From Woman's World · Cailey Griffin · · 1m 10s
Perimenopause Hair Fixes
3 instant hair fixes for perimenopause frizz and thinning.
In brief
3 instant hair fixes for perimenopause frizz and thinning. Hormonal shifts during perimenopause cause hair thinning, dryness, and frizz; purple shampoo neutralizes brassy tones in gray hair. Originally reported by Woman's World.
Hormonal hair changes
Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause cause hair to thin, dry, and shed more easily.
“Estrogen plays an important role in supporting the hair’s growth cycle, fullness and density”
Coarse hair fix
Mix apple cider vinegar with water for a cool rinse to smooth dry, frizzy hair.
“Finish your shampoo with a cool, acidic rinse. Mix a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into a cup of water and pour it over your hair”
Frizz control
Press frizzy hair down and use a flatiron on the roots to reduce frizz.
“Don’t keep brushing frizz. Press it down. I like to put a tiny amount of smoothing serum gently on the hair, blow dry it in and use a flatiron just at the frizzy parts (especially at the roots.)”
Thinning hair fix
Blow dry roots opposite the hair fall direction to add volume and use volumizing dry shampoo.
“I like to blow dry the roots in the opposite direction where the hair falls. Pin it up and let it cool down.”
Brassy gray hair
Gray hair turns brassy due to environmental exposure and less scalp oil during perimenopause.
“Grey and white hair has lost its pigment, which makes it more porous and more prone to picking up tones from the environment”
Purple shampoo fix
Mix purple shampoo with conditioner for two to three minutes to neutralize brassy tones without dulling hair.
“Don’t use purple shampoo straight. Mix a small amount into your regular conditioner and leave it on for two to three minutes”
Hormonal impact
Estrogen decline shortens hair growth cycle, causing thinning, dryness, and increased shedding.
“As estrogen levels fluctuate and eventually decline, hair may spend less time in its active growth phase”
Hair changes summary
Hair changes during perimenopause are common but manageable with simple styling hacks.
“Not all hair changes are bad, and there are things you can do to keep the locks you love looking their best”
Next steps
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The essence
Hormonal shifts during perimenopause cause hair thinning, dryness, and frizz; purple shampoo neutralizes brassy tones in gray hair.
