Hair Loss & Menopause

How to Combat Menopausal Hair Loss, Advice From Gavin Ashley Hair Salon, Bury St Edmunds

It is a natural and inevitable process that women go through the menopause around the age of 50. Common symptoms of menopause include hot flushes, inability to sleep well, mood swings and in some cases hair loss. Research suggests that around 50% of women will suffer from hair loss or thinning during this time. There is no quick fix to combatting menopausal hair loss, but there are steps you can take to promote hair growth and alleviate your symptoms.  

The experts at our Hair Salon in Bury St Edmunds can offer advice to help you with any hair issues you may be experiencing. We can work with you to find a hairstyle that can help you to disguise your hair thinning or hair loss and we can share our knowledge of some great treatments and products that promote healthy hair growth.

Solutions For Thinning Hair

During menopause, many women find that their hair does not grow as long. This is because oestrogens keep the hair in the growing phase, and the longer the growing phase, the more hair will grow. Reduced oestrogen levels cause the hair to grow more slowly, and so the hair will shed more than it is growing, leading to thinning hair.

Gavin Ashley are proud suppliers of Aveda products and recommend the Invati Advanced Hair Growth & Thinning Hair Shampoos, Conditioners, and Thickening Hair Foam which can reduce hair loss by 53%.* Better still, the range is 94% naturally derived and vegan!**

How Can I Prevent Menopausal Hair Loss?

There are plenty of steps you can take to limit the impact of the menopause on your hair and body, and keep yourself feeling happy and healthy through the menopause and beyond.

Exercise is key: Keep moving and your blood pumping, strengthen your muscles and lift your mood!
Food: A healthy balanced diet which includes lots of fruit, vegetables and unprocessed foods can help.
Drink plenty of water: Your body needs to be well hydrated to function properly.
Be gentle with your hair: Be mindful of how often you use heated styling, tight hair bands and buns. Go easy on your hair!

Book Your Hair Appointment Online at Gavin Ashley Hairdressing in Bury St Edmunds

We understand that hair loss can be a sensitive subject. If you are struggling with distressing menopausal hair loss, please get in touch. Call our friendly reception team on 01284 754066 or book an appointment online.

*Reduces hair loss due to breakage from brushing, after using the Invati Advanced™ system for 12 weeks.
**From plants, non-petroleum minerals or water.