Best Shampoo for Postpartum Hair Loss
Best Shampoo for Postpartum Hair Loss
The best shampoo for postpartum hair loss is gentle and sulphate-free, keeps the scalp fresh and helps the hair you have stop snapping while shedding settles. Postpartum shedding is normal and temporary. Grow Me® Shampoo & Conditioner Set is rated 4.8 from 4,752 reviews and fits a busy new-parent routine: two steps, four to five times a week.
What did 122 people say after three months of Grow Me®?
In an independent three-month consumer study by Ayton Global Research, 122 people washed with Grow Me® Shampoo four times a week from a blank, unbranded bottle. At the end, 83% said their hair looked fuller and 82% said it felt thicker.
Consumer perception results, 104 women and 18 men, 3 months, 4 washes a week. Individual results vary. See every result from the study.
Why does hair fall out after having a baby?
Hair falls out after having a baby because pregnancy hormones keep extra hairs in the growing phase, and when oestrogen drops after birth those hairs shed together. The American Academy of Dermatology says shedding peaks about four months after giving birth and most women see normal fullness return by their child's first birthday.
Hormone drop
After birth, oestrogen falls sharply and hairs held in the growing phase move into shedding at once.
Sleep loss
Broken nights and exhaustion add physical stress, which adds to shedding.
Nutrition
Pregnancy and breastfeeding use up iron and nutrients, so hair gets less.
Stress
The emotional and physical strain of a newborn can prolong shedding.
Breakage
Quick ponytails, dry shampoo and skipped conditioner make fragile hair snap.
Thyroid
Postpartum thyroid changes are common and can cause thinning, so mention it to your GP.
What helps postpartum hair loss?
What helps most is patience, gentle handling and a simple routine you can keep up. Wash with a sulphate-free shampoo, condition the lengths, avoid tight ponytails and eat well. Postpartum shedding is temporary, so the aim is to protect the hair you have and keep it looking fuller while your hormones settle.
Cleanse gently
Grow Me® refreshes the scalp without sulphates. Leave it on the scalp for 3 to 4 minutes before rinsing.
Protect
Condition Me® helps fragile, shedding hair resist snapping when you brush.
Nourish
A weekly Masque Me® restores softness to hair that feels dry after pregnancy.
Which products should you use for postpartum hair loss?
Our shampoo, conditioner, mask, hair oil and heat spray are made in the UK, free from sulphates and parabens, and covered by the Watermans 90 Day Promise when used as directed for the full 90 days. Prices as of September 2026.
Grow Me® Shampoo & Conditioner Set
Our best-selling routine. Grow Me® cleanses and refreshes the scalp, Condition Me® protects fragile lengths against snapping.
Grow Me® Shampoo 250ml
Caffeine, biotin, rosemary, niacinamide, lupine protein and argan oil in one sulphate-free, vegan shampoo.
Masque Me® Repair Hair Mask
A weekly deep treatment with lupine protein, argan oil and provitamin B5 to help guard against breakage and split ends.
GrowPro® Hair Gummies
Biotin and zinc contribute to the maintenance of normal hair. Sugar-free, vegan, two a day.
Condition Me® Conditioner 250ml
Shea butter, cholesterol and lupine protein restore softness and help fragile strands resist breakage.
Which Watermans product is best after having a baby?
After having a baby, start with the Grow Me® Shampoo & Conditioner Set, because it is two quick steps and gentle enough for every wash. Add Masque Me® once a week if your hair feels dry. If you are breastfeeding, check with your GP, midwife or health visitor before taking any supplement, including GrowPro® gummies.
| Product | Best for | How to use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grow Me® Shampoo & Conditioner Set | A simple routine for new parents | 4 to 5 washes a week | £26.95 |
| Masque Me® Repair Hair Mask | Hair that feels dry after pregnancy | Once a week, 10 minutes | £24.95 |
| GrowPro® Hair Gummies | Inside-out support once cleared by your GP | Two a day | £22.95 |
| Grow Me® Shampoo | Anyone who already has a conditioner | Leave on the scalp for 3 to 4 minutes | £14.95 |
Meet Batoul
A verified buyer of the Grow Me® Shampoo & Conditioner Set, reviewed in January 2022.
