How Menopause Affects Your Hair

Written By Sarah Hairdresser

Expert Advice from a Sussex Hair Specialist

If you’re noticing changes in your hair during menopause, you’re not imagining it, and you’re certainly not alone. Many women across Sussex experience changes in hair texture, thickness, and manageability due to hormonal shifts, particularly a drop in oestrogen.

As a menopause aware hairdresser based in East Sussex, I see these concerns every day and help clients find gentler, healthier solutions for their hair.

Common Hair Changes During Menopause

During menopause, you may notice:

  • Increased hair shedding or thinning, especially around the temples and crown

  • Hair feeling finer, with reduced overall density

  • Increased dryness and lack of shine

  • Texture changes such as frizz, wiriness, or bumpiness

  • Hair becoming more prone to breakage

These changes are completely normal and often require a different approach to both haircare and colouring.

How to Care for Menopausal Hair

To support hair health during menopause, I recommend:

  • Using a hydrating, sulphate free shampoo and conditioner

  • Applying a deep conditioning mask every three washes

  • Sleeping on a silk pillowcase to reduce friction and breakage

  • Using a lightweight, silicone free hair oil with heat protection

  • Drying hair fully on a low heat rather than air drying

  • Avoiding harsh permanent hair colour, which can increase dryness and damage

Gentler colour techniques are often far better suited to menopausal hair.

Grey Blending & Menopause Hair Colour in Sussex

At Sarah Freeman Hair, I specialise in grey blending and menopause friendly hair colour in Sussex. My signature SeamlessBlend™ technique avoids permanent dye and focuses on softer, low maintenance colour that supports:

  • Healthier hair

  • Seamless grey blending

  • Softer regrowth

  • A more natural finish

This approach is ideal for women experiencing hair changes during perimenopause and menopause.

If you’re looking for a menopause aware hairdresser in Sussex, or want a gentler approach to grey blending, explore SeamlessBlend™ on my website or apply for a consultation.

Sarah Hairdresser
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