Thinning Hair After 50? A Top Stylist Explains What Actually Works
Release Date: 01/14/2026
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In this episode of Crazy Good Aging, hosts Dorothy Shore and Valerie Freeman sit down with top Dallas stylist and salon owner Johnny Rodriguez for an honest, expert conversation about thinning hair, hormones, nutrition, stress, and aging.
Johnny breaks down the real causes of hair changes after 40 and 50, explains which supplements and treatments help (and which don’t), and shares insider insight on PRP, peptides, stem cells, and when hair transplants make sense. He also reveals why the right haircut and hairstylist may be the most important factor of all.
This episode is a must-watch if you’re struggling with thinning hair, frustrated by conflicting advice online, or ready to finally find a style that works for your face, lifestyle, and stage of life.
00:00 – Welcome to Crazy Good Aging
00:20 – Meet Johnny Rodriguez & why women’s hair changes with age
01:05 – Hormones, menopause & stress: the real causes of thinning hair
02:13 – Rapid weight loss, nutrition & protein mistakes
03:44 – Sleep, stress management & daily habits that impact hair
07:58 – What actually regrows hair (and what doesn’t)
09:12 – PRP treatments explained: do they work?
11:31 – Peptides & stem cells: the newest hair-loss options
13:56 – When hair loss is permanent—and when it isn’t
17:49 – How face shape & hair texture affect the right haircut
20:53 – Why consultations matter more than trendy styles
29:46 – How to find a great hairstylist anywhere you live
38:57 – Final takeaways every woman should know about aging hair