This old hair reflex hardens the features. Discover the good advice that changes everything.
In your 50s, your hair no longer reacts like it does at 30. Under the influence of hormones and the drop in melanin, the hair fiber becomes thinner, drier and white hairs become more and more numerous. Two options are then available to you: embrace your natural gray or opt for coloring. In both cases, the key word is the same: find light and flexibility.
If you choose to embrace your silver highlights, you need to take care of them. White hair is more porous, turns yellow easily and often lacks shine. Dedicated treatments: purple shampoo, moisturizing mask, light oil help keep hair silky and luminous.
But for those who prefer to color, beware of a common pitfall: choosing a shade that is too dark. Thinking they are doing the right thing, many opt for a very covering “tone on tone”, hoping to hide the roots for longer. The intention is good, but the result is less so: these overly uniform colorings harden the features and freeze the face. The “helmet” effect gives an impression of rigidity and paradoxically makes you appear older. “If you want to cover your white hair, avoid tone-on-tone coloring which has a helmet effect. Prefer fleeting colors that contain highlights, or choose balayage a tone lighter than your natural color. This will definitely bring light to your hair“, advises a hairdresser from the Franck Provost chain.
In other words, to rejuvenate your look, focus on reflections and soft contrasts. A light highlight, a sun effect or a gloss provide relief and instantly awaken the complexion. If your skin is fair, warm brown, honey or strawberry blonde will highlight your glow. Dark skin tones will prefer a luminous chocolate or golden brown to balance tones and soften the face. The mistake to avoid? Too bold shades like red, carrot or mahogany: they attract the eye, but lack naturalness and often age the complexion. A subtle, nuanced and slightly lighter color is your best youth ally.
Finally, don’t forget about maintenance. Beautiful color is revealed on well-nourished hair. Weekly moisturizing mask, gentle shampoo and a few drops of argan or camellia oil restore shine and suppleness.
At 50, the key is not to hide the passing of time, but to awaken the light in your hair. Forget opaque and dark shades: focus on light, reflections and softness, your best anti-grey complexion allies.
