During pregnancy, sex hormones in the body change significantly — especially "oestrogen," which increases greatly throughout the entire pregnancy period. This causes hair to grow better and more abundantly, while hair that should normally shed according to the cycle sheds more slowly. As a result, most pregnant mums have thick, dark, shiny, healthy hair that grows relatively quickly — and then experiences heavy shedding when hormones drop sharply after delivery.
But not all pregnant mums will have thick, dark hair free from hair fall — because hair fall during pregnancy still occurs. This may be caused by nutritional deficiency, particularly iron deficiency, since during pregnancy the body uses a great deal of iron and may not have enough. This results in weakened, fragile hair roots that fall out easily and may also develop split ends. Any mum experiencing this needs to start nourishing right away if she doesn't want to be a pregnant mum with hair fall!
Eat nutritious foods
Good health starts from within — that is, from eating. Everyone should eat nutritious food covering all 5 food groups to get sufficient nutrients and stay healthy. But for pregnant mums who need to eat all 5 food groups, it is recommended to focus on iron-rich foods such as liver, spinach, and morning glory, and zinc-rich foods such as meat, liver, eggs, brown rice, and various green vegetables to help nourish, stimulate blood circulation to deliver nutrients to hair and scalp.
For pregnant mums who want to take additional dietary supplements, it is recommended to consult a doctor first.
Do not treat hair and scalp roughly
Even though during pregnancy hair may look thick and healthy, treating it roughly is a cause of hair being damaged, weakened, and having its fall stimulated, which can lead to hair fall during pregnancy. Here are ways people can inadvertently treat their hair roughly:
- Combing hair too hard, combing hair when wet (wet hair is especially fragile and can be damaged easily — do not do this). If you need to comb wet hair, dry it as much as possible first, then use a wide-tooth comb to gently comb, or use fingers to gently detangle instead.
- Using extreme heat on hair — washing with very hot water, hot blow-drying, straightening, strong direct sun exposure with no cover — these will definitely damage hair. It is recommended to always have heat protection items on hand.
- Rubbing hair vigorously when towel-drying after washing, pulling or tugging hair when stressed — these greatly weaken hair.
- Using full chemical exposure — dyeing, using chemical-containing styling products.
- Tying hair too tightly also leads to easy hair fall, because it is being pulled frequently.
Cut hair shorter, trim split ends
Cutting hair shorter is another way to reduce hair fall during pregnancy. Although it does not directly reduce hair fall during pregnancy, it does make it much easier for pregnant mums to care for their own hair. And shorter hair when it falls doesn't look as much. In addition, make sure to frequently observe and trim split ends, as split ends break very easily.
Reduce hair fall during pregnancy with gentle natural products
One important aspect of hair and scalp care is choosing natural or organic hair care products that are gentle on users, to reduce the chance of chemical residue on the scalp, or scalp blockage from chemical damage, and to help reduce the occurrence of allergic reactions and skin irritation.
AloEx hair fall reduction products are a helpful hair care solution ready to address hair fall during pregnancy.
Helps nourish hair and scalp to be strong.
Stimulates blood circulation in the scalp area to deliver nutrients well to the hair.
Reduces hair fall, helps hair regrow at a better and stronger rate than before.
AloEx now has shampoo, hair mask, and serum — ready to nourish as a complete set. Mums can trust the 3-Step from AloEx to help care for and address hair fall during pregnancy, and nourish hair to be strong and ready to cope with postpartum hair fall.
STEP 1: Detox hair and scalp
Care for your hair and scalp from the washing step with AloEx shampoo
Anti-hair fall shampoo in an organic formula that helps detox chemicals and impurities accumulated on hair and scalp completely. Available in 2 formulas:
- AloEx Hair Regrowth Original ShampooOriginal formula shampoo in a white bottle, suitable for normal to oily hair. Enriched with over 30 natural herbal extracts, it cleanses hair and scalp, reduces itching, removes excess oil, and leaves a refreshing sensation.
- AloEx Hair Regrowth Black ShampooBlack bottle shampoo — for dry hair or hair dried and damaged by chemicals and heat. Rich in natural herbal extracts, Black Sticky Rice, Lemon Lavender Oil, and various Natural Oils to help cleanse, replenish moisture, and stimulate new growth.
STEP 2: Nourish for soft, moisturised hair
Nourish hair for soft smoothness and natural volume with AloEx Natural Hair Mask
A hair mask like a conditioner but without silicone — helps hair become soft and moisturised, adds volume to hair with Lemon Lavender Oil and natural oils. Can be used as a conditioner replacement with no risk of clogging. Besides being used as a conditioner, it can also be used as a treatment or hair spa.
STEP 3: Add vitamins to hair and scalp
Complete the final step after washing — add vitamins and hair nutrients and continue nourishing with AloEx Hair Regrowth Serum
Produced using Hydrosol extraction technology to yield a clear liquid from 100% natural herbal extracts. Can be sprayed at any time you wish to add vitamins to hair and scalp, nourish hair strength, reduce hair fall, and also add freshness and control oiliness throughout the day.
AloEx is ready to care for mums experiencing hair fall during pregnancy — or postpartum hair fall — with equal effectiveness. Mums can use it with confidence and peace of mind, as our products are extracted from nature, free from chemicals such as SLS, Silicone, Paraben, and Fragrance, certified by the Thai FDA and produced in a GMP-standard facility. Rest assured of gentleness and safety.
