When women turn 40 hormones begin to shift, causing changes within the body. One of the most drastic changes is what happens to hair. Not only can it start to turn gray, it may also change texture and become thinner. It loses some of its healthy sheen and can look dull and lifeless. It also becomes more fragile, making color treatments and permanents a problem. All of this often necessitates a change in both hair care and hairstyle.
Peripheral Hair Changes
Switch to shampoos and conditioners for your specific hair type. Look for ones that contain the vitamins and nutrients hair loses with age: B-complex, vitamins C and E, and beta-carotene. If that fails, try a multivitamin with those ingredients.
Color the gray. Choose a shade that matches your hair or opt for something different. Lighten or darken hair or explore red. Add highlights. They can help blend in gray and can be placed strategically to deemphasize facial flaws.
Get a body wave. Most hair looks better with added body and bounce.
Cut off split ends every four to six weeks.
Hairstyle Options
Keep hair long if you want, but make sure the style doesn't add age. Straight hair can look good if it is healthy and has body and volume. But if that isn't the case make changes to camouflage the flaws. Add layers for volume or switch from straight locks to loose waves or curls.
Medium length layered cuts work well for women with thinning hair. Layers add volume while shedding damaged hair. This type of cut is versatile. It can be worn up or down; straight, wavy, or curled.
Go for a bob. It is a flattering cut for many, particularly when it is stacked or layered to add volume. Healthy tresses can wear it straight, in a pageboy or a flip, while those with damage can texture it to de-emphasize problem areas.
Consider adding bangs. If they are cut properly, they can make one look more youthful.
Tips for Making Style Changes
Identify what you want from your hairstyle such as convenience, manageability or versatility.
Take pictures with you of styles you like when you go for a cut. Ask your stylist which best suit your facial features, type and condition of hair, and lifestyle.
Don't assume you can wear your hair one way. A good stylist can give you a cut that works no matter then length is desired.
Don't give up on a style change quickly. It will take time to adjust. Explore different ways of styling your hair. Indulge in current trends or try something you have never considered before like ringlets, waves, or loose curls.
Add hairpieces to areas where hair is too thin, blending them in so it is impossible to tell where your hair stops and the hairpiece begins.
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