As our hair's growth cycle is affected by hormones, hormonal fluctuations (especially after giving birth), during perimenopause and menopause, havoc can be wreaked on our hair as we know it. Changes may come in the form of loss of density at your frontal hairline, reduction in the thickness (volume) and length of each strand and in some cases hair loss*.
While, it may feel like you are losing control over your hair at this time, you can take control of many factors in terms of diet, lifestyle and hair care; these are three significant areas that can influence your hair health.
(*Always seek professional advice if you are experiencing severe hair loss)
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
This couldn't be truer regarding your hair. Eating a well-balanced diet is your best defense against hair loss; Make sure your diet includes a balance of protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, along with plenty of water.
TREAT YOUR SCALP LIKE THE ULTIMATE FEEDING GROUND
Now is the time to scale up your scalp care routine. If your scalp is dry, use gentle, moisturizing shampoos and wash it less frequently. If your scalp is oily, you may want to shampoo every other day; this varies from person to person. It's important to get movement in the scalp area capillaries underneath the skin shrink and must be stimulated to increase the blood flow to the hair root. Scalp treatments and scalp massaging daily are great ways to do this.
USE THE RIGHT SHAMPOO + CONDITIONER
Keep your hair clean, balanced and moisturized. While this is nothing new to those with curly and wavy hair, during these times, it means there is a loss of moisture and elasticity throughout the body, including the scalp. Therefore, each hair strand loses oil (sebum), increasing dryness.
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