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A HAIRSTYLIST REVEALS THE BRUSH THAT COULD BE MAKING YOUR THINNING HAIR WORSE
It’s a fact: Hair thinning comes with aging. While your twenties and thirties may have been defined by thick, voluminous strands, some of that density may decrease as you blow out the birthday candles. Of course, this isn’t the worst thing in the world—it’s just one of the many ways our bodies change as we enter our golden years. But our hair can be a part of how we see ourselves, and losing it may be harder for some than others. Luckily, there are ways to minimize hair thinning, including using the proper tools to care for it. Read on to find out what you should avoid doing in your beauty routine if you’re concerned about thinning hair.
Not all hairbrushes are created equal—especially when you’re trying to be gentle with your strands. Tightly bristled brushes can pull on the hair due to rough edges and cause additional breakage, especially when the hair is wet. “It’s very important to use a good wet brush after cleansing the hair,” says Gina Rivera, celebrity stylist and founder of Phenix Salon Suites. Wet brushes—which can be used on dry hair as well—typically have more widely spread teeth that are less likely to snag on your strands.
While you’re editing down your hairbrush collection, this goes for boar bristle brushes as well. These tightly bristled brushes are best reserved for thick or coarse hair textures, as they can damage thin strands.
Not all hair thinning is the result of a haircare mistake. According to Andrea Claire, a licensed hairstylist, there could be other issues at play. When one of her clients mentions hair loss, she asks them to consider the following common culprits: new hair products or chemical services, big life changes or stress, medications, changes in diet, and simply, age.
She also asks them to assess the volume of hair loss. Losing between 50 to 100 strands throughout the day is totally normal, according to the American Academy of Dermatologists (AAD). But Claires says “if you glide your fingers through your hair and 20-plus strands of hair come out, then further investigation may be required.” In other words, you’ll want to consult your GP or a dermatologist.
You already know that using heat on your hair can lead to damage. But did you know the temperature of that heat also has an impact? “Make sure that when using styling tools the settings are on low or cool heat to avoid doing damage to the hair that would cause it to break off,” says Rivera. A quality heat protectant can also work wonders.
Skip a wash day.
Once you rule out a medical issue, you can make other modifications to your hair care routine to prevent thinning. One of the most effective ones? Skipping a wash day. “Avoid shampooing daily which can cause stress onto your follicles,” says Claire.
To make sure each wash packs a punch, invest in quality shampoos and conditioners that your stylist recommends for your specific hair type. You can also coat strands with a leave-in conditioner to help moisturize and strengthen the hair shaft. “Iles Formula Finishing Serum and Color Wow’s Dream Cocktail are my new jams,” says Claire.
You already know that using heat on your hair can lead to damage. But did you know the temperature of that heat also has an impact? “Make sure that when using styling tools the settings are on low or cool heat to avoid doing damage to the hair that would cause it to break off,” says Rivera. A quality heat protectant can also work wonders.
If that’s not possible with your current ‘do, try opting for a cut that minimizes your need for hot tools. “A textured bob can often be styled by simply towel drying and using product to emphasize waves and curls,” says Rivera. “This omits additional heat exposure that is often required for styling many looks.”
Even if you’re not open to a dramatic chop, a hairstylist can guide you in building a hair care routine that will give you the strands of your dreams.
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In the last two years, especially during the most stringent stay-at-home months of the pandemic, many folks have chosen to take matters — aka their hair — into their own hands. If you’ve been on the fence about trimming your own hair, but eager to prevent damage from split ends, the pros say you can totally do it yourself if you’re not feeling ready to go to the salon. You just need the right tools. We asked several professional hairstylists to share their best tips and tricks for cutting your hair at home. Naturally, they came up with some seriously smart suggestions, with one of the major standouts being having the right scissors or shears on hand. Turns out, not just any pair of cutters will do. Your tools of choice matter more than you would think.
“It’s important to select a pair that fits your hand well and glides easily through the hair when cutting,” explains hairstylist Gina Rivera, in regard to what you should be looking for when shopping for shears. “Some of the things that contribute to this are the material the shears are made from, the length, the handle design, and the thumb design.”
Of course, cutting shears can get expensive, particularly if you’re investing in a quality pair that will last for years — if not a lifetime. New York City-based hairstylist Adam Livermore says that the cost for a quality haircutting shear can go well into the thousands, but he wouldn’t recommend the DIY home-haircutter make that investment. Rather, he suggests looking for a medium-size (four- to six-inch blade) shear made of Japanese or German steel if you can afford it. “The Japanese-made shears usually have a sharper convex edge, which is good for point-cutting or ‘chipping’ into things like your bangs, while German shears usually have an opposing handle, which will likely feel more natural in a non-hairdresser’s hand as opposed to the offset handles that most pros use to avoid repetitive stress injuries,” he says.
