How to keep your hair looking it's best as we age

As we age, so does our hair but following the steps listed below can help keep your hair looking healthy and youthful.

1.  Keep ponytails loose & at a minimum:
Keeping hair in tight ponytails, braids or anything that puts stress on your hair, can lead to breakage.  Worn too many days in a row it can also lead to hair loss that sometimes can be permanent. The best advice that we give our clients is to reduce the stress on your hair by alternating wearing your hair down and up.  Try not to wear your hair in a tight pulled back style too many days in a row and keep braiding to a minimum.  Wearing hair extensions that are attached with braids or are sewn in have been known to cause Traction Alopecia, lose of hair in the specific area where extensions are attached in this manner.  At Donte's of New York, our hair extensions are attached in a non-damaging way that will not contribute to hair loss and will actually allow damaged hair to grow out, leaving only healthy hair. 

2.  Shampoo less:
Unless your hair is oily or dirty, it is not always necessary to shampoo daily.  Shampoo's actually can strip the hair, which can cause dull hair and breakage.  If you feel you must shampoo daily, then try to shampoo only at the root and condition the ends.  Choosing a shampoo that is moisturizing is always a good way to go as it will help keep hair shiny and healthy.  We recommend Suddz FX Cashmere Shampoo as it works wonders at moisturizing hair and keeping it looking it's best.

3.  Be extra careful when your hair is wet:
When hair is wet it has a tendency to be elastic and can snap easily. Rubbing your hair with a towel is a no, no as is brushing it.  We always advise our customers to brush their hair out thoroughly before washing their hair and use only their fingers to get out any knots once they come out of the shower.  Once your hair is about 85% dry then you can start using a brush to style your hair. 

4. Use hot tools sparingly:
Using hot tools such as curling irons, hair dryers or flat irons on a daily basis can cause hair to dry out. This will lead to dull, frizzy and damaged hair that easily breaks.  When using hot tools, it is important that you always use a protective serum or spray, this will coat the hair with silicone and will help to keep hair from being damaged.  Our favorite product is the Suddzz FX Zenyth serum.  All you need to use is about a dime sized amount and it keeps hair looking shiny and beautiful even when you are using hot tools.  Using hot tools less often is also recommended. Try air drying your hair or flat ironing every few days, and you should see a nice difference. 

Donte's of New York is the premier hair loss treatment center in Scottsdale, Arizona. We provide hair loss solutions for both men and women who have fine hair, thinning hair, partial or total hair loss, all non-surgically and without further damage to your hair.  Please check us out on the web at: www.Dontes.com , Like us on Facebook at Donte's of New York or call today for your FREE consultation: 480-483-8800. We know hair loss can be difficult, you are not alone, we are here to help.