After that last post went up I began looking through some of my old blogs and photos. The pictures are bringing another though to the forefront of my mind.
Ever since I had Shea Baby I have not been getting the same results from my routine and products. My hair was soooo much curlier when I was pregnant. My curls were tighter and more plentiful. Now they are....less tight and my hair doesn't hold styles the way it used to.
So now I'm wondering if being pregnant caused my hair to be curly before and now I'm going to be stuck with blah hair that doesn't want to curl and hold a style....
Please tell me that this too shall pass!
1 month ago
9 comments:
I have actually heard that hair texture changes on several occasions during a lifetime due to hormones. Since you have major hormone changes when pregnant, this may explain your newfound texture.
Check out this article for more information:
http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/teens/why-does-hair-texture-change-throughout-life
I'm sorry to hear that you lost your tighter curls but your hair is still very beautiful :)
My hair was much curlier before I had my last child. Now it's still curly, but just not as much as before. So I definitely think that pregnancy can alter your hair texture as well as many other things.
This is just a thought, but maybe your hair is over moistureized or either it may need a little protein. When you have enough protein and you pull your hair, it bounces back to its original curl. But when you're lacking protein and you stretch it, it stays stretched (i.e. straighter). I wrote a short blog about it recently
http://skeetalynn.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2010-01-02T15%3A05%3A00-05%3A00&max-results=7
I personally can't handle too much protein because my hair breaks off (bad experience in h.s one time with aphogee) ;o) but little golden lamb just wrote an article about ways to add a little protein in your hair (if needed)
http://littlegoldenlamb.wordpress.com/2010/01/10/q-a-metiya/
hope this helps. either way ur hair looks fab. ;o)
as they've all said...hormonal changes will definitely change how thick/thin a person's hair is as well as texture! most women only speak of how Thick their hair gets, but i've known people who said their hair became much more coarse in texture(which means the curl is tighter? so i suppose the original/initial curl pattern determines how curly/kinky the hair becomes)
I also had a co-worker with "straight blonde" hair, go from straight to super curly (as if she had a hint of black in her or something?? lol)...but it was because of a thyroid problem! so yes, i'd think it's definitely possible....
I'm not natural at the moment but my hair definitely changed during and after my pregnancy. My hair has always been curly but became thicker when I was pregnant and has stayed that way. (My daughter is now almost 8)
In regards to your texture change...pregnancy does cause the texture to change especially if you are taking any type of supplements. Remember that you're at your healthiest and are consuming plenty of fortified nutrients. So as a Natural Stylist a suggestion would be staying true to your same diet that you were on while pregnant...that would help the health of your hair...also the magic Pre-Natal pill...there are other alternatives you can use such as curling shampoo and conditioning systems...I hope these suggestions work...
My hair fell out and shed alot after having the kids. But guess what? I did my BC LAST NIGHT!!! AAAAHHH! :o) I am so happy today. It's some good stuff I've been hiding and missing out on, on top of my little ol' head. So guess what I will be purchasing soon? You know... ;o)
My best, Lynn
I have heard of hair texture changing during pregnantcy. I'm assuming it to shall pass because everything else does. Though I'm not definitely sure.
Hair & Pregnancy
Approximately 90% of your hair is growing at any one time, while the other 10% enter a resting phase. Every two to three months the resting hair falls out and allows new hair to grow in its place. Telogen effluvium is the excessive shedding of hair that occurs one to five months following pregnancy. This is not uncommon, affecting somewhere between 40 to 50% of women; but like most changes during pregnancy, it is temporary.
The Positive Side of Pregnancy and Your Hair:
During pregnancy there is an increase in the level of estrogen hormones. Estrogen causes hair to remain in the growing phase and stimulates the growth of your hair. While you are pregnant, you should expect a full luxurious head of hair.
Why do people talk about hair loss and pregnancy?
The most common period of hair loss occurs approximately three months after delivery. The rise in hormones during pregnancy keeps you from losing your hair. After delivery, the hormones return to normal levels, which allows the hair to fall out and return to the normal cycle. The normal hair loss that was delayed during pregnancy may fall out all at once.
Up to 60% of your hair that is in the growth state may enter into the telogen resting state. The hair loss usually peaks 3-4 months after delivery as your hair follicles rejuvenate themselves. As noted before, this hair loss is temporary and hair loss returns to normal within six to twelve months.
For more information or to learn how to care for hair post delivery please visit: http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/hairloss.html
Note: All information was gathered from AmericanPregnancy.org
The Best to you and yours, Browneyedgurl
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