As far as cheaper options go, some high-quality stainless steel shears from the drugstore will get the job done, so long as they’re the right size. “If you are an at-home novice looking for tools to cut your hair, I recommend getting a scissor that is four or five inches, as this will help to give more control on how much you cut,” says New York City-based hairstylist Kali Ferrara.
Before getting started, hairstylist Merrell Hollis suggests investing in a three-way self-grooming mirror. “The mirror has three panels for a 360-degree view of your head, which allows you to see exactly where you are cutting from three different angles,” says Hollis.
Once you’re ready to go, don’t reach for the kitchen scissors. Instead, here are 13 stylist-approved hair shears to help make your home cut look more pro.
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Viral dances aside, TikTok is known to house a wealth of information with the goal of streamlining your everyday routine. From cooking hacks to TikTok hair care tips, these less-than-a-minute tutorials promise to bring some ease to an otherwise hectic schedule.Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterest
“Most TikTok beauty trends are great, especially the ones by beauty professionals,” says Nicolette Rauchut, hairstylist at LRN Beauty, echoing what many experts know to be true: It’s imperative to take creator-curated hacks with a grain of salt.
“While TikTok can be a terrific source of information, it’s always important to work with your salon professional when it comes to developing a hair routine,” adds Gina Rivera, hair artist and CEO of Phenix Salon Suites. “Professionals have gone through extensive training and will be able to evaluate your hair type as well as what’s needed to keep it looking great on a budget that works for you.”
Ready to separate faux hair hacks from the real deal? Keep reading to learn what Rauchut, Rivera, and Prose Director of Education Faith Armstrong have to say about 5 famous TikTok hair hacks—and whether or not they’re worth trying.
Dry shampoo has saved us on days we want to freshen up our hairstyle without hitting the shower. But, according to @lacey.kube, applying dry shampoo before bed reaps the most beauty rewards: “Prevention is better than correction,” she writes in her caption.
“Using dry shampoo before bed is something I often recommend to my clients who are hot sleepers. Dry shampoo is meant to prevent the build-up of oil, therefore moisture and sweat during the night can make clean hair look and feel greasy. Before bed, spray the crown, the nape of the neck, and any trouble spots with dry shampoo. You’ll wake up feeling fresh and your blowout will still have some bounce.”
Is it really possible to achieve volume without any hair product? Well, using a tail comb just might make it possible. By sectioning off your hair, pushing your hair up, and then heating it with a blowdryer, your roots will be given a lift. We love that this eliminates a need for product, which can sometimes lead to scalp buildup if not properly removed.
“This hack is a really clever and can be done without the need for product! Although it may take a few tries to nestle the comb in place at the roots, it’s definitely a hack worth trying to build lift in and around the crown area. Just be sure to use a concentrator nozzle on your dryer to direct heat at a medium temperature and a heat resistant tail comb to avoid any melting tools.”
Esther Claire, a licensed cosmetologist based in Hawaii, recommends using “no more than a quarter-size of shampoo & emulsifying unto your hands well before applying it to your hair.” According to the content creator, you should focus on the base, not the ends. “Shampoo is meant to cleanse and the base of your hair is where it gets oily or sweaty,” reads the on-screen text. “Shampooing your ends will dry it out even more.”
“This hack includes some good points about washing at the base of the hair, however, it’s really important to scrub the scalp as well because a healthy scalp equates to healthy hair. In addition, the amount of shampoo needed typically varies based on the type and the length of hair, so the amount used will be more specific to the individual. Due to buildup from environmental factors and products, it’s also important to shampoo all of the hair. Finally, many shampoos contain moisturizing ingredients which actually add moisture to dry ends and this is something that should be considered. Application of the conditioner, again, is based on the hair and I recommend working from roots to ends.”
If you’ve ever wondered how to protect your hair at bedtime, @chancity has a remedy: Braid your hair. “I swear by doing this!” she writes of the anti-breakage hack. “It protects my curls and makes them last longer too.”
“I never recommend tying your hair back when you sleep as it can pull and cause breakage.” However, wearing a braid or braids to sleep is a protective style, which is totally fine to sleep in. “To avoid any breakage while you sleep, it’s best to use a silk pillowcase, which your hair can easily slide over rather than being pulled by a heavier cotton material.”
Creator @naturalmelanista_, took to TikTok to share her post-shower, haircare trick. To keep her hair healthy and more defined, she ditches a towel and reaches for a t-shirt to dry her wet hair, inspiring her followers to do the same.
“This is a really clever way to tie up the hair after a shower and it can help to initially scrunch curls. A t-shirt can also be effective with pulling additional water out of the hair if it’s allowed to remain on the head for 30 minutes. For setting curls, however, I recommend a professional product that is designed to help hold the curls in place for a long period of time.”
