Menopause and Hair Loss: What's Happening and What You Can Do
Menopause can cause significant changes to hair health. Learn why it happens, what treatments are available, and how regenerative scalp therapy can help restore confidence.
If you're going through menopause and noticing your hair is thinner, drier, or shedding more than usual, you're not imagining it — and you're not alone. Hair changes are one of the most common but least discussed symptoms of menopause.
Why Menopause Affects Your Hair
Oestrogen plays a crucial role in hair health. It helps keep hair in its growth phase (anagen) for longer, supports follicle health, and maintains the hair's natural thickness and lustre. When oestrogen levels decline during perimenopause and menopause:
- The hair growth cycle shortens — hairs spend less time growing and more time resting
- Individual hairs become finer and less pigmented
- Overall density decreases, often most noticeably at the crown and parting
- Scalp health changes — dryness, sensitivity, and reduced blood flow
What Can Help?
The good news is that menopause-related hair thinning responds well to targeted treatment, especially scalp microneedling combined with growth-factor delivery. These treatments work by:
- Stimulating dormant follicles back into their growth phase
- Increasing blood flow and nutrient delivery to the scalp
- Delivering growth factors that counteract the effects of hormonal decline
- Improving overall scalp health and environment
Treatments We Recommend
At AURA, we take a holistic approach to menopause-related hair changes:
- Scalp Renewal (Exosome Microneedling) — Our premium treatment for the most advanced cases
- Scalp Infusion — Effective stimulating treatment for moderate thinning
- Hair Revival Programme — Structured course with progress tracking and personalised planning
We also address skin concerns alongside hair — many clients benefit from combining scalp treatments with Profhilo or skin boosters to address the wider effects of hormonal changes.
You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone
Menopause affects every woman differently. Book a treatment at AURA and let us create a plan that addresses your specific hair and skin concerns. There's no pressure, no judgement — just calm, professional support.
