⁠7 Common Mistakes Women Over 60 Make with Their Hair

STRUGGLING WITH THINNING HAIR? THESE EVERYDAY HABITS MAY BE WHY

Hair naturally changes as we age—thinning strands, drier texture, slower growth. But sometimes the biggest factor holding our hair back isn’t age—it’s the habits we’ve unknowingly carried with us for years.

If you’re over 60 and struggling with shedding, breakage, or lack of volume, here are 7 common hair mistakes to look out for—and what to do instead.

1. Washing too often.

As estrogen declines with age, our scalp produces less oil. That means daily washing can strip away much needed moisture, making hair feel brittle, look flat and fall out.
💡 Switch to a gentle shampoo and wash 2–3 times a week instead.

2. Using harsh, stripping shampoos.

Many commercial shampoos are loaded with sulfates and detergents that can irritate your scalp and damage thinning hair.
Switch to brands made with clean, plant-based cleansers that detox without drying out your strands or follicles (look for paraben-free and sulfate-free).

3. Skipping scalp care entirely.

We spend so much time focusing on our hair—but healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. Neglecting your scalp can lead to buildup, inflammation, and increased shedding.
🧖 A few drops of rosemary-infused oil massaged into your scalp can work wonders.

4. Applying essential oils directly to the scalp.

This is a big one. Pure essential oils like rosemary are powerful—but undiluted, they can burn or inflame your scalp, making things worse.
Use an oil that's already diluted in a carrier oil to make it safe for direct application. Our Rosemary Hair Oil is slow-infused into nourishing carrier oils, so it’s ready to apply straight from the bottle—no mixing, no irritation.

5. Rough towel drying

Aggressively rubbing your hair with a towel weakens strands and causes breakage—especially when hair is wet and fragile.
💡 Gently blot your hair with a soft t-shirt or microfiber towel instead.

6. Overloading on styling products.

Styling creams, dry shampoos, and sprays can build up fast—especially on aging scalps that shed more slowly. This can clog follicles and slow growth.
A weekly clarifying rinse and a lightweight conditioner (like our Rosemary Conditioner) can help keep things balanced and buildup-free.

7. Ignoring consistency.

Trying every new product for a few weeks won’t give your hair a chance to truly thrive. Results take time—especially when hormones are shifting.
🌿 That’s why our customers stick with our Rosemary Hair Trio—because when you care for your scalp consistently, your hair starts to change.

Gentle routines. Real results.

Your hair doesn’t need to be complicated. It needs the right kind of care.
Our Rosemary Shampoo, Conditioner, and Hair Oil are designed for women over 40 who want to gently support growth, softness, and scalp health—naturally.