Helping Over 50 Hair Look Thicker
This post is sponsored by Hair Biology, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
My hair has never been what I’d call my crowning glory but I’m pretty attached to it:) It started thinning back in 2016 and by the time I noticed just how much was coming out, it was very thin. 
Menopause, stress, poor diet, family history, and thyroid issues can all increase the rate of hair loss for midlife women. In fact, female pattern baldness affects over 40% of women by the age of 50. Mine is likely a combination of these so I’m always on the lookout for products that will make my hair look fuller.
When Hair Biology reached out to ask if I would try their new hair Full & Vibrant Haircare line designed for women like you and me, I said yes because I know many of you are struggling with thinning hair as I am.
As we age, our skin, body, and hair change. Nothing about our bodies is the same as it was in our thirties so it makes sense that the products we use need to change and adapt to work for us. Hair Biology has formulated products to work with our changing hair needs and replenish its nutrients as we age. The Full & Vibrant Collection is specially formulated to be safe for color-treated and aging hair.
The Volumizing Shampoo is dye-free, paraben-free, and infused with biotin which helps support healthy-looking hair. It feels very gentle on my hair and doesn’t leave it with that “stripped” feeling. It’s also safe for color-treated hair, which I know a thing or two about! The Volumizing Conditioner gives hair lightweight nourishment for the body and softness without making my hair limp.
My favorite product is the Thickening Treatment. It can be used on wet or dry hair and contains caffeine which helps the thickener attach to each strand, giving hair a boost.
After I towel dry my hair, I spray generously at the roots and distribute through my hair with my fingers, then add a dollop of my hair gel and blowdry with my round brush as usual.
After it’s dry, I lift sections and spray more at the roots along the sides where my thinning is most noticeable. Then I fluff my hair a bit for extra lift.
As a blogger, I get sent a lot of products. You don’t hear about most of them because if they’re duds, I will not tell you they’re great. You’re hearing about Hair Biology because I’m truly impressed with how it makes my hair look and I’m very pleased with the results!
By now you know I’m that woman who puts as many products into her hair as necessary to get volume. I’m finding with this Hair Biology Trio, I don’t need to add nearly as much and my hair has plenty of lift and body.
Hair Biology has designed a set of products to meet the needs of 50+ women like us to meet the changing demands of our hair. They believe in the power of celebrating age and the experience that comes with it. Hair Biology believes our hair should be a wonderful reflection of the confident women we have become and have designed products to help us achieve that.
Helping women build and maintain their confidence is my number one goal on A Well Styled Life, so I’m delighted to find a company that is doing all it can to support us.
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What are you using to help your hair appear thicker?
Sorry this is so much later after your post so please don’t feel obligated to reply, but I was wondering what is the sweater you are wearing? That is one of the colors that I look best in, and I’ve been struggling to find something.
It is one of my favorite colors too. It’s here at Target for $20
After having brain surgery, my stylist recommended using shampoo/conditioner from Bosley Hair Club for Men. I was surprised but they really worked. I used to purchase it on Amazon (surgery was in 2017) but didn’t find a great deal of products. They do have their own website; http://www.bosley.com so you will find it there. I also use Paul Mitchell’s “The Conditioner” leave in conditioner which I swear by!
Thanks for sharing, Maryanne.
I have lost a tremendous amount of hair this past year, so trying everything I can. My challenge right now is my style. It is still a little past collarbone length so I can put it up, and my lack of hair is not evident at all. I would love to be able to wear it down again but too self conscious to do that right now. I’m scanning your website… what cut/style do you have? I need to make a decision.
I have a disconnected cut. It’s a bob and blunt in the back with a very few chunky layers on the top to allow me to get the lift. Just below my ear is the best length for volume on my hair.
Whoo Hoo ! A month out from this first post and my hair does feel thicker ! I use the shampoo and thickner…and gel. Wash and dry at night. Roll in the mornings on carouso steam rollers and am very pleased with the results. I only wash twice a week but I roll every morning and finish up with hairspray. I’m pleased with Hair Biology.
You may also want to try Ovation hair products. I love their thickening treatment. Available on line.
Thanks for the tip…constantly looking for something to make my thin, fine hair look fuller. Did you use the Brilliance for color treated, or the regular. Looks like you used the regular product in the photos…I do dye my hair so want to be sure to purchase the correct product. I have a pixie cut and cut/color every 4 weeks….
I have just recently started using Hair Biology also…..I really like the shampoo and conditioner. It smells amazing too.
Blessings,
Your hair looks great! I really like then cut and style. I think this is style that you should keep doing.
Thank you! I think she did a great job. I love it too.
