Grey hair isn’t just about losing pigment. It’s a complete shift in the hair’s biology — from moisture retention and porosity to light reflection and texture. As women over 50 embrace their silver strands, they’re also discovering that their old haircare routine is no longer relevant. “It’s like silk becoming linen overnight,” says Anne Leclair, a master colorist and trichologist…
Thinning, dullness, and breakage aren’t just signs of aging — they’re the result of biological shifts happening at the follicular level. After 50, declining estrogen dramatically changes the scalp’s environment, slowing down hair’s growth cycle, weakening its structure, and reducing natural shine. But women today aren’t passively accepting it — they’re rebuilding. “Menopause doesn’t just affect the scalp — it…