It is human
tendency to want to look younger, to hold back time, isn't it? With
time, our hair go through a lot of changes which result in split ends,
weak hair, dryness, dullness, and greyness. These alterations may take
place because of hormonal changes in our body, regular styling as well
as damages caused by external environment. Thus, we bring you some
useful guidelines that lead you straight towards younger, shinier and
brighter looking hair that totally overlook the age factor.
#1. An anti-ageing hair regimen
With age, hair strands become thin, flat, frizzy and brittle, which
makes your face look dull. But with the advanced range of products
available in the market these days, it is now possible to keep your hair
protected from all these signs of ageing. In fact, a lot of companies
offer deep conditioners, hair renewal therapies and spa treatments.
These products must be chosen considering the ingredients, brand and the
results that you seek. For best results, try products containing
caffeine, panthenol and niacinamide.
#2. Choosing the right haircut
Identify your face shape, and choose a haircut that defines your
personality. The preconception that you need to cut your hair short
after reaching a certain age is not true at all. Your hair should be
styled according to your face and body type. A great cut can take away
many years from your face. For example, a pixie cut may not complement
someone with a straight jaw or a bouncy bob may not suit someone with a
broad face.
#3. Gentle colour for hair
Do not colour your hair just to hide those little grey patches. First,
judge as to where the strands are more prominent and then get some
highlights in that area, preferably brown, light brown or blonde. Make
sure these are in subtle and muted tones, which will make the greys hard
to pinpoint. You may get it done professionally from a salon or you can
also get a colour kit and try doing it at home.
#4. Avoid excessive blow drying
It is advised by the specialists repetitively to not blow dry your hair
on a daily basis. You could opt for low heat radiating blow dryers or
use heat protective spray on your hair before styling them.
#5. Follow a healthy diet plan
Surface ornamentation of your hair is only temporary, nourishment has to
be taken care of from within to make them look youthful. Nutrients
found in fruits and vegetables should be consumed on a regular basis.
Dark green vegetables, low-fat dairy products, lean meats and nuts will
generate vitamin A and C along with iron, proteins and calcium which are
good for the health of your hair as well as body. If the body is
enriched with these nutrients, it will definitely keep your hair
healthy.
#6. Protection from sun damage
Please do not take inspiration from advertisements of hair products, and
leave your hair bare and uncared for in the sun. The harmful UV rays
have such harsh effects on the surface of your hair that eventually they
turn brown, dull, rough and faded. You need to shield your hair to
protect them against the harsh effects of the UV rays of the sun. It
helps preserve the moisture in your hair and minimise its exposure to
the rays. Various styling creams and gels are available in the market
these days which trap the moisture of the scalp within and absorbs the
harmful rays, keeping your hair smooth all day long.
#7. Be gentle with hair when wet
Your hair is most brittle when it is wet. Never try to untangle your
hair right after a head wash. Instead, try combing them with a wide
tooth comb gently while you still have conditioner in your hair.
Conditioning is very important for hair care as most shampoos contain
chemicals which cause them to become dry quite soon. Go for shampoos and
conditioners that protect the colour of your hair.
