How to Cope with Early Menopause Hair Loss

For those experiencing early menopause, it can feel like a very daunting and challenging time. Early menopause can lead to hair loss or thinning, but fear not! We're here to put your mind at ease as we answer these burning questions about what early menopause is, why early menopause hair loss occurs and which wig styles we recommend to ensure your confidence stays high during this time.

What is Early Menopause?

Menopause most frequently occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55 years old, whereas early menopause occurs in women under the age of 45. Early menopause can most noticeably be recognised when a woman's period is intermittent or has stopped completely.

Early menopause can run in your family history or can occur as a result of a hormonal imbalance or medical treatment. Additional symptoms can include hot flushes, a low mood, reduced memory, night sweats and hair loss. If you believe you are experiencing early menopause, get in contact with your doctor, who can diagnose and assist you during this time with the help of a blood test.

Why Can Early Menopause Lead to Hair Loss?

When a woman goes through menopause, they experience a change in hormones as their levels of oestrogen decreases. This decrease in oestrogen results in a woman's period stopping or becoming infrequent, and can also result in the hair becoming thin, fine, more brittle or fall out.

How to Cope with Early Menopause Hair Loss

Stress Management Techniques

Stress can be a culprit when it comes to hair loss, and although this period of your life may be distressing right now, this feeling won't last forever. Focus on stress management techniques such as exercise, meditation, listening to music or a podcast that you enjoy and take some time to focus on yourself! Most importantly, remind yourself that you are not alone in this and all women will at some point experience menopause.

Counselling

Counselling can be beneficial to get your feelings off of your chest and have someone new and impartial to talk to. For information on early menopause, the NHS recommends Health Talk as a resource to hear the experiences of other women dealing with early menopause.

Lifestyle and Mindset Change

Early menopause hair loss can feel like an uncertain time as it's a factor that you can't control. However, what you can control is your mindset, staying hydrated and eating well. Hair loss can impact anyone's confidence, but you can turn this negative into a positive with a change in mindset. Consider this time as an opportunity to experiment with a new hair colour or hairstyle with synthetic or human hair wigs.

For example, maybe you've always wanted curly hair without having to spend hours using a hair curler? That's why wigs are becoming much more fashionable; who wouldn't want the option to change up their look?

Beautiful Wigs For Early Menopause Hair Loss

Thinning hair and hair loss in women isn't talked about as much as it should be, which is why most women feel a knock in their confidence when they experience a negative change in their hair. We want to reassure you that wigs can restore your confidence and can help you to feel like your old self.

It can feel like an emotional step if this is your first time wearing a wig, and that's perfectly ok. When it comes to choosing the right style, hair colour and wig for your skin tone, our ultimate wig buyer's guide is the perfect place to start.

We have a wide collection of beautiful synthetic or human hair wigs in a range of colours, styles, lengths and wig construction types, so, let's discuss some of our favourite wig styles!

Long Length Wigs

We absolutely love the Angelica Wig by Noriko Rene of Paris. Not only is this a gorgeous long length, feminine and stylish look but it's also affordable! The fringe of the Angelica wig helps to solve a very common issue that some wig wearers experience – difficultly concealing the hairline. The shade range for this wig is outstanding with a choice of twelve blonde shades, nine brown shades and two shades of red and grey.

Bobs

The Tori Wig by Rene of Paris Hi Fashion Collection is the perfect modern bob style to suit any face shape. The fringe of the Tori wig also helps to conceal the hairline, meaning it's so much faster to get ready in the mornings! If you love a bob style, the Tori wig is available in ten shades of blonde, thirteen shades of brown and seven shades of red – what a choice!

Shoulder Length Wigs

For those looking for shoulder length wigs, the Simmer Wig by Raquel Welch is a brilliant option. This beautiful wig is perfect for those wanting a natural beach curl look without having to spend a long time styling the hair. With a choice of eleven shades of brown, nine shades of blonde, four shades of red and a gorgeous shade of grey, the perfect colour is out there for you.

Cropped Wigs

The Jade Wig by Gisela Mayer is the perfect pixie cut cropped wig. For those who enjoy a shorter style, the Jade wig is a great option for anyone who favours a minimalist hair care routine. With four shades of blonde, brown and red and three shades of grey, the Jade Wig is an excellent choice to suit any skin tone.

You may find our blog on the relationship between menopause and hair loss a useful resource for further tips on managing early menopause hair loss. Or to hear first-hand from fellow wig wearers, take a look at our we, that wear wigs posts.

If you have any queries or questions about any of our wigs, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team of hair specialists who are more than happy to help.