My Hair’s Thinner,
My Confidence Is Not.
The first time I noticed more hair in my brush than on my head, I did what any rational adult would do—I blamed the shampoo. Then the conditioner. Then a cat.
Spoiler: It wasn’t the shampoo. Or the conditioner. Or a cat.
It was me—well, more specifically, my hormones. Midlife hair thinning is like your body’s way of reminding you that yes, time is passing… and yes, you’re still fabulous, but maybe with a slightly wider part.
The Moment I Stopped Caring (Mostly)
One morning I caught myself in the mirror, tugging at my hair to see how thin it had gotten. And it hit me - was I really going to spend my 50s obsessing over my scalp like it’s a rare archaeological dig site?
No.
Instead, I decided my confidence wasn’t going to be measured in hair strands. I’d rather invest that energy in things that make me feel alive: dancing in my kitchen, wearing lipstick that could stop traffic, and telling anyone who comments on my hair that I’m “going for aerodynamic.”
Vitality Isn’t About Hair (THRIVE: Vitality & Energy Pillar)
Your vitality is not stored in your follicles—it’s in your choices, your energy, and how you show up in your life.
Want to boost your midlife shine? Try this:
Move your body daily. Even 10 minutes counts.
Eat for energy. Fuel yourself like you’ve got plans worth keeping.
Protect your joy. Guard your time and energy like they’re the last piece of chocolate.
The Confidence Flip
Hair comes and goes. Confidence is a decision. And in midlife, you’ve earned the right to decide you’re gorgeous without needing a single extra strand to prove it.
Your turn: If your hair decided to go rogue tomorrow, what’s the one thing you’d still love about how you look? Share it in the comments - let’s make this a confidence list worth stealing.