Hair loss, drier, thinner and more fragile lengths....Menopause and hair health don't mix. But rest assured: it doesn't have to be that way! Here's what you need to do to keep your hair looking its best at this pivotal time.
What impact does menopause have on hair?
The hormonal upheavals of the menopause bring with them a host of symptoms: hot flushes, night sweats, fatigue, irritability and more. And for many women, hair is not spared.
- Falling estrogen and progesterone accelerate and accentuate hair loss.
- Hair cycles are unbalanced and follow each other too quickly, producing hair that is less robust than the previous one.
- Roots are less well nourished and production of natural oils decreases: hair fiber is drier, finer and more brittle.
- All these transformations can have consequences for quality of life and self-esteem.
Menopause and dry hair: the boar bristles brush to the rescue
During this period of hormonal upheaval, the scalp secretes less natural oils. Hair therefore becomes drier and duller. But that's without counting on the boar bristles brush, which helps hold natural oils at the roots and distribute it along the entire length of the hair fiber, right down to the ends.
Altesse Studio hair care brushes are ideal for accompanying your hair care routine during menopause. Hand-crafted with boar bristles 1st recut, these French-made hair brushes are used morning and night to protect, nourish and shine your hair.
How to care for your hair during menopause
Discover easy-to-implement solutions to alleviate the effects of menopause on your hair.
Fill up on hair-friendly vitamins
While a balanced diet is essential for beautiful hair at any age, certain vitamins are best consumed between the ages of 45 and 55, when menopause sets in. These include vitamin A (organ meats, herring, sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach...), vitamin E (almonds, hazelnuts, cereals, avocados...) and vitamin B (tuna, salmon, mushrooms, sunflower seeds...).
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Good to know: Brewer's yeast also helps to strengthen the hair fibre from the inside out, preventing major hair loss during menopause. It goes without saying that you should seek your doctor's advice before starting any treatment. |
Adopt a gentler hair routine
During the menopause, a hair routine needs to be gentle! Yes, the scalp's ability to assimilate essential hair nutrients is diminished. As a result, the hair fiber is more sensitive to external aggression. The ideal solution is therefore to stop using chemical colorants and bleaches, which make hair even more fragile. Instead, opt for more natural solutions such as vegetable coloring, recognized for its nourishing and sheathing properties.
When it comes to hair care, we're saying goodbye to shampoos, conditioners and masks formulated with silicones, sulfates and other stripping ingredients. Instead, we're turning to more natural products that respect our hair (and our health).
Limiting the use of heating appliances
Taking care of your hair during menopause also means protecting it from thermal aggression. And in this case, excessive heat sources are to be avoided! They can only damage your hair, which is already very vulnerable. Even if hair is more difficult to style, straightening irons and hairdryers should be used sparingly: at minimum temperature, and no more than twice a week.