Here Are The Signs Of Hair Aging, According To A Hairstylist

Can you age your hair? Well yes. Over the years, aging naturally impacts our entire body. A phenomenon that we easily recognize today on the skin (hello wrinkles and fine lines as well as pigment spots!) But when it comes to our hair, what are the signs to detect? Olivier Lebrun, a Parisian hairdresser, gave three signs to the magazine Shewhich can put you on the right track.

Finer hair

Do you notice that your hair is less dense, less voluminous than before? (For example, by gathering your hair into a ponytail) This is a first sign.

“THE hair folliclessimilar to a small pocket in which hair is born and then grows, have a life cycle. Over the years, they become less active and blood circulation becomes slower. Their physiological aging being inevitable, the hair suffers and becomes thinner”explains Olivier Lebrun

More fragile and dull hair

Another sign that your mane is getting tired is that the texture is also different: “Less well nourished, hair can also become dry, even brittle. From an aesthetic point of view, they lose shine and become dull. This can also lead to slight hair loss,” he explains. On the other hand, if the loss is chronic and significant, the professional advises making an appointment with a specialist.

The appearance of white hair

They are often feared, but just as natural. The white hair that appears indicates hair aging. They are the result of an alteration of the melanocytes, when the cells are no longer able to synthesize melanin, whether because of your genetic heritage, or sometimes increased stress. But as we age, the hair grows back more or less white. Good news however, today, more and more women are wearing this lightened mane with style and pride. White hair does not mean neglected hair!

Before you rush into expensive treatments and treatments, the hairdresser recommends checking that your hair is not suffering from something else: “Before succumbing to the call of food supplements, I advise you to go through the box blood test in order to know if certain signs are not the result of a deficiency above all”.

If all goes well on this side, there remains the appropriate care: providing maximum hydration and all the nutrients necessary for your hair type.In addition to using a shampoo for fine hair, an anti-hair loss conditioner and a moisturizing mask, we promote a balanced diet and drink 2 liters of water per day,” concludes the professional. Here is a hair routine already ready.

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