Episode Description:

Hair loss can be one of the more confronting changes women experience through perimenopause, yet it’s something we rarely talk about.

In this episode, I’m speaking with Michelle Follington, Wig Consultant and founder of Blossom Wigs, about perimenopause hair loss, thinning hair and the impact these changes can have on confidence and identity.

Michelle explains some of the hair and scalp changes women may notice through midlife and takes us through the options available when hair begins to thin, including toppers, wigs, synthetic and human hair, and integrated hair systems. We also discuss cost, comfort, exercise, hot flushes and finding a solution that suits your lifestyle.

Michelle also shares her own experience of losing more than 50% of her hair following surgery, rapid weight loss and significant physical stress. Despite years of helping women experiencing hair loss, going through it herself gave her an entirely new understanding of the emotional impact.

This conversation is about much more than hair. It’s about confidence, identity and finding options that help you feel more like yourself again.