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In This Article about the best hair care routine for winter, Better Not Younger features a mature woman with black long hair wearing a light blue sweater on a blue background created by the sky.

Fail-Safe Fixes for 7 Common Winter Hair Problems

Old Man Winter didn’t earn his name for being all warm and fuzzy. Frigid temperatures, harsh winds and bone-dry air are just a few of his defining traits—and exactly what our delicate aging tresses can do without. But since there’s no counting on the ol’ guy to change his temperament any time soon, we’ve come to your rescue with solutions to all your winter hair-care woes this cold weather season.
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On this article about the relationship between prenatal vitamins and hair growth Better Not Younger features a mature woman with blonde hair looking happy while her hair seems to be blown by a wind and with beautiful sunlight hitting her hair.

Do Prenatal Vitamins Make Hair Grow?

There’s no denying the pregnancy glow of a mom-to-be—even her tresses tend to look thicker and more luminous. Perhaps you’ve even experienced fuller, longer hair firsthand during pregnancy.

What’s the secret behind this lustrous pregnancy-related hair growth? Some swear by their prenatal vitamins—prompting women everywhere to flock to their nearest supplement aisle. But is it all hype? Could it just be hormones? Keep reading as we take a closer look at hair growth during pregnancy, the role prenatal vitamins play and if the benefits make it worth adding them to your hair-care routine, even if you’re not expecting.

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Is Silicone Good for Your Hair?

Is Silicone Good for Your Hair?

Silicone is a safe ingredient used in many hair-care products, from sprays and serums to conditioners and shampoos. It's incredibly effective for adding shine, sealing in moisture and managing frizz. But what is silicone, and is it good for your hair?

Silicone sometimes gets a bad rap. However, it's non-toxic and safe, and there are many different kinds. Some are heavier and bond well to your strands; others are lighter and wash away easily. In addition, many silicone hair-care solutions, like those used in Better Not Younger products, are formulated to be non-drying. We’re here to take a closer look at silicones that are beneficial for your hair. 

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Better Not Younger features a mature woman with blonde hair trying to figure out what her gift is by getting close to the box and putting her ear near it as if she is about to shake the box.

The Ultimate Holiday Hair Gift Guide

From stocking stuffers and gift sets to hair-care products that cater to all lifestyles, hair types and hairstyling habits, our ultimate holiday hair gift guide is packed with clean- and cruelty-free hair goodies designed to guarantee great hair days ahead for all the women on your gift list this holiday season.
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Better Not Younger features a senior woman pulling her face skin to show skin slasticity and softness due to marine collagen ingestion.

The Truth About Marine Collagen

Head down any supplement aisle these days and the collagen supplement offerings are overwhelming to say the least. You have your powders and pills, bars and beauty gummies, even collagen-infused waters and shots. 

But your choices don’t stop there—some are sourced from bovine collagen (that’s cow), others from marine collagen (that’s fish) and others still from porcine collagen, otherwise known as pig. And did we mention there are 28 different types of collagen? That being said, only 3 of them (types I, II, III) are the true influencers of firm, glowing skin and stronger, healthier-looking hair. Even so, there’s still a bunch of confusion out there about which types are found in bovine collagen vs marine collagen vs porcine collagen. 

So before we dive into the details about marine collagen, let’s set the record straight: Cow, fish or pig, the source of collagen doesn’t dictate the collagen type. Bovine collagen, marine collagen and porcine collagen are all composed of the same amino acid building blocks and contain types I, II and III, though each collagen source has different amounts of each type. For example, marine collagen tends to have higher amounts of types I and III while bovine collagen tends to have higher levels of type II. What’s important to keep in mind is that not all supplements will contain all types and each supplement will have varying ratios of different types. This all depends on the processing method, which is at the discretion of those formulating the supplements. 

Now that we cleared that up, let’s take a closer look at this superstar protein.

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A woman washing her hair with sulfate free shampoo.

The Right Way to Wash Your Hair with Sulfate-Free Shampoo

Nothing washes away a bad hair day—or a bad mood, for that matter—better than an invigorating hair wash. But as anyone who has ever made the switch to sulfate-free shampoo knows, there are a few challenges that come along with using a sulfate-free formula when you wash your hair—namely creating that sudsy lather we typically equate with feeling clean.

