Tweens, Hormones & Hair
Have you got tweens in the house?
Then you know that change is in the air — physically, emotionally, hormonally. This is the stage when the body starts preparing for adolescence, and one of the first signs often shows up on the scalp. Hair gets greasier, smells different, and seems to need more washing. But here’s the truth: now is not the time to over-wash or overcorrect. In fact, it’s the most important time to start protecting the scalp for the long term.
Welcome to the hormone-hair connection — and why Tabitha JK’s Hair Cleanser is the smart, safe choice for tweens.
Why Is My Tween’s Hair Suddenly Oily?
During the tween years (around ages 9–12), hormone levels begin to shift. The sebaceous (oil) glands in the scalp start producing more sebum — a natural oil the body makes to protect and hydrate the skin and hair. This can leave hair looking oily faster, even if it’s been washed recently.
The instinct is to wash more often — sometimes daily — but this does more harm than good. Overwashing strips away natural oils, disrupting the scalp’s balance and triggering even more oil production. Over time, this can lead to chronic scalp issues that last well into adulthood.
Boys and Girls Both Need Scalp Support
This isn’t a girls-only issue. Boys experience the same hormonal changes, and often miss out on proper scalp care education. This is the time to build habits that prevent irritation, oil imbalance, and sensitivity later in life.
We don’t need to fix their hair. We need to support their scalp health, without throwing their developing hormones out of balance.
They need to be supported, educated, and empowered.
Let’s shift the conversation from “bad hair days” to healthy hair habits.
The Problem with Conventional Shampoos
Most high street shampoos are made with harsh detergents, synthetic fragrances, and ingredients that don’t belong anywhere near a developing endocrine system. These hormone disruptors can interfere with the body’s natural signals — a serious concern for tweens in the midst of hormonal change.
Many products marketed to kids are full of unnecessary additives and fragrances that may smell nice but come at a cost to the scalp and body.
Why Tabitha JK is the Cleanser for This Phase
The Tabitha JK Organic Hair Cleanser (Amber Rose or Golden Citrus) is a gentle, non-foaming alternative to traditional shampoo — and a game-changer for hormonal, oily tween hair. During this stage of life, excess oil production is common, but harsh shampoos can strip the scalp and make things worse. This Soil Association-certified organic cleanser is carefully formulated to rebalance the scalp’s natural oil levels without disrupting its protective barrier.
With calming oat milk, hydrating aloe vera, nourishing argan and coconut oils, and naturally cleansing soap bark, it works to purify the scalp while keeping it moisturised and soothed. It even helps train the hair to stay clean for longer — reducing the need to overwash. Safe for all hair types, including curls, and scented with beautifully crafted essential oil blends, it’s the ideal first step toward lifelong healthy hair habits.
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✔️ No hormone-disrupting ingredients
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✔️ No synthetic fragrance or sulfates
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✔️ pH-balanced and scalp-friendly
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✔️ Designed to cleanse without stripping
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✔️ Suitable for both tweens and teens
This is not just about clean ingredients. It’s about a clean philosophy — respecting the body’s natural rhythms and setting your tween up for healthy hair.
What You Can Do Now
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Stop overwashing. 2–3 times a week is enough.
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Switch to a gentle hair cleanser. Support the scalp instead of stripping it.
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Start a conversation. Help your tween understand what’s happening to their body.
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Choose products that protect. Always read ingredient lists and avoid known disruptors.
This is the time. The choices you make now — and the habits you help your tween build — can either support their hair for life or start a cycle of imbalance.
Let Tabitha JK help you break that cycle before it starts.
Explore the Tabitha JK Hair Cleanser and give your tween the healthiest possible start to their hair journey.