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“This product is magic. I lost a lot of hair during pregnancy and breastfeeding. I seen results within a week.”Batoul Youssef, verified buyer, January 2022
What should you expect in the first 90 days?
Expect cleaner, softer hair from the first wash, less breakage by around six weeks and fuller-looking hair by eight to twelve weeks of washing four to five times a week. That timeline matches our consumer study, which ran for three months. Results vary from person to person.
Scalp feels deep-cleaned and refreshed. Hair feels softer and detangles more easily.
Fewer snapped strands on your brush and pillow. Lengths feel stronger and look shinier.
Hair looks fuller and feels thicker as less of it breaks. Keep going to keep the result.
What do customers with postpartum hair loss say about Watermans?
Customers rate the Grow Me® Shampoo & Conditioner Set 4.8 out of 5 from 4,752 verified reviews, and Grow Me® Shampoo 4.87 from 2,697. Below are real, verified reviews, lightly trimmed for length and typos.
“I genuinely have never loved my hair this much in my whole life. Even pregnancy hair wasn't as lush as this.”
Sherri Brazear · Verified buyer · December 2020“The hair loss is less, the scalp feels extremely clean and the hair soft and full.”
Wendy Wilbraham · Verified buyer · April 2024“My hair continues to improve, feeling in great condition with much less shedding.”
Sonia Geach · Verified buyer · April 2024“Really can see and feel a difference in my fine, thin hair. Totally recommend the shampoo and conditioner.”
Robyn Taylor · Verified buyer · May 2024Why choose Watermans for postpartum hair loss?
Watermans is a UK family business founded by Gail and Matt Waterman in 2012. We have sold 6.5 million bottles, won the Queen's Award for Enterprise, and every formula is made in Britain without sulphates or parabens.
Postpartum hair loss FAQs
What is the best shampoo for postpartum hair loss?
The best shampoo for postpartum hair loss is gentle, sulphate-free and strengthening, so fragile hair snaps less while shedding settles. Grow Me® Shampoo is vegan, free from sulphates and parabens, and combines caffeine, biotin, rosemary and lupine protein. The set with Condition Me® is rated 4.8 from 4,752 reviews.
When does postpartum hair loss start and stop?
Postpartum shedding usually becomes noticeable a few months after birth and peaks about four months after, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Most women see their hair return to normal fullness by their child's first birthday, and many sooner.
Is it safe to use Grow Me® while breastfeeding?
Grow Me® is a rinse-off cosmetic shampoo, so it is washed away and not swallowed. If you have any concerns about products while breastfeeding, ask your midwife, health visitor or GP. Always check with them before taking supplements.
Can I take hair gummies after having a baby?
Speak to your GP, midwife or health visitor before taking any supplement while pregnant or breastfeeding. GrowPro® gummies contain biotin and zinc, which contribute to the maintenance of normal hair, but your healthcare team knows your full picture.
How can I make postpartum hair look fuller?
Wash with a light, sulphate-free shampoo, condition only the lengths, blow-dry roots upwards and try a shorter layered cut. Avoid tight ponytails, which pull on shedding areas. InstaHair building fibres give instant coverage at the hairline.
When should I see a GP about hair loss after pregnancy?
See your GP if shedding carries on past your baby's first birthday, comes out in patches, or you feel very tired, cold or low. Iron deficiency and postpartum thyroid problems are common and treatable.
Watermans products are cosmetics. They are not medicines and do not treat medical hair loss. If your hair is falling out suddenly, in patches, or you are worried, please see your GP or a trichologist first.
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Use the Grow Me® Shampoo & Conditioner Set as directed for the full 90 days. If you are not happy, our 90 Day Promise means we refund you.