Female Reproductive Hormones
Estrogen (the primary female reproductive hormone) keeps your hair in its active growth phase, helping your strands grow faster, longer, and thicker.6 When females go through perimenopause and menopause (the end of menstruation), estrogen drops. This can lead to thinner, drier hair; slower growth; and a wider part.3
Androgens
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) are androgens, which are the primary male reproductive hormones. Females make smaller amounts, too. Shifts in androgen levels can shrink your scalp follicles, leading to finer hair on your scalp and coarser hair on your face.
For females in perimenopause and menopause, dropping estrogen can make androgens more dominant. You may notice darker facial hair on your chin and upper lip.6
Stress and Sleep Hormones
Middle age can increase stress and disrupt sleep due to caregiving and busy schedules. Higher stress levels and poor sleep increase cortisol, a stress hormone, which can disrupt your hair growth cycle and contribute to increased shedding.6
3. Less Oil Production
Your hair follicles contain sebaceous (oil) glands.1 As you get older, these glands slow down and produce less sebum, a thick, waxy oil that keeps your hair moisturized, shiny, and soft. With less natural oils to coat your hair shaft, your hair may become:2
Dry or frizzy
Dull, with less shine
Fragile and more prone to breakage
Thin
Other Reasons Your Hair Texture May Change
Aging is not the only thing that affects your hair texture. Other causes include:26
Certain medications and medical treatments, including chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or radiation
Cumulative hair damage from chemical treatments, like hair color, perms, or relaxers5
Excessive brushing, combing, hair washing, blow drying, and heat styling7
Genetics8
Hormone imbalances or thyroid disorders
Nutritional deficiencies, like low biotin, zinc, iron, or vitamin D3
Smoking
Sun exposure
How To Care for Changing Hair Texture as You Age
Here are a few hair care tips to help protect your hair’s strength and shine:910
Wash for your hair type: Wash oily hair more often and dry or curly hair less often to avoid excess dryness.11
Apply conditioner: After washing your hair, apply conditioner to the ends of fine or straight hair and from root to tip on dry or curly hair.
Handle wet hair gently: Consider using a wide-tooth comb to detangle wet hair. Avoid brushing curly hair once it is dry.
Loosen tight styles: Tight ponytails, braids, and extensions can cause hair breakage.
Protect your hair from the sun: Wear a wide-brimmed hat outdoors to shield it from sun exposure.
Turn down the heat: Use the lowest heat setting on styling tools, and apply a heat protectant before using. Air dry when possible.
Diet
Drink plenty of water and eat a balanced diet rich in nutrients that support healthy hair growth, including:12133
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