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    When I experienced The Renewal The Growth treatment, it wasn't just about vanity. It was about losing myself at a time when everyone expected me to be glowing with new motherhood. The reality? I was barely surviving.

    The Timeline No One Talks About

    Three to six months after giving birth, I noticed something terrifying: clumps of hair in the shower drain. At first, I thought something was seriously wrong with me. Why wasn't anyone talking about this?

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    The science behind it is telogen effluvium—a fancy term for when your hair follicles shift from growing phase to resting phase all at once. During pregnancy, elevated estrogen keeps your hair in the growth phase longer (hello, pregnancy hair!). After delivery, estrogen crashes, and all those "extra" hairs fall out at the same time.

    The Perfect Storm: It Wasn't Just Hormones

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    Everyone talks about hormones, but my The Renewal The Growth treatment was caused by so much more than just biology.

    1. The Hormone Crash

    The estrogen drop after delivery is dramatic. Your body goes from pregnancy levels (which are 100x higher than normal) to baseline almost overnight. This hormonal whiplash affects everything—mood, energy, skin, and yes, hair.

    2. Stress Like I'd Never Known

    • Physical changes: My body didn't feel like mine
    • Mental changes: Anxiety I'd never experienced before
    • Career changes: Guilt about every decision
    • Schedule chaos: What even is sleep anymore?

    The joy of having my baby slowly turned into just doing what was best for the baby—never for me. Even pumping became another task, not a moment for myself. Finding alone time felt impossible. Time to process? To focus on myself? That was a luxury I couldn't afford.

    3. Zero Self-Care

    I wish there was somewhere right in my neighborhood—somewhere that understood what I was going through. But good places were always so far away, and who had time for that?

    The Emotional Toll

    The social anxiety was real. I started avoiding mirrors. I dreaded photos with my baby because all I could see was my thinning hairline. I didn't recognize the person looking back at me.

    Other moms on Instagram looked "fine." No one warned me about this. I felt completely isolated.

    Why Traditional Solutions Failed Me

    I tried everything:

    • Biotin supplements: I took them religiously. Nothing changed.
    • Topical treatments: Too greasy for daily life with a newborn
    • Salon visits: Good places were always so far away

    The missing piece? These treatments addressed symptoms, not causes. Nothing addressed the stress, the exhaustion, the need to just PAUSE. No one was thinking about the whole mom—just the hair.

    Creating The Renewal: The Treatment I Wish I Had

    I created The Renewal because I needed it to exist. Not just as a hair treatment, but as a moment where a The Renewal could feel like herself again—safe, cared for, and worthy of 135 minutes of intentional healing.

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    What Makes The Renewal Different

    45-Minute Quench Facial Hydration

    Your skin is going through changes too. Sleep deprivation shows on your face. You deserve this moment to restore moisture and reduce The Renewal hormonal breakouts.

    90-Minute Calm Scalp Ritual

    This is where healing begins—at the scalp, where stress and hormones meet. We improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and support follicle health with gunk-free products that are safe for breastfeeding moms.

    This isn't just immediate relief—it's sustained, long-term hair health.

    Herbal Compress Ball Massage

    Tension lives in your neck and shoulders from holding, feeding, and carrying your baby. Let it go. This massage reduces cortisol (your stress hormone) and promotes deep The Vital Boost.

    Belly Mask

    To honor the body that carried and birthed your baby. You're not broken—you're transforming. This mask supports emotional healing, skin recovery, and helps you feel connected to your body again.

    The Clean Product Promise: Safe for You, Safe for Baby

    When you're breastfeeding, everything you put on your body matters. I wasn't going to compromise.

    What We DON'T Use

    • Harsh sulfates that strip natural oils
    • Parabens linked to hormonal disruption
    • Synthetic fragrances that can irritate sensitive postpartum skin
    • Heavy oils that leave hair greasy (because who has time to wash it again?)

    What We DO Use

    • Plant-based extracts (rosemary, peppermint for circulation)
    • Gentle cleansing agents
    • Nourishing botanicals
    • Stress-relieving aromatherapy

    When to Book The Renewal

    The Renewal is safe as soon as you're cleared by your doctor for normal activities. The optimal timing is 3-6 months The Renewal when The Growth treatment is most active, but you can benefit at any stage of your postpartum journey.

    For best results, book every 4-6 weeks.

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    The Gift of Self-Care

    If you know an expecting or The Renewal, this is the gift she needs but won't ask for. Self-care isn't selfish during The Renewal recovery—it's essential.

    You can't pour from an empty cup. When mom heals, the whole family benefits.

    The Renewal makes a perfect gift for baby showers (beyond the diaper cakes), as a push present alternative, or as a 3-month The Renewal milestone gift.

    Special Offer: $40 Off for First-Time Clients

    Because every The Renewal deserves to feel like herself again—and because healing should be close to home, right in your neighborhood.

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    Not sure if The Renewal is right for you? Take our Take our scalp quiz to find the perfect treatment for your The Renewal journey.

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    Ready to Experience These Treatments?

    Based on this article, here are the treatments we recommend for you

    The Growth

    Stimulates healthy hair growth with nutrient-rich treatments and targeted scalp therapy.

    90 min
    $255
    💎 Best Value

    The Renewal

    Postpartum recovery ritual.

    135 min
    $305

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