How to Take Better Care of Your Hair as You Age

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As you age, your hair will require more effort to retain its youthful body and luster. If you take the right steps to care for it, though, you'll be able to enjoy healthy hair well into your sunset years. Here are four ways you can take better care of your hair as you age.

Eat a Healthy Diet

Strong hair starts with a good diet. Limit excessive carbs and processed sugar, as these can cause systemic inflammation and accelerate hair loss. You should also try to get plenty of vitamin D in your diet, since vitamin D deficiency is associated with thinning hair in some cases.

Use Coconut Oil to Hydrate and Strengthen Hair

Coconut oil is one of the best natural oils for keeping your hair full and healthy. Compounds in coconut oil can help to moisturize and strengthen your hair while also supporting follicle health. Coconut oil shampoos, conditioners and styling products are widely available and won't cost much more than your usual hair products. You can also apply coconut oil directly to your hair once a week as a deep conditioning step if you have dry or damaged hair already.

Avoid Handling Your Hair Too Roughly

One of the leading causes of hair loss is tugging or pulling. Try to be gentle whenever you dry or brush your hair. You should also try to wear your hair in a loose style, rather than pulling it back tightly. Wearing hats frequently can also cause mechanical damage, so it's generally best to avoid tight-fitting caps. If you've already experienced substantial hair loss as a result of rough handling, consider a multi therapeutic hair transplant to replace the lost hair. Once you have new hair on your head, you can protect it by adopting better hair care habits.

Try to Reduce Your Stress

Hair thinning can also occur as a result of excessive stress. If you're stressed out at work or by family matters, you could be slowly doing damage to your hair. Try to relax and resolve the stress inducing factors in your life. Meditation can also be helpful as a stress management tool. The less excessive stress you have, the less likely you are to see your hair thin prematurely.

By following these four steps, you can give yourself a very good chance of having healthy hair into your later years. Remember that some hair loss is genetic, so no routine will absolutely guarantee against it. By adopting better habits, though, you can at least limit your risk and keep the hair you have as healthy as possible.

Anica is a professional content and copywriter who graduated from the University of San Francisco. She loves dogs, the ocean, and anything outdoor-related. She was raised in a big family, so she's used to putting things to a vote.

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