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Well, that was weird but certainly better than 2020.
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This year was a year of in-betweens.
And hair-care brands get that.
We’re here to help you navigate this no-man’s land.
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Products for Aging Hair
Just like your skin, your hair changes as you age.
“With age, we know that our hair thins out.
Before you reach for any product, Dr. Zeichner suggests speaking to your dermatologist first.
“If you are experiencing anyhair thinning, it’s important to visit your dermatologist for evaluation.
Your derm may take some bloodwork to test you for anemia, thyroid issues, or vitamin deficiencies.”
That said, just about anyone noticing sparser strands may benefit from these products.
“Topicals like minoxidil are actually FDA approved to treat thinning hair,” he explains.
Gray hair-care is also having a moment.
There’s alsoBetter Not Younger, a brand that launched a few years ago at Sephora.
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Glossy Hair
Shiny hair never goes out of fashion.
After all, you didn’t do all those at-home deep treatments for nothin.'
“Acidity closes down the cuticles,” explains King.
“All hair-care products ideally should be in pH 3.5-5.5 range for best results.”
The shine factor also applies to yourextensions.
Hairstylist Priscilla Valdes uses the Best of Beauty-winningColorWow Money Maskon her hair extensions to make them shiny.
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For regular hair-washing maintenance, it’s possible for you to also try theshampooandconditionerinL’Oreal Paris’sEverPure Glossingline.
Take for example the “clean look,” which has been taking over Tiktok.
However, there are new products either coming down the pipeline or already here to consider.
Virtue Labs just launched its6-in-1 Styling Pastewhich you might use to add texture or smooth down your hair.
It contains shea butter to moisturize and a chia seed complex for a bit of heat protection, too.
For curlier and coily textures, Bumble and Bumble’sBb.
Monat
Monat Restyle Instant Sculpting Taffy
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Bumble and Bumble Bb.
These ingredients work to resurface our scalps, bust buildup, hydrate, and support hair health.
Check out these new beauty products:
Dolly Parton talks about the evolution of her look:
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