Does the menopause make your hair go crap?

[Cinammoncake]

Perimenopause really. Hair is like straw, seems to have gone from fairly straight to quite wavy as well pretty much always looks crap and is just so dry. What should I do?

Yes, it could be anaemia.

I swear by this shampoo and the matching conditioner. It’s the only product that I can honestly say has made a difference. It used to be easy to buy from JL and SpaceNk but you only seem to be able to buy it direct now.

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Yes, my crowning glory is anything but now. The texture has changed. I am still a natural blond but it's gearing itself up for the grey by changing texture. Somebody on here recommended Coco and Eve mask. I have tried loads to get my hair back to its previous state and Coco and Eve is the nearest it has come. Expensive though.

Yes, sorry! Mine went from swooshy mane to breaking and coming out in bloody handfuls, just what you want whilst managing oscillating hormones! On the other side, my hair seems to be very slowly recovering. Normal amounts coming out when I brush or wash it, looking a bit less like straw. I got a fringe cut in because it was getting very thin along my part line. I’ve been told it can take a couple of years to completely recover, but I find something called ‘Cheriol’ hair serum quite good (buy on line).

Thanks all have splashed out on the Coco and Eve mask now and going to try the plantur shampoo and look out for those gummies multivitamins.

I haven't noticed any difference.

My hair was always very thick and I was looking forward to it thinning out a bit at the menopause but I'm now 54 and it's still as thick as ever. It's also a lot drier but that's maybe because I colour it more often. I only wash it about every 4/5 days.

I have lost so much hair in the front and top since the start of menopause a few years ago. It makes me so miserable 😩

Hope some of the tips on here might be able to help you ruby2019missyou

As pp have said anaemia can cause hair problems. I had my iron levels and thyroid checked recently and it was okay (although ferritin 27 so still on the low side I think?)

Mine is ok and is in better condition than it used to be. I stopped dying it though.

Depende. If you have pcos it could get better.

My hair is super dry and has been for about 2 months. I have also noticed that color won't stay in. About a week after dyeing it, my hair is back to its original color. Does anyone else have this problem problem?

Yes my hair won't retain dye. It drives me mad! I've tried all types of box dyes and had it done at the hairdressers with her using stuff for resistant greys..that lasted 10 days before the grey started showing through .
Now I leave a box dye on for much longer than stated which gives me about 2 weeks coverage. I also use a lot of the L'Oréal grey cover spray!

@Cinammoncake Thank you

Girlintheframe - If you’re wanting a brunette box dye, may I suggest Schwarzkopf Poly Colour Tint (avalilable from Wilkos, Asda, Poundland & Home Bargains about £2) I don’t have many greys but what I do have is incredibly stubborn natural auburn roots. I have tried quite a few box dyes, but none of them cover my stubborn roots like this one. I wish I could find a semi that works but there’s not going to be one strong enough I guess! Anyway, I usually go for either Natural Brown or Medium brown, they are permanent dyes, you don’t get a conditioner with it, just use your own. No red tones, just natural brown colours. Yes it does wash up over time, we’ll it does on my hair.

Has anyone experienced their hair getting greasier? Or is it always that our hair gets drier?

See I think this is where the whole 'cut your hair off when you get older/hit 40' thing comes from. Not that I think any one should feel they have to and some women look sensational with longer hair irrespective of age; but I know for me personally, my hair went from glossy and full to lank, dry and basically shite, I cropped it off and it was much better for it. I also found blonde highlights went brassy much quicker so have switched to more of an ash colour.
I'm now through the menopause and I can say it gets better so hang on in! (as does the sleeping, moods, sugar cravings and inability to drink! )

That's good to hear darkmutterings I have thought the same about that, people cut their hair because it goes crap rather than it just being a thing when you reach a certain age.
teaaddict mine does go greasy, it's the ends or bottom half really that is very dry, plus it also seems to have a tangled consistency like chewing gum after I've washed it

It is likely to be your ferratin level.

I had same problem and though it was perimenopause but had bloods and my doctor said all fine. My ferratin was 26 and when I saw a trichologist she said it needs to be around 75 to stop falling out and 100 to regrow!

She recommended Florisene tablets. You take 3 x daily for 3 months and then reduce to 1 for maintenance.

They have definitely worked for me but it is a slow process.

Sorry - that was for OP

Mine changed at 36. It went from straight and moist to dry and frizzy/wavy. I use Maui moisture shampoo and conditioner (the pink set) and soap and glory serum. Unfortunately it still looks crap without using a straightening brush after washing. I now wear my hair jaw length and have trims every 8 weeks. It's definitely harder work to have good hair right now but I'm adjusting.

Thanks liquoricecomfit I didn't know that and will try to get my ferritin up. Really helpful

Interesting @Liquoricecomfit . Is that just liquid iron? So is it a good idea to take iron supplements and such like to extend the growth phase of the hair?

I second the recommendation for Florisene. It's a miracle worker. It's especially good for hair that is thinning at the top.

My hair is now dry and frizzy. I find Morrocan hair oil very good but it is expensive.

I wash my hair just about every day and put hair oil on the ends and use a heated brush to dry it. This reduces the frizziness. I also find getting the ends trimmed every six weeks makes it less frizzy. It goes back to looking wavy for a few days after a trim.

I get my hair dyed at the Salon every 3 weeks as I get grey roots and I have dark hair. The salon is great and reasonably priced but if anyone can suggest any alternatives I would be grateful. I'm not ready to embrace the grey.