Hair loss- shampoo recommendations?

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StarkintheSouth · 30/05/2018 21:12

Hi all
Since having my DD I’ve had a fair bit of hair loss. It’s not drastic but I notice a huge difference and am doing all I can to fix it. My hairdresser recommended a lovely shampoo (Kevin Murphy) & it’s fab but expensive at £22 a bottle. So just wondering if anyone can recommend a cheaper alternative to help?

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dementedpixie · 30/05/2018 22:30

Hair loss is normal after birth and there isn't much you can do to fix it. It will stop eventually

ScreamingValenta · 30/05/2018 22:35

No experience of hair loss after pregnancy but Plantur 39 seemed to help my perimenopausal hair loss a bit - it's about £9 a bottle if not on offer.

LibertyBlue · 30/05/2018 23:37

Happened to me too after birth.

Nioxin system 3 has worked for me. Other shampoos made it worse.

LibertyBlue · 30/05/2018 23:38

Oh but Nioxin is not cheap- but lots of people find it works

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StarkintheSouth · 31/05/2018 18:53

@dementedpixie yes it is but it’s been over a year, coming up for 2. My hairdresser says it can be long lasting for some people and I’m seeing some improvement since making changes to diet, shampoo etc but can’t keep paying £22 for shampoo...!

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dementedpixie · 31/05/2018 19:36

Ah you didn't say the birth was so far in the past, sorry. It should be growing back by now. Have you seen a gp? Maybe you need blood tests to check for anything that could cause hair loss e.g. thyroid

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StarkintheSouth · 01/06/2018 14:11

@dementedpixie no worries! I mentioned it to the gp but as I’m otherwise in good health he didn’t think it was a major concern. Like I say it has improved somewhat but I want to keep up the routine I’m in to ensure it doesn’t revert! X

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moredoll · 01/06/2018 20:16

Make sure you're getting enough iron in your diet. If not take a multivitamin.

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