Maze and Menopause

We’re proud to support women navigating perimenopause and menopause by offering expert advice on the changes they may be experiencing with their hair.

Hormonal shifts—particularly the decline in oestrogen and progesterone—can lead to slower hair growth, thinner strands, and reduced follicle size. As a result, many women find their hair feels finer, looks less vibrant, and becomes harder to style.

To help you feel more confident and in control, we’ve put together tailored hair care and styling tips designed specifically for menopausal hair.

Styling for the menopause

  • Shorter styles like pixie cuts, bobs, or layered lobs create the illusion of fullness.

  • For instance layers add body and movement, reducing the appearance of flatness.

  • Also avoid very long styles, as they can weigh hair down and emphasize thinness.

  • Blow-dry upside down or use a round brush at the roots to add lift.

  • Avoid excessive heat—use a heat protectant spray and a medium setting.

  • Changing to a side part can disguise thinning areas and make hair appear fuller. However a centre parting can highlight scalp visibility.

  • Highlights or lowlights add depth and texture, giving the illusion of density.

  • Tinted root sprays can camouflage scalp show-through.

Products

  • Firstly a specially formulated shampoo and conditioner can help encourage new hair growth. Additionally we also recommend using a nourishing scalp treatment oil—our salons stock the milk_shake Energizing range.

  • Use volumizing mousse, sprays, or root-lifting products that don’t weigh hair down. Here at Maze we use and recommend milk_shake hair products

  • A dry shampoo can also add texture and lift at the roots between washes.

 

Over the past year, Maze Menopause Events has proudly hosted three empowering menopause awareness events. Each gathering brought together leading women’s health experts and local businesses. Therefore creating a supportive space focused on fitness, nutrition, relaxation, and beauty.

Participating local businesses have included:

Oxford Permanent Make up

Sandra Brooks DROPiT21

Kim Venters KJV Wellness

Era Skin & Laser Clinic

Laura Avery Yoga

Nutrition by Rosie

Tracys Tropic Skincare

Goodie bags contained information samples and special treats.

Goodie bags

Annie talked about hormones, libido and sexual health.

Annie, Women’s health expert

Sandra covered fitness, sleep and nutrition.

Sandra of DROPiT21

Laura discussed the option available to improve the look of eyebrows and lips.

Laura from Oxford Permanent make up

Zoe talked about products available for thinning hair.

Zoe, Maze Hair

Rosie explained the benefits of good nutrition and gut microbiomes.

Rosie, Nutrition by Rosie

Jo talked about hormones, the menstrual cycle and HRT options.

Jo, GP

Laura led a breathing and relaxation session.

Laura, Yoga

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some useful websites recommended by Dr Jo

Women’s Health Concern | Confidential Advice, Reassurance and Education

Feel Better, Live More / Women’s Health / Dr Chatterjee

Feel Better, Live More / Sleep / Dr Chatterjee

NAPS – National Association for Premenstrual Syndromes | NAPS

 

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