A brief look at our different hair conditions as we age

Finally, an explanation for why our hair acts the way it does at different stages in our lives.  Use this guide to figure out where you’re at and what you can do help treat your hair at it’s stage.

Baby Hair

When we are babies our hair condition is:
Depending on genetics, our hair as babies usually starts as a soft, fuzzy, sort. Some babies’ hair starts growing in the womb, while others do not start hair growth until they are one year old. Most babies are born with a hair colour that will later develop into our true hair colour.

Hair care for the baby hair stage:
For baby hair care, it is suggested that you use a light shampoo without much sudsy-ness to it.  Babies and even some young children can develop cradle cap. Cradle cap can be cured by using a soft brush, as well as more frequent washing. If the conditions worsens, spreads, or becomes uncomfortable for the baby, call your health care provider.

Child Hair

When we are children our hair condition is:
We start to leave the stage of baby hair, hair starts getting thicker, hair growth speeds up or slows down, some children experience hair loss, and the true colour of our hair shows itself. Our scalp can be very sensitive, which is why some of us throw fits when it is time to get our hair brushed.

Hair care for the child hair stage:
This is when our scalp can be sensitive and we start caring more about how our hair looks. For children, there are endless possibilities for treating hair into health, but it is not essential for children to have regular hair treatments done.  However, if you would like to do one, choose one that is fast, and not too sticky or messy.

Teen Hair

When we are teenagers our hair condition is:
Split ends and dry hair start as we begin to curl, straighten, and blow-dry our hair. Many teenagers also have oily hair, which is caused by Sebum, a moisturizer created by overactive sebaceous glands.

Hair care for the teenage hair stage:
For treating oily hair try an after shower rinse of 1 tablespoon vinegar per pint of water, or try working a strip of gauze or fabric through the bristles of your hair brush during brushing.

For split ends, take a seven-day break from using heat on your hair (blow drier, curling iron, etc.)

Adult Hair

When we are adults our hair condition is:
The oil that we had as teenagers starts to dry up and hair becomes dry, brittle, and easier to break, and some start to experience hair loss and grey hairs.

Hair care for the adult hair stage:
For the treatment of falling out or thinning hair, try massaging your scalp two to three times a day to stimulate blood flow and hair growth.

For the treatment of  dry hair, try a mayonnaise recipe and thoroughly coat your hair in a mixture of the following ingredients:

• 1 cup mayonanaise for short hair (2 cups for long hair)
• 1 tablespoon crushed and dried kelp
• 1 egg yolk

Pile hair together, and wrap in a hot towel, let sit for 30 minutes, then rinse out and wash hair as usual.

Senior hair

When we are seniors our hair condition is:
Hair loss increases and the greying process continues, there are two genes that are the cause of the Grey Hair Process, bc12 and bcl-w.  At the base of our hair follicles melanocytes are produced. Melanocytes are the cells that create and hold colour in our hair. When the Melanocytes die, greying begins.

Hair care for the senior hair stage:
Gray, silver and white hair can be beautiful and even classy, so here are options that will restore your already gray hair to at least be healthier. Two to three times daily brush your hair until your scalp feels tingly. Combine 3 tablespoons each of glycerin and rose water into 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and apply the mixture to the hair roots.

*Research for this article was done with the help of: “Mother natures Guide to Vibrant Beauty and Health” by Myra Cameron and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo