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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.
Most importantly 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.
Consider highlights or lowlights to 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
Likewise a dry shampoo can also add texture and lift at the roots between washes.

Maze Menopause Awareness Evening Events

Over the past 18 months, Maze has been part of a team proudly delivering four inspiring menopause awareness evenings. With a focus on educating, empowering, and supporting women at every stage of their journey.

Each event has brought together women’s health specialists alongside trusted local businesses. Creating a welcoming and supportive environment focused on fitness, nutrition, relaxation, and beauty.

Following the incredible success of our first two evenings at our Thame salon, demand quickly outgrew the space. Therefore we were delighted to collaborate with John Hampden School and most recently Lord Williams’s School to host larger events. Each one welcomed over 70 ladies for an informative, uplifting evening — while also raising valuable funds for the schools.

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