Hair for a woman is her pride and joy; We all know that if your hair is not right it spoils your whole look. You can wear the most expensive designer outfit, but if your hair is dull and lifeless or you’ve gotten a bad cut (I’ve had plenty!), then you just won’t feel right, and vice versa, you can have it in a pair of jeans. old, but if your hair looks good, 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 get older it affects our hair, our scalp becomes drier which in turn makes our hair drier. You’re very lucky if she’s still as shiny in your fifties and sixties as she used to be in your youth, although I know some women who are lucky enough to keep their locks lustrous! But for most of us it means switching up hair care products, you need a really good moisturizing shampoo, conditioner, a good haircut and maybe some color.
Ok first of all color, most mature women dye their hair, some women can get the gray out and it looks beautiful. However, 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 you think about the color of your hair. most hairdressers will be able to advise you on this.
A great cut can totally change your appearance, it can take years off your hair and make your hair look and feel healthy! It’s okay to have longer hair, but not if your hair is dry and has split ends; it will look totally lifeless, try to get a low-maintenance cut so it doesn’t spend years blow-drying etc. It’s worth spending the extra money visiting a good salon and getting the right advice, you also need a style that suits your face shape, as what looks good on someone else won’t necessarily be the right style for you, and this is where the 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 as well I usually go between the two. I like to treat my hair with a mask every month that makes it shine and lifts it up a bit.
Another incredible product is Argan Oil, it hydrates the hair naturally, strengthens it and restores its softness. Argan oil also has natural antioxidants. You can apply a few drops about 20 minutes before shampooing, massage into the scalp and style. You will definitely notice 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 are taking prescription drugs always ask your doctor or nurse if it is 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– Good sources include: carrots, kale, sweet potato, spinach
Zinc- Pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate, crab, beef (low fat)
Iron- Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds, Liver, Dried Tomatoes, Dried Apricots.
Vitamins B, C, E– bell peppers, dark leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, kiwis, oranges, strawberries, sunflower seeds.
Essential fatty acids – salmon, sardines, mackerel, flax seeds
Don’t use too many styling products at once, choose the right products for your particular hair, and keep your blow dryer on a low setting 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 your hair.