Four simple ways to revive your post-pregnancy hair

Liv Tyler looking stylish and effortless in the hair department. Photo: Getty Images

Have you gotten so caught up in the whirlwind of being a new mum that you’ve neglected your once lustrous locks? Salon blow-dries and hours at the salon are history, just like relaxing after a long day at work in front of the TV with a glass of wine.

In their place are wonderful moments to celebrate with your new bub, but also a confronting reflection in the mirror that isn’t even close to the image of your former self. Suddenly your hair is dull and lacklustre and your scalp is sprouting more greys than ever before.

Don’t let these baby-mama beauty dramas leave you feeling down on yourself. Follow our fuss-free tips to help return your hair back to its once natural, glossy glory post pregnancy.

1. New mum, new ‘do
Forget the bob and go for a lob- lengthy enough for you to tie up away from your little one’s curious fingers and short enough to easily maintain. Ask your hairdresser for a blunt cut so you can build depth and weight whilst keeping the style low-maintenance.

Also consider front fringes, which are perfect for when those wispy flyaways start to grow back around your face. Rather than blunt bangs though, ask your stylist to shape a looser, grown-out fringe that will act as a clever concealer to a hormone-induced frizzy hairline.

2. Give your hair colour a natural boost
Post pregnancy hair can leave you with dull, discoloured grey strands and it’s not a nice feeling- especially if you’re juggling a newborn’s stubborn sleep pattern. Even Kate Middleton was spotted with grey shiners after her pregnancy- yes, royalty suffer from pigmentation loss too!

Even royalty get greys! Photos: Getty Images

Just because your colourist is no longer on speed dial and you’re all about soft toys and feeding time, it doesn’t mean you need to give in to those pesky greys and dull or lifeless hair colour.

Restoring your natural hue has never been easier and more affordable, thanks to Clairol Nice ‘N Easy. The at-home colour kits offer a no-nonsense return to natural and radiant looking hair colour, so you can be left feeling full of confidence as you embody your role as a new mum.

Featuring a unique Colour-Blend Technology, all 42-natural-looking shades offer multi-dimensional results and 100 per cent grey coverage from the comfort of your own home. Each kit also includes a ColorSeal conditioning gloss that you can apply to maintain that rejuvenated richness and intense shine, even weeks after you’ve finished colouring.

3. Banish grey roots
For enduring colour confidence, try using Clairol’s Nice ‘N Easy Root Touch Up to streamline your new mummy beauty schedule and nix greys between full colourings.

With its precision brush and an easy-to-mix formula- that takes roughly only ten minutes to cover greys- Root Touch Up is the savvy and simple way to maintain consistency of your natural looking hair colour; meaning you’re able to focus less time on those grey hairs and more time on the new little person in your life.

4. New mum styling tricks
Now that you’ve got your hair colour back on track, easy styling is at your fingertips! Try air-drying by simply running your fingers through your locks instead of blow-drying after washing your hair. This can be done with bubba on your hip and finish with a touch of Pantene Ultimate 10 BB Crème on the ends, it’ll help detangle and combat any previous damage from hot styling tools.

If you’re a time poor-mama, save precious minutes by swapping out your conditioner once a week for a hydrating treatment such as Pantene Daily Moisture Renewal Intensive Hair Masque. The miracle mask will keep your coloured hair looking vibrant and moisturised and ultimately, you’ll be left with valuable hours in your day to spend with your little one. Not to mention you’ll be the mane attraction at playgroup thanks to lustrous locks that look radiant and leave you feeling colour confident!

Revive your post-pregnancy hair and discover your next natural hair shade at: www.clairol.com.au