From theage of forty years, hair can be weakened, less full-bodied and look stripped. This is why it is essential to strengthen your hair during menopause. In post-menopause and more than 50 hair problems such as dehydration and lack of elasticity and radiance are accentuated. By becoming the scalp thinner, for biological aging and photoaging, the diameter of the shaft is also reduced, more lightened and fragile. The main cause is the decline in estrogen and the increase in androgen hormones. In addition, menopause is a very delicate period in the life of every woman, requiring due attention to avoid discomfort and discomfort, including hair loss. What to do ? How to intervene? Here’s everything you can do for your hair, at home and in the salon if you’re over 50.
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menopausal hair, what happens? Death and enlightenment are a signal that something inside is not working. “Over the years, hair proteins, one of all keratin, change; the stem becomes porous, electrostatic, especially drier, as it is less able to retain and seal water inside.
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good ingredients: sugars, hyaluronic acid That’s why cleaning and hair care products over 50 years old often contain substances, including sugars, with a “plump” effect, which fill every minimum porosity and the film that envelops the rod in an invisible sheath. , protecting it from the environment and thermal stress, but also reconstructing the fiber inside, which gives it greater consistency,” explains Nicola Lionetti, cosmetologist at Rigano Laboratories. In addition to persistent moisturizers such as hyaluronic acid and plant collagen, the anti-aging formulas contain nourishing oils, antioxidant extracts, sunscreens and biomimetic proteins, which mimic those naturally present in the drum with which they bond for rude ones. Haircare also straddles the superfood thread, drawing heavily from seeds, especially flax and chia, berries, grains, berries, but also pre and probiotics, which boost the activity of over 500 different species of good bacteria present in the scalp.
Nourishing oils for menopausal hair In a good hair care menu, oils, vitamins and mineral boosters cannot be missing. In particular, the concentrate obtained by cold pressing of sweet almonds stimulates blood circulation in the scalp, accelerates growth, while that of jojoba seals the follicle, that is to say the point where the stem is formed, keeping inside the moisture reserve that hydrates it.
What to do in the salon: oxygen therapy The synergy between the home treatment and and on hair over 50 years old. “The first stage of the treatment is the shampoo, which must replenish what is missing and elasticize, then move on to conditioners and smooth the cuticle to protect once morest humidity and UVb rays and ends with programs of pure oxygen Oxyzen, to be carried out in the living room and to be programmed according to individual needs. continues Luccardi.
What to do at home: oil wraps A drizzle of pure oil as a rule in the hair routine helps to fill up with energy. Choose the variety that suits you best, warm a few drops in your hands and spread dry on the scalp and length before shampooing. Or add it to the compress or pass a veil over dry ends a few times a week. In any case, never give up on massage, which does not need expert hands to bear fruit, just make light circular movements with your fingertips, from the back of the neck to the forehead, while washing or whatever. For a superlative ritual, make a strengthening compress twice a month with a spoonful of honey and 20 ml of linseed oil to spread from root to moistened tips, leaving on for at least half an hour before rinsing and washing . But there are also detox treatments to be administered instead of a shampoo to eliminate dead cells by stimulating the penetration of the treatment substances. Massaged into the skin, they form a foam that eliminates impurities thanks to salicylic acid and other active ingredients dissolve impurities.
Strengthen hair over 50 with henna Another natural element, useful for strengthening hair and countering loss, is henna, obtained by drying and spraying the leaves of Lawsonia inermis. Its peculiarity is to permanently bind to the keratin of the hair, creating a kind of film that determines the thickening of the hair. The other function, especially useful for women, is that henna also colors the hair and strengthens it. Simply mix the mixture in a bowl with plain water as an alternative to lemon juice or vinegar, until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Then cover and let sit for at least 8 hours. Then apply the mixture to washed hair and leave for an hour, taking care to cover the hair with a cap or wrap. Finally, continue with rinsing.
Lifestyle and Suppléments Strengthening your hair also means maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle, which ensures an adequate supply of vitamins and nutrients in relation to your needs. In particular, we point out that copper is a particularly important mineral for your hair, as it neutralizes oxidative stress and free radicals that affect cells and weaken hair. If the nutritional intake the minimum of nutrients, talk to your doctor who will advise you on the supplement that best suits your case. To strengthen fine hair, which easily breaks and breaks, we must pay attention to the daily cleansing gestures that accompany our days. In fact, it is necessary to choose non-aggressive, but delicate, moisturizing and nourishing products that protect your hair from roots to ends.
