“It’s just hormones” sounds like an explanation. For many women in perimenopause or menopause, it is where the useful conversation stops.
“It’s just hormones” sounds like an explanation. For many women in perimenopause or menopause, it is where the useful conversation stops.
In Episode 11, Esmael Gilis explains why menopause can be part of the hair-loss story without being a complete diagnosis. He separates sudden shedding from gradual thinning, shares the questions he asks at the salon chair, and gives you four calm actions for this week: write down the timeline, take a consistent baseline, prepare one clear sentence for your medical appointment, and support the hair you have while the cause is investigated.
No miracle claims. No self-diagnosis. Just better questions and a calmer next step.
Get The 7 Types of Hair Loss, Esmael’s free 14-page, plain-language guide, through the Hair Recovery guide page. Use the “Send me the 7 Types guide” button on that page to request your copy.
Episode 12: Postpartum Hair Shedding: The Timeline Nobody Puts on the Baby Card
We will talk about the postpartum timeline, the feelings around it, and when to seek medical advice. It will be an honest episode for new mothers and for anyone who wants to support them without dismissing what they are going through.
This episode is educational and complements medical advice; it does not replace it. Esmael Gilis is a professional hairdresser, not a medical professional. Speak to your doctor or dermatologist about diagnosis, tests, supplements, or treatment.