How Menopause Affects Your Hair and Skin: What to Expect and What You Can Do
October is Menopause Awareness Month, a powerful time to open the conversation around the real, and often overlooked, changes women experience during perimenopause and menopause.
While every woman’s journey is unique, many face unexpected changes in their hair and skin. Perimenopause, the first stage of this transition typically begins in the mid-40s, as oestrogen and progesterone levels begin to decline. The second stage is menopause, usually between ages 45 and 55, these hormonal changes can intensify, often bringing a wave of visible and emotional effects.
What is one of the first things many women notice? Changes to their hair! With less oestrogen, hair can become thinner, more prone to shedding, and lose the volume, shine, and strength it once had. Skin is also affected by becoming drier, more sensitive, and showing signs of reduced elasticity as collagen and hyaluronic acid production declines.
At Jo Hansford London, we recognise how unsettling these changes can be. That’s why we take a compassionate, science-backed approach to supporting women through every stage of this hormonal journey. Whether you are dealing with dryness, thinning, colour fade, or changes in hair texture, our expert colourists and stylists are here to guide you with tailored solutions that care for your hair, scalp, and overall confidence.
This Menopause Awareness Month, we are proud to be part of the growing conversation, and even prouder to stand beside the women navigating it!
MENOPAUSE AND YOUR HAIR: WHY A PERSONALISED CONSULTATION IS KEY
As your body begins to transition through perimenopause and into menopause, it is completely natural to notice changes in your hair, perhaps it feels thinner, drier, more fragile, or even starts to behave differently in texture. These shifts are more than just surface-level; they are a reflection of the hormonal changes happening within.
That is why now, more than ever, a one-to-one consultation with a hair expert can make all the difference.
At this stage in life, your hair deserves more than a one-size-fits-all approach. A detailed consultation allows your stylist to truly understand what your hair and scalp are going through looking at hormone-related changes, scalp health, and how your lifestyle may be affecting your hair. From there, we can create a personalised care plan, recommending the right treatments, products, and at-home routines tailored specifically to you.
It is not just about managing symptoms. It is about supporting your hair’s long-term health and helping you feel informed, confident, and genuinely cared for as you navigate this new chapter.
At Jo Hansford London, we are here to walk that path with you, every step of the way.
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BEAUTY SERVICES DESIGNED FOR MENOPAUSE WELLNESS
In honour of Menopause awareness month, we are shining a light on the importance of taking time for yourself during this transformative stage of life. It begins with a thoughtful in-depth consultation, a chance to truly understand how your body is changing and explore the most supportive ways to care for it.
At Jo Hansford, we take a holistic, compassionate approach to wellbeing, which is why we are also highlighting two of our most nurturing treatments: lymphatic drainage and reflexology. These gentle therapies work in harmony with your body to reduce fluid retention, boost circulation, ease tension, and bring a deep sense of calm and balance.
Because menopause is not just a phase, it is a journey, you deserve to feel seen, supported, and cared for every step of the way.
FIND YOUR CALM: HOW REFLEXOLOGY SUPPORTS YOU THROUGH MENOPAUSE
Menopause can feel like a rollercoaster physically, emotionally, and everything in between. Reflexology offers a gentle, natural way to support you through it all.
This is not just about relaxation (though that’s a lovely part of it). Reflexology works by applying light pressure to specific points on your feet, hands, or face each one linked to different areas of the body. This helps rebalance key systems, including your hormones, circulation, and nervous system.
If you are experiencing hot flushes, restless nights, low energy, or anxiety, reflexology can help ease those symptoms while offering a moment of calm in the chaos. Many women find it brings a deep sense of grounding helping them feel more rested, centred, and in control again.
Whether you are navigating physical discomfort or simply need space to breathe, reflexology is a nurturing, holistic way to support your body as it adjusts and evolves.
"Reflexology offers a holistic way to navigate the changes of perimenopause and menopause — easing physical symptoms like hot flushes, sleep disruption, and fatigue, while also supporting emotional balance and mental clarity. It helps calm the nervous system, rebalance hormones, and create space for deep rest and renewal — all essential to feeling like yourself again."
— Dee Stanford
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LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE: A NATURAL WAY TO RELIEVE MENOPAUSAL BLOATING AND FATIGUE
Menopause brings a lot of changes some expected, others not so much. If you have been feeling bloated, puffy, or just generally heavy in your body, you are not alone. These are common symptoms as hormone levels fluctuate during perimenopause and menopause. That is where lymphatic drainage comes in, this gentle, rhythmic massage works with your body's natural detox system to help clear out excess fluid and toxins. It is not just about reducing puffiness (though that is a lovely bonus), it also helps ease inflammation, boost circulation, brighten the skin, and leave you feeling noticeably more energised. Beyond the physical benefits, it is incredibly calming. Many women describe it as a full-body reset, soothing the nervous system, quieting the mind, and offering a sense of lightness, inside and out.
“Lymphatic drainage is a powerful ally for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. It helps reduce swelling, ease fluid retention, and flush out toxins—supporting your body at a cellular level. This gentle treatment also promotes relaxation, boosts energy, and strengthens immunity—helping you move through this transition with more comfort and balance.”
— Alicia JaniecBook now: 020 7495 7774 or here
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BESPOKE LIFESTYLE CONSULTATIONS WITH MEDICAL AESTHETIC NURSE PRACTITIONER & PRESCRIBER: EMMA WEDGWOOD
Our in-house Medical Expert Emma Wedgwood offers bespoke, in-depth consultations that put your menopausal health front and centre - bringing skin, hair and hormonal changes into one clear, clinical plan. In a calm, 360° appointment, Emma will review your medical history and lifestyle (sleep, stress, nutrition, exercise, medications, career etc), assessing your skin and any concerns you may have. She can arrange blood testing, advanced hair restoration treatments and more where needed - and if additional input is recommended, she can signpost you to trusted specialists (e.g. menopause GPs, endocrinology, dermatology hair clinics, nutrition) for further testing or treatment; ensuring joined-up, evidence-led care. You will leave with a personalised roadmap covering skincare, treatment options, regenerative options and habit shifts that support long-term results.
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VIVISCAL: NOURISH YOUR HAIR FROM WITHIN
As we move through perimenopause and menopause, our bodies change and for many women, that includes hair that feels thinner, weaker, and just different. It can be frustrating stage, even disheartening however the truth is that this change is natural and it does not define your beauty, your confidence or your worth.
That is where Viviscal® Professional steps in to save the day, this is not just another supplement- it is a clinically backed, science-driven solution designed to support women like you from the inside out.
Powered by the exclusive AminoMar™ marine complex, plus key nutrients like biotin, zinc, and vitamin C, Viviscal helps nourish thinning hair, strengthen follicles, and promote fuller, thicker-looking hair over time. It is not about chasing youth, it’s about feeling strong, vibrant, and like yourself again. You deserve to feel good in your skin (and your hair). With Viviscal, you are not just growing hair — you are growing confidence.
HYDRATION FOR HORMONAL HAIR: DISCOVER URBAN MOISTURE BY SHU UEMURA
As oestrogen levels dip, many of us notice our hair losing its silky softness, becoming dry, brittle, and harder to manage. That once-glossy shine? Suddenly gone along with a bit of our confidence. Enter the Urban Moisture Collection by Shu Uemura. Infused with nutrient-rich moringa extract and red algae, this powerhouse range deeply hydrates parched strands, defends against urban pollution, and brings back smoothness and control. Leaving you with hair that feels replenished, looks radiant, and bounces back with renewed vitality—no matter what hormonal shifts or environmental stressors come your way.
