AGING HAIR CARE
Even with a flat iron, your hair remains wavy and frizzy.
The cause may be "age-related changes in hair"
“My hair is wavier than before,” “It goes back to its original state soon after I flat iron it,” “It lacks luster and frizzes without holding shape.” Such hair concerns might not just be due to natural curliness, but could be related to changes in hair and scalp that occur with age.
An article from UCLA Health also explains that hair changes in thickness, texture, moisture content, and sebum levels with age. This means that, just like skin, hair tends to become drier and more unmanageable as we age.
When hair dries out and its cuticles are disturbed, it easily absorbs moisture, causing it to swell, bend, and lose its shine.
5 Causes of Wavy and Frizzy Hair
1. Hair becomes thinner
As each strand of hair thins with age, its elasticity and strength decrease. As a result, hair struggles to maintain its shape and tends to become wavier.
2. Changes in hair follicles and hair roots
Hair shape is also affected by the shape of hair follicles and hair roots. As hair follicles change with age, the way hair grows and its curl pattern can change.
3. Decreased sebum production
The amount of sebum on the scalp tends to decrease with age. Sebum also plays a role in naturally protecting the hair, so a lack of it can lead to dryness, roughness, and lack of shine.
4. Reduced moisture retention
Dry hair easily absorbs external moisture. Hair that has absorbed moisture can swell in parts, causing it to become wavy and frizzy again, even after it was straightened.
5. Damage from heat and coloring
Accumulated damage from flat irons, hair dryers, coloring, and perms can disrupt the cuticles, making it easier for moisture to escape from inside the hair. This is why hair lacks shine and appears frizzy on the surface.
Straightening with a flat iron can sometimes make frizz worse.
When you're concerned about frizz, you might be tempted to use a high-temperature flat iron to straighten your hair. However, excessive heat can further dry out the hair and damage the cuticles.
Even if it straightens temporarily, it will absorb moisture and frizz again over time. Repeating this process can make your hair even more unmanageable.
Measures you can take starting today to combat frizz and waviness
- Don't over-wash; gently wash focusing on the scalp
- Avoid rubbing the entire hair vigorously
- Use hair dryers and flat irons at low temperatures and for short durations
- Moisturize hair ends before and after drying
- Shift from "suppressing" hair to "preserving moisture" care
CHANT's Recommended Care
For age-related frizz and waviness, instead of harsh cleansing, we recommend a care routine that gently washes hair and scalp, delivers essential nutrients, and protects moisture.
KIYOME Body Shampoo Bar
Gently cleanses scalp and hair,
・Fermented extracts nourish hair follicles and roots to prevent frizz from the scalp
・Plant oils protect cuticles and leave hair moisturized
Recommended for those concerned about dry, rough, or dull hair.
SAKI Oil Serum
Applying a small amount to the ends of towel-dried or dry hair helps prevent dryness and adds shine and manageability. Instead of forcibly straightening hair with a flat iron, try moisturizing the ends first.
The fermented extract derived from aged sake lees in SAKI has a repairing effect on hair cuticles.
Argan oil, extracted from the argan plant that can survive two years without rain in the desert, is known as the king of moisturizing power.
Let's start growing healthy hair with a daily care routine!
Wavy and frizzy hair might be a sign of hair dryness.
To cultivate hair that defies age.
Shift from "suppressing care" to "moisture-preserving care."
Reference: UCLA Health "Your guide to aging and hair"
