40 Something, 50 Something....even 60 Something....Relaxed or Natural or Transit..

[levette]

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I joined the 40 something club in September. I now take hair,skin, nail vitamins along with a multi-vitamin to slow hair shedding and hopefully to gain length. This pic is from November 2012.

 

[MeowMix]

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If I'm not mistaken, she is a member here

Yay She's getting her information from the source.

 

[pattyr5]

43 this summer!!! So glad I finally saw this thread. I'm currently 5 months into a transition. The grays..... Henna makes them look like red highlights

 

[janeemat]

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I am so inspired by all of you beautiful women. I am turning 53 next week and I really need help. My hair use to be beautiful, long and thick but the last year has really been tough and I have lost a ton of hair. What hair that's left is dry and very brittle. I am perimenpausal and the change in hormones has wrecked my hair. Can anyone help me? Have any of you encountered similar menopausal issues that created hair problems? What did you do? What products did you use to combat dry and brittle hair. Part of me Is ready to throw up my arms and just give up, the other art of me is not ready to succumb. WhileI am generally a positive person, Sometimes I feel so hopeless about my hair and it really can be depressing. Any advice or help is much appreciated.
Thank you all.

Hi Deborah11! Welcome to the mature ladies club. If I were you, the first thing I would do is rule out hormones/thyroid problems byi seeing my doctor and having all of that checked. Also, check any medications that you may be taking because HBP pills are known to cause thinning. Personally, for me moisture is very important especially if gray hair is in the mix. Then try these steps to see if there is a difference. I saved this doc awhile ago and followed these steps and I saw a difference! Good Luck!

Week One

Step One: Shampoo with a clarifying shampoo

Step Two: Shampoo a second time with a moisturizing shampoo

Step Three: Apply a Hard Protein Conditioner to the hair and let penetrate under a hood dryer. Rinse thoroughly for 5 minutes. Do not comb! Apply a deep moisturizing conditioner to soften and detangle the hair.

Step Four: Apply leave-ins, serum and/or moisturizer and set the hair on rollers or rods. Airdry the hair in buns, braids or twists.

Week Two

Step One: Apply ORS (Organic Root Stimulator) Hair Mayonnaise to dry, unwashed hair. Alternatively, apply a beaten egg to damp, unwashed hair. Let sit for 20-30 minutes.

Step Two: Wash twice with a moisturizing shampoo.

Step Three: Deep Condition with a deep penetrating moisturizing conditioner under a hood dryer.

Step Four: Rinse and apply favorite leave-ins, serums and/or moisturizers. Roller set hair on rollers or rods. Or, airdry in buns, braids or twists.

Week Three

Step One: Apply a quarter size amount of VO5 Strawberries and Cream, along with a quarter size amount of your favorite oil, to dry unwashed hair. Let sit for 20-30 minutes.

Step Two: Wash twice with a moisturizing shampoo.

Step Three: Deep Condition with a deep penetrating light protein conditioner under a hood dryer.

Step Four: Rinse and apply favorite leave-ins, serums and/or moisturizers. Roller set hair on rollers or rods. Or, airdry in buns, braids or twists.

Week Four

Step One: Shampoo with a clarifying shampoo

Step Two: Shampoo a second time with a moisturizing shampoo

Step Three: Apply a Hard Protein Conditioner to the hair and let penetrate under a hood dryer. Rinse thoroughly for 5 minutes. Do not comb! Apply a deep moisturizing conditioner to soften and detangle the hair.

Step Four: Apply leave-ins, serum and/or moisturizer and set the hair on rollers or rods. Airdry the hair in buns, braids or twists.

The key of this plan is to keep conditioning the hair with a blend of moisturizing and strengthening products - while also limiting direct heat. This will give your hair a nice nourishing break!

Give it a try for 30 days and keep me posted on your progress. Feel free to reach out if you need it to be tweaked and don't know where to begin! I am not sure if you are relaxed but for the nex 30 days DO NOT use a blow dryer, curling iron, hot rollers or a flat iron. I would stick to just rollersetting.

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[jenaccess]

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Fabulous at 50 and still feelin sexy!!!
I turned 50 Dec 21st and I don't feel any different than I did at 30. Well my knees ache every once in awhile! lol! My hair is not as thick as it use to be, but I still have a head full of hair. I am considering going natural and stop coloring my gray.

 

[cynd]

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jenaccess

Happy belated birthday lovely lady!

 

[janeemat]

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Fabulous at 50 and still feelin sexy!!!
I turned 50 Dec 21st and I don't feel any different than I did at 30. Well my knees ache every once in awhile! lol! My hair is not as thick as it use to be, but I still have a head full of hair. I am considering going natural and stop coloring my gray.

OK!!! Happy Fabulous 50!

 

[janeemat]

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Fabulous at 50 and still feelin sexy!!!
I turned 50 Dec 21st and I don't feel any different than I did at 30. Well my knees ache every once in awhile! lol! My hair is not as thick as it use to be, but I still have a head full of hair. I am considering going natural and stop coloring my gray.

I thought about this quite a bit last year. I always said that I would let my gray come in at 50. I think I am movin it up to 60 now. Doing both the same time is a double wammy. I know that I will like grey relaxed much better that grey natural.

