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Hair thinning and hair loss in menopause affects our confidence and self-esteem and from talking to many women, it’s clear that the changes to our hair in menopause can be alarming.
Whether it's dry hair, brittle hair, thinning hair, grey hair or severe androgenetic alopecia, changes to our hair health are a common symptom of the menopause.
I’m all about menopause health and wellbeing in my corner of the internet so knowing what to do to keep your menopausal hair looking and feeling good means seeking the wisdom of menopause and hair care experts.
And knowing where to start gathering resources for your hair health can be challenging.
Read on to discover my top 10 resources to help you achieve healthy menopause hair.
Yes, I’m all about virtual and online learning but sometimes you just need a good ol' book to get the job done.
And Menopausing is a bible for all things menopause.
Menopausing explores and explains the science, debunks the damaging myths that have held us back and smashes all of the taboos around the perimenopause and menopause.
It includes a whole chapter on the positive changes we can make to look our best - to improve our skin, make-up and hair - including ‘Michael’s Hair Masterclass’ from celebrity hairdresser Michael Douglas.
I have no idea what my menopause experience would look like without the sound of Dr Louise Newson in my ears.
She shares so much knowledge and is committed to increasing awareness of the perimenopause and menopause. She empowers women to have greater understanding, choice and control over their menopause treatment, body and mind.
Specific Episode Recommendation: ‘035 Hair Loss and Hormones’ is a great one on the subject of menopause and healthy hair. Louise speaks to Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Sajjad Rajpar who explains how our hormones are important for healthy hair growth cycles and also for hair texture. They discuss in detail reasons why women experience menopause hair loss and the importance of having a holistic consultation to explore reasons why hair changes in menopause. Dr Rajpar talks about the different menopause hair loss treatment options and provides some simple advice which will help us all regarding our menopausal hair.
When I first started following hairdresser Michael Douglas @mdlondon on Instagram, I was just starting to struggle with my menopause hair thinning issues. Michael shares everything he knows about caring for our menopause hair, protecting our hair, making it look its best, which products to use…
Now Michael is someone I consistently refer to, and a great reminder that we have access to so much professional advice from so many different menopause angles! (And it’s a bonus that he’s the partner of menopause queen Davina McCall!)
Give Michael a follow.
In my early days of the perimenopause, when my hair was falling out in clumps and I was struggling with brain fog and horrendous mood swings, I was on the lookout for tips on simple lifestyle changes that I could make to feel and look better, but nothing felt quite right.
Every time I tried to get my menopause symptoms in check I kept getting stuck because I had no idea what to do.
What I really needed was something that would help show me very simple diet and lifestyle tips in a quick and easy way, without being overwhelmed, including how to nourish my menopause hair and skin from the inside. So I created it, and now you can save all that trial and error!
Download my free Menopause Health Guide to get:
Guidance on eating for menopause hormone health
Actionable steps to manage stress, move more and get a good night’s sleep
How to optimise your body for detox, crucial for hormone health
When you need to know everything related to healthy hair in menopause, Liz Earle Wellbeing has you covered.
Liz is the beauty, nutrition and wellbeing expert and author who co-founded Liz Earle Beauty Co which she sold to Avon in 2010.
Liz shares many helpful videos on how to keep our menopause hair healthy and shiny.
Have a look at her video on ‘Hair care favourites for hair loss and thinning’
and also:
‘Simple ways to support skin, hair and nails as we age’ including the importance of vitamins A, C and E together with biotin for our menopause skin and hair.
And many more.
I’m always interested in what Emma Bardwell has to say.
A specialist menopause nutritionist, Emma shows us how to thrive during the perimenopause and menopause by eating well and looking after ourselves.
She shares a series of videos on menopause hair issues on her Instagram feed.
I think Emma will inspire you to change up your menopause game.
7. Insights from Beauty Industry Expert, Caroline Hirons
Caroline Hirons is THE beauty industry expert sharing honest and science-backed knowledge on beauty and hair products and brands.
She is active on Instagram, YouTube, her website Skin Rocks, her Facebook group Skincare Freaks...and her brand new podcast.
She is well known for sharing videos of her ‘empties’ - the empty bottles of products that she has used, loves and recommends. Check out this one…
Here’s a link to her blog posts about all things hair.
8. The Hair and Scalp Expert’s Approach
Philip Kingsley are a team of world-renowned Trichologists (hair and scalp experts) offering ongoing support and advice on hair thinning, hair loss and hair transplants.
These are the voices that know what they’re talking about when it comes to menopause hair problems, and it's time to sit up and take notice.
They cover everything relating to menopause hair loss and female pattern hair loss and approach your issues holistically, addressing lifestyle factors to get to the root of the cause including stress, nutrition, lifestyle, genetics and medication.
Take a look at their article ‘How Does Menopause Affect Your Hair?’
9. A Research Paper on Female Hair Loss
Harvard Health Publishing at Harvard Medical School have written this article ‘Treating female pattern hair loss’
This article highlights how hair loss in women has so much more impact than hair loss does in men. It's so much less socially acceptable.
10. A Menopause ‘MOT’
I saved the best for last (ok, maybe I’m biased!) because my Menopause Clarity Session is a one hour personalised assessment tailored to your individual perimenopause or menopause health needs.
And the fact that you made it to the end of this post is how I know you’re serious about wanting to be your best and healthiest self in menopause.
If you’ve been trying every remedy but you’re still frustrated and completely overwhelmed by what’s happening to your body, this is your answer.
Here’s what’s inside:
We know that the right nutrients and vitamins will have a positive impact on your symptoms, your skin and your hair, not to mention your future health…so we’ll look at the foods that will support your optimal menopause health and wellbeing
We’ll explore the importance of your self-care practices and stress management in influencing your physical, mental and emotional health.
We’ll look at the benefits and risks of HRT and help you decide on the best treatment plan for you
I could go on and on about The Menopause ‘MOT’ but you really have to see it for yourself.
And you can always find me over on Instagram / Facebook / TikTok sharing tips and insights on menopause health.
If you have any questions about the resources I covered, reach out HERE and I’ll be happy to answer them.
DISCLAIMER: This page does not provide medical advice; it is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek professional medical advice on any of the topics or products covered on this page.
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