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Menopause hair care products to shop
I rounded up hair care products that can help revive and protect your hair if you’re going through menopause. I used the above tips from our experts to narrow the search and then focused on products made explicitly for menopausal or older hair.
This shampoo contains several ingredients experts recommend for thinning hair, including collagen and biotin. It also contains vitamin B7 and wheat protein to thicken, according to the brand. The lightweight formula won’t weigh your strands down and it’s sulfate-free, which Palm recommends for those with dry hair.
If menopause has left your hair really dry, consider this conditioner from Biolage. It contains cupuaçu butter, which intensely hydrates, according to the brand. This conditioner is best for those with medium to coarse hair texture — those with finer hair may find it weighs strands down too much. In addition to hydrating, this conditioner can help with frizz and dullness, according to Biolage.
Along with a conditioner you use in the shower, using a leave-in can help add even more moisture. This one is safe for color and chemically treated hair and can be used daily on damp hair, according to the brand. The formula contains peptides to thicken, fatty acids to boost shine and smoothness, and glycerin to hydrate.
Better Not Younger is a hair care brand for women over 40. This thickening spray is intended to be applied on wet hair at the roots before you style it to give you more volume and mask any thinning. Not only does the formula contain volumizing ingredients, but it also contains ceramides, biotin and niacinamide, which can help hydrate hair over time, too.
This spray hydrates as it protects your hair from heat damage. It contains a blend of six oils to coat strands, sealing in moisture while preventing heat from penetrating deep enough to cause damage, according to the brand. It also acts as a detangler, helping to prevent your brush from snagging and causing breakage.
Apply this treatment to your scalp and massage it in before letting it sit for 15 minutes. Then, wash it out and style it as normal. The serum has a blend of squalane and peptides to address dryness and to thicken hair, according to the brand. One thing to note: Some reviewers do say that it has a strong floral scent.
Meet our experts
At NBC Select, we work with experts with specialized knowledge and authority based on relevant training and/or experience. We also ensure all expert advice and recommendations are made independently and without undisclosed financial conflicts of interest.
- Dr. Cristina Del Toro Badessa is a board-certified physician specializing in personalized and integrative medicine and director at Artisan Beaute, a medical spa in Atlanta.
- Dr. Melanie Palm is a board-certified dermatologist at Art of Skin in San Diego, California.
- Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal is a board-certified dermatologist and co-founder, CEO, and medical director of EliteMD in Danville, California.
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I am a commerce editor at NBC Select and a journalist who regularly covers topics like beauty, home and lifestyle. For this story, I interviewed dermatologists about how menopause can impact hair health.
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