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Giving Older, Dryer Hair Some Shine
By Cristina Mulberry
As I got older my hair started to change. It became a bit more dull, a bit more dry, and as I have gray hair coming in, I’ve noticed that it’s a different texture as well. My typically fine, straight hair was being invaded by coarser, dryer new growth. The challenge was laid down; I had to change how I did things unless I planned on wearing more hats. I’m sure that everything I do will need to continue to evolve, but for now here are some tips that have done the trick and given me back a bit of the luster that had faded. 1. Consider washing your hair less often. Shampooing can dry your hair severely. Now that my hair is less fine, I find that going a day without washing is less of a problem. Only you can judge how well your hair will tolerate less frequent washing and styling. 2. Use a cool rinse after washing. Rinsing with cool water is sure to give you a bit more shine. 3. Avoid blow dryers. I haven’t completely banned my blow dryer, but I have severely curtained it’s use. This was hard for me as a child of the 70’s and young adult of the 80’s, when blow dryers were a necessity. A great first step if you’re addicted to one, is to delay blow drying until your hair is 50-70% dry. Then dry with warm/cool air versus hot. Just the lack of heat will do wonders. I would never consider using a curling iron or hot rollers on my hair. When absolutely necessary I use either large sponge or Velcro rollers. 4. If you’re using a blow dryer you can also get a sleeker, shinier finish by paying attention to how you’re styling your hair. Don’t blow against the growth of the hair shaft, blow down along the length of it. For instance, using a brush with your hair pulled down, angle the hair dryer to blow down the hair shaft in the same direction rather than up it in the opposing direction. If I need more lift, just a touch of volumizer at the roots works wonders. 5. Use a gentle shampoo and conditioner. There are a number of good moisturizing shampoos on the market. Conditioning is important but it’s also critical not to use an excessive amount of conditioner. I tend to deep condition once a week, a hot oil treatment or mask, and then use only a light, sheer conditioner when shampooing. 6. Avoid too many styling products but be willing to try newer things to achieve a smoother and more radiant look. For me Anti-Frizz finishers can do a nice job of controlling the little fuzzy new growth that occurs near my scalp. 7. Lastly, if you are really struggling with getting the luster than you want, you might consider a shorter or more layered style. A good hair cut seems to have grown in importance as I’ve aged. My hair stays healthier looking and it’s like a mini-facelift if I keep an updated look. It doesn’t have to be super short, just something that will give you a lift.
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A look back at life in the 1970s.
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