Well, thats over.
Were in a new age of beauty tools, and the motto is More is more!
Im a beauty editor and personal shopper for women over 50.
So heres a guide to whats worth it and what isnt!
Blow-dryers
Blow-dryers are like microwaves.
The biggest dryer issues for women over 50 are weight and damage.
And lets not forget that intense heat fries thin, processed or damaged hair.
Funny, but women now covet luxury-level smart dryers the way they used to dream about designer logo bags.
They claim to protect the hair and scalp from heat-styling damage and reduce drying time.
And most of the rave reviews come from younger women with lots of long, thick, healthy hair.
Unless you have a bunch of money to throw around, go low-cost.
No need to spend more than $100 on a hair dryer.
Ceramic technology uses heat-resistant materials to evenly distribute heat.
All offer enough heat tweaks and speeds to do the job safely and stress-free.
Hairbrushes and combs
The brush and comb category has expanded from simply smoothing to also detangling and blow-dry styling.
Want to snag and break your hair fast?
Opt for a metal barrel brush for blow-dries and a fine-tooth comb or detangling brush for detangling wet hair.
Yes, metal brushes are salon stylist favorites.
They stimulate circulation at roots and help distribute natural oils to give dry, mature hair some TLC.
While natural bristles are gentle, adding nylon gives them some backbone for efficient styling.
Most work on dry hair that was previously blow-dried, so were talking about double high-heat exposure and tension.
They free hair from double doses of manipulation and heat.
