Postpartum Hair Loss Is Real And So Are Wigs

Let’s talk about something they don’t usually put in the baby books: the clumps of hair falling out in the shower after birth.

If you’re staring at your hairbrush wondering if you’ll have anything left to brush next week, welcome to the club. Postpartum hair loss affects a lot of moms usually starting a few months after delivery and peaking around 4 to 6 months postpartum.

Why Is My Hair Falling Out?

Blame hormones (again). During pregnancy, high estrogen levels keep your hair in a growth phase longer so it’s thicker, shinier, and all kinds of fabulous. But after birth, hormone levels crash, and all that hair that should’ve shed months ago? Yeah, it starts exiting. Fast.

It’s called telogen effluvium, and while it can feel alarming, it’s usually temporary. Most moms see hair growth normalize within a year.

But What If It’s Affecting My Confidence?

Listen. You’re adjusting to a whole new life, sleep is optional, and now your hair is betraying you. It’s okay to grieve a little and still love your baby. That doesn’t make you vain—it makes you human.

Here’s the good news: you don’t have to wait it out helplessly.

Enter: Wigs, Toppers & Extensions (aka Your Hair’s Backup Plan)

Wigs aren’t just for costume parties. Today’s wigs can be stylish, lightweight, breathable, and incredibly natural-looking. Whether you want to match your old look or try something completely different (hello, postpartum purple bob), there’s an option for you.

Some benefits:

• Instant volume and length

• Zero commitment to cuts or colors

• Confidence boost without the wait

• Low-maintenance because who has time to curl their hair with a newborn?

You can even start with toppers (partial coverage for thinning areas), clip-ins, or headband wigs if you’re not ready to go full wig yet.

Real Talk: You’re Still You

Whether you rock a pixie, a ponytail, or a pixie wig, you’re still the incredible woman who brought life into the world. Hair is part of our identity, sure, but it’s not your whole story.

So go ahead and cry over your hair if you need to. Then shake it off, try on something new if you want to, and remember: this is just a season and you’re still glowing, even if it’s under a top knot and dry shampoo.