more youthful than frizzy untamed hair,”
says Joico Celebrity Stylist George
Papanikolas.
As women move through their 30s and
40s, their skin’s oil production begins to
break down, fine lines start to turn into
wrinkles, sun spots don’t fade after summer
and the tissue starts to get lax. “This is
when my clients become more aware of
aging skin,” King
says. She suggests
a full skincare
regimen to boost
and energize the
skin, including SPF
30 moisturizer,
pigment control
products,
antioxidant masks, anti-aging night creams
(with a treatment serum underneath) and
products that contain retinol to increase
collagen production. “Taking good care of
your skin will help you to age in a healthy
way,” she says. “Skin will look clear,
hydrated and even in tone.”
One of the major problems affecting
aging hair is that it becomes brittle. “A
reduction of sebum production in the
sebaceous gland makes the hair less
lubricated and more fragile, exposing it to
every aggression,” Mattie says. “Hair feels
dry to the touch.” Luckily, a plethora of
products on the market today make it easy
to add strength and luster back into hair.
When women reach their 50s and
beyond, age takes a significant toll on hair
and skin. “The most visible sign is that
the hair gradually becomes white,” Mattie
says. “This is related to the progressive
deterioration of the melanocytes in the
hair bulb, which causes depigmentation.”
Hair also grows finer, and some women
may exhibit overall thinning. While this
most often occurs when women are older,
Papanikolas warns that heredity plays a
role. “Some people have premature aging
and can start going gray in their 20s,” he
says. “If your parents went gray early or
had thinning hair, there is a good chance
you will too.” It’s important to talk to
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your clients about any signs of aging
you see in their hair. “This shows your
professionalism and knowledge of anti-aging effects,” Mattie says.
In mature skin, estrogen levels deplete,
which means less collagen is produced,
fibroblast cells and melanin production
slow down. “Technology allows us to
speed up the slowing down process,” says
King, who notes that thermal products
are great for increasing circulation and
boosting cellular renewal, and recommends
products containing retinol, lactic acid and
Vitamins A, C, D and E. While King offers
suggestions for keeping skin healthy, she
also points to beautiful role models like
Helen Mirren and Diane Keaton who have
shown how to age gracefully. “All women
feel pressure to look young, but an attitude
of ‘I don’t care about my lines’ shows a
level of confidence,” King says. “That’s
when natural beauty really shines through.”
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Style Secrets
The way hair is cut and styled can also
shave years off a woman’s appearance—
or simply hide signs of aging. “As a
woman ages, the planes of the face
change,” says beauty expert Eva Scrivo.
“Women experience a loss of fat and
collagen which slightly alters her facial
structure. Because of these factors, it is
important to have a haircut that helps to
strengthen the bone structure.” Scrivo
suggests adding height to the top of the
head, which gives lift to the cheekbones
and creates a more a feminine feel. “A
side-swept bang not only makes the
cut more youthful, but also helps to
soften fine lines with an asymmetric
line across the forehead,” Scrivo
says. If your client isn’t willing to
cut bangs, celebrity stylist Ric
Pipino recommends suggesting a
lower part, which also allows her
to sweep her hair across her
forehead. He also notes that
while women with thinning hair
should stick with short styles,
those with thicker strands
can add softness around their
neckline with longer locks.
photography: greg Marino (still life); Wireimage.com (diane Keaton)
