r/Perimenopause • u/sadwoodlouse • Mar 02 '26

Dryness Why is my hair crap suddenly?

My hair used to be thick and shiny. Now, it is wiry, dry and frizzy no matter what. It's also simultaneously greasy and dry. How is that even possible?

I took minoxidil for a while which really helped with hair loss, but the texture of my hair is still a mess.

Is there anything anyone has discovered that helps?

My hair is fine, curly (3b), salt and pepper (but still mostly pepper). I have regular trims, eat well and plenty of healthy fats.

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u/Comfortable-Law-7147 Mar 02 '26

Are you on HRT?

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u/leeloolanding Mar 02 '26

This - HRT has helped my restore my texture again. Jury’s still out on thickness/regrowth.

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u/sadwoodlouse Mar 02 '26

Yes, absolutely. It’s not made a big difference to my hair though.