We’ve found 8 of the best hair care products for new mums

Beauty & Fashion 21 Oct 24 By

Stylised portrait of mother with curly hair holding newborn baby.

It’s pamper time for your crowning glory …

There’s no denying it, pregnancy and motherhood take their toll on your hair.

That postpartum hair loss is a real thing, and it’s a particularly hard hit when it follows the third trimester glow-up. Not to mention the damage a daily mum-bun does for your once flowing locks. Eeep!

Never fear, even the busiest of mums can dedicate a few minutes here and there to restoring their crowning glory. The products we’ve gathered in the gallery below will set you in good stead for a motherhood hair revival.

The best hair care products for busy mums

From detangling brushes to nourishing serums, explore the best hair care products for new mums aiming to combat postpartum hair loss and regain shine.

NOUGHTY Get Set Grow Growth Tonic 75mL

NOUGHTY Get Set Grow Growth Tonic 75mL
RRP $16.99 (on sale $11.89) at Priceline

Dealing with postpartum hair loss? You’re not alone – women can shed up to 400 strands a day (yikes!).

Enter Get Set Grow Growth Tonic from Noughty—a leave-in treatment powered by the Pea Complex, packed with nutrients to boost hair growth and restore fullness. With 97% natural ingredients and free from sulphates, silicones, and parabens, it offers a gentle, eco-friendly solution

Product features:

  • The UK’s cult-favourite hair growth range ‘Get Set, Grow’ has just launched in Australian Priceline stores.
  • Noughty’s formula is crafted with 97% natural ingredients, providing a nurturing touch to post-birth haircare without sacrificing effectiveness.
  • Free from sulphates, silicones, and parabens, this collection embodies a holistic approach toward hair health, ensuring that mothers can pamper their tresses while being kind to the planet.

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Happy Hair Brush The Mother Brush product shot

Happy Hair Brush The Mother Brush
RRP $79.95 at Bounty Parents

Happy Hair Brush The Mother Brush has been developed for people with thick hair and for people who want a deep head massage.

This brush is designed to tame and detangle hair without pain or pulling out hair, perfect for that postpartum hair fall.

Product features:

  • Detangles without pain
  • Effective on thick hair
  • Gets knots out easy
  • Reduces brush time
  • Smooths hair
  • Essential for morning routine
  • Promotes scalp and hair health
  • Soothing massage
  • Calming tool
  • Beautiful to look at
  • Super lightweight to use

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Dermal Therapy Hair Restoring Serum product shot

Dermal Therapy Hair Restoring Serum
RRP $15.99 at Amazon AU

Hair loss in the postpartum period can come as a shock to new mums. After the lush health and growth of hair during pregnancy, if it starts to thin or even fall out when you are washing or brushing it, you might be keen to do something to help.

Dermal Therapy Hair Restoring Serum is a leave-in product that has been created to stimulate hair growth as well as strengthening hair.

Product features:

  • Soap & SLS Free
  • Paraben Free
  • Aus Made & Owned
  • Visible Results
  • Over The Counter
  • Clinically Tested

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Mermaid Hair wand product shot

Mermade Hair Blowdry Brush
RRP $109 (on sale $92.65) from Myer

No time to do your hair since bub arrived? Cutting your prep time in half, the Mermade Hair hot brush features a unique oval brush, tangle-free bristles, and ionic technology for extra shine and follicle protection.

Product features:

  • Flexible bristles
  • Three heat settings
  • Lightweight design 
  • Ionic technology 
  • Oval brush shape 
  • Slim grip handle 
  • Wet or Dry Use 
  • Powerful + professional grade 
  • AU plug 
  • Two (2) Year Warranty + Quality Check Guarantee 

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Klorane Strengthening Serum with Quinine and Organic Edelweiss product shot

Klorane Strengthening Serum with Quinine and Organic Edelweiss 
RRP $32.99 (on sale $27.99) from Amazon AU

Klorane Serum with Quinine and Organic Edelweiss is a three-month treatment designed to help thin, lifeless hair by providing essential nutrients to the core of the hair fibre. Revitalise the scalp and hair affected by fatigue, seasonal changes and post-pregnancy.

Product features:

  • Strengthens thinning or weak hair 
  • Delivers nutrients to the core of the hair fibre 
  • Contains keratin, quinine, caffeine and B vitamins 
  • Use on scalp and hair 
  • Non-greasy, non-sticky formula 
  • Suitable for use on all scalp types 
  • 125ml

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Freshly showered mother and infant wearing silky tots hair wraps to dry hair

Silky Tots Hair Towel Wrap – 2 pack
RRP $39.99 from The Iconic

Silky Tots Hair Towel Wraps are perfect for the whole family and stay firmly in place on the most wriggly, slippery little heads. Simply flip, twist and secure in place with the elastic loop.

Innovative and ultra absorbent microfibre dries hair faster than ordinary towels, without applying added heat or friction, leaving hair silky and frizz-free.

Product features:

  • One size, suitable for kids and adults 
  • Composition: 87% Polyester / 13% Polyamide

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Rainbow of coloured Happy Hair Brush product shot

Happy Hair Brush Original Paddle Brush
RRP $39.95 from Bounty Parents

Happy Hair Brush Original Paddle Brush is a game changer for parents! The spacing of the bristle rows means that hair can naturally flow through the brush. The dual bristles also allow detangling and brushing to occur at the same time – making brushing painless and quick. Oh, and it’s great for mum’s hair too!

Product features:

  • Detangles hair without pain
  • Gets knots out easy
  • Game changer for parents
  • Reduces brush time
  • Smooths hair
  • Essential for morning routine
  • Promotes scalp and hair health,
  • Soothing massage
  • Calming tool

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Redken Extreme anti snap product shot

REDKEN Extreme Antisnap 240ml
RRP $45.00 at The Iconic

That postpartum hair loss is a real thing, and it’s a hard hit when it follows the third trimester glow-up!

You can save your a little with some very clever products like the Extreme Antisnap by Redken which strengthens and protects shine, fortifies hair to reduce breakage, split ends and mechanical damage from brushing.

Product features:

  • Deeply conditions
  • Repairs damage and split ends
  • Reduces breakage by 75%*
  • Provides protection from chemical damage, hot styling tools, mechanical damage, surface damage and hair breakage
  • Exclusive fortifying complex penetrates hair for a healthy, resilient look
  • 18-MEA protects shine
  • Ceramide strengthens hair to prevent future damage
  • Interlock Protein Network conditions, nourishes and strengthens hair at the core

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