🌟 Struggling with Dry, Brittle Hair During Menopause? Here’s What You Need to Know! 💇‍♀️✨

Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can wreak havoc on your hair, leaving it dry, frizzy, and prone to breakage. But don’t worry—there are ways to restore moisture, improve hair texture, and regain that healthy shine! 💖💆‍♀️

🔬 Why Does Menopause Affect Your Hair?

• 📉 Declining Oestrogen & Testosterone – Causes hair follicles to shrink, leading to dryness, thinning, and even texture changes (straight to curly!).

• 💦 Reduced Sebum Production – Less natural oil means a flaky scalp and more frizz.

• ⚡ Grey Hair Feels Coarser – Natural texture changes make it more brittle.

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💡 What Can You Do? Top Tips for Healthier Hair!

🛁 Regular Shampooing (At Least Twice a Week)

• Helps maintain scalp health and removes pollutants 🌿

• Use warm (not hot!) water to avoid drying out your hair 🚿

• Massage shampoo into the scalp to boost circulation 💆‍♀️

🧴 Use Conditioner Wisely

• Apply only to hair strands, not the scalp, to lock in moisture 💧

• Try intensive pre-shampoo conditioning treatments weekly for 6-8 weeks 🕒

  
  

📌 Handle with Care

• Wrap hair in a microfibre towel instead of rubbing it dry 🏖️

• Use a wide-pronged brush to prevent breakage 🪮

• Reduce heat styling and lower the temperature of styling tools ⚠️🔥

  
  

🧪 Know Your Ingredients

• Avoid drying alcohols (ethanol, propanol, isopropyl alcohol) ❌

• Opt for hydrating alcohols (cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol) ✅

• Silicones? They can help with shine & frizz but avoid overuse! ✨

🥑 Nourish from Within!

• Eat a balanced diet with proteins, healthy fats, and complex carbs 🍗🥦🍚

• Stay hydrated to combat the effects of hot flushes & night sweats 💧

• Supplements? Limited evidence, but multivitamins can help for deficiencies 🏋️‍♀️

  
  

💊 What About HRT?

• Some women report improved hair health on HRT, but it’s not a direct treatment for hair symptoms 🤷‍♀️

  
  

💬 Have you noticed changes in your hair during menopause?

What’s worked for you? Drop your thoughts below! 👇👇

#Hair #Menopause #BrittleHairMenopause

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We hope you’ve found this article useful. However, it cannot be a substitute for a consultation with a specialist. If you’re concerned about symptoms you’re experiencing or require further information, please reach out to us via our :

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