 

[jenaccess]

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I am sorry about the super big pics. Is there a way to make them smaller? I will not be using photobucket anymore to post. lol!

 

[wavezncurlz]

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We are some foxy ladies up in here!
Welcome to all the newbies!
I think I'm satisfied with my hair now. I went to WL then cut to SL and now back to MBL. I don't think I'll go back to WL. My hair is too thin now and it bounces more at MBL.

Still fighting the grays though. The last time I colored was at the salon and I had a wonderful experience. I had complete coverage and no dryness. I fail at this at home. I am a DIY'r in every other way but I think I will pay for my color from now on. It's almost time again!
http://i47.tinypic.com/nps9l0.jpg

 

[janeemat]

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Fabulous at 50 and still feelin sexy!!!
I turned 50 Dec 21st and I don't feel any different than I did at 30. Well my knees ache every once in awhile! lol! My hair is not as thick as it use to be, but I still have a head full of hair. I am considering going natural and stop coloring my gray.

I could not see the pics at work. You look gorgeous and your hair is beautiful!

 

[janeemat]

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We are some foxy ladies up in here!
Welcome to all the newbies!
I think I'm satisfied with my hair now. I went to WL then cut to SL and now back to MBL. I don't think I'll go back to WL. My hair is too thin now and it bounces more at MBL.

Still fighting the grays though. The last time I colored was at the salon and I had a wonderful experience. I had complete coverage and no dryness. I fail at this at home. I am a DIY'r in every other way but I think I will pay for my color from now on. It's almost time again!
http://i47.tinypic.com/nps9l0.jpg

What kind of color are you getting at the salon? Do share please.

 

[wavezncurlz]

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janeemat
I have no idea. All I know is it lasted a while and my hair did not feel stripped. She did steam my hair though so maybe that helped. I'm going to see if I can find out what she used.

 

[Mande30]

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Checking in at 41, fit and fabulous....... I need more pictures.

ETA: 42 now.

 

[wavezncurlz]

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RT: Why do grays do their own thing? Mine stick straight up - as if called to attention. They announce themselves. Just definant!

 

[beanie44]

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I agree, and they seem thicker than the rest of the hairs strands.

 

[geejay]

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Claiming my spot. I'm 47. I decided to go natural a few years ago because of the wealth of information on this board. I battle grays with 1-step henndigo and the grays fight back hard and dirty

Thanks to the OP because I have been amazed and inspired by all the beauty, grace and support in this thread. Ladies, you set a high bar!

 

[janeemat]

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@janeemat
I have no idea. All I know is it lasted a while and my hair did not feel stripped. She did steam my hair though so maybe that helped. I'm going to see if I can find out what she used.

I would love to know since color can be so drying. Thanks!

 

[janeemat]

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Claiming my spot. I'm 47. I decided to go natural a few years ago because of the wealth of information on this board. I battle grays with 1-step henndigo and the grays fight back hard and dirty

Thanks to the OP because I have been amazed and inspired by all the beauty, grace and support in this thread. Ladies, you set a high bar!

Welcome to the club gorgeous lady!

 

[Cattypus1]

Claiming my spot. I'm 47. I decided to go natural a few years ago because of the wealth of information on this board. I battle grays with 1-step henndigo and the grays fight back hard and dirty

Thanks to the OP because I have been amazed and inspired by all the beauty, grace and support in this thread. Ladies, you set a high bar!

I love, love, love your hair!

 

[geejay]

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Thank you for the kind words! Made my day

 

[janeemat]

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I am bumping this one to see some gorgeous heads of hair! Stop on by ladies!

 

[Lita]

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Saying hello..,,

Happy Hair Growing!

 

[DarkJoy]

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(though official 40 in 2 weeks)

 

[LivingInPeace]

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I'm 44 and I've been completely natural since about May 2011. This was a twist out earlier this summer.

 

[kellistarr]

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Saying "Hi" to everybody. I turned fifty last month, still feel like I did at 49,48, 35 etc. . .
I can't seem to load any new photos, so to see my face you have to click on my name or avatar. You ladies look great.

 

[grownwomanaz]

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Hello ladies. I'm 45 knocking on 46 lol in Dec. I have 1 album with a few pics. I've been co-washing and rocking twists all summer. I did a couple of trims in June and earlier this month. I won't be straightening again until late Oct.

 

[janeemat]

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(though official 40 in 2 weeks)

Happy Early Birthday and welcome to the fabulous club!

 

[janeemat]

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Hello ladies. I'm 45 knocking on 46 lol in Dec. I have 1 album with a few pics. I've been co-washing and rocking twists all summer. I did a couple of trims in June and earlier this month. I won't be straightening again until late Oct.

Hello "Feature of the Month". I did not know you were part of the club. You have some beautiful hair!

 

[janeemat]

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Saying "Hi" to everybody. I turned fifty last month, still feel like I did at 49,48, 35 etc. . .
I can't seem to load any new photos, so to see my face you have to click on my name or avatar. You ladies look great.

Your hair is gorgeous! I feel only 30 something and I's 51 now