How does pregnancy affect your hair?

During the nine months of pregnancy, rising hormone levels stimulate the body. And for good reason: estrogen levels are 100 times higher than normal! As a result, most women notice an improvement in the quality of their hair. It becomes stronger, shinier, thicker, less oily, and hardly ever falls out.

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For some women, hormonal changes during pregnancy can have the opposite effect: hair becomes drier, duller, and more brittle. When this happens, it becomes even more important to step up our efforts to nourish and protect it.

Top tips for taking care of your hair during pregnancy

Here's how to adjust your hair care routine while pregnant. Tips that are easy to follow every day.

Pampering your scalp in preparation for postpartum hair loss

As estrogen levels rise during pregnancy, hair remains in the anagen phase (the growth phase). After childbirth, these levels drop sharply, causing hair to fall out (telogen phase).

To prevent postpartum hair loss, massage your scalp morning and night to stimulate circulation and encourage regrowth. The Altesse Studio bristle brush is your best friend for this! The quality of its first-cut bristles provides just the right amount of firmness to massage the scalp without causing damage. This helps deliver the nutrients and oxygen needed for hair follicles to function effectively.

Use a boar bristle brush for beautiful hair during pregnancy

In addition to caring for the scalp, the boar bristle brush works wonders on the lengths of your hair. The secret? The fibrous structure of boar bristles traps and distributes natural oils from the roots to the tips. With every brush stroke, your hair becomes more beautiful. It becomes shinier, softer, and silkier. A godsend for women who struggle with dry hair during pregnancy!

Another bonus: by choosing a high-quality brush like the premium boar-bristle brush from the Altesse Prestige , you’ll enjoy a luxury styling tool that comes with a lifetime warranty. Passed down from generation to generation, your children will be the ones taking care of their hair!

Take extra care when dyeing your hair during pregnancy

In general, gynecologists strongly advise against using oxidative hair dyes during the first trimester of pregnancy. After this period, it is advisable to choose plant-based dyes and avoid any products containing paraphenylenediamine (or PPD), formaldehyde, ammonia, or resorcinol. However, it is, of course, perfectly safe to get a haircut during pregnancy.

When pregnancy and a natural hair care routine go hand in hand

While this advice applies to everyday hair care, it becomes even more important during pregnancy! To protect your hair and your unborn baby, choose shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks that are free from essential oils, silicones, and synthetic fragrances. Opt for a more eco-friendly hair care routine based on natural products. Do you have dry hair? Shea butter will become your new best friend. Or is your hair more on the oily side? Then green clay could well save the day!