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Hair falling out....when does it stop!

Jenny - posted on 01/25/2009 ( 7 moms have responded )

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So, my hormones are finally coming into balance and now my hair that was so thick and shiny during pregnancy is falling out by the handfuls. If I didn't know it was normal, I'd panic, but I would like to know when it's going to stop. I'd like to have some hair left over after this.

My hair is long (to my shoulder blades) and I was thinking about getting it cut to my shoulders or a little shorter. Does anyone think this will help my hair look fuller at all.

In other words, I need to know when the hair loss will slow down to a normal pace and any tips you may have on hair styles that will allow my hair to look fuller.

Thanks ya'll!

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Jenny - posted on 01/25/2009

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Thanks for all the advice and suggestions.  I won't panic now, but I'm going to get my hair cut just to try and compensate for the hair loss.  I need a new style anyway.



I'm also worried that when my hair grows back it's going to come in gray.  I have a few more gray hairs than I did while pregnant, so......  Anyone know a good organic way to cover gray????

Jenny - posted on 01/25/2009

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Hi Jodie, I had my son in September also.  I hope it stops soon.

Krystal - posted on 01/25/2009

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mine took quite a while to stop falling out - 6 months or so. I had to clean the drain after every shower!



Good luck!

Lakeita - posted on 01/25/2009

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My hair is falling out, too! The hard part for me is that it is in the front, I hate hair loss with the first baby as well. I went to the dermatologist and got shots and a topical treatment then. It either helped, or my hair got better anyway. I am waiting it out this time, b/c I keep reading that it doesn't need to be treated. I was thinking of cutting my shorter, too,

Olivia - posted on 01/25/2009

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My hair loss just slowed down at the beginning of January.  It still falls out, but closer to the normal amount anyone with long hair has.  So it took about 5 months for me. 

Madison - posted on 01/25/2009

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layers or feathering, ur hair will stop falling out when ur body has got rid of the extra u grew when you were pregnant

Jodie - posted on 01/25/2009

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mine is still falling out and i had my son in sept so i dont know they say 3months but it hasnt worked for me good luck in finding an answer xxx

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