While sulfate-free formulas may be more lather-resistant than regular shampoos, they are equally effective at removing dirt and excessive oil from your scalp—not to mention they offer a whole bunch of hair-nourishing benefits to boot!

Washing your hair with sulfate-free shampoo simply requires a little more shampooing savvy before you start, and a little extra effort along the way—all certainly worth it! That’s why we’re letting you in on the essential secrets to know for cleaning your hair!

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A woman with curly gray hair on a solid yellow background.

6 Tips to Keep Curly Hair Super-Moisturized

Keeping curly hair moisturized and healthy takes a little bit of work, but oh is it worth it. While the texture of curly hair makes it harder for the hair strands to stay hydrated, there are more ways that can help beyond just doing a deep condition or using curly hair shampoos. It’s also really important to have enough natural oil in your curly hair to keep it sleek and moisturized, but you can always enhance those hair oils with an added dose of oil—like coconut oil or castor oil. Here’s what else you can do to keep curly hair moisturized.
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Better Not Younger features a short blonde hair woman looking up while smiling.

4 Hairstyles for 4 Winter Hair Woes

It’s easy to believe our bad hair days are behind us now that summer’s heat and humidity have flown south for the winter—taking our frizzy strands along for the ride. Why wouldn’t we assume it’s smooth sailing for our tresses until spring?


Unfortunately winter plays host to a whole slew of new hair problems and styling dilemmas. Topping the list is cold dry air and indoor heat, which lead to super-dry tresses that are prone to breakage and static. And hat hair—don’t even get us started!

That’s why we came up with a list of our favorite hairstyles for winter designed to solve the most common winter hair woes. They’re not only easy to style but they’ll help prevent damaging your delicate, aging tresses throughout the long winter ahead.

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Two mature women with gray hair practicing relaxing exercises on a yoga mat.

10 Ways to Slow Down to Speed Up Your Hair Growth

Sitting back and waiting for your thinning hair to grow? There are things you can do to stimulate hair growth. 

Your body has 5 million hair follicles, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, which sounds like a lot, but only about 100,000 of those are on your scalp. While your genetics influence how much your hair tends to grow—on average it’s about half an inch each month—so does your lifestyle, and this is something you can actually control! 

To encourage your thinning hair to grow a little bit faster, try taking things a little more slowly. Mindfully approaching how you go about your day can do wonders for your stress levels, which ultimately affects the health of your hair. So what does mindfulness look like? For starters, taking your foot off the pedal, stopping to smell the roses and sometimes quite literally remembering to breathe. Here are a few of our favorite ways to slow down to support our healthiest hair growth possible.

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A 40 something woman with long black hair wearing black and white blouse with stripes is raising her sight to the top left corner and touching her hair

How to Wake Up Your Hair Follicles

A common complaint among women experiencing menopause is seeing more and more hair strands falling out each day. Hair that doesn’t grow as long or as fast as it once did is another issue they face.

But even though some of your hair follicles may eventually go dormant and stop producing new hairs altogether, these sleeping follicles are not a lost cause. Regular scalp massages and topical hair products with the right stimulating ingredients can effectively wake them up and trigger hair production again. 

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A female middle aged doctor teaching a mom and her daughter about diabetes.

The Relationship Between Diabetes and Hair Loss

Just like anything else, everyone’s personal experience is different. So while some may never experience even an ounce of hair loss due to diabetes, others may be losing their hair by the handful. Unfortunately, this is why a number of newly diagnosed diabetics may not know what lies on the road ahead of them.

So, does diabetes cause hair loss?

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Menopause-related hormone changes give us mood swings, insomnia, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, weight gain, and to top it all off — hair loss.

How to Stop and Reverse Hormonal Hair Loss

Menopause-related hormone changes give us mood swings, insomnia, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, weight gain, and to top it all off — hair loss. Our hair follicles are mini-organs that require constant blood supply and nourishment to continue producing hairs. Changes to our scalp and hair’s underlying biology can cause dryness, shedding, and hair loss. Thankfully, there are things we can do to stop hormonal hair loss.

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