Postpartum Hair Fall is Real: How to Care for Your Hair After Baby

You’re rocking your baby, running on little sleep, and somewhere between diaper changes and cold coffee—you notice it.

Hair on your pillow. In the shower. On the floor.
Suddenly, it’s not just a few strands. It’s clumps. It feels like yet another part of you is slipping away.

Welcome to postpartum hair fall—and no, it’s not just happening to you.

So why are you losing so much hair?

During pregnancy, high levels of estrogen keep your hair in a prolonged resting phase, making it look thicker, shinier, and fuller. But once your baby is born, those hormone levels drop sharply. Hair that would have naturally shed over the past several months begins to fall out—all at once.

Hair loss typically peaks around 3 to 4 months postpartum, and for many moms, it can continue for a few more months.
Yes, it’s surprising.
Yes, it can be emotional.
And yes—it’s completely normal.

So how can you care for your hair gently and naturally while your body adjusts?

Start with intentional oiling. A warm massage with coconut, castor, or hibiscus oil can nourish the scalp and help your body relax. Add in traditional boosters like curry leaves or methi seeds if you’d like to lean into age-old wisdom.

Use gentle, sulphate-free cleansers and avoid tight hairstyles. Your hair is more fragile right now, and harsh products or tension can cause further breakage.

Focus on nutrition that supports regrowth. Iron, protein, and biotin are key. Think palak, paneer, lentils, nuts, and eggs. And please—don’t skip meals. Your body is still recovering.

Consider supplements too. With your doctor’s approval, continue postnatal vitamins like iron, vitamin D, and zinc, which support overall wellness as well as hair health.

And yes, stress plays a role. It may sound impossible, but even small moments of calm—deep breathing, a short walk, or asking for help—can make a difference. Because healing is more than physical. It’s emotional, too.

At Putchi, we know postpartum isn’t just about diapers and feeding schedules.
It’s also about looking in the mirror and wondering when you’ll recognize yourself again.

That’s why our comfort-first postpartum wear is designed not just to support your body, but to help you feel soft, seen, and human again—even on the hard hair fall days.

Because yes, hair grows back.
But while it does, you deserve to feel held, grounded, and cared for in every other way.

Putchi is with you—in your strength, in your softness, and in every strand of the journey.