With Mother’s Day around the corner, here are some no-fuss tips for new moms and moms-to-be. The major reason for hair and skin problems is due to the hormonal changes that the body undergoes during pregnancy. Lack of sleep is another reason.
Hair fall is one of the most common concerns new mothers face. When the hormone levels are back to normal, the growth-and-fall cycle returns to normal.
But this could take several months to a year.
So what to do? Try to take care of yourself as much as possible. Home remedies are some of the best ways to treat hair fall naturally without worrying about any side effects.
Here are some hair care tips to prevent hair fall.
1. Avoid brushing hair too much as over-brushing may lead to hair fall, especially when the hair is wet.
2. Hormonal changes may bring in a change in scalp type and hair type. Use hair care products appropriate for scalp type and hair type. Sulphate-free products are recommended and adding a leave-in-cream would be a good option to maintain moisture level in the hair.
3. Avoid hairstyles that are too tight. They pull and stress your hair can aggravate hair fall.
4. Healthy food and balanced diet are the key to having lustrous and healthy hair. Drink enough water.
5. Regularly trim ends of hair to prevent split ends and dry damaged ends.
6. A change in hairstyle will make you feel good about yourself.
DIY care
Curry leaves
Curry leaves are loaded with amino acids, antioxidants and essential nutrients that help to stimulate hair growth, reduce hair fall and strengthen the hair follicle.
Boil half a cup of coconut oil along with half a cup of curry leaves for 15 minutes and allow it to cool. Strain the oil and massage your scalp with you finger tips with this oil thrice a week.
Methi or fenugreek seeds
Methi or fenugreek seeds are one of the most effective ways to treat hair fall naturally and they also help to get rid of dandruff. Soak ¼ teaspoon of fenugreek seeds overnight and strain the water in the morning. Spray/apply this water on your head and allow it to stay for a couple of hours and rinse. This also can be done every alternate day.
It is normal to lose about 80-100 strands of hair every day during pregnancy, but if the fall is greater, consult your doctor.
