Over 40 Hair Necessities
Who remembers 80’s hair??? I sure do! I remember for my senior portrait, or any occasion for that matter, putting hot rollers in my hair and letting them stay in for an entire hour. Then, after I took them out, I fanned the sides out and sprayed some Aqua Net and then put the blow dryer on it in hopes for them to kind of stand out. I did this to both sides and then my bangs and then topped the whole style off with even more spray.
I did this a lot and so my hair suffered. As I grew older, more natural hair was what I was after. The only thing is that more natural was a straighter, sleeker look that my naturally curly hair could not take. So, more torture ensued with straightening and the many products that remove frizz applied to my hair.
As I have gotten older, my hair texture has changed. This typically happens as you age and have to apply color to your hair repeatedly. The texture changes, your hair thins and it just dries out! It is hard to get sleek, healthy hair on your own. I have discovered these must-haves for my over 40 hair. They are necessities that truly help to keep my hair healthy and sleek.
1 – Alterna Replenishing Moisture – Alterna has a large number of products for aging hair based on different types. Since mine is so dry, I have opted for this one. It is perfect and supplies the right amount of moisture needed to keep hair healthy and from looking like a scarecrow!
2- Pantene Age Defy Thickening treatment – Pantene also has a line for aging hair and different types. It is more convenient to get and much less expensive. This is one product out of the line that is perfect for thinning hair. You apply it near your scalp and it helps to thicken your hair and give it a little volume.
3 – Kerastase Densified Fondant Density – This product is perfect for thinning hair. It is a little on the pricey side, but so worth it. It has hyaluronic acid in it to plump the hair and help it be thicker and fuller. I love this!
4 – Bumble and Bumble Full Potential Hair Preserving Booster – Preserve your hair from scalp to tip. That is what this product does. It helps keep hair fresh and looking healthy and young! It helps to improve strength and elasticity, which are two things hair loses with age.
5 – Loreal Magic Root Cover Up – When you see some grey peaking out or you just don’t have time to get a color, this is your product. You spray it, let it dry a few minutes and you are good to go. I keep cans of this on hand because I don’t have that much grey yet, so this helps to preserve my hair health from coloring and give me coverage when needed!
6- Living Proof Restore Repair Mask – Who doesn’t love a good mask?? There is nothing I love better than a good mask to revitalize my hair. This one is amazing! I like to get a hot towel and wrap it around the mask and let it sit on my hair for 20 minutes. It totally restores my hair health!
7 -Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Root Resilience Anti-Aging Scalp Serum – Let’s not forget our skin on our scalp! It needs love too. It can age and we all know that healthy hair starts with the scalp. This is the key to helping our scalp get healthy, which in turn leads to our hair becoming healthier than ever!
8 – Living Proof Full Thickening Mousse – This mousse is perfect for thickening from the root to the tip. I apply a little at the root before blow-drying and all the volume I need is there for my hairstyles!
These are the items I have incorporated into my routine and I can easily tell the difference my hair is starting to show. I am also trying to eat better and take supplements. We all know that healthy hair starts from the inside! Let me know if you try any and what you think!
Later!
Kara
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