Hair loss is one of the problems that women suffer from in the menopausal stage, as a result of changes in the body due to hormonal fluctuations, in addition to other problems such as sleep disorders, mood swings, hot flashes and dry skin.

The German women's magazine "Freunden" explained that hair loss after menopause is due to the low level of estrogen and the increase in male hormones in the body, at this difficult stage of life for women, which leads to hair loss, especially in the upper head area and hair junction in what is known as "androgenic alopecia".


3 ways to care for hair

The magazine on health and beauty added that hair loss can be faced in the menopausal stage by following some important measures, which are represented in the following ways:

  • Healthy nutrition.
  • Proper hair care.

  • Choose the right hairstyle.

    Menopausal hair loss is due to low estrogen and increased male hormones (Shutterstock)

    • The importance of healthy nutrition

    Healthy nutrition is of great importance for the health and beauty of hair. For this purpose, the body should be supplied with biotin, (vitamin B7 and an imidazole derivative, which is available in most natural foods), and its food sources are liver, egg yolks, oat flakes, wheat germ, nuts, grains, mushrooms and soybeans.

    It is also important to supply the body with iron, whose food sources are red meat, lentils, sesame and flaxseed.

    Foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, help the body absorb iron.

    It is important to avoid frequent dyeing to avoid a high risk of hair loss (Shutterstock)

    Proper care

    It is also important to pay attention to proper hair care. For this purpose, argan oil should be used, which stimulates blood circulation and prevents toxins and inflammation from causing bald spots.

    Argan oil also has a moisturizing and antibacterial effect, preventing irritation and itching of the scalp.

    Hair tonic should also be used, especially one containing nettle extract, which stimulates blood circulation in the scalp and regenerates damaged hair roots, in addition to providing hair from root to end with minerals such as: iron, potassium and calcium, as well as vitamins such as: B1, B5, C, D, and E.

    Stress is one of the most important causes of hair loss and can be countered with relaxation exercises such as yoga and meditation (Shutterstock)

    Head massage also helps stimulate blood flow in the scalp, reducing hair loss.

    And it is necessary to use cleaning and care products with a gentle effect.

    Avoid repeated dyeing, as it increases the risk of hair loss. This also applies to excessive use of styling tools such as straightening irons or curling irons.

    Stress, which is one of the most important causes of hair loss, should also be avoided. It can be countered by doing relaxation exercises such as yoga and meditation.

    Choosing the right hairstyle

    A pop hairstyle, with light gradients, is the most suitable style for thinning hair. Its density can be increased by using a round brush and thickening foam.

    In general, thinning hair can be increased by using dry shampoo or hair powder. For this purpose, it is enough to massage the hair with shampoo or powder to enjoy thick hair.