Overall, viral TikTok hair trends are definitely hit or miss, which is to be expected. Thanks to Rauchut and Rivera, we were able to cut through the noise and bring you the hair hacks that actually work. Is there a trend you’ve seen that you’re not 100% sold on that you’d like a professional’s take on? Let us know in the comments below.
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Aging is a natural and expected experience. Regarding hairstyles and colors, some women want to accentuate certain features that they’ve matured into and draw attention away from others. No matter what your hair goals are, hitting the big 5-0 is a major accomplishment, and what better way to celebrate this than finding a hairstyle and color that works for you and avoiding the ones that might not?
We spoke with hairstylists and hair experts about three hair highlight styles women over 50 should skip— not because they can’t ever look good on you, but because they have a reputation of appearing outdated or out of style.
Firstly, you might wonder why we often cling to what has always worked in terms of hair, and why it’s important to also let go.
“The worst haircut to avoid isn’t necessarily a specific hairstyle, but avoiding hanging on to the past,” says Fae Norris, longtime hairstylist and colorist at Rock Paper Salon in Los Angeles. “People, women in particular, often get stuck in a hairstyle that worked in their youth but make the mistake of not updating it periodically,” says Norris. “Once you find a style that works with your face shape, texture and lifestyle, it makes sense to stick with it, but styles are constantly changing.”
This however, she says, doesn’t mean you need to jump from one “next new thing” to the other, but modernizing a style every few years will “keep a look youthful.” She notes that there were a lot of women rocking the “Farrah Fawcett-inspired cut” back in the day but days change. Keeping your mind open is the best way to find your 50+ style and what works for you, but knowing what’s “out” and why can help send you in the right direction.
This leads us to the three highlight styles you might want to skip and why many people over 50+ are leaning away from them.
Hair expert and cosmetologist Ghanima Abdullah breaks down three specific hair highlight styles that don’t benefit mature beauties. The first is bleach-blonde highlights or anything extremely unnatural. “You really want to avoid bleach blonde highlights,” Abdullah says, noting that they can emphasize gray hairs and can even look like gray hair from afar.
Her next tip is to avoid ombre highlights— the ones that feature one solid color at the top of the head and gradually fade into another at the bottom of your hair. “Ombre tresses are another look that are just not for those over 50,” Abdullah says. She explains that too many drastic color combinations can lead to fading and graying, which leads to the last style to avoid.
Abdullah’s last highlight recommendation is skipping “chunky” highlights— a la Y2K vibes. “Most women, when they are starting to go grey, have grey hair in different spots of their heads,” Abdullah says. “If you have chunky highlights of bleach-blonde or silver,” she says, it will look uneven and might draw more attention to the aging features you’re trying to downplay.
Aging is a natural and expected experience. Regarding hairstyles and colors, some women want to accentuate certain features that they’ve matured into and draw attention away from others. No matter what your hair goals are, hitting the big 5-0 is a major accomplishment, and what better way to celebrate this than finding a hairstyle and color that works for you and avoiding the ones that might not?
We spoke with hairstylists and hair experts about three hair highlight styles women over 50 should skip— not because they can’t ever look good on you, but because they have a reputation of appearing outdated or out of style.
Firstly, you might wonder why we often cling to what has always worked in terms of hair, and why it’s important to also let go.
Who said anyone over 50 has to look boring? Abdullah recommends seeking a “dimensional” highlight style at the salon, meaning these use three or four different shades of your original color. “If your hair is brown, the stylist will use successively lighter colors of brown, sometimes going up to a golden blonde color, but never a bleach blonde,” says Abdullah. The colors are applied sparingly in such a way as to increase the appearance of movement and volume. “Light will also filter through in the sunlight in a very attractive way. This is perfectly flattering for a woman over 50,” she adds.
Gina Rivera, hairstylist, Phenix Salons owner and founder of the “By Gina” product line says that highlights are a great option for women over 50 if the right color matches your skin and features. “Highlights are always a great option to consider,” Rivera says, “however, it’s important to consult with a salon professional to ensure that the correct shade is selected to match the skin tone and to avoid the look of being ‘washed out’”.
A good guideline for mature beauties overall, Rivera notes, is to select a look that “softens the features.” Face framing styles and layers are “great for this purpose,” she explains, while long straight hair may sharpen the features rather than soften them.
“It’s important to keep in mind that each person is an individual, as are their features,” Rivera says. “With this said, it’s best to work with a salon professional who is trained to look at facial shapes, as well as facial features, and can assist with selecting the right style.”
Overall, selecting a new hairstyle or highlight color can seem daunting at first, but luckily we’ve found plenty of inspiration in speaking with stylists, looking to celebrity trends and knowing what styles make us feel the most beautiful. Anyone 50 and over deserves to feel stunning, and these tips for your locks can help you start 2022 off with a fresh new look!
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