What our 45+ hair needs (thanks to an uber-stylish industry guru)
Original & Mineral (O&M) is synonymous with results-driven, environmentally-aware hair products and a natural colouring system both here in Sydney, Australia, where it was born, and globally. The woman behind the eco-friendly, heavenly-scented hair care company is founder Jose Bryce Smith, who knows exactly what our locks need, as she explains:
1. We’ve upped the ante in our skincare routine post 40+ years but what should we be doing with our hair?
Just like using more face masks and a better moisturiser over 40, our hair needs the same. Start with colour. Using a clean colour like O&M is going to put much less stress on your hair and keep it in better condition, and then maintenance is important too with a good shampoo, conditioner and treatment. I’ve also found that over the years my hair has become finer and so I’m all for volumising products. My favourites are O&M Atonic Thickening Spritz, $33.95 originalmineral.com.au/products/atonic and Desert Dry, $36.95 originalmineral.com.au/products/desert-dry, dry texture spray, which keeps me from looking flat.
2. What’s a pet peeve you see in the world of hair you wish we wouldn’t worry about?
I honestly think we should all just love our hair. I don’t know one woman who doesn’t criticise their hair. Let’s embrace it and work with it. There are so many products now that can give you fabulous hair - let’s love who we are.
3. What do you say when someone asks: “Does clean hair care really work?”
Of course! Technology has moved on so much in clean and natural products. Yes, they are more expensive to make but if anything the performance and whole experience is much better. Using lots of chemicals is unnecessary and it’s old school.
4. What’s the one product you introduce women to that floors them?
Project Sukuroi, $47.95, originalmineral.com.au/products/project-sukuroi It’s our Gold Smoothing Balm which is also an amazing heat protectant. It smells just like roses and makes even the most damaged hair smooth and luscious again. It never fails.
5. What’s the secret to healthy-looking hair as we age?
Eating healthy food and using good quality products. Good fats are amazing for hair such as coconut oil and olive oil, oily fish and leafy greens. A healthy diet has a big part to play in having great hair. And it’s the same as food - when you use fewer chemicals the nutrients absorb better. I believe that health is becoming people’s no 1 value and they are seeing a difference in hair and skin through using clean products.
My great love from the range is: originalmineral.com.au/products/hydrate-and-conquer-shampoo
NOTE: I’m not paid to endorse any of these products. I only recommend what I know really works.
