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Anti-Aging Tips for Your Hair\"Anti-Aging<\/h1>\n

Anti-aging skincare is big business these days, and anti-aging haircare is a growing trend, too. As Baby Boomers and Gen Xers look for ways to stave off the effects of age, hair-care companies are rolling out products to meet the demand. Here\u2019s what you need to know about how hair changes over time, how to protect your hair, and how to counteract changes you don\u2019t like.<\/p>\n

How time and age change your hair<\/h2>\n

Most of us think of graying hair and hair loss as the two main issues with hair and aging, but there are other changes, too, and some of them can start as early as your twenties, according to WebMD.<\/p>\n

Thinning hair is most noticeable among men with male pattern baldness, but women (and men without classic MPB) can lose up to 35%<\/a><\/strong> of their hair by the time they hit retirement age. The individual hairs that remain are smaller in diameter than younger hairs, too. The overall result can be hair that\u2019s challenging to style without exposing your scalp to sun damage, especially along the part in your hair.<\/p>\n

Most of us leave the oily-hair stage behind as we age, but the downside is drier hair, which can be more prone to breakage and hard to style. Most of us also earn\u00a0at least a few\u00a0gray hairs, and some of us\u00a0experience the anti-frizz styling challenges of wiry hair for the first time once we hit middle age. Some people don\u2019t mind these changes, but if you do, there are some steps you can take to help you hair look its best.<\/p>\n

How to protect your hair<\/h2>\n

Dermatologists’ and hair care professionals\u2019 number-one recommendation is simple: protect your hair from the sun. UV rays can lighten hair at any age, but they\u2019re especially tough on older, thinner hair that\u2019s already low in pigment. If you color your hair, sun exposure can fade it out. Thinner hair means more potential sun damage to your scalp, a common location for skin cancer that can be hard to spot in its early stages.\u00a0Slap on a hat (ideally one with UPF protection built in) to protect your hair.<\/p>\n

Stylists recommend a gentle touch when combing, detangling, drying, and heat styling older hair. Any motion that twists or pulls on the hair increases the chance of breakage and split ends. A leave-in conditioner can help protect your hair and give it some shine.<\/p>\n

How to improve your hair\u2019s appearance<\/h2>\n

Beyond coloring your gray, if you choose, and using a leave-in conditioner, there are other things you can try to revive your hair\u2019s luster. Beauty brands have introduced\u00a0anti-aging shampoos, conditioners, and styling products designed to add volume, moisture and shine to older hair. Good Housekeeping<\/strong><\/a>, InStyle<\/a><\/strong>, and other magazines have put together \u201cbest of\u201d lists for anti-aging hair care. As with skincare, you can spend as much or as little as you want.<\/p>\n

If newly wiry hair has you wondering how to tame the frizz, NaturallyCurly.com can help you plan ahead for humid hair days. Plug your zip code and hair type into the site\u2019s Frizz Forecast<\/a><\/strong> to get styling and product recommendations based on your local humidity and dewpoint.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve got more tips for you on skin cancer prevention<\/a><\/strong> and ways to slow the aging process<\/a><\/strong> on our blog.<\/p>\n

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