Pregnancy triggers significant hormonal changes
and increased estrogen levels.
These changes have a positive effect on hair,
often making it thicker and less oily,
while slowing down natural hair loss.
But after their baby is born, nearly half of all women experience
post-partum hair loss due to a sudden drop in hormone levels.
Luckily, there are no long-term consequences,
as hair’s natural growth cycle is restored in
the months that follow.
But the short-term effects can be handled by getting
into a few simple habits before and after your baby is born.

Targeted vitamins and treatments during your pregnancy

Iron and vitamin deficiencies can exacerbate hair loss.
If this is the case for you, your doctor can prescribe a blend of iron, zinc,
selenium and vitamins B, which you can continue to take three to six months
after giving birth.
Although hair feels much healthier during pregnancy, you still need to pamper
it to avoid overly dry locks and any ensuing breakage.
Take the time to enjoy a bath oil with Huile de Leonor Greyl: before shampooing,
comb a capful of oil through your hair.
Use gentle shampoos such as Bain Volumateur aux Algues for combination hair
or Shampooing Reviviscence if you have dehydrated hair.
Do not hesitate to apply masks regularly:
Masque Fleurs de Jasmin for normal and fine hair,
Masque à l’Orchidée for thick or curly hair or
Masque Quintessence for highlighted or color-damaged hair.

Picture perfect

This magical moment is going to be captured forever, so you want to make sure
your hair looks its best!
Forget dry shampoo, which suffocates the scalp and results in dull hair.
Remember to slip the Tonique Vivifiant into your vanity bag.
This refreshing, revitalizing toner is full of trace elements designed to restore
hair’s natural volume. Spray on the roots, comb through and leave to air dry.
For instant, glossy sheen without weighing hair down, apply a few drops
of Sérum de Soie Sublimateur to the length and ends.

Your post-pregnancy anti-hair loss program

Two to three months after giving birth, hormone levels drop suddenly,
which can result in significant hair loss.
Don’t panic! Hair’s natural growth cycle is restored a few months later.
To encourage regrowth and strengthen your hair fiber, follow Leonor Greyl’s anti-hair
loss program:
if you’re not breastfeeding, start by massaging Régénérescence Naturelle into your scalp,
a blend of invigorating, health-boosting essential oils.
Apply 5 drops to your roots, working in 5 sections of 5 centimeters is all you’ll need
for strengthened hair from root to tip!
Follow up with a shampoo that suits your scalp type and a vial
of Complexe Energisant containing yeast,
vitamin B2 and plant extracts rich in trace elements.
Go for full intensity with three vials a week for a month, dropping down
to one vial a week for the next two months.
A tip to maximize the effects of all your hair treatments:
massage the scalp using your fingertips whenever you apply a product.
This boosts blood circulation and helps the scalp breathe.

Relax and enjoy the VIP experience with one or several Energizing Treatment sessions
at the Leonor Greyl Institute.
A true hair spa where you will receive the ultimate invigorating treatment based on yeast,
stinging nettle, plant proteins and Huile Germe de Blé, full of vitamins A, E and F
to restore all your hair’s natural beauty and vitality.

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