As we age, our bodies go through significant changes and women especially go through significant hormonal changes. Hormone levels play a big role in the health of the hair as the ratio of testosterone (male sex hormone) and estrogen (female hormone) can increase over time. This increase in the ratio of testosterone negatively impacts the hair. Another cause of hair loss related to aging is that over time, the lifecycle of the hair follicle shortens. Unfortunately, this shortening affects the growth phase, which means our hair does not spend as much time growing. This is why older women are unable to grow their hair as long as young women. For some follicles, the growth phase can get so short that they stop producing any hairs at all.
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Ages 30 to 45. Androgenic alopecia, also known as Female Pattern Hair Loss, is a genetic form of hair loss and is the most common form of hair loss. It affects 40 percent of women in their lifetime. It usually starts in your early thirties but can take many years before you really notice. Over time, the hairs begin to thin in a process called miniaturization and can eventually disappear. Early treatment is key in preventing further loss.
Ages 45 to 55. After age 45, women start to enter the premenopausal years, which is when hormonal changes can be the most drastic, usually caused by the ratio of estrogen (estradiol) to testosterone. Testosterone is one of the biggest drivers of androgenic alopecia, but when the hormones are in balance and the estrogen and progesterone levels are normal, the testosterone does not have the same effect. Right before and during menopause, the levels of testosterone and estrogen decrease, but not at the same rate. Your estrogen levels drop 75-80%, while testosterone only drops around 20-25%, which means the ratio of testosterone to estrogen increases; this can accelerate androgenic alopecia.
Age 55+. As women approach 60, their hair is not only gray, but thinner with less density overall. Be careful with your hair at this stage, as any damage caused cannot be repaired as efficiently. This is because older bodies are not able to rejuvenate in quite the same way they did before.
Diet plays a big part. First, you must start eating enough overall, not becoming nutritionally deficient. Include a variety of foods in your diet, as well. Because hair follicles are composed mostly of protein, it is important not to skimp on this important nutrient. A lack of protein is linked to hair loss so try to eat low-fat meat at least once or twice a week. In general, consume nutrient-rich foods such as spinach, eggs, salmon (for the Omega-3s), berries, and avocados. These all contain plenty of nutrients that healthy hair needs, such as iron, folate, and vitamins A and C.
Studies suggest that more than half of women over age 50 experience thinning hair.
