Hair changes significantly with age, often becoming thinner, greyer and more brittle. Grey hair comes down to the natural production of melanin – the pigment responsible for hair colour while thinner strands are caused by fewer new hairs being produced by follicles.
Hormonal changes, particularly in menopause can also contribute to hair loss, though it is a problem that’s easy to remedy, according to Consultant Trichologist and Hair Gain Ambassador Samantha Stewart.
Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, she explained that rosemary oil, a product hailed for its hair-growth-stimulating benefits, is merely “anecdotal”, adding: “There are no scientific studies to support the use of oil for hair growth. Plus, if you use too much hair oil or don’t wash it out properly, it can build up on your scalp and hair., leading to a greasy, oily appearance, and clogged hair follicles on your scalp.”
Samantha noted that water, on the other hand, is “essential to maintaining healthy hair”, which is why she recommends a water-based approach to remedy hair loss and thin strands.
According to the trichologist, mature women will see better results by using supplements or foam products rather than heavy oils which weigh down lacklustre locks.
Samantha revealed the driving force of hair loss and thinning comes down to your body’s ability to absorb important micronutrients, which she said “declines with age.” She added: “If the body isn’t receiving sufficient levels of the nutrients it needs, your hair is often one of the first things to suffer. Our hair cells divide fast and therefore need high levels of vitamins, minerals and protein to support cell production.
“However, it is viewed by our bodies as non-essential so it will always answer the demands of our vital organs first. Supporting your diet with a hair supplement can help boost the health of mature hair as they will give your strands some extra, and often essential nutritional support.”
As for the best products, Samantha said that she discovered the Hair Gain hair supplements several years ago and decided to use them herself to see how they worked. She elaborated: “I was so impressed with the results that I started to include them as part of the treatment program for my patients suffering from hair loss and thinning.”
She explained: “Antioxidants play an important role in reducing potential damage to mature hair and can protect the hair from environmental stressors, such as pollutants, which can cause the hair to become dry and brittle. I’d recommend taking two Hair Gain Hair Capsules daily. They are packed with antioxidants, and this can help protect the hair follicle and reduce oxidative stress, which increases inflammation and has been linked to hair loss.”
The supplements are among some of the best on the market for mature hair types, along with Hairburst Womens 35+ Hair Vitamins and Kansha Alchemy good hair nutrient complex.
Hair loss can be aided externally too in the form of hair products like the Hair Gain Scalp Foam. Applied on dry or towel-dried hair, the foam can be used before styling hair as there’s no need to rinse. According to Samantha, the formula is suitable for all hair types and colours and is “packed with scalp-friendly ingredients”.
Those with mature strands may reap the extra benefits from the main hair-boosting ingredient ‘AnaGain’, which is derived from organic pea shoots and has been clinically proven to reduce hair fall, stimulate growth and “promote thicker tresses”, said Samantha.
She said: “It’s also formulated with caffeine, biotin, betaine and phytantriol to soothe the scalp, deeply penetrate the hair cortex and enhance hair density by stimulating the hair follicles, reducing hair shed and promoting fuller hair.”
