We don’t blame you if you’re rolling your eyes right now. It isn’t enough to slather approximately 1000 anti-aging products on your face, is it? Nope, of course not. Now you have to worry about keeping your hair looking youthful. Will it ever end?

Probably not. Don’t shoot the messenger. Once you get over the initial annoyance at the thought of age-proofing your hair, you have to admit that older hair is radically different from the hair we had in our early 20’s. It’s the reason we see so many short styles on women over 50. And that post-50 hair chop? That’s something we think is entirely unnecessary.

Aging hair issue #1: big-time breakage

Look, heat styling from high-powered blow dryers, flat irons and curlers aren’t good for any hair, no matter how young of a head it’s attached to. But it’s especially hard on older hair. The good news here is that the fix is fairly easy. And no, we’re not going to ask you to sacrifice your styling. Simply add a protective heat styling hair serum into your post-shower routine. Look for words like thermal protection or heat protection on the label.

Aging hair issue #2: limp strands

As we age, we naturally produce less keratin, the protein that keeps hair healthy and strong. To combat this, we need to use products that mimic the effects of keratin. As much as it’s possible to get fillers for your face, it’s also possible to get fillers for your hair. Even common drugstore brands are starting to incorporate fillers like intra-cylane.

Aging hair issue #3: major thinning

Hair is bound to get less thick as we age. That’s just how it goes. But there’s a difference between hair that’s thinned a little, and waking up to find strands all over your pillow. If you’re at all worried about hair loss, get proactive about it. Dead Sea Premier’s Hair Loss Preventative Care Shampoo is formulated to prevent hair loss with its root acids, minerals, honeydew and secret CRSFO mixture.