Menopause is a time of significant hormonal changes in your body and those changes affect you from top to toe. That includes your hair! Hair loss is a common symptom of menopause, alongside hot flushes, insomnia and mood swings.

These can all combine to make you feel more than a little flat. But just because those are all common side-effects, that doesn’t mean that you have to sit there suffering in silence.

There are lots of things that you can do to boost your confidence when that change begins to ring. Read on to learn more.

The good news is that menopause-related hair loss is not permanent and that your hair should go back to normal when the hormonal changes have settled.

Here are some confidence-boosting ideas to help you navigate life while your hormones are settling.

One thing to remember is that eating well helps people suffering from many different illnesses and conditions and that you can in fact “eat to ease the menopause”.

How to manage hot flushes

Hot flushes are linked to things that raise your body temperature. Common triggers are being in an overly warm room or having a hot meal or drink.

To work out what causes your hot flushes, keep a journal for a week making a note of when and where your hot flushes happened.

That way, you can identify the sources of your hot flushes and try to avoid those sources.

Breast changes

The reduction in oestrogen means that your skin becomes less elastic causing your bosom to shrink, change shape, lose firmness and become more prone to lumps.

It’s a good time to invest in a supportive, well-structured bra to keep you feeling confident about your appearance.

Bone density loss

Combatting bone density loss due to menopause-related oestrogen reduction is very important.

Your risk of developing osteoporosis, having a stroke and or developing diabetes can all be reduced by exercising regularly.

Exercise also makes you feel good because of the endorphins it releases. It will also help you to stay on top of your weight, which can be difficult to maintain after menopause.

Mood changes

Managing the mood changes that menopause can cause can sometimes be tricky.

However, looking after your self-care can help you to combat those frazzled afternoons when you feel like you are at your wit’s end.

Take at least 10 minutes every day to look after yourself, have a long bath, meditate, practice yoga or give yourself a foot massage.

Switch up your look

Rethink your image when you are experiencing the menopause, give yourself a makeover to inject confidence back into your life. Treat yourself to a new wardrobe and hairdo.

Thinning hair can be bolstered and boosted with extensions. We have a range of extensions and hairpieces that can be integrated into your natural hair easily and with great effect.

Of course, you could also completely switch up your look by buying a wig in a completely different style and colour to your natural hair.

A new hairstyle always invigorates you and boosts confidence, so it’s a great way to make you feel better about yourself during a difficult time.

We are happy to help you discuss which hair replacement would work best for you, give us a call on 01945 587584.