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Whether you want to camouflage your gray hair, delay its development or assume it without worry, in this article we will see the means that exist to meet the needs of each and everyone. To start we will discuss the reasons for the appearance of hair. white. Then we will discuss the means available to you to approach in a more serene way the arrival of white hair.

Why do I have white hair at 60?

The phenomenon of hair bleaching cannot be avoided. This transformation is called canities. It is a natural process that will occur as soon as the melanocytes, the cells which have the function of giving color to the hair, decrease or stop their production of melanin. To be clearer, your hair is still growing, only it is no longer pigmented, and therefore it is no longer colored. Your hair is turning gray or white. When you are around 30 years old, it is usual for this process to appear, and know that it will gradually increase over time and more or less prematurely depending on the individual.

Note that the development of the very first gray hairs is around the age of thirty-five and can vary by plus or minus 10 years. This is an average, the individual reality is quite different. The development of white or gray hair varies from person to person, so it is quite possible to have white hair at age 60 when older people or your age do not yet have it. Be aware that there are big dissimilarities between the amount of white hair between individuals even at the age of 60 years.

So what causes you to develop gray hair at 60 and not sooner or later?

As we have described, gray hair at age 60 grows because melanocytes tire at a certain age, but this age is not the same for everyone. Like the body or the skin, the differences between individuals on aging are difficult to explain. Nevertheless, it has been proven that various factors promote premature aging and therefore the appearance of gray hair sooner or later. These factors can be related to DNA, related to a poor lifestyle, or a psychological shock.

What should I do when I have gray hair at 60?

Whether you are just starting to develop a lot of white hairs or have had bleached hair for a while at the age of 60, you are wondering what the various options are available to me so that I can experience my bleaching more calmly. hair.

1- Assume her white hair

We know… Easy to say! However, know that today white hair is proving to be in fashion. They are able to make you look chic and up to date with the help of a suitable haircut. To give yourself a nice silver color, use shampoos and products suitable for white or gray hair. They will give you very nice reflections and take care of their specific texture. Indeed, white hair is thicker and duller. They require special care and attention.

1- What color for my gray hair at 60 years old?

Once you are 60, note that hair that has turned white will not return to its natural color. In the event that you don't like your gray hair, the camouflage solution is definitely the best. Opt for the coloring method (permanent, semi-permanent, temporary or natural), depending on the number of gray hairs and your basic natural pigmentation. Anyway, when you do your first color, we recommend that you go to a professional hairdresser who will be able to direct you on your needs and the color that suits you.

• For blond hair. At first, the appearance of white hair is practically not seen. We recommend the balayage for more natural effect. This will allow you to avoid redoing a color monthly to camouflage the regrowth and catch up with the coloring. Subsequently, depending on the progress of your white hair on your scalp, opt for semi-permanent or permanent colors.

• Regarding dark hair or red. Whether there are many or not, to properly camouflage the white hair on your head, the best solution is to use the permanent coloring method. When you do not have too much gray hair, you can apply homemade dyes, however, be careful to respect the information on the instructions for use of the dye and not to do it too frequently ... Even if you have hard to accept the vision of your regrowth and your few white roots! Otherwise, you are likely to damage your hair and dry out your hair, making it look dull. Sometimes you can even cause hair loss! It is better to wait at least 4 weeks, and the most recommended remains 2 months. The most recommended still is to favor natural color when you don't have a large amount of gray or white hair to avoid damaging your hair.

• The natural method. If it happens that you do not have a large amount of gray hair at age 60, we recommend natural, herbal, ammonia-free dyes such as henna. Ideal for not damaging your hair, your scalp and keeping a natural color.

Whatever happens, in the event that you have more than 30% white hair, we recommend coloring by a professional because the coloring technique is more delicate. This is because white hair has a different texture from pigmented hair, so you may not end up with the result you want.

Is it possible to slow down the development of gray hair at 60?

Can we delay the phenomenon of hair depigmentation? Yes and no. As we have seen, gray hair is often the preserve of genetics or the body's natural aging process. Cellular aging cannot be stopped. This being the case, we will explain to you that a healthy lifestyle can slow down the process of canities even when you are 60 years old. We will explain to you first of all that to maintain your hair, it is necessary that you take care of it. Then we will see the solutions to try to delay the hair aging process and therefore the appearance of gray hair. Despite everything, a little warning, do not expect miracle effects. Once again, gray hair is inevitable, especially at the age of 60. Our techniques are capable of slowing down the oxidation of cells early on, but natural aging cannot be stopped.

How to maintain your white hair at 60?

1 - You must not pull out your white or gray hair

The adage that when you pull out a white hair, others will grow back behind is wrong. However, you run the risk of damaging your scalp and ending up with more serious inconveniences than gray hair, which in all cases will eventually grow back.

2 - Use products specific to gray hair

A white hair becomes more fragile than a colored hair. They are found to be drier, more brittle, duller and may turn yellow.

If you want to keep your hair gray, there are many shampoos and treatments suitable for your gray or white hair that do not cause these problems. The treatments which make it possible to de-yellowing hair based on iridescent purple will be your best allies.

In the event that you opt for a dye, and in particular a perm, you will have to think about moisturizing your hair well with products or vegetable oils. It is also recommended to use alternately a shampoo for colored hair (once a week) and a shampoo specific to your type of hair.

Adopt a healthy lifestyle against gray hair at 60

If the causes of the appearance of your gray hair are genetic or due to the natural phenomenon of aging, you will not be able to do anything to block this phenomenon. Nevertheless, if it is external parameters which generate the acceleration of this process, it will be necessary that you adopt a healthy lifestyle to delay the development of gray hair.

Indeed, at the age of 60, it is not surprising to have white hair. However, if you don't have salt and pepper hair yet, there are ways to slow down the canities process. And in addition, they will allow you to take care of your hair and your body in general.

• White hair that appears quickly can be a warning that your body is lacking various nutrients and a lack of vitamins, such as B vitamins, essential fatty acids, minerals like copper, zinc and iron, and trace elements. Avoid junk food and fast food and choose fresh foods. Indeed, industrial products are full of toxic components. When the liver is saturated, the organ that cleans the body can no longer evacuate toxins and this leads to premature aging and the development of gray hair.
• Le copper is essential in the transmission of color to hair. Indeed, melanin is generated by melanocytes thanks to the tyrosinase enzyme. And it is copper that catalyzes this enzymatic reaction. Therefore, a balanced diet and providing the right daily dose of copper will help prevent the appearance of gray hair early. Small warning nevertheless, copper is found to be toxic if you take too high a dose! Take a blood test to check your copper level.
• Finally, the B vitamins are essential to prevent premature aging of the body and to provide energy to the body. Therefore, eat foods rich in B vitamins. In the event that you are vegetarian or vegan, you should consider taking food supplements for vitamin B12 among others.

• Tobacco is well known to accelerate the aging of skin and hair. It affects the hair follicles and in this way it causes premature aging of the hair. In the event that you are in a smoking environment, we advise you to stay as far as possible from the smoke. If you smoke, try to reduce your consumption as much as possible.

• Le stress will accelerate the oxidation process of cells and may lead to premature aging of the body. It can also cause inflammation which lowers the production of melanin. The hair suffers at the same time these inconveniences and turns white earlier than it should be. We know stress management is very complicated, but try to adopt stress relieving techniques or find activities that relax you.