#30: Why Your Hair Changes in Perimenopause (and What You Can Actually Do About It)

If your hair suddenly feels different in this phase of life… you’re not imagining it.In this episode, I’m talking with Allison Conrad and Jay Small, founders of AREY, about what actually happens to women’s hair in perimenopause — and why so many of us feel completely caught off guard by it.We talk about: why your hair suddenly feels completely different in midlife  the science behind gray hair (and why it’s not “just genetics”)  how stress and inflammation impact aging hair  why postpartum can accelerate hair aging  the surprising connection between scalp health and overall health  what’s actually happening when your hair becomes thinner, drier, or frizzier overnight  and why changes to our hair can feel way more emotional than we expectThis conversation goes way beyond beauty.It’s really about what happens when we start noticing the physical signs that we’re entering a new phase — and how disorienting that can feel as women who are used to functioning at full speed all the time.And yes… we also talk about what can actually help.Just to be clear: this is not a sponsored episode.AREY is simply something I found while trying to understand what was happening to my own hair in my 40s, and I thought it could help some of you too.🎉 GIVEAWAY 🎉I teamed up with AREY to give one listener their AM + PM Duo (a 3-month supply valued at $295).Enter here:Arey + Next Phase GiveawayAbout AREY:AREY creates products designed to support healthier aging hair by focusing on scalp health, oxidative stress, and long-term hair wellness.Learn more:arey.comFollow them: @areyhaircareIf this episode resonated with you, send it to a friend who’s been staring at her hair lately wondering what the heck is happening.Have an idea for the next episode? Email me at [email protected] me @stacehutson