Hi Jennifer,
Speaking of your hair cut, my hairdresser recently moved out of state so I’m looking for a new one. My hair is thin and fine. I live in the East Bay. I believe you used to as well. Can you recommend the hairdresser you went to? Thank you so much!
Paula
My old hairdresser retired and moved out of state during the pandemic.
I’m sorry…I feel your pain:)
Jennifer, I tried the Hair Biology products you suggested and my hair texture felt better and the thickening spray didn’t make my hair greasy looking. I wash my hair twice a week, at night and blow dry. So my hair felt thicker after it was dry. The next morning I sprayed the roots again and did a fast blow dry to increase volume. Then as usual, I used my Carouso steam rollers (been using them for 30+ years, wanted to get rid of heat rollers and curling irons and I’ve been happy with the results). After 15-20 minutes, my hair curled as usual but I couldn’t tell a lot of difference in volume but my hair felt good. I will keep using these products, the price is good, and my hair feels better. I will keep adding the thickener each morning. If I washed and dried in the morning, I think I’d have more volume, but that won’t fit into my morning routine. BTW….love your hairstyle and the sweater you’re wearing !
Jennifer, I tried the Hair Biology products you suggested and my hair texture felt better and the thickening spray didn’t make my hair greasy looking. I wash my hair twice a week, at night and blow dry. So my hair felt thicker after it was dry. The next morning I sprayed the roots again and did a fast blow dry to increase volume. Then as usual, I used my Carouso steam rollers (been using them for 30+ years, wanted to get rid of heat rollers and curling irons and I’ve been happy with the results). After 15-20 minutes, my hair curled as usual but I couldn’t tell a lot of difference in volume but my hair felt good. I will keep using these products, the price is good, and my hair feels better. I will keep adding the thickener each morning. If I washed and dried in the morning, I think I’d have more volume, but that won’t fit into my morning routine.
Try adding a spritz of dry shampoo at the roots just after you brush, then fluff on the days you don’t wash. It really helps me.
I’m 69 and feel like I have dealt with what is probably normal hair loss for my age. I feel like oral Biotin and a scoop of collagen in my morning coffee has slowed down my hair loss.
I can’t use hair products with a strong smell.
First, teal is YOUR color! Second, thank you for sharing info about Hair Biology. Sounds promising.
I’ve been using Hair Biology for about a year now. I change it up with some other brands of shampoo. I find that it leaves my hair soft and shiny. I do like it. I haven’t tried the thickening product yet, but I will now. My hair is thin as well, and I think the Hair Biology is helping a bit. Time will tell.
Someone mentioned the smell. I like the smell. It smells a little like coconut to me. Nothing unpleasant or strong at all!
Your hair looks lovely, Jennifer! Unfortunately I’ve tried all the various things doctors have told me to do over the last several years to improve my hair loss and nothing worked for me. Just bad hair genes. So I have embraced wigs! Once I got used to them, I loved them. No more bad hair days for me, ever. I’m in several FB wig groups and it’s quite shocking how many women have had dramatic and devastating hair loss after having Covid.
Wigs are a fabulous option, Kim. I think more women use them than people think. Bravo for embracing them and sharing with us. Thank you
Jennifer your hair looks great! I thought the product had a strong odor to it, so I didn’t purchase it. Did you find the smell was less noticeable after awhile? I prefer products with little or no odor. This does seem to work very well.
The odor is not unpleasant and I didn’t find it too strong for me to use. It does work very well!
God gives dogs and cats a new Winter coat. My cat is already sporting his. Only fair if he did the same for us.😊
YES! xox
Hair loss is not a constant. At one point I lost so much I needed a hair piece, but then miracle of miracles it came back despite the specialists having diagnosed male=pattern baldness. I also have thyroid issues that can increase hair loss. I think biotin in shampoo should be totally fine, but you might want to ask your doctor. Oral biotin doesn’t affect your thyroid but it does throw your test results off. For me hair loss and growth are seasonal. It makes sense to track your hair loss over time and journal what’s taking place and what product(s) you’re using.
Jennifer, thanks for this info. I’m going to ask my doctor about these. I use only organic products, but perhaps I might give the thickener a try. I used men’s Rogaine decades ago and did not find it had any effect.
I have thyroid issues too which we monitor closely. I’m glad you mentioned the oral biotin throwing off Throid test results. I stop my Bioton for a week
before getting my tests, just to be safe.
Do you know if this product is available in Canada? I live in Vancouver and have a few friends would would benefit from these hair products! Thanks!
Right now it’s only available at Target so you’d have to buy online and have it shipped, or pop over the border to the closest Target.
Wish it were that easy. Target no longer ships internationally and the US border is still closed to Canadians for non-essential travel…maybe this should be considered essential travel!