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Explore your benefits at associatedhairprofessionals.com 25 scalp health, and support hair regrowth. So, what's happening to your clients' hair during perimenopause? And how can you help them bring back the volume and vitality they love? THE IMPACT OF PERIMENOPAUSE ON HAIR Perimenopause—the lesser discussed yet substantial stage—usually starts anywhere between the late 30s to somewhere in the 50s, bringing a hormonal roller coaster with it. As estrogen and progesterone fall, rise, and then nosedive, androgens like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) can start to take center stage. Here's how that aff ects hair: • Hair growth slows down—e anagen (growth) phase shortens, meaning hair doesn't stick around as long before shedding. • Follicles shrink—Higher levels of DHT can cause hair follicles to miniaturize, leading to thinner, weaker strands. • Blood flow to the scalp decreases— Less estrogen means reduced circulation, which means less oxygen and fewer nutrients getting to hair follicles. INGREDIENT THE getty images From social media to new product launches, there are undeniably two new kids on the trend block that it seems everyone is talking about: menopause and copper peptides. Menopause is an inevitable, previously unspeakable, rite of passage for many people. We communicate more freely about it now, especially compared to previous generations, which is opening an enhanced understanding of the wide reach of symptoms menopause can bestow. Let's address one of the hair curveballs life throws at your clients: perimenopause. is transitional period leading up to menopause isn't just hot fl ashes and mood swings—it's also when hair can start thinning, shedding, and losing its former glory (IYKYK, unfortunately). As a hair professional, you've probably noticed these changes in some of your clients or experienced them yourself. But here's the good news: We are living in the "not your mother's hair care" era, leaning on scientifi c revelations beyond just a cleanse and rinse and focusing on "root" causes and healthy hair. One of the most exciting advancements in hair restoration is copper peptides—tiny but mighty molecules that help wake up struggling hair follicles, improve Perimenopause and Copper Peptides Support your client's hair growth during this important life stage by Ella Cressman