5 Ways to Take Care of Your Hair As You Age*

You’ve probably already invested in skincare products like retinol to help you deal with aging skin issues like fine lines and wrinkles.

But as you age, your hair matures, too. You’ve probably noticed a lot of falling hair in the shower, or that more and more areas of your hair are turning gray.

The haircare routine you maintained during your younger years may no longer be applicable. Here’s how you can turn back time and keep your hair healthy, strong, and youthful at any age.

Get the right cut.

No matter your age, you can always continue to explore new hairstyles. If you’ve been going to the same salon and asking for the same haircut for the last five years (or more), stop right there.

The key to a great haircut – no matter the age – is a hairstyle that flatters your face shape. So don’t be afraid to experiment until you find “the one.” The moment you find your best haircut, you’ll be surprised at how it can take many years off your face.

Improve your diet.

Hair growth depends on a lot of factors – age, genetics, and diet. You can’t do anything to reverse age and genetics, but you can do something about your diet. There are plenty of foods that promote strong and healthy hair.

Eggs are rich in a vitamin B called biotin, which can help grow hair faster. Spinach is loaded with folate, iron, vitamins A, and C, which all work together to achieve a healthy scalp and mane. Other leafy greens such as kale also provide the same nutrient-dense benefits for the hair.

Essential fatty acid deficiency has been linked to hair loss, which is why you need to eat plenty of avocados and nuts which are rich in fat. Seafood products like salmon, herring, sardines, and mackerel are also loaded with omega-3 fatty acids.

Moisturize the hair.

The scalp produces natural oils that moisturize the hair. Over time, your underactive oil glands will produce less oil due to age.

This is why you need to lean towards hair products that are more moisturizing and less drying. Aside from your regular shampoo-and-conditioner routine, apply hair treatment regularly to hydrate dry and aging strands.

For example, you can try moisturizing hair products that contain shea butter and macadamia nut oil, which have high fatty acid content and antioxidants.

Be gentle with brushing.

If done properly, brushing does great wonders for your aging hair. It stimulates the scalp, distributes oils evenly, and encourages hair growth.

When it comes to brushing, the type of brush and technique matters. Wet hair is fragile and more prone to breakage. That’s why experts recommend to only brush hair in a dry state. But if it cannot be avoided, use a wide tooth comb for wet hair, and then a boar bristle brush for dry hair.

Start brushing from the very ends of your hair, then work your way up. Most of the breakage happens when you battle with tangles and you become rougher with brushing to untangle the pesky knots. The key here is to be gentle and slow.

Create more body.

If your hair appears thinner or lacks fullness, you’ll be surprised by how using the right shampoo and conditioner can make a huge difference. A volumizing shampoo and conditioner will stimulate your scalp, volumize your locks, and rejuvenate your hair.

Using tape-in human hair extensions will also help create more body for the hair. Since tape-in extensions are attached to the hair via adhesives, hair is less likely to break and will remain intact, even when they are removed.

Top-of-the-line tape-in hair extensions are made from 100% Remy human hair, so they are soft, silky, and easy to style. They also blend perfectly with natural hair, resulting in a smooth, seamless finish.

The Final Word

Age is a number that should be celebrated, and not be ashamed of. And what better way to celebrate it than having bountiful hair that can be achieved with the help of the right diet, the right haircare products, and the ZALA best tape-in hair extensions.