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April 21, 2017

Post Partum Hair Loss – Hairburst Review*

So I have hit the terrifying stage of postpartum hair loss again. The use of the word ‘terrifying’ might seem a little bit over the top to most people but I’ve had a pretty shady past when it comes to my hair and literally need to hang on to every single strand I can. Back when I was in my teens and early twenties I suffered from anorexia which caused a lot of my hair to fall out. Fast forward to 2014, roughly three months after I had my first child, and I lost another significant amount of hair, post partum.

post partum hair loss hair burst review

Last time around, I wasn’t prepared at all for the post partum hair loss. It was one of those delightful things, that comes hand in hand (to most of us) with all the hormones involved in being pregnant, and then giving birth, but that nobody really tends to talk about. And they certainly don’t feel the need to warn you about it!

So what’s going on when we talk about post partum hair loss?

During pregnancy, increased levels of estrogen prolong the growing stage of hair. There are fewer hairs in the resting stage and falling out every day, so your hair tends to be thicker. After you give birth, your estrogen levels drop and a lot more hair follicles enter the resting stage. This means more hair will start to come out in the shower or on your brush. The increased shedding will taper off and your hair will hopefully be back to its pre-pregnancy thickness about six to twelve months after you give birth. In my experience my hair never recovered fully to the way it was before.

post partum hair loss hair burst review

And what can we try to do to help with post partum hair loss?

Being careful with your hair and taking good care of it – not using a lot of heat and styling products etc – will help. As will regular trips to the hairdressers and a healthy diet rich in nutrients. If you want to go one step further then you could try Hairburst. I’ve been trialling them for a few weeks now and thought it would be helpful to share how I’ve got on with you guys.

post partum hair loss hair burst review

What is Hairburst?

Hairburst For New Mums is a vitamin supplement which contains safe levels of biotin – which is effective for normal hair growth pre, during and post pregnancy. Hairburst For New Mums contains a range of B vitamins which can combat tiredness and fatigue when your new baby is keeping you up at night (always helpful!).

post partum hair loss hair burst review

Hairburst For New Mums contains a mix of proven ingredients for hair growth such as:

  • Biotin
  • Zinc
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Selenium

The capsules are quite big (and pretty and Pink) but I didn’t have any problems swallowing them with a large gulp of water. They say to take one before breakfast but this made me feel so sick I had to stop and start taking them after I’d had some food. I used to have the same reaction to pregnancy vitamins, so it must be something that’s in them both.

post partum hair loss hair burst review

How I got on

I’ve been using the Hairburst supplements for just under a month now and genuinely can say I have seen some results. I’m not going to tell you’ve they’ve let me grow a head of hair to rival Blake Lively (I wish), but they have significantly reduced the post partum shedding.

post partum hair loss hair burst review

post partum hair loss hair burst review

I used to fill a whole brush in the morning whilst brushing my hair, and now it’s only a third to a half of the amount it was before. To me, this is a huge deal. Before I started using the Hairburst supplements, I was clogging up the drains with the amount of hair I was losing. And now there is only a bit of hair visible in the bath after I have a shower. The toddler has stopped complaining about ‘haireys in her bath’ as well, which has to be a good sign!

post partum hair loss hair burst review

My hair feels softer to touch and generally a bit more resilient when brushing etc. A few people have commented that it looks shinier too, so that is always a good thing!

My hairdresser says that the loss now isn’t as bad as it was the first time round with the toddler so that is a good thing too.

The RRP for a month’s supply (30 capsules) is £19.99, but they are on offer just now at £17.99, and I think that’s a pretty reasonable price whilst they continue to work. I’m more than happy to pay for something I think is benefitting my hair and helping towards regaining my post baby confidence.

post partum hair loss hair burst review

All in all I’m impressed and will continue to use them to try and help my hair to stay as healthy as possible…and on my head!

*This post is a sponsored post but all opinions are 100% my own and 100& honest.

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We’ve always had diverse toys in our house (not enough, but I’m working on it ❤️), but when questioned ‘why do you buy your kids Black dolls?’, I’ve faltered and answered incorrectly. I would respond saying ‘because that’s the doll Isla liked the best. What does it matter? We’re all human’, rather than questioning why that person is questioning it in the first place.

In a massive learning curve this week, where I am actively trying to become an anti-racist ally, not just anti-racist/non racist in general, I have found so many shortcomings in my effort to educate my kids and in my own attitudes towards race. But this isn’t about me. So here are some resources I’d like to share on top of the ones shared in my stories.

Some books to read:
Me and White Supremacy - Layla F. Saad.
Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race - Reni Eddo-Lodge.
How to argue with a racist - Adam Rutherford.
Brit(ish) - Afua Hirsch.
White Fragility - Robin Diangelo.
I Am Not Your Baby Mother - Candice Brathwaite.
So You Want to Talk About Race - Ijeoma Oluo.

Diverse kids books:
Anti Racist Baby - X. Kendi.
Riley Can Be Anything -Davina Hamilton.
Look Up - Nathan Bryon.
Mae Among The Stars - Roda Ahmed.
The Mega Magic Hair Swap - Rochelle Humes.
Let’s Talk About Race - Julius Lester.
Welcome To Our World - Moira Butterfield and Harriet Lynas.
This Book Is Antiracist - Tiffany Jewell.
The Extraordinary Gardener - Sam Boughton.
Let The Children March - Monica Clark-Robinson.
Ruby’s Worry - Tom Percival.
A Kids Book About Racism - Jelani Memory.

Some things to watch:
When They See Us.
13th.
Who Killed Malcom X.
Time: The Kalief Browder Story.
Explained: The Racial Wealth Gap.
Dear White People.
I am Not Your Negro.

My to do list:
- Sign more petitions.
- Donate to more causes.
- Listen to podcasts and share.
- Encourage changes in the school curriculum so that my children, and their classmates, get a better, much more rounded and diverse education.
- Call things out.
- Have honest/open conversations.
- Share content.
- To keep educating myself, whilst never expecting others to do it for me.

It’s just a starting point.

Thanks for listening x
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I can never pretend to understand, but I will always stand.

I’ve been on a huge learning curve this week and have, shamefully, come to the realisation, which I should have a long time ago, that it’s not enough to just not be racist. We must also be actively anti-racist and do everything in our power to ensure our children are too.

Today is a day to stop, listen, support, educate ourselves, donate, sign petitions, take action in any way we can, big and small, to make sure that everyone knows we stand with our fellow humans, family and friends. But we can’t just do this today. We must do it each and every day going forward ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻
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I could have had the kids in this whole time, under key worker provision, but tried my best to hang on till the phased reopenings that I hoped would happen when they did. They were what I was aiming towards. Don’t get me wrong, I have LOVED having the kids at home together for such a sustained period, we have made lots of memories and learnt so much more about each other, but mixed in with the nature of my job and the fact that @thisdadalife is deployed and so I’m on my own with minimal support, I couldn’t have gone on much longer.
When I got in from dropping them off today, and as I went upstairs to work at my desk, I literally collapsed on the stairs and almost cried in relief. Relief that we made it through, as dramatic as that sounds. I don’t think I realised the toll it was taking mentally as I was constantly running on adrenaline.
I am so happy to get a bit more balance back and to, most importantly, feel like a better mum again. Not a snappy trying to juggle it all 24/7 with no break mum.
If you sent your kids back today, whether you wanted to or not, I’m with you and support you.
If you have kept them home in your bubble for longer, I’m with you and support you.
If you’re still unsure what to do and are undecided, I am with you and support you.
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(Both bikini and cover up are from last year).
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