Recover from Menopausal hair loss

Hot flushes, mood swings, night sweats and insomnia, you might have guessed it by now that we’re talking about menopause. One problem that most women don’t realise that menopause brings along is the hairfall problem. When women hit late 40’s or early 50’s, ‘the change’ begins and the worries begin. Wondering why does menopause cause hairfall? We have got the answers. During menopause, the production of estrogen and progesterone are lowered. These are the hormones responsible for hair to grow faster and stay longer on your head. So, when there is a decrease in the usual production of these hormones, hair tends to thin down and fall, causing hairfall.

REASONS FOR EXCESSIVE HAIRFALL DURING MENOPAUSE

The Hormonal Change

As you already know, the hormonal changes that lead to the lowered level of estrogen and progesterone production lead to hairfall. This is majorly the biggest reason that causes hairfall and one that can’t be avoided.

Stress-Mess

Stress is never good for your tresses. It is more likely that one may suffer from hair loss due to emotional stress than physical stress. Our hair is constantly cycling between the growing out and the falling out phase and its normal for about 10% of our hair to be in the falling out phase. However, a portion larger than that could be triggered due to stress and signify the need for a hair fall treatment.

Need For Nutrition

Nutrition is key. Our hair needs the necessary vitamins and minerals to grow and suffice the needs. When one hits menopause, it is imperative feed on these vitamins and minerals for hair. Consuming fruits, vegetables, meat and protein as a part of your everyday diet is extremely important to maintain the health of your hair and prevent it from weakening and falling. Foods rich in vitamins A, B and C are a must-have to consume especially during menopause.

Hairstyling Therapies

With age, the hair loses its melanin and greying appears. Thinning or frizziness are also common. Opting for Hair color, hair spa, rebonding, straightening. Cysteine, keratin treatments becomes sort of a compulsion. However, these hair styling therapies also have a negative impact on our hair. They weaken the hair strands from the root causing hair fall. Therefore, it is imperative to take good care of your hair and avoid hair styling effects of the hair salon procedures as much as possible.

Wrong Hair Routine

The routine that we follow also must change as we hit menopause. This is the period when our hair requires extreme care and protection. Tugging, pulling and use of excessive heat or harmful products can cause hair to weaken easily. Therefore, following a strict hair routine that does the job for you is key. Find the products that work for you.

HOW TO TACKLE HAIRFALL DURING MENOPAUSE?

See a Doc

There’s nothing that can’t be fixed. If you’re facing excessive hairfall or have just started experiencing excessive hair fall, it’s now the right time to visit a doctor. There are certain medications and hair fall control tips that one must follow when it comes to reversing hairfall. It is better to get the problem checked with your doctor and then get prescribed medication that you can follow.

Relax & Let Go

The amount of hair fall that comes your way can make you stressful and emotional. Lower estrogen levels can cause depression, extreme mood swings and anxiety. Holding on to the problems and stress will only make things worse. So ladies, relax and let the stress go away. Reduce the stress levels by involving yourself in some yoga, exercise, dancing etc

Eat Well

Eating right and well always does the trick. During menopause, women are most susceptible to not only hair fall but also weight gain, constipation and even fractures. It is extremely essential to power your body with proteins, vitamins and all those good things. Include calcium-rich foods like milk, cheese, paneer and iron-rich foods like red meat, fish and eggs as they ensure nourishment to the hair and body. Also, don’t forget those veggies. Alcohol and caffeine are a complete no-no, so avoid them during this period.

ABSOLUTE MUST HAIR CARE ROUTINE

Shampoo

You need a shampoo that will strengthen your hair and ensure you don’t face hairfall, moreover curb your hairfall problem as much as possible. The all-new Pantene Advanced Hairfall Solution Shampoo is just what your hair needs. Infused with the power of Pantene’s Signature Pro-Vitamin Formula and the miracle of the age-old Fermented Rice Water, it’s the most nourishing ingredients you could bless your hair with. Protect your hair from hairfall and strengthen it from inside out in a hassle-free manner. So, girlfriends, let us give hairfall a tough fight with Pantene.

Conditioner

Never forget the power of the conditioner and follow the golden rule of always conditioning post shampoo. Use Pantene Advanced Hairfall Solution Conditioner after shampooing and double the benefits of those nourishing ingredients. It not only strengthens your hair and locks in essential moisture. Loss of hair moisture can make hair lose its elasticity and weaken it causing hairfall. Therefore, it is imperative to use a conditioner post shampoo. All you busy ladies who don’t have the time to spare a few extra minutes in the shower to condition your hair, we’ve got your back. Use Pantene Open Hair Miracle post shampoo and voila! You’re all set. No rinsing, no hassle. Get conditioning on the go and save those extra minutes.

Oiling & Masking

Masks and oiling are a once-in-a-week event that immensely benefits your hair. A yoghurt mask, coconut oil with curry leaves mask, onion juice mask or regular warm oil massage can take your hair a long way. But can one escape the hassle they bring along? We bet not. Experience the same benefits and nourish your hair from root to tip minus the hassle with Pantene Open Hair Miracle. Apply it like oil or lather your hair with it like a mask and let it sit. You can either rinse it off or let it say. A bonus- it’s non-sticky, so say hello to open hair and bye-bye to scrunchies.

Hair care problems are varied for different people, so your hair care products should also be so. Take a look at our diverse range of Pantene Shampoos and Pantene Conditioners and pick your choice!

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