A woman’s hair is her pride and joy; We all know that if your hair is not right it spoils your whole look. You may be wearing the most expensive designer outfit, but if your hair is dull and lifeless or you’ve cut yourself badly (I’ve had a lot!), Then you won’t feel right, and vice versa, you can have on an old pair of jeans. But if your hair looks great, you have the confidence not to worry so much about your outfit. A bad hair day really gets us down, especially if we have a big night planned!
As we age it affects our hair, our scalp becomes drier, which in turn makes it drier. You’re very lucky if it’s still as shiny in your fifties and sixties as it used to be in your younger days, although I do know some women who are lucky enough to keep their locks shiny! But for most of us it means changing hair care products, you need a good moisturizing shampoo, conditioner, a good haircut, and maybe color.
OK, first of all, the color, most of the mature women dye their hair, some women can pull off the gray and it looks beautiful. Having hair dyed the wrong color can be very aging, especially as our skin tone changes as we age, so what suited us a few years ago may not be the case now, so always keep that in mind when thinking about the color of your hair. most hairdressers will be able to advise you on this.
A good cut can totally change your appearance, it can take away years and make your hair feel and look healthy! Longer hair is fine, but not dry and split ends; it will just look totally lifeless, try to get a low maintenance cut so you don’t spend years drying, etc. It is worth spending the extra money to visit a good salon and get the right advice, you also need a style that suits the shape of your face, as what looks good on someone else may not necessarily be the right style for you. , and this is where experience really matters!
I love the Kerastase Age Premium range for mature hair, their products have vitamins and minerals, my hair always feels revitalized and healthy after washing, they are quite expensive but a cheaper option that is also very good is the Dove Proage range, so I usually go between the two. I like to treat my hair with a mask every month, which makes it shine and lifts it up a bit.
Another surprising product is Argan Oil, this hydrates the hair in a natural way, strengthens it and restores its smoothness. Argan oil also has natural antioxidants. You can apply a few drops about 20 minutes before shampooing, massage into the scalp and comb through. You will definitely see the difference, argan oil has so many uses that it really is a great product.
I also take a good multivitamin every day, which I think helps (if you’re taking prescription medication, always ask your doctor or nurse if it’s okay to take it with a multivitamin).
Eat a good healthy diet, if your body is healthy this will be reflected in your hair. A diet rich in:
Beta carotene– Some good sources are: carrots, kale, sweet potato, spinach.
Zinc- Pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate, crab, beef (low fat)
Iron- Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds, Liver, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Dried Apricots.
Vitamins B, C, E– Peppers, dark green leaves, broccoli, cauliflower, kiwis, oranges, strawberries, sunflower seeds.
Essential fatty acids- Salmon, Sardines, Mackerel, Flax
Don’t use too many styling products at once, choose the right products for your particular hair, and keep the blow dryer setting low, as heat dries a lot.
A good cut and color and the right hair care products will make your hair look and feel so much better and take years off.