Preserving your hair's vitality as you age
Over the years, hair changes: it is often finer, drier and less dense, particularly due to hormonal changes. You can then adapt your routine and support vitality from within.
By the Luxéol team · Reading time: 5 min · Updated on 9 July 2026
Key takeaways
- With age, hair tends to become finer, drier and thinner.
- Hormones (particularly during menopause) accentuate these changes.
- Adapt your routine: more nourishing treatments, gentler habits and a pampered scalp.
- Antioxidants and a good protein intake support hair health.
- The consistency of a suitable routine matters more than ever.
What changes with age
- Hair becomes finer: its diameter decreases.
- It becomes drier (reduced sebum production).
- Density may decrease and growth may slow down.
- At menopause, hormonal changes accentuate fineness and loss of density.
- Hair turns white and may become coarser.
Adapting your routine
- Switch to more nourishing and hydrating treatments.
- Adopt gentle habits: less heat and delicate brushing.
- Care for the scalp, the foundation of healthy growth.
- Use shine and anti-yellowing treatments for white hair.
- Space out harsh treatments (colouring and straightening).
Supporting vitality from within
A diet rich in protein, healthy fatty acids and antioxidants supports the fibre. Zinc and selenium contribute to the maintenance of normal hair, and selenium helps protect cells against oxidative stress. A targeted programme can support these needs.
The Luxéol solution
Luxéol vitality programmes
Formulas combining plants, vitamins and minerals to support hair vitality over the years. Incorporate them into a 3-month routine, alongside suitable hair care.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my hair become finer with age?
Does menopause cause hair loss?
Can you regain denser hair after the age of 50?
Which nutrients are suitable for mature hair?
Food supplements should be used as part of a healthy lifestyle and are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet. This article is for information purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
Sources
- French Society of Dermatology — hair ageing.
- European Register of health claims (EC Regulation No 1924/2006) — zinc, selenium.
- Ameli.fr — menopause and health.
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