Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s got the oldest looking dry and dull hair of them all? It happens to everyone. Sometimes it can be after a bout of messing too much with your hair (over coloring really is as bad for your locks as the experts say), and sometimes it can be through plain old aging. Whatever the reason for your loss of shine, there are things that we can do to start the fightback in the battle to retain your youthful glossy finish.
First of all, if your hair is thinning and you think you’re noticing hair loss, that is a different thing altogether. Obviously, you may wish to consult your physician, but products are also available (see hair serum for hair loss for ideas).
Speak to your colorist
The first thing you can do to help regain your sleek and vivacious look is speak to your hair colorist or stylist. One of the mistakes many people make in the attempt to put the brakes on their increasingly older looking hair is to go lighter. Instead, opt for warmer tones that will give you a youthful boost through achieving a deeper and more full appearance. The trick is to try to avoid the worn look (that can often result from sun damage, over coloring, and too high a heat on the hair dryer) and strive for plump and springy. Warmer tones will help to achieve this look with instant effect.
Look at your diet
Low protein diets can result in thinning hair that looks older than its years. Hair is made from protein, so avoiding too much protein in your diet (by eating salads and fruit and cereals in a bid to lose weight, for example) could be the reason behind the unsettling appearance of your strandy looking hair. Legumes, nuts, chicken, eggs, fish, and turkey are all great protein options.
Is it time to update your style?
If you think your hair is the correct tone and if you think your diet is feeding your hair sufficiently, you could be lost for answers when looking in the mirror and still thinking that you somehow look older than you should. The answer? Your style could be letting you down.
There are many styles that can help you to regain a more youthful look. For example, soft bangs (think Kate Middleton) can add an airy springiness to your everyday look. This is actually a great place to start, because if you don’t like the results, you can transform your style into a bohemian wavy bob (think Julianna Hough) with relative ease.
Color. Diet. Style. Get these ducks in a row when it comes to rejuvenating your hair and results will follow.
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