The Age of Beauty

Stylists from Paul Mitchell Products and Professional Styling, reveal the best ways to care for your hair as you age

The structure of our hair changes as we age, which means we should alter how we care for it as time goes on. Stylists from Paul Mitchell Products and Professional Styling, reveal the best ways to do this.

Q. How does hair change over time?

A. Over the years, as your hair gets older and the grey starts to develop, you’ll find the texture changes. This isn't necessarily down to your mop being dry – this is also due to the change in structure once your hair turns grey.

Q. When does this change happen?

A. It’s a gradual process, which varies from person to person. In order to keep your hair looking its best, we recommend you invest in a range of products designed to add moisture, prevent color fade and repair, as soon as you notice your hair starts to get lighter.

Q. Does women’s hair thin with age?

A. The texture of the hair can definitely change as you get older. If you find it is getting thinner, we recommend using our Lemon Sage Thickening range. If you need assistance with ways to disguise thinning hair, Professional Paul Mitchell colour technicians can help. For example, they can advise you on how to create layers of colour that give the illusion of thickness. But what will work best for you will depend on your hair type.

You may find that your tresses becomes coarser with age. Grey hair has a different texture and we’d suggest you use a number of products from the Smoothing range to help keep it feeling soft. Super Skinny Relaxing Balm is great for fine to medium hair, while the Super Skinny Serum is ideal for medium to coarse locks.

Q. When hair turns grey, does it affect its texture?

A. Older hair does tend to be dryer, so turn to Awapuhi Wild Ginger Moisturising Lather Shampoo and Conditioning Rinse for optimum hydration. Paul Mitchell Super Strong Treatment, used as a regular weekly home treatment, will also help the overall condition. We’d also would suggest using a treatment oil on the hair before styling, such as the Awapuhi Wild Ginger Styling Treatment Oil.



Tee Tree, Lemon Sage Thickening conditioner

Paul Mitchell, Super Skinny Relaxing Balm

Awapuhi Wild Ginger, Styling Treatment Oil

Awapuhi Wild Ginger, Moisturising Lather Shampoo


Q. Which cuts or colours help disguise thinning hair?

A. Hair looks great in any style providing that it looks healthy! It doesn't need to be short. Invest in a good product wardrobe for your hair – from shampoo to styling products – and having regular conditioning treatments to make any style look fabulous.

Q. Does grey hair behave differently when it comes to dyeing?

A. Having a few statement blocks of colour to enhance your haircut will detract the eye from the salt and pepper look. You can keep the statement panels as soft or as bright as your heart desires, without the commitment of an all over re-growth appearing.

Q. How can we banish yellowy tones from grey hair?

A. Use the Paul Mitchell Platinum Blonde Shampoo, which brightens blonde, grey and white hair, combating yellow hues and dullness while increasing shine.

Q. If you want to embrace grey hair, how should you care for it?

A. Blonde and grey hair can sometimes become dull through product build-up and air pollution. Combat this by using the Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two to deeply cleanse, followed by leaving our Platinum Blonde Shampoo on for five minutes to tone and brighten you locks.

Q. If you’re dying your hair, but want to go to your natural grey, what’s the best way do make the transition?

A. The most effective way is to create a multi-tonal effect. Creating high tones and low tones will give the overall look a more natural, contemporary and professional result.



Paul Mitchell, Platinum Blonde Shampoo

Paul Mitchell, Super Strong Treatment

Paul Mitchell, Shampoo Two


Q. Which treatments would you recommend specifically for mature hair?

A. Indulge your mane with our Instant Moisture Super Charged Treatment every week. This will help your hair reflect its inner health and keep it looking youthful.

Q. How often should we wash mature hair?

A. Hair varies from person to person so it’s really down to the individual, but Paul Mitchell Shampoos are gentle enough to use daily, if your hair needs it.

Q. What are the best hair colours for mature women?

A. It’s best to visit your stylist for a professional consultation and keep the colour multi-tonal.

Q. What are the most flattering hairstyle for older women?

A. It’s great to see shorter, more funky crops on white and grey hair, as it still looks young and fun. Just because your hair is ageing, it doesn’t mean that you’ve got to buy rollers and a hair net! Your stylist should be able to help you select a style to suit your hair, lifestyle and personality – so go for it and be glamorous!



Paul Mitchell Products and Professional Styling

Nearly 35 years ago, two friends, John Paul DeJoria and Paul Mitchell, were inspired to start a company that would support the success of hairdressers and provide luxury hair care at an affordable price. The first products were launched and they were the first professional beauty company to announce that they don’t conduct or endorse animal testing. The rest is history.

These questions were answered by expert stylists at Paul Mitchell; Sam Walters, Nicole Hewitt, Evie Davies and Mandy Graham.

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