a weird smell. This smells so fresh. My husband always compliments me. Plus, my hair looks amazing. I use this product a lot when I am fresh out of the shower and about to style my hair. It give my hair the definition it needs when styling my fresh hair or when I just don't feel like showering. #newmomproblems

2. LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER

I use this product every day with the Kevin Murphy products I reference here. Again, I love the smell and the way it leaves my hair feeling. My hair feels conditioned without feeling oily and gross. Which as a professional business woman, who is posting photos all the time and representing my business, I cannot have. I use a little bit of product and feel like my hair is completely conditioned and not weighed down by the product.

3. REPLENISH MASK

I use this mask once a week. I put it in my hair and throw it up in a pony tail. I will wear it all night. Wash and go the next day. My hair feels AMAZING after using this product. I used to just do a 10-15 minute period in the morning before washing and that does not do this product justice. Although if you don't feel like wearing it all night it will be a great deep conditioning treatment.

4. DOUBLE ACTION HYDRATING SERUM

I use this product on the morning I use the mask in #3. As soon as I wake up I will spray this product in my hair and go about my morning routine. I try to leave it in for at least an hour when I can. I use an entire tube for my hair. But I love having a moisturizing day for my hair. Even as an oily hair person, you need to use a system for your hair.

***If you have oily hair like I do, follow what I am saying!!! Do everything before you wash and condition your hair for the day. It will take all of the oil out and allow you to use these products effectively. Leaving your hair clean, shiny, and rejuvenated.

5. REJUVABEADS

This product is for split ends. I use a small amount EVERY day before I style my hair. 9 times out of 10, I air dry my hair because I do not have time to blow dry and style my hair. I wish that I did but I barely have enough time to shower. So using these products allows me a nice air dry process and makes me feel pretty!

Until next time,

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