Hair & Scalp during Menopause: Experience and Tips | Beesha

When I started Beesha six years ago, I wasn't in menopause myself yet. My focus was on mild, high-quality hair care that keeps your hair beautiful and healthy.

Entrepreneurship is about growth, and I grew into a new phase of life myself. I have since entered menopause and noticed that my hair and scalp have changed significantly: greasier at the roots, thinner at my parting, and drier at the lengths. It felt confronting, but it also gave me a lot of insight.

Good hair care during menopause is not a luxury, but a form of self-care. Since then, I haven't just looked at the aesthetic care of hair, but also at scalp health and the specific needs of women in this phase of life.

In this article, I share what I have learned from my own experience and from customers going through the same thing.

What happens to your hair during menopause?

During menopause, estrogen and progesterone levels drop. These hormones play a role in hair growth, moisture balance, and sebum production. The results vary per woman, but the most common changes are: hair becomes thinner or sheds more, the scalp becomes drier or conversely greasier, hair loses shine and resilience, and hair texture changes (sometimes coarser, sometimes limper).

You are not the only one experiencing this. And although you cannot stop the hormonal change itself, you can provide your hair with the best conditions to remain healthy.

Are you experiencing severe hair loss or do you have concerns about your scalp? Always consult your GP or dermatologist. Hair care products support your hair but do not replace medical advice.

Treating the scalp and lengths separately

This is the most important insight I have gained: during menopause, your scalp and your hair lengths often have opposite needs. Your scalp can be dry and sensitive, while your lengths need moisture and nourishment. Or your scalp might produce more sebum, while your ends dry out.

Using one product for everything no longer works. The solution: treat your scalp and your lengths separately.

Step 1: Scalp care with castor oil

Castor oil is one of my favorite ingredients, especially for the scalp during menopause. It is a thick, nourishing oil that intensively hydrates and supports the scalp. Especially if your scalp feels drier, more sensitive, or tight, castor oil can make a big difference.

The Shampoo Bar Restore & Strength was developed for this purpose: a mild, sulfate-free shampoo with castor oil and ghassoul clay that cleanses and cares for the scalp without drying it out.

Tip: gently massage your scalp with your fingertips while washing. Take a moment for this. It not only feels pleasant, but also helps to keep sebum production balanced.

Step 2: Nourish the lengths with argan oil

Argan oil is lighter than castor oil and ideal for the lengths and ends. It hydrates dry hair, reduces frizz, and restores shine and softness without weighing the hair down.

The Haarmasker Hydrate & Repair contains argan oil and red clay. I use it myself as a daily conditioner after washing: a few strokes over the lengths, leave it on for 1–2 minutes, then rinse. The result is softer, more supple hair that is less frizzy.

Tip: is your hair extra dry? Use the hair mask as a leave-in. Apply a thin layer to towel-dried hair and do not rinse it out. This way, your lengths get nourishment throughout the day.

Step 3: Intensive scalp care with a serum

In addition to your daily wash, a weekly intensive treatment can provide extra support for your scalp. The RoseVital Hair Serum contains rosemary oil, castor oil, and argan oil. Three oils that nourish and care for the scalp. Apply a few drops to your scalp, massage in, and leave on for 30 minutes. Then, wash your hair with the Restore & Strength shampoo bar.

Want to strengthen your hair itself? The RootRevive Hair Serum focuses on the hair instead of the scalp: with carrot seed oil, castor oil, and argan oil for more shine, strength, and suppleness.

Both serums contain only three plant-based oils. No water, no preservatives, no fragrance. Save €3 with the Serum Bundle (2 pieces).

The combination that works for me

What I have experienced myself, and what I see many customers doing, is that the combination of castor oil for the scalp and argan oil for the lengths works best. Not one miracle product, but two products that each treat their own area.

My personal routine:

Daily: Shampoo Bar Restore & Strength (scalp) + Haarmasker Hydrate & Repair as a conditioner (lengths).

Weekly: RoseVital Hair Serum on the scalp, leave on for 30 minutes, then wash.

For extra dryness: Haarmasker Hydrate & Repair as a leave-in on the ends.

Extra tips for hair during menopause

Wash your hair with lukewarm water instead of hot water. Hot water dries out the scalp further. Apply conditioner or hair mask only to the lengths and ends, not the scalp. This prevents the roots from becoming greasy more quickly. Use a hairbrush with a flexible head that moves with your head and pulls less on the hair. And be patient; results build up over weeks, not days.

There is no single “best” oil or “best” product for menopause. It is about the right combination for what your hair needs at this moment. Listen to your hair, treat your scalp and your lengths separately, and choose products that are mild and nourishing.