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Pregnancy and your hair

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Pregnancy is an experience every woman looks forward to at some point in life. It is also full of surprise changes in your body and this includes your hair. Some of the changes are great, while others are not; some are temporary while others can be permanent.

Hormonal fluctuations in the body during pregnancy are the biggest culprits in hair change. Pregnancy can make your hair feel fuller, greasier, drier, frizzier or even straighter. Some women will probably find their hair growing much more quickly.

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