Hair Accessories During Pregnancy in Pakistan — A Trimester Guide

Pregnancy does unexpected things to hair. Most women find it gets thicker and shinier — the shedding cycle slows down, so you keep hair you would normally lose. Some find it becomes drier or changes texture entirely.

Either way, the accessories that worked before often stop working, and there are a few comfort considerations nobody mentions.

What changes, trimester by trimester

First trimester

Usually nothing visible yet, but nausea makes one thing matter enormously: getting hair off your face and neck fast, one-handed. A claw clip is the only accessory that does this in three seconds without a mirror — the Marble Daisy Claw (Rs. 385) is the practical choice to keep within reach.

Second trimester

This is when density often increases. Your usual clip may stop closing properly. Size up rather than forcing it — forcing a clip is how springs break. The Xl Block Claw (Rs. 415) or Wavy Fluff Claw XL (Rs. 950) will handle the extra volume.

Third trimester

Comfort becomes the priority, and two specific problems appear:

• Sleeping is difficult enough already. Anything bulky at the back of your head makes side-sleeping worse. Low, soft styles only.
• Bending and reaching are harder. Styles that need both hands and a mirror become genuinely impractical.

The comfort rules

1. Nothing at the back of the head for sleeping. A low side bun or a loose plait with a soft tie — a Plush Hair Tie (Rs. 265) — rather than a bun that presses against a pillow.
2. No tight styles. Many women report increased scalp sensitivity during pregnancy. Tension that was fine before can become uncomfortable.
3. One-handed everything. You will be holding onto something, carrying something, or steadying yourself more often than you expect.
4. Nothing heavy. Skip large metal pieces, particularly if you are getting headaches.

Hospital bag — the hair section

Small thing, genuinely appreciated later. Labour is long and hair in your face is a real irritation:

• Two soft hair ties — wide and gentle, not thin elastics. XL Silk Scrunchies (Rs. 245)
• One claw clip — the fastest one-handed option, and it can be redone by someone else easily
• Two mini clips for front pieces — Mini Daisy Claws (Rs. 195)
• A sleep mask — hospital lighting is relentless. Silky Sleep Mask (Rs. 595)

Pack these early. They are the sort of thing that gets forgotten at the last moment.

What happens afterwards

Worth knowing in advance so it does not frighten you: the hair you kept through pregnancy sheds a few months after birth, often noticeably. It is a catch-up, it is temporary, and it settles. We covered how to handle it in postpartum hair accessories, and the wider recovery in postpartum self-care.

A note on hair treatments

Questions about colouring, chemical straightening and keratin treatments during pregnancy come up constantly, and the honest answer is that it varies and it is a question for your doctor rather than a hair accessories shop. Ask at your next appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Does hair really get thicker during pregnancy?

For most women, yes — shedding slows, so you retain hair you would normally lose. It usually reverses a few months after birth.

Are tight hairstyles bad during pregnancy?

They are uncomfortable rather than dangerous, and scalp sensitivity often increases. Loose styles are simply better.

What hair accessories should go in a hospital bag?

Two soft wide ties, one claw clip, two mini clips and a sleep mask.

Why does my usual claw clip not close anymore?

Increased density. Size up rather than forcing it — forcing is what snaps springs.

Do you deliver across Pakistan?

Yes — nationwide cash on delivery, free shipping over Rs. 4,500.

The pregnancy kit

One larger claw, two mini clips, two wide soft ties, one sleep mask. Around Rs. 1,700, and most of it carries straight over into the newborn months. Browse Premium Hair Accessories.