Post partum hair changes

If you are noticing increased shedding or sensitivity after having a baby, you are not alone.

Post partum hair changes are common and can feel unsettling, especially during a time when your body and routines are already adjusting. For many women, these changes are temporary, even though they may feel intense in the moment.

During this phase, hair and scalp often benefit most from gentler handling and reduced pressure, rather than attempts to fix what is happening.

What this often feels like

• Increased shedding
• Hair feeling thinner than usual
• Scalp sensitivity or tenderness
• Anxiety that something is wrong

If you are unsure what you are seeing, a conversation with a stylist can help you choose a gentler next step.

What we are careful about

• Low manipulation handling
• Reducing tension and avoiding styling pressure
• Comfort-first cleansing and scalp support
• Gentle recommendations that fit your capacity and time

There is no bounce back timeline. We focus on comfort and supportive care.

What tends to help

• Gentle scalp care and cleansing routines
• Low tension styles that do not strain the hairline
• Consistency and patience during the phase

What to approach gently

• Tight styles chosen purely to hide shedding
• Over manipulation when the scalp feels sensitive
• Pressure to return to previous density quickly

How salon care fits

Salon care can support comfort and reduce stress on the scalp during this phase.

If shedding is sudden, severe, or accompanied by scalp pain, a medical professional may be best placed to assist alongside salon care.

Choosing your next step

If this sounds familiar, you do not need to decide everything at once. Choose the path that feels most comfortable right now.

Prefer a guided route? You can also use Help Me Choose.

There is no pressure to book immediately. Comfort and clarity come first.

A gentle note

This page is intended to support understanding and informed choices. It does not replace medical advice. If you have sudden hair loss, scalp pain, open sores, or rapidly worsening symptoms, a medical professional may be best placed to assist alongside salon care.