When estrogen levels drop during perimenopause and menopause, it’s like the power supply to your hair factory gets cut. Blood flow slows down, nutrients don’t reach the roots, and follicles get tired. They retreat into a prolonged rest phase – basically, they fall asleep – instead of growing thick new hairs. We call this “menopause-induced hair follicle hibernation.” 

Imagine your hair roots as little workers that have lost their energy and guidance, curled up napping instead of building hair. No wonder your braid isn’t as thick as it used to be – half the workers are snoozing on the job!

Studies show that menopause triggers an energy drop at the cellular level, including in hair follicles​. Follicles need lots of fuel to grow hair (producing just 1 gram of hair requires energy equivalent to a few minutes of intense exercise)​

But with less estrogen, follicles lose efficiency and many shut down into that resting state instead of cycling actively​.​

Strands that used to grow strong now grow thin, or fall out, and new strands don’t hurry to replace them. It’s as if your scalp has gone into winter hibernation, waiting for a spring that isn’t coming – not without help.