Does hair get thinner with age?

Does your hair change as you get older? The simple answer is yes. The more complicated answer? Yes, our hair has continuously changed since we were a baby, through puberty, through menopause, and through old age. Everyone knows hair color changes with age, with many of us turning grey, silver, or white as the melanin in our hair fades. But our hair texture also changes, and usually not in a way we like. Here, we’ll talk about how your hair changes as you age and how to embrace these changes (and deal with the unwanted ones).

Color: Around 30 (give or take a decade, depending on genetics), you’ll likely start finding grey hairs on your scalp. It tends to start at the temples, and then work its way further back. Eventually, you may have an entire head and body of grey hair.

How to embrace color changes: There are two courses of action when it comes to greys, covering them up or letting them shine. While we think there’s nothing more gorgeous than glowing greys and stunning silvers, there’s also nothing wrong with visiting the salon to keep up the color. Whatever course you take, make sure you’re buying hair care products to help bring out the best of your strands, like our Silver & Glowing collection for grey hair, or our Vivid & Protected collection for color-treated hair.

Texture: For most of us, our hair will get thinner as we age for a variety of reasons. Hair strands become smaller, and the time it takes to grow them gets longer, which means it takes longer for new hair to replace the old. Some people also deal with bald spots, which are caused when hair no longer grows in certain areas.

How to embrace texture change: You don’t have to give up on big ‘dos or cut your hair short as you age. Choose volumizing hair care like our Full & Vibrant collection can help add fullness back to your strands.

Wherever you’re at on your hair journey, we believe in embracing change, not fighting against it. Discover products formulated with you in mind on our website.