Losing your hair is one of the worst things you can ever go through in life, especially if you are a woman. Hair loss can affect up to half of women by the age of 40, and rise considerably further by the age of 55. 

Hair loss is already a major issue for so many women, and so the last thing any woman with thinning hair would want is for the problem to get even worse.  Unfortunately, that's the reality for many women after giving birth.

What is postpartum hair loss?

Postpartum hair loss is now seen as a major problem, and something that seems to be a lot more common that you may think. The medical term for postpartum hair loss is telogen effluvium, and the condition, which is also referred to as postpartum alopecia, is relatively common, affecting between 40-50% of women in the months following childbirth.

Typical signs of postpartum hair loss would be:

• General thinning all over the scalp
• Weaker, easily damaged strands
• Considerable loss of hair around the crown
• Slower rate of hair growth 

Is there an effective treatment for postpartum hair loss? 

Like any form of hair loss, postpartum baldness cannot be cured, but there are some viable ways in which it can be minimised, slowed down, and even stopped, both safely and naturally.

So, if you are suffering from thinning hair after giving birth, then you may want to consider these four products to help reduce hair fall and support healthy hair, just when your strands need it most...

1. Biotin Supplement

Biotin is a B vitamin (B7) often recommended for hair health. Since biotin deficiency can lead to thinning of the hair, proponents claim that taking biotin supplements—in pill or tablet form—or using biotin-enriched shampoo and hair products can thicken hair and stimulate hair and nail growth.

If you hair is weak and thinning, then be sure to take Biotin daily. It can have huge benefits in thickening, strengthening and speeding up the growth of your strands.

2. Multi-Peptide Serum

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density is a concentrated formula specially designed to support hair health. Working to promote a thicker, denser, fuller and healthier-looking head of hair, the ultra-lightweight hair serum has an emollient base for effective penetration, and utilises a 21.15% concentration of technologies for maximum results.

Using a good hair serum should be a vital part of your daily hair care routine.  Serums don't often get enough credit, but they should, because a good serum can help reduce shedding and help support hair growth. 

3. Argan Oil Shampoo

Vitamin E is extremely beneficial for hair, and is found in argan oil in high quantities. Argan oil has a number of benefits when used on hair. It can act as a moisturiser for the scalp to fight dandruff and dry scalp, and it can also promote the growth of healthy, strong hair as opposed to thin, brittle hair.

You should apply argan oil to your scalp at least three times a week, and we highly recommend the Argan Oil Shampoo by OGX. It's packed with key ingredients for your hair to thrive.

4. HR23+ Hair Restoration Supplement

Getting the right minerals and vitamins into your daily diet through food alone can be difficult, and so that's where supplements come into play. A good multi-vitamin hair supplement will give your hair all the right nutrients it needs to grow. HR23+ is Europe's leading hair supplement, with a 91% female user satisfaction rate.

This potent formula acts from the root of the strand, helping men and women slow down the rate of thinning, and increase the strength and speed of hair growth. What's more, it's suitable for vegan, and safe to take.