Menopause, My Hair… and the Straighteners I Didn’t Know I Needed

Menopause is well and truly knocking on my door, and honestly? It’s bringing a whole list of unexpected changes with it. My body feels different, my skin has shifted, my moods can be unpredictable—and my hair? That’s been one of the biggest surprises.

It’s drier, a little more fragile, and nowhere near as easy to manage as it used to be. And while I expected to rethink my skincare routine, I never thought I’d need to rethink my hair tools too.

But it turns out… I do.

A New Approach to Hair Styling

For years, I never questioned my straighteners. Heat was heat, right? If it got the job done, that was enough. But with menopause, my hair isn’t as resilient as it once was—and suddenly, the tools I use matter just as much as the products.

That’s where CLOUD NINE comes in. Their approach feels different—less about high heat, more about working with your hair, not against it.

What Makes Them Menopause-Friendly?

CLOUD NINE has become the first styling tool brand to join the GenM Collective and earn the MTick—which, if you haven’t heard of it, is essentially a trusted symbol designed to help women identify products that genuinely support menopause-related changes.

And that matters, because let’s face it—shopping during this phase of life can feel like guesswork.

Their straighteners are designed with features that actually make sense for hair that’s changing:

11 temperature settings so you’re not blasting fragile hair with unnecessary heat
Revive Mode™, which reduces friction and helps protect moisture
Technology focused on minimising damage while still delivering results

It’s not about styling harder—it’s about styling smarter.

So, What Is GenM and the MTick™?

The GenM Collective is a growing movement of brands working to make menopause more visible—and, importantly, easier to navigate as a consumer.

Their MTick acts as a quick, trustworthy way to identify products that have been tested and verified to support at least one of the many signs of menopause.

And there are 48 of those signs, which really puts into perspective just how much is going on beneath the surface.

According to GenM’s research, the vast majority of menopausal women actually want this kind of clarity when they shop—and it’s easy to see why. When your body is changing, you want products you can trust, not just marketing promises.

Why It Actually Makes a Difference

What stands out about CLOUD NINE is that their technology isn’t just about performance—it’s about protection.

Their variable temperature control helps reduce unnecessary heat exposure, while their plate technology is designed to be gentler on the hair. For anyone dealing with dryness, thinning, or increased sensitivity, that shift can make a real difference over time.

Because during menopause, it’s not just about how your hair looks after styling—it’s about how it holds up in the long run.

The Bottom Line

Menopause has a way of making you rethink things you once took for granted—including your hair routine. And while that can feel frustrating, it also opens the door to better, more thoughtful choices.

I never expected to call a pair of straighteners “menopause-friendly,” but here we are—and honestly, it makes sense.

Because when your hair changes, your approach should too.