This First-of-Its-Kind Hair Growth Peptide Promises Results in 6 Days — 5 Months Later, I'm Stunned
Four months after having my baby, I was partially convinced someone had made a voodoo doll of me and was ripping out my strands in sizable, gasp-worthy clumps. I left behind dark wads of hair in the shower, sink, bed, and even in my daughter's mighty little fists. 'You gotta stop ripping out what's left of Mama's hair,' I joked with my baby. On the inside, I started panicking. How much more hair will I shed? Will it ever end?
'Postpartum hair loss is a result of estrogen levels that were high during pregnancy suddenly dropping,' BosleyMD trichologist Gretchen Friese tells Flow Space. 'Because estrogen levels are so high during pregnancy, the hair can seem thicker and then when it starts falling out it can feel like a lot of hair.' Postpartum isn't the only time in a woman's life when she can experience hair loss and shedding due to estrogen fluctuation: This can also occur in perimenopause and menopause as the ovaries produce less estrogen.
While I knew this was just par for the course, I still didn't like it. So I tried eating more steak for the iron (expensive), took Nutrafol every day (so many pills), and swapped in thickening shampoos (this works but it doesn't give you permanent results). And then I found OMI.
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OMI hair peptides, which you can get in gummy or pill form (I chose gummy, since they taste like candy), are formulated by a patented hair technology (IFP Hair Factor) that improves hair follicle health. OMI Hair Growth Peptides 'directly target hair follicles to strengthen and anchor hair from within,' founder of OMI, Naomi Whittel, tells Flow Space. 'Unlike nutritional supplements, which provide the body with essential vitamins and minerals to support overall hair health, peptides work as a key, unlocking the ability of hair follicles to repair and rebuild.' Think of it as a laser-focused formulation that cuts to the chase when it comes to hair health and regrowth—for any kinds of hair loss, too, not just postpartum.
OMI's formulation also includes biotin (also known as vitamin B7), and a cocktail of other B vitamins (B6, B3 or niacin, and B5 or pantothenic acid) that supercharge amino acids, which leads to healthier hair.
'While natural solutions like rosemary oil focus on improving scalp health externally, OMI's peptide-based formula works at the follicular level, directly addressing the structural needs of hair to restore integrity, combat postpartum shedding, and support healthy regrowth,' Whittel says. Within 90 days, people with all hair types will notice stronger, thicker hair. The tech is so powerful, OMI promises results in just six (!!!) days, though recommends staying the course for the full 90 days. I decided to put it to the test and see if it would help with my sad post-pregnancy hair.
I've been taking OMI gummies for five months (updated), and so far, I'm impressed. It's not that the results have been instant regrowth (I think we can all be realistic here), but I've witnessed far less shedding. This, in turn, has made my hair look a lot fuller than it has been in the last couple months. When I wring my hair in the shower, I'm not also pulling out a wad of strands. My sink isn't hairy. When my daughter grabs my hair, she isn't able to easily yank it all out. I don't feel personally victimized by my brush anymore. The results have been fairly quick, but I do plan on taking the gummies for the full 90 days, so bookmark this page if you want to follow along!
I took a 'before' photo the day before I started taking OMI, and another photo this morning (18 days had passed). I was worried you wouldn't be able to really tell just how thin my hair had become, but looking at these photos side by side, I'm legitimately shook. You can visually see how much fuller my ponytail looks today compared to how damaged and frail-looking it appeared only weeks ago.
I documented my hair brush after a few of the showers I took as well. That's when (and where) I'd notice the most fallout. Day 1 you can see that the brush is pretty packed with my hair (RIP). Day 5 and Day 10 have remarkably less hair (it looks like Day 5 has more hair, but it probably has the same amount).
And here, you can really see the difference. This is the amount of hair I pulled from the brush each time I took photos.
I took OMI gummies, but you can take a pill form, too. Maybe this is childish, but I'm far more likely to take a supplement if it tastes like a Sour Patch Kid (OMI tastes like blackberries). I've been pretty good about taking two every day after breakfast because they actually taste good.
I've been religiously taking OMI gummies and capsules for a total of five months now, and my hair legitimately feels thicker (when I put it in a ponytail, I'm pleasantly surprised when I don't have to wrap the hair tie around a bunch of times), and new hair is visibly growing at my temples.
Here's a photo of me and my daughter. My hair just LOOKS healthier, too.
I've also noticed far less hair a) in the shower, and b) in my brush post-shower. There's definitely been less fall-out and more hair growth (albeit in baby hair form!). The progress is slow, but I can see and feel the difference. I'll be sure to report back in the next three months so we can compare with the above photo.
I do have to give some credit to my shampoo and conditioner: I've been using the Aveda Invati Ultra Advanced line, and I think it's really helped my hair appear fuller and shinier. I've been using Aveda products since I was a literal kid (my uncle is a hair stylist and has been doing my hair since I was baby), so I really trust the brand.
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I've also been using Briogeo Scalp Revival Rosemary Pre-Wash Scalp & Hair Oil before showering as a scalp 'mask' of sorts. I'll apply it all over and let it sit for about 15 to 20 minutes and then shower. I think it helps moisturize my scalp and keep it healthy (which is especially helpful during weeks I end up using a lot of dry shampoo and hairspray, which can dry out the scalp), which in turn aids with growth.
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'Get enough sleep, keep stress levels at bay and eat a healthy diet full of good fats and stay away from processed sugars,' Dr. Friese recommended when I asked about any other measures that could be taken when trying to prevent more shedding. Easier said than done when you're a new mom, but with OMI and some good haircare, I have the tricks up my sleeve to be well on my way to my pre-baby hair.
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