Let's talk haircare for women over 40
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Wed Apr 20, 2011 3:17 pm

I wanted to start a new tread for older women because I feel hair changes over time whether its by hair loss/greying etc. You name it.
I know my hair has certainly changed since my 20's... Confused

I'm just curious how you have changed your haircare routine over the years. These are some questions I had but feel free to share any tips/advice on haircare...I would love to get feedback from everyone.

1. What Shampoo & Conditioner do you use?
2. Do you bother with styling products?
3. What haircut looks best on you?
4. What is your hair type?
5. How do you style your hair? Blowdry, airdry, curlers, ponytail etc.

free skin care · Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:04 pm

Hi, I am currently using Oribe products, also some Alterna as well. (I like to alternate, use many different lines, lol!)

I recently started using a Mason Pearson brush as well.

My hair is curly, waist length. A few greys starting, but not bad. I colour and highlight every 6 months. I straighten my hair with a straightener as well.

I try to baby my hair and use good quality ingredients and appliances. I usually wear it down when I am not working, pulled back in a ponytail when at work .

I use Skinbiology copper and emu oil for my scalp, also Triaxon. (after my daughter was born had lots of hair loss). My hair has really come back. I also take Ridgecrest Hair Revive supplements. Very Happy

free skin care · Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:37 pm

1. What Shampoo & Conditioner do you use? Oribe and Kerastase.
2. Do you bother with styling products? My hair is thin and falls out, Oribe Texturizing Dry Shampoo fluffs it up.I use it like a hair spray.
3. What haircut looks best on you? shoulder lenght
4. What is your hair type? thin, dry
5. How do you style your hair? Blowdry, airdry, curlers, ponytail etc.Air dry to do less damage to it.
Oribe rocks.

free skin care · Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:58 pm

1. What Shampoo & Conditioner do you use?
2. Do you bother with styling products?
3. What haircut looks best on you?
4. What is your hair type?
5. How do you style your hair? Blowdry, airdry, curlers, ponytail etc.

I've been on a big mission to take better care of my hair lately and also trying to grow it longer.

1: Nizorol (harsh but helps me with hair growth) alternating with Biomega Moisture Shampoo (gentle and sulfate free). I try to wash only every other day. I am going to start on a Nioxin regime, am waiting for products in the mail. I'm using a Phyto scalp serum 3 times a week which is supposed to help with hair growth.

2) I do because my semi wavy hair looks bad if I don't blowdry it, and I need heat protection and shine. I've been using Joico styling oil, and a touch of Aveda Brilliance hairspray after drying.

3) Longer hair suits my face the best.

4) Dark blond with light blond highlights, fine, slightly wavy.

5) Blowdry about 3 times per week, low heat and very quickly! I just ordered a new Babyliss hair dryer from Folica and I'm hoping to shorten the drying time even more. I do wear it up at work, but am trying to be very careful, as pony holders have given me some breakage in the past.

free skin care · Sat Apr 23, 2011 3:55 pm

I like sulfate free shampoo and am currently using Finesse Pure & Simple. Also, Renpure Hydrating. I don't think that is what it is called. I alternate the Finesse Pure & Simple conditioner with Garnier 3 minute mask.

I depend on styling products to get my fine, thinning hair to do anything. Sally Hershberger Style Primer, John Frieda Luxurious Volume & Bumble & Bumble Styling Spray are my mainstays.

I blowdry my hair with a Revlon Tourmaline T3 knock off, blow drying it mostly upside down and then finishing it with a round brush with the cool air button pressed. This is about as good as I can do for a blow out.

I have a layered shag hair cut to my shoulders with medium layers & side swept bangs. Long hair is what looks best but I can no longer do that look due to hair loss.

free skin care · Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:00 am

Goose wrote:

I wanted to start a new tread for older women because I feel hair changes over time whether its by hair loss/greying etc. You name it.
I know my hair has certainly changed since my 20's... Confused

I'm just curious how you have changed your haircare routine over the years. These are some questions I had but feel free to share any tips/advice on haircare...I would love to get feedback from everyone.

1. What Shampoo & Conditioner do you use?
2. Do you bother with styling products?
3. What haircut looks best on you?
4. What is your hair type?
5. How do you style your hair? Blowdry, airdry, curlers, ponytail etc.

1. What Shampoo & Conditioner do you use?
I use Komenuka Bijin Daily hair shampoo and sometimes any of the Kerastase shampoo. As for conditioner, I use Kerastace Resistance...the one in the mint green packaging. Before I shampoo, I use macadamia oil that is applied on dry hair to help moisturize and protect from the shampoo.
2. Do you bother with styling products? I do use a styling product from L'Oreal Professionnel pli tecni art. I don't have to use a lot and it is used when I have velcro rollers to add lift to my hair.
3. What haircut looks best on you? I stick with my natural colour, which is dirty blonde, but I use all over highlights and low lights to give it some added shine. The cut is with layers. I always need layers.
4. What is your hair type? Normal to dry, sometimes it can be like wire, but the macadamia oil help soften those tough strands.
5. How do you style your hair? Blowdry, airdry, curlers, ponytail etc. Normally, I don't blowdry and just airdry. You will never, ever catch me to outside with wet hair. I do use velcro rollers to add some volume. Mainly my hair is down, but I wear ponytails or in a french roll with interesting earrings.

My hair is growing out from shoulder length right now and I always have layers. The cut is to suit my face shape and I allow my hair dresser to style according to age appropriate, but I want a modern look. I don't think when I reach 60, 70 and 80's I will have short hair, just like the senior European women who wear black all the time as if they are in mourning.

At one point, I had to use Nizorol and if that didn't work, it would of been prescription shampoo. I had to use it for scalp issues.

I am very high maintenance with my hair and focus less on makeup.

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