Hair Care and The Older Woman
The Mane Event
Our hair is our crowning glory. It’s the first thing people notice, so it’s important that it always looks fabulous. Whether it’s long, short, fried, dyed and laid to the side, we divas need to know how to keep our glorious mane healthy and beautiful—even if it isn’t ours.
Here are some tips to managing your hair as it gets older
Shampoo
Use a gentle moisturizing cleanser when shampooing your locks, preferably one without sulfates (which are not only harsh on your hair, but the environment as well). Hair becomes less pliable as we age, this can be remedied by less frequent shampoos. However, if you are active like I am, you need to shampoo or at least no-poo (shampooing with a moisturizing conditioner) daily to clear the scalp of perspiration and build up.
Conditioner
A must have for hair of any age. Proper conditioning provides your hair with the extra moisture needed to protect it from daily styling and damage. To defend against the loss of elasticity that occurs when we get older, consider a deep conditioning treatment once a week, and a once-a-month protein pack conditioner.
Scalp Care
A light scalp massage before bed not only relaxes you, it also helps stimulate hair growth. It also loosens build up and oil on the scalp, allowing hair to grow healthier and shinier.
Chemical Treatments
Used mainly for two purposes, either to straighten hair (relaxer) or to create a curl or wave pattern (permanent). Both use fairly harsh chemicals that are applied directly to the hair to achieve the desired result. I opted out of using chemicals on my hair for this very reason. I strongly suggest that you consult a professional when considering a chemical process because improper use can cause severe hair and scalp damage.
Color
Any chemical treatment applied to the hair will cause damage, including hair color. Always keep your hair well conditioned and maintained if you have colored or are considering coloring your hair.
Style
Is it getting harder and harder to hold your look together? Hair loses some of its elasticity as we get older. Monthly protein treatments can help keep your hair healthy and strong. Allowing it to hold and maintain any style that your little diva heart desires.
Hairstyles - Hair, The Long and Short of It
Why is it that once we get older, longer hair is no longer chic? I have met so many women in their 40s, 50s and even 30s who are opting to chop their luscious locks for easier to maintain shorter crops.
Thinning Hair - A Thin Line
As we get older, our hair changes and in some cases it begins to thin out. No longer considered just a man’s issue, most women by the age of 50 begin to experience some degree of hair loss.
Wigs, Weaves and Extensions—Oh My!
Years ago getting a hair weave or extensions was looked down upon. Women who choose to add to their tresses were thought of as “fake” or trying to be something that they weren’t. My how times have changed.
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