Hair Care Tips for New Moms at Home

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Jun 22, 2023

Consume a Balanced Diet

Your body has gone through tremendous changes and needs time to heal. Ensure you eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains, and drink plenty of water throughout the day.

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Hot Oil Massage

Hot oil treatment is an effective way to strengthen your hair. Massaging your hair with oil intensely moisturises it, improves blood circulation, and promotes hair growth. Do this at least once a week to prevent hair breakage.

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Apply a Hair Mask

A deep-conditioning hair mask helps nourish and moisturise your hair, leaving it soft and shiny. Apply your hair mask, leave it on for 30 minutes, and rinse it with a mild shampoo.

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Avoid Tight Hairstyles

Pregnancy can improve the quality of your hair due to hormonal changes, but after delivery, you may see postpartum hair loss as your body gets back to normal. Don't add stress to your hair by tying it tight. Switch to easy and loose hairstyles to minimise hair fall.

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Avoid Overwashing

Your hair can be weak during the first few months postpartum. Overwashing your hair can increase hair fall and dry out your hair and scalp due to the harsh chemicals in shampoos. Limit your hair washing to every 2 - 3 days.

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Change Your Hairstyle

It can be boring to maintain the same hairstyle every day. Change your hairstyle as you wish to feel good about yourself. Make sure you keep it minimal and easy.

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Limit Heat Styling

Avoid or limit the use of heat styling tools, as they can lead to dryness and brittleness. If you should use it for special occasions, keep your heat styling tool on the lowest setting to minimise damage.

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Trim Your Hair

Try to get your hair trimmed every 6-8 weeks to keep it healthy and prevent split ends. You can also pamper yourself with a new haircut based on your hair type and styling requirements.

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Try Protective Hairstyles

Master a few protective hairstyles like low buns, ponytails, and braids to protect your hair. This can be convenient, especially if your infant likes playing with your hair. Keep it minimal and ensure it doesn't stress your hairline.

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Use Curry Leaves

Curry leaves are rich in amino acids, antioxidants, and essential nutrients that strengthen your hair, promote hair growth, and reduce hair fall. Boil curry leaves and coconut oil for 15 minutes. Cool it down and massage this oil on your scalp weekly thrice for better results.

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