As we add years, the hair also ages, and if there is something that is very noticeable, it is that the hair becomes more frizzy. This happens because after 40 the sebaceous glands produce less sebum and the hair is less protected against humidity. As hairstylist Miguel Bling explained to the Clara publication: “Over the years, hair loses part of its lipids and elasticity, the cuticle becomes more vulnerable and, in humid environments like the coast, it absorbs water more easily. The result is frizz that is much more difficult to control if we only act on the surface of the hair,” he says.
The expert wants to clarify that although the hair lacks lipids, “when we talk about mature hair, the real challenge is in the hair fiber itself,” says Bling. What happens when the environment is humid is that the scales of the hair fiber open and absorb moisture, and in mature hair this is more pronounced because it is hair that no longer has natural protection.
Anti-frizz products are good but you have to focus on protecting the fiber
Serums or hair oils are great allies to control frizz and show off more polished hair. But what you really have to try with mature hair is to protect the fiber so that the hair is not so exposed to humidity. Hairstylist Beatriz Mariño explains that “when we look for long-lasting frizz control, especially in mature hair exposed to humidity, it is important to opt for formulas that, in addition to improving the appearance of the hair, help protect the fiber and prolong the benefits of the treatment performed in the salon.”
For this reason, as Mariño indicates, “oils can be a good complement to add shine and soften the finish, but the key is to choose products that control frizz without subtracting body or movement from the hair.” Now the hair trend is not ultra-polished and straight hair, but hair with much more personality, which is not afraid to show its natural texture, with its waves and volumes.
The importance of proper cleaning
We probably won't get tired of saying that hair washing is very important when it comes to having beautiful and healthy hair. Choosing the right products is essential and shampoos with aggressive sulfates are not the best for mature hair. What happens with sulfates is that they have a very good dragging capacity, and this is very good for restoring hair saturated with products, but as a regular use it will also be carried wherever natural oils pass, and precisely from 40 and 50 this should be avoided.
If we eliminate the few oils that the hair generates, the only thing we will achieve is that the hair will be much more unprotected without those essential oils, and the frizz will also be greater. The ideal at this age is to opt for sulfate-free shampoos that are capable of cleaning gently but without attacking.
The best way to wash your hair is how experts insist it should be done. The shampoo should be applied to the scalp and massaged gently with the fingertips to cleanse well and eliminate impurities, but in no case create friction in the hair. You just have to let the foam slide through your hair without rubbing.
Another gesture that will help with frizz is to finish the wash with a cold or warm water rinse. This helps close the cuticle scales and the shine will also be greater.
The best microfiber towel
Although washing your hair correctly and without rubbing is essential, so is the way we dry it after washing. The ideal is to switch to microfiber towels instead of classic cotton towels. Microfiber ones have a greater absorption capacity so they remove moisture in less time, and without the need to create friction, you just have to press gently with the towel.
Regarding the use of a dryer, you must always apply a thermal protector on damp hair first, and dry your hair at medium temperature. To finish, a blast of cold air is applied that will help seal the hair fiber and the hairstyle will last longer.
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