Hair texture changes during menopause and perimenopause are real—and often exasperating. "Estrogen promotes hair growth and maintains hair's strength and luster. So, as estrogen levels decline, hair can become finer, drier, and more brittle," explains Nicole Ruth, DO, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City. "The reduction in hormones also impacts the scalp's sebaceous glands, causing them to produce less of the oil that conditions the hair and scalp. This also contributes to drier hair as well as changes in texture." For these reasons, you may notice that your new growth begins to look and feel more coarse, dry, and wiry. The good news: Experts say that you can smooth and soften your texture. The key is to rehydrate and strengthen hair.

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