23 mother of 2 and loosing hair-Help!

I know that this can be an alarming occurrence, but you may actually be going through a normal process. The hormonal changes in pregnancy create numerous changes in a woman`s body. There are weight gain, swelling, skin pigmentation changes, and changes in hair growth. Human hair goes through natural cycles. There is the "anagen" or growth phase, and there is the "telogen" or resting phase. The increased amount of estrogen in pregnancy stimulates an increase in the amount of hairs in the growth phase. After the delivery, there are more hairs in the resting phase and less in the growth phase, which can lead to hair loss. This loss usually begins about 1 to 4 months after the delivery, and it can be quite dramatic for some women. Most women will resume their normal hair growth cycle between 6 to 12 months postpartum, at which time their hair loss should resolve. If your hair loss has not improved by the time your baby is one year old, or if you feel that your hair loss is excessive, you should probably see your physician. Sometimes there may be an underlying hormonal abnormality, such as thyroid problems, or pituitary gland problems. However, these are rare conditions and most women with pregnancy related hair loss will improve on their own. For flat, limp hair, a common problem is excess weight from styling products or buildup. Start by trying a clarifying shampoo to remove stuck-on conditioners and styling products, and be sure to rinse well. If that doesn`t do the trick, use a body building shampoo with a low level of conditioners -- enough to smooth and coat the cuticle , but not so much that it weighs your hair down. Use a light conditioner just at the ends, if necessary. Avoid all products containing oils or lanolin, as well as heavy gels, pomades and two-in-one products. When you blow-dry your hair, bend over so your hair hangs toward the floor and dry the roots first. A little mousse or hairspray applied just at the roots also can give the appearance of volume. The common solution is to also consider a short to shoulder-length cut -- less hair equals less weight. A perm or permanent dyes can make your hair look "fatter," but you may end up with the damage that these processes can cause. A good homemade recipe is 1/4 cup vinegar to 1 cup water. After conditioning the hair use this as a final rinse. It will leave your hair soft and shiny. As far as products, I like Phytologie for Fine Limp Hair. Hope this helps and best of luck to you!