"We are born with a hair capital that wears out with age," announces entry Sylvie Lim, hair beautician and care specialist at the Leonor Greyl Institute (Paris VIII).
“After 40 and 50 years, it is not particularly hair loss that is the problem, but rather it is their quality and density that change.”
The beauty routine of previous decades, which is no longer suitable, requires some adjustments.
Starting with the time we devote to it.
"You have to dedicate three quarters of an hour to your hair, at least once a week," recommends Véronique Majoros, director of the René Furterer Institute (Paris VIII).
Because, from the age of forty, “the cycles of life and hair growth are slowed down and shortened.
The hair becomes thinner and grows back a little slower, a little less strong.
The material effect is impoverished, the hair is less sheathed.”
Stimulate the scalp
To overcome these problems, “the first thing to do is to take care of your scalp.
It is really the base, because it is here that the hair and all the bulbs are rooted”, insists the expert.
The right way to stimulate it?
“By applying concentrates based on essential oils before shampooing while performing massage movements at the same time.
It is this combination of topical care with the mechanical action of massage that helps regenerate cells and slow down the aging of the scalp.
Sylvie Lim advises repeating this ritual as a cure twice a year at home, in the fall and in the spring, “when there is hair renewal and the active ingredients will be best absorbed”.
The specialist recommends repeating it once or twice a week for three months to get results.
Hydrate, nourish, plump
In terms of lengths, the treatment is different.
“To take care of the hair fiber on hair that has been present for several years, it is necessary to apply moisturizing and nourishing treatments, based on ingredients such as keratin or shea butter.
Leave it on the lengths before shampooing, in the form of an oil bath or mask,” suggests Véronique Majoros.
The preferred active ingredient for fine hair?
“Hyaluronic acid, which plumps them up.
It has an immediate effect, we immediately have the feeling that they are thicker, denser”, guarantees the expert.
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Radiance
"It's also the age when you start to color your roots to cover your gray hair," continues Sylvie Lim.
Hence the importance of reinforcing your hair routine so as not to dry them out or let them become dull.
“You must provide at least one treatment before shampooing once a week to maintain the shine, texture and shine of the hair.
Apply your choice of an oil or a mask all over the hair.
Leave it on for half an hour to an hour.
It's super effective, ”says the professional.
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“Finish your shampoo with a jet of cool water.
If possible, add rinse vinegar at this time, advises Véronique Majoros.
This tightens the scales of the hair fiber.
This way, it will be smoother and will reflect light differently.”
In addition to these precautions to be taken at home, it is advisable to have hair check-ups in a salon every six to twelve months, in order to possibly carry out more in-depth treatments, on a case-by-case basis.
Food supplements
The specialists are unanimous: food supplements have a real effect on the beauty and growth of hair, provided they are regular.
“They provide nutrients and proteins necessary for the structure of the hair.
We begin to see the results after a month and a half to two months.
When you pass your hand over your head, you feel that you have a little more hair.
After three months, you notice lots of little regrowth everywhere,” says Véronique Majoros.
After the quarantine, it is interesting to get down to these "cures from the inside" once or twice a year, if possible in autumn and spring.
The most classic formulas generally consist of group B vitamins (notably biotin), zinc and selenium.
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On the other hand, when the hair loss is higher than the average, it is necessary to consult a professional: “It is estimated that there are between 40 to 50% of women who suffer from alopecia at this age.
Most often, the cause is hormonal,” says Véronique Majoros.
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Actions to avoid
First mistake to banish: washing your hair every day.
"After a certain age, the hair becomes drier, so it is better to space out the shampoos", confirms Véronique Majoros.
Technique matters too.
“You really have to make gentle, circular movements, taking off the roots.
Then, distribute the foam over the lengths to gently clean them, without rubbing them together, so as not to create friction and damage them.
On the other hand, there is a gesture that should not be overlooked: brushing your hair in the evening.
“It's important for blood circulation, to irrigate and oxygenate the area.
It strengthens the hair capital”, continues the expert.
“For the scalp, use a brush with natural bristles, boar for example.
Brush from the forehead to the back of the head with some energy.
It shouldn't hurt, but you should feel the action of the brush rubbing your head."
On the lengths, “brushing has an important cleaning power.
It eliminates all the pollution and residues of accumulated styling products,” adds Sylvie Lim.
“He airs them, shines them.
It smooths the scales and distributes the sebum, it's almost a treatment."
Indeed, the last 15 to 20 centimeters of the lengths are dead matter, which does not receive nutrients from the scalp.
Hence the need to bring them to the tip through brushing.
“On the other hand, never do it on wet hair, which would tend to weaken or even break it.
After showering, use a detangler or comb instead,” she warns.
Lighten your hairstyles
The use of heating devices can be just as harmful.
To minimize damage, “first try to reduce the frequency of brushings.
And before each use, systematically apply a thermal protective treatment,” adds Véronique Majoros.
Finally, the experts both advise to reduce accessories and ties, preferring hairstyles below the neck, not too tight.
“Make sure that there is no too much tension or twisting that could weaken a particular area.
Use more delicate accessories like silk scrunchies,” she concludes.
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