During menopause, hair often becomes both thinner and drier. Unfortunately, hair loss is also not uncommon. Perhaps you no longer recognize your hair and feel that the products you previously used no longer work. We will help you understand how hair is affected by menopause and what you can consider.

How is hair affected by menopause?

During menopause, the body slows down estrogen production. A common consequence is hormone-induced hair loss. One reason for this is that the lack of estrogen shortens the hair's growth phase. The hair root is no longer supplied with nutrients in the same way as before. Hair growth slows down, and the hair becomes thinner.

Common problems many experience with their hair during menopause include:

• Hair loss

• Slower growth

• Thinner

• Finer

• Not as long

• Drier/less shiny

• Drier scalp

Not everyone experiences all of these problems, and symptoms naturally vary from person to person.

How do you best care for your hair during menopause?

Menopause often requires you to care for your hair in new ways. It might be time to adopt new routines where you nourish and give your hair extra love. It doesn't have to be particularly difficult or time-consuming. Here are some tips:

• Lots of moisture and care: It's always important to give your hair moisture and care, but during menopause, it becomes even more crucial. Use the right products for your hair and focus on products that provide moisture and care, as well as protect the hair. Use hair masks regularly.

• Avoid drying products/ingredients: Products containing sulfates are always good to avoid, but even more important during menopause. If you notice that your hair and scalp feel drier than before, you should not use products that dry them out further.

• Avoid heat: If you find that your hair feels more fragile and drier, it may be a good idea to try to reduce the use of blow dryers and heat styling tools. You don't have to stop completely, but perhaps you can cut down on the time you spend blow-drying your hair? And definitely use a heat-protectant leave-in product before exposing your hair to heat. Why not let your hair dry with a hair turban in microfiber when it's freshly washed? It significantly reduces the time you need to blow-dry your hair and preserves hair quality.

• Brush, brush, brush: Brushing your hair is beneficial in many ways. Brushing stimulates blood circulation in both the scalp and hair follicles, which need nutrients from the blood. Additionally, the arrector pili muscle gets some exercise, which can help you get better hair volume. Don't be afraid that you'll lose more hair if you brush; you won't!

• Massage your scalp: Give your scalp a daily massage! This is also extra important during menopause because it helps to stimulate blood circulation in the scalp and thus promote hair growth. Try to make it a daily routine; preferably use our massage brush when shampooing your hair.

• Eat right: For the well-being of your entire body, but especially for your hair's health, make sure you get all the nutrients and eat a varied and balanced diet. B vitamins, minerals, and amino acids are particularly important for healthy hair. And if you have a keratin deficiency, your hair is the first thing to suffer.