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What’s one thing that curly hair, straight hair and gray hair all have in common? They all become tangled at one point or another. Some more easily or severely than others. Major problems arise, however, when that tangled hair goes ignored and untreated, gradually morphing into matted hair and more often than not leading to hair breakage. The absolute last thing anyone wants to do is cut out various sections of hair, but tangled hair and hair breakage are no joke—especially when you’re dealing with delicate aging tresses. Before you result to the most drastic of measures, we’ve got a few tips on how you can detangle your tangled hair from the comfort of your own home—and we’ve tailored our tips to your hair type to make it super easy. When it comes to knotted, tangled hair—or even matted hair—it all comes down to how you detangle it (gently!) and what tangled hair products you use.

Styling your thinning hair shouldn’t be something you dread in the morning. Even though our hair thins as we age, it still has a lot of life in it—we just have to treat it a little more gently and show it a lot of love. The key to loving aging hair that has thinned is pumping up that hair volume to a 10! The process for giving your strands an extra splash of volume starts at the salon and carries through to your own hair habits at home.

Whether we’re mastering no-heat styling tricks or using every tip we know to add thickness to thinning hair, there are tons of ways to get that bit of boost. Ahead, you’ll find our favorite tricks for adding volume to even the thinnest hair—including some of our best no-heat hairstyles and hacks. Say goodbye to dull, flat hair and hello to volume!

At one point in your life, eyebrow grooming may have involved a brow pencil and a pair of tweezers to nab the occasional stray. But lately it’s taking more and more effort to fill in those thin spots and get the shape just right. You may pluck, wax, thread and contour your eyebrows, trying to strike the perfect balance.

The fact of the matter is, the more you do to groom your eyebrows, the more potential there is to make a mistake. And since your eyebrows change with age, the way you take care of them will need to change, too. 

Whether you’re new to the curly hair-care journey or you’re just looking for the latest 411 on your curly hair, let’s get a few things out of the way. There’s simply too much misinformation out there about “the best curly hair products” and how they play into “hair physics.” The truth is, your friends and family with curly hair are still trying to figure it all out, no matter their age.

The TikTok-trendy wolf haircut has become one of the coolest haircuts of the summer, but unlike some trendy haircuts over time, this one can actually work on all hair types and is actually an amazing haircut for thin hair. This haircut is a little bit shaggy, a little bit mullet-y, and very layered, which is why it’s so versatile.

We face new and sometimes unexpected hair-care challenges as we age: graying, dryness, brittleness. Worst of all? Most of us will have some degree of hair loss and thinning to deal with during and after menopause.

But just because age-related hair loss is common doesn't mean we have to accept it. Several potential solutions could help, depending on what's causing our hair to weaken and fall out. If nutrient absorption issues or a vitamin A deficiency are at the root of the problem, supplements containing retinol may be able help.

From Massaging Your Scalp To Boost Blood Flow, to Avoiding Heat and Chemical Treatments, Better Not Younger brings 10 Tips, Tricks and Styling Techniques to Care for Your Thinning Curly Hair.

Collagen is vital for a smooth face and healthy scalp. Restore lost collagen by eating a well-rounded diet, massaging your skin, and taking supplements.

Learn how to detox your scalp using various methods, including New Dawn Activated Charcoal Scalp Cleanser from Better Not Younger. Deep clean and reset your scalp today.

Washing your hair can quickly become a catch-22. You wash your hair to keep it clean and fresh, but this robs it of the essential oils that keep it healthy. So, when you wash it less in an attempt to keep the oil produced from your sebaceous glands, your hair looks unclean and unsightly. 

There is a middle ground to this problem. It’s possible to train your hair to wash it less without compromising on hygiene or aesthetics. All it requires is a bit of patience, scheduling and adjusting. In the long run, your hair will thank you for all of your hard work. 

If you have naturally curly hair, you’re probably all too familiar with the love-hate relationship between you and your hair. It can be a struggle that those with straight hair just don’t understand. But whether you’ve been straightening your hair for the last 30 years or not, it’s never too late to embrace your curls.

As you age, your curls can loosen, change their shape or even form new curl patterns due to hormonal and environmental factors. Or maybe you’re experiencing curly hair for the first time in your life as your aging locks change the shape of your hair follicles. No matter the reason, the transition to your new hair shape or texture can feel daunting. Especially if your aging curly hair is also starting to gray because that can affect your hair’s texture as well.

If you don’t know where to start, don’t worry—Better Not Younger is here to help you fall in love with your curls again.

Hair loss, or alopecia, can happen at any time during our lives and can have various causes. Though it's relatively uncommon early in life, many of us will experience some degree of age-related alopecia as we approach menopause.

For women, alopecia means a gradual hair thinning due to a reduction in the number of strands. As a result, you may notice more hair on your pillow or in the shower drain, or less bulk in your ponytail and a widening part line. Thankfully, there are actions you can take to manage this condition.