Hormones and Hair Loss

Ladies, are you worried about your hair volume and thickness after childbirth or going through menopause? Going through major life events can be beautiful and stressful, but your hair shouldn’t be a factor. Hair thinning, shedding, or bald patches are not unusual following these milestones. Let’s dive into the leading hormone changes that cause this hair loss in women. 

What Hormone Causes Hair Growth in Women?

Women can experience hair loss due to fluctuating hormones from pregnancy and childbirth as well as going through menopause. Estrogen is the hormone that binds to receptors on hair follicles and boosts the growth phase. When a woman's body experiences a rapid decline or an estrogen deficiency, it can lead to headaches, painful sex, an increase in urinary tract infections, moodiness, hot flashes, breast tenderness, depression, fatigue, and hair loss. 

Hormonal imbalances can be a result of medications or living in a stressful environment leading to Alopecia areata, hair loss from stress. Other underlying conditions that can cause low estrogen levels in women are excessive exercise, eating disorders, low-functioning pituitary gland, and Turner Syndrome. In other words, the ovaries produce estrogen, and anything that may affect this production can cause hormonal imbalances.

Excessive Hair Loss Post Pregnancy

Hormones and hair loss go hand in hand, especially when creating a life and bringing a child into this world. Many women have rapidly growing hair that appears thicker and fuller during pregnancy. So what causes hair loss post-pregnancy? The plummeting levels of Estrogen. 

Excessive hair loss post-pregnancy is common but it is not considered healthy, it is a sign of a hormonal imbalance. Throughout the pregnancy, estrogen is building. By the third trimester, estrogen levels are extremely high preventing the typical shedding of hair. After the mother gives birth, she may experience postpartum hair loss. It typically occurs about three months after childbirth and can last up to six months. Women may experience excessive shedding or have clumps of hair falling out at one time. The amount of post-pregnancy hair loss varies from woman to woman. Does post-pregnancy hair loss grow back? This hormonal hair loss is temporary and should return to normal before the child’s first birthday.

Post-Menopause and Hair Loss

Menopause is when a woman's ovaries stop producing hormones and menstrual periods stop. The production of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone decreases, causing various estrogen deficiency symptoms including hair loss. Women are considered postmenopausal when they do not have their period for 12 straight months. 

40% of women will experience hair loss post-menopause from all over the scalp, over the front, or at the temples only. Post-menopausal hair loss, like post-pregnancy hair loss, should only be temporary. However, the results vary based on genetics, lifestyle habits, and treatment methods. 

How Do You Fix Hormonal Hair Loss?

Please seek medical professionals to pinpoint the exact cause of excessive hair loss. A doctor may recommend hormone therapy, like estrogen pills to combat that deficiency, or encourage lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes may include using natural hair products in your routine, adjusting your diet for better nutrition, and encouraging relaxation to reduce stress-induced alopecia. 

Liquid Hair Growth Vitamin

To help fill in any gaps in your nutrition that may be impacting your hormonal hair loss, try a liquid hair growth vitamin. It utilizes vitamins and minerals such as Biotin, Collagen, and MSM to support hair production, hair growth, and hair strength. Our liquid hair vitamin increases blood circulation to your head which stimulates the follicles, thus increasing hair growth. Our Grow & Glow hair vitamin also improves your skin's elasticity, reduces inflammation, helps your hair and nails become less brittle, and increases energy levels. 

Incorporating a hair growth vitamin into your daily regime can encourage healthy hair growth through proper nourishment. Choosing a liquid hair vitamin instead of a pill significantly increases the absorption rate of the ingredients, skyrocketing from a mere  2-3% to an impressive 97-98%.

Natural Hair Products for Women

To combat post-menopausal and postpartum hair loss, we encourage pairing our Grow & Glow vitamins with our Ultimate Healthy Hair Kit. This bundle includes all the natural hair products necessary for a healthier hair care routine. It begins with our strengthening shampoo and conditioner, designed to enhance cleansing and repair. 

Our butter hair balm nourishes your scalp, the deep conditioner moisturizes your hair from deep within your hair shaft, and our hydrating spray refreshes and moisturizes your hair whenever you need it. Apply our Scalp Stimulator once to twice daily to any bald patches or thinning areas. Apply a few times a week for full scalp stimulation and massage it with a scalp massager or your fingertips. Our Hair Elixir locks in moisture while adding additional vitamins and minerals. Our lash and eyebrow serum encourages hair growth, creating more voluminous eyelashes and thicker eyebrows. 

Hair Care Essentials for Women’s Hair Loss

Bask + Lather uses natural, vegan, and cruelty-free ingredients that nourish your scalp and hair, encourage hair growth, and maintain length. Our hair care essentials can help women celebrate their milestones while enjoying healthy and beautiful hair. Our natural hair products can help prevent premature breakage, increase volume and fullness, and help get your hair back to the way it was, but healthier. 

If you have any questions on how to use our women’s hair care essential products, visit our Product Guide or view our board of frequently asked questions.