If you’re going through menopause and noticing more hair in the shower drain, a widening part, or thinning around your temples, you’re not imagining it, and you’re certainly not alone.
Hair thinning is one of the most common yet rarely discussed symptoms of menopause. Many women find that hair which was once thick and resilient suddenly feels finer, drier, and slower to grow. While this can feel confronting, these changes are a normal response to hormonal shifts, and there are ways to support healthier regrowth.
Why menopause affects hair growth
During menopause, oestrogen levels decline. Oestrogen plays an important role in keeping hair follicles in the active growth phase (known as the anagen phase). As levels drop, hair follicles may:
At the same time, the balance between female and male hormones changes. Relative androgen (male hormone) activity may increase, which can contribute to thinning at the crown or along the hairline, a pattern many menopausal women notice first.
Can hair grow back after menopause?
The reassuring news is yes — hair can grow back after menopause, but it often requires consistent, targeted support.
Hair follicles don’t stop functioning overnight. Many become dormant and need the right conditions to re-enter the growth cycle. Supporting scalp health is essential, as this is where hair growth begins.
Learning more about how topical treatments work can be helpful, which is why guides like Hair Growth Serum and Your Guide to Thicker, Fuller Hair are useful for understanding how targeted scalp care supports regrowth during hormonal change.
How a hair growth serum supports menopausal hair
A well-formulated hair growth serum works directly at the scalp to support follicle health and create an environment where hair can grow more effectively.
For menopausal hair thinning, serums may help to:
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Stimulate blood flow to hair follicles
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Support keratin and protein production
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Strengthen weakened, ageing hair strands
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Nourish and protect the scalp barrier
This is where products like CanGro Advanced Hair Growth Serum can play a supportive role. Formulated with plant-based actives, peptides, vitamins, and antioxidants, it’s designed to nourish the scalp, strengthen follicles, and support thicker, healthier-looking hair, without heavy residue or irritation.
Because it’s lightweight, non-greasy, and gentle, it fits easily into a daily routine and is suitable for hair that has become more fragile during menopause.
Using a hair growth serum effectively
Consistency matters more than anything. Applying a hair growth serum daily to a clean scalp and gently massaging it in helps improve circulation and absorption.
Many women notice reduced shedding first, followed by the appearance of fine regrowth around the hairline or crown over time. Results aren’t instant menopausal hair growth cycles are slower, but regular use is key.
For best results, topical treatments can be combined with broader scalp-care habits, such as stimulating the scalp to support hair growth and maintaining a consistent hair care routine designed to minimise breakage and dryness.
A gentle reminder
Hair thinning during menopause isn’t a personal failing, it’s a biological transition. Your body is adapting to hormonal changes that affect far more than just your hair.
With patience, realistic expectations, and targeted support like scalp-focused treatments and nourishing routines, it’s possible to improve hair strength, density, and confidence again.
