Why Menopause Causes Hair Loss (and How to Fix It)

Blair Whitt
Aug 5
2 min read

Updated: Aug 7

Hair thinning (including in your brows) during menopause is frustrating and more common than most women realize. If you’ve noticed more shedding, visible scalp, or less volume than you used to have, you’re not alone. Up to 50% of women experience hair thinning during perimenopause and menopause, but there are solutions that can help you feel like yourself again. It's very important to start by having bloodwork done with a trusted medical professional to check hormone/ vitamin & mineral levels to learn where you could use extra support. I recommend Functional Medicine doctors to help you with this as they are known to read bloodwork through the lens of optimal levels vs. standard ranges. We want to know where our levels should be to live our best lives, not just get by, right?

Why Menopause Causes Hair Thinning

During menopause, estrogen and progesterone levels drop. These hormones help keep hair in its growing phase, so when levels decline:

Hair growth slows down
Follicles shrink (producing finer strands)
More hair enters the shedding phase
Increased androgens (like testosterone) can trigger hairline or crown thinning

Stress, nutritional deficiencies, and aging can make these changes even more noticeable.

How to Fix It (Professional Solutions That Work)

1. Invisible Bead Extensions®

Adds volume and fullness to fine hair
Installed in rows with minimal tension (safe for fragile hair)
Completely seamless and low-maintenance

2. Keratin Tip (K-Tip) Extensions

Individual bonds placed exactly where fullness is needed
Great for filling in the sides or near crown discreetly

3. Mesh Integration Systems

Ideal for advanced thinning or visible bald spots
Creates a breathable foundation that blends naturally with your hair

4. Customized Color + Gray Coverage

Gentle formulas that blend grays and add dimension (makes hair appear thicker)
Can be paired with extensions for a complete transformation

5. Scalp Care + At-Home Products

Treatments like K18 and Goldielocks repair breakage and improve hair health
Goldielocks vitamins: loaded vitamin, mineral, and hormone balancing support to encourage hair grown.
Tools like Hairbeauron styling irons minimize heat damage

Why Choose Hive Beauty Collective

Our salon is designed for women navigating these changes with a private, low-sensory environment and luxury amenities like chilled eye masks, heated blankets, and mocktails. We focus on both appearance and hair health, so every solution feels comfortable, natural, and confidence-boosting.