As we get older, so does our hair. Over time, the rate at which our body produces melanin (the thing that gives our hair pigment) slows down and eventually may even

stop altogether, causing hair to lose its color and appear gray.

Alongside the loss of pigment, gray hairs often appear wiry and dry as a result of diminishing oil production by the sebaceous glands in the hair follicle. Jonathan Soons, creative ambassador at Headmasters, explains: “The aging process changes the texture of hair so that it appears brittle, wiry, and frizzy. Commonly, the longer the hair is, the more this becomes evident.”

To deal with aging hair, Soons recommends switching your products up. “Older hair can be more fragile, so use a gentle brush such as Manta ($30). To help keep gray hair fresh and remove yellow tones, I swear by Revlon Professional Nutri Color Crème in 1002 ($18). As well as helping with color, it also acts as a mask to keep hair super moisturized,” says Soons.