Hair aging: eight products to combat dry, fine and voluminous hair

Normally, and especially after thirty years, we start to worry about the aging of our skin, the appearance of the first wrinkles or expression lines etched on the skin. We invest in anti-aging moisturizing creams, treated make-up bases, serums anti-aging and eye contour to remove dark circles and puffiness among an endless number of cosmetic products. However, on many occasions we forget another aging that also occurs with the passing of the years and hormonal changes: the one with our hair. This could be exactly why our hair looks less dense, drier and brittle, with less volume and we even notice that it grows more slowly.

Why does hair age?

To answer this question, we turned to Mª José Llata, director of Peluquería Llata ​​​​​​Carrera in Cantabria, who tells us about the natural changes and external conditions that affect our hair. “There are several factors that influence capillary aging. Over time the body produces less collagena protein present in the hair, which translates into lower density, strength and flexibility of the hair fiber. Hair follicles also produce less melanin and this causes gray hair. Exposure to harmful environmental factors, such as sun rays, or misuse of aggressive products and treatments it can accelerate this aging,” he emphasizes.

What are the symptoms of hair aging?

It is undoubtedly the question on your mind at the moment. We already foresee that the loss of volume or density, as well as the hair appearing drier, is one of them. “hair turns gray. At the base of the hair follicle, the melanocytes responsible for hair pigmentation secrete less melanin, hence the appearance of gray hair. Also too lose volume. This depends on each person’s genetic capital, the number and thickness of hair varies over time, which causes it loss of hair density. Hair growth is slower. Around the fiftieth year of life, the hair cycle deteriorates because the microcirculation in the scalp and therefore in the hair root is less good. Then it absorbs less of the nutrients necessary for good hair growth. In addition, the sebaceous glands secrete less sebum, and this makes hair gets drier” assures Belén Acero, owner of the Avenida de América Pharmacy and specialist in dermopharmacy and nutrition.

How to prevent hair aging

Belén Acero describes some of the habits we can adopt to prevent hair aging by taking care of our hair not only from the outside, but also from the inside:

• Stimulate microcirculation: You can do this through products with formulas that provide nutrients to promote hair growth “such as peptides, prodizia, and ginseng.”
• Healthy and balanced diet: in which foods rich in “Vitamins A, E and B, as well as nutrients, amino acids and trace elements to stimulate hair growth” are particularly important.
• Protection against heat tools and UVA rays: That’s why thermal hair protectors are important.
• Specific hair products: “When it comes to hair cleansing, you should replace your traditional shampoo with a toning formula enriched with nutrients, such as vitamins A, B6 and B8, selenium and copper, and with active ingredients that stimulate blood microcirculation. And for the fibers, since the hair will be drier, I recommend always using conditioner and/or nourishing masks with butter, oil…etc”.

The best products to prevent hair aging

Like Belén Acero, Mª José Llata ​​​​​​also points to the importance of specially formulated products to combat hair aging. “To prevent and combat hair aging, we must use products that strengthen and nourish the hair, such as protein-based shampoos and conditioners, or oils and serums, which keep the hair hydrated and nourished. It is also highly recommended to run periodically revitalizing treatments that stimulate growth. It is important that we use quality products, based on natural ingredients that do not irritate the scalp, and with sunscreen. We must also choose colors that respect the hair and avoid excessive use of heat tools. So, based on your recommendations, we set out to find our new best allies. And what is the result? Well, these eight hair products.

Hair Radiance Keratin Spray protects and repairs the hair thanks to the six plant technologies that strengthen and restructure the hair fiber. It has vegetable keratin, bio-flax matrix, pea peptides and nori seaweed. Don’t weave your hair heavy or dirty, while protecting it from environmental influences and thermal damage for a healthier, stronger, shiny and silky hair (16 euros).

The regenerating shampoo from the firm is enriched with prickly pear oil, a powerful antioxidant that deeply nourishes hair from roots to ends and promotes the repair of dry and damaged hair. Protects, cleanses, removes excess oil and impurities for healthy hair full of shine (30.45 euros).

Nuggela & Sulé’s products are a hit, and their Imperial Supreme conditioner with red onion extract was not going to get any less. The vitamins and assets contained in the formulation strengthen the hair from the root, protect the keratin fibers, provide more volume and vitality, and at the same time have an anti-loss effect (12.75 euros).

Is Restorative hair mask It is specially formulated for hair that needs immediate repair. A revitalizing treatment based on argan oil, shea butter and restorative proteins that repair the hair fiber and restore the hair’s elasticity and strength from within. It is applied after washing the hair and drying it with a towel, it is combed and left on for 5-7 minutes, then rinsed well (45.50 euros).

Invati Advanced Scalp Revitalizer It is a revitalizing product especially recommended for weakened hair. Made with 98% naturally sourced ingredients, the Densiplex™ complex contains Ayurvedic herbs – such as turmeric and ginseng – that stimulate hair follicles, while vitamin E promotes microcirculation when massaged. For example, it helps prevent breakage and hair loss (75 euros).

The No. 3 Hair perfector It is the third step of the Olaplex protocol, a moisturizing and strengthening mask that aims to restore the capillary connections between two chemical treatments that restore the hair fiber, reducing breakage (18.95 euros).

Thanks to the unique combination of Kérastase antiox cellular® and Stemoxydine®, are Densify Jeunesse Serum stimulates hair growth, awakens the “dormant” follicles to restore the density of the mane. The application is in spray and does not need to be rinsed. Specially indicated for fine, weakened and gray hair (45.81 euros).

Guerlain’s Abeille Royale line includes the Scalp & Hair Youth Oil-in-Serum Enriched with black bee honey from the island of Ouessant that increases the vitality of the scalp, multiplies the resistance of the hair fiber and visibly thickens the hair. The formula consists of 97% natural ingredients (129.99 euros).