When Your Hair Has Its Own Midlife Crisis
- Team Yara - Writing
- Sep 5
- 1 min read
Introduction
Hair changes are one of those midlife surprises that few of us prepare for. While wrinkles and hot flushes get plenty of airtime, thinning hair or widening partings often arrive quietly and feel strangely personal. It can be unsettling to notice more strands in the shower drain or to feel a ponytail that once needed two bands now slipping through one.
There are reasons this happens. Oestrogen levels fall in perimenopause and menopause, and that hormone once played a role in keeping hair thick and firmly anchored. Genetics, stress, diet and even haircare habits also nudge the odds. The result is not sudden baldness but a gradual shift in volume and texture that many women recognise in their forties and fifties.
So what can you do?
Begin with gentle care: use a mild shampoo, avoid constant heat styling, and think twice about tight ponytails that pull at the scalp. Nutrition matters too, with iron, vitamin D and protein worth keeping an eye on. If the shedding feels heavy or distressing, a GP can check whether thyroid function, anaemia or other health issues are playing a role. Topical treatments and prescription options exist, but the first step is understanding the pattern rather than panicking.
Midlife hair changes do not erase your identity; they mark another transition, much like shifting skin or energy levels. A different cut, a lighter fringe, or even simply accepting a new texture can help you feel at ease. Hair tells its story, and so do you.
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