After a baby

A little care, after a big change.

Postpartum shedding usually starts two to four months after birth. Here's what's happening, what to skip while breastfeeding, and a routine that fits around a baby.

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Sound familiar?

Around month three, it starts.

Handfuls in the shower, a few months after birth.
More hair on the pillow and in the brush.
Thinner at the temples than before.
No time for a ten-step routine.

A claw clip and a silk scrunchie on ivory linen

What's going on

Months of held-back shedding, all at once.

During pregnancy, higher estrogen keeps more hairs in their growing phase. After birth, levels drop and those hairs tend to let go together, usually two to four months later.

For most women it settles on its own by the baby's first birthday.

Worth knowing

Safe to use while breastfeeding.
Iron stores can run low after birth. Ask for a ferritin test at your next check-up.
Heavy shedding more than a year after birth is worth checking with your doctor.

How we use research

Four AfterShed serum vials and the press stamp

The AfterShed System

Same system. Built around a busy year.

One short step a day, a fresh serum vial each week. Breastfeeding? Talk to your doctor first.

Press stamp
0.25 mm micro-needles. Press it along your part every day. One stamp lasts the month.
Serum vials
Copper peptide (GHK-Cu), caffeine and adenosine, in small glass vials. For a calm scalp and fuller-looking hair.

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What you can count on.

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Use it as directed for 90 days, with a weekly photo of your part and of the serum going on. Not the difference you hoped for? Contact us within 100 days of delivery and return the empty bottles for a refund of the purchase price. First order only.
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Questions

Is it okay while breastfeeding?

Safe to use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Will my hair come back the same?

For most women, postpartum shedding settles on its own by the baby's first birthday. How hair looks afterwards varies from person to person.

When will I notice a difference?

Hair answers in months, not days. A resting hair takes about three months to shed and be replaced, which is why the guarantee runs for 90 days. Results vary from person to person.

How does Autoship work?

Choose one, two or four months. With Autoship we ship free on that rhythm, and you can pause, skip or cancel anytime from your account. You can also buy once.

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