As we reach our 40s, many of us begin to notice significant changes in our hair. These changes are often due to a combination of aging, hormonal shifts, and lifestyle factors. Understanding what’s happening with your hair as you age can help you adjust your hair care routine to maintain healthy, vibrant locks. Here are some common hair changes after 40 and tips on how to manage them:
Common Hair Changes After 40
Thinning Hair
Hair often becomes thinner as follicles shrink and produce finer strands, leading to a decrease in overall volume.
Greying
As melanin production decreases with age, more gray or white hairs start to appear. The extent of graying varies based on genetics.
Texture Changes
Hormonal changes, especially around menopause, can alter hair texture, making it coarser, drier, or more brittle.
Hair Loss
Both men and women may notice increased hair shedding or balding, particularly along the hairline and crown, often linked to hormonal changes.
Dryness
Reduced oil production can lead to a drier scalp and hair, resulting in hair that feels less soft and shiny.
Slower Growth Rate
The rate of hair growth often slows down with age, so hair may take longer to grow back after cuts or shedding.
Frizziness
As hair becomes drier and more brittle, it may be more prone to frizz, especially in humid conditions.
Loss of Elasticity
Hair may lose some of its natural elasticity, making it more prone to breakage and split ends.
Scalp Health Issues
Changes in the scalp, such as dryness, sensitivity, or conditions like dandruff, may become more common.
Adjusting Your Hair Care Routine
To address these changes, consider making the following adjustments to your hair care routine:
- Swap to a Gentle, Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Sulfate-free shampoos are less harsh and help maintain moisture, reducing dryness.
Try: SACHAJUAN Hair Cleansing Cream – A non-lathering, sulfate-free formula that cleanses and refreshes hair and scalp, leaving a second-day texture and adding shine and softness.
- Use a Moisturizing Conditioner
A richer conditioner can hydrate and smooth hair, reducing frizz and improving manageability.
Try: SACHAJUAN Moisturizing Conditioner – Enriched with Ocean Silk Technology and Argan Oil, it rehydrates dry, brittle hair without weighing it down, leaving hair healthy and manageable.
- Incorporate a Weekly Deep Conditioning Treatment
Deep conditioning treatments provide intense moisture and nourishment, essential for dry, brittle hair.
Try: SACHAJUAN Hair Repair – An intensive treatment with a high concentration of Ocean Silk Technology, promoting cell regeneration and lending vitality, strength, and long-lasting frizz reduction.
- Switch to a Leave-In Conditioner or Serum
Leave-in conditioners or serums offer extra hydration, smooth the hair cuticle, and protect against environmental damage.
Try: SACHAJUAN Leave-In Conditioner – A light, oil-free formula enriched with Ocean Silk Technology, providing weightless moisture, shine, and body while promoting scalp health.
- Choose a Volumizing or Thickening Product
If thinning hair is a concern, volumizing products can add body and lift.
Try: SACHAJUAN Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner – With Ocean Silk and Thickening technology, these products nourish hair while providing smooth volume, with added heat and UV protection.
- Consider a Bond-Building Treatment
Bond-building treatments strengthen fragile, damaged hair, reducing breakage.
Try: SACHAJUAN Hair Bonding Booster Activator – A revolutionary formula that restores hair integrity, reduces breakage, and improves volume, manageability, and color retention.
- Swap to a Wide-Tooth Comb or Soft-Bristle Brush
Gentle detangling tools reduce hair breakage, especially when hair is wet and more vulnerable. - Protect Hair from Heat
Use heat protectant sprays to prevent further dryness and breakage, as hair becomes more sensitive to heat damage with age.
Try: SACHAJUAN Heat Protection Hair Cream – A combined styling cream and heat protection enriched with MiruStyle X-HP, shielding hair from heat damage up to 430°F.
- Incorporate Scalp Care
A healthy scalp is crucial for hair growth. Use a gentle exfoliating scalp scrub or a stimulating massage oil to improve scalp health.
Try: SACHAJUAN Scalp Scrub – A deep-cleansing sugar scrub with Ocean Silk Technology, climbazole, soybean, and shea butter oil, promoting new cell growth and restoring scalp balance.
- Protect from UV Exposure
Sun exposure can weaken hair and cause color fading. Use products with UV filters or wear a hat when in the sun.
By making these swaps, you can better manage the changes that come with aging hair, keeping it healthy and vibrant.
At FORD Salon, we understand the unique challenges that come with aging hair, and we’re here to help you maintain your hair’s beauty at every stage of life. Book an appointment with us to discuss the best products and treatments tailored to your hair’s needs.