Sunday, September 30, 2012

Grey hair 'less prevalent than previously thought’

In men and women of a certain age, the absence of any grey hair can lead to cynical suggestions of a reliance on hair dye. 

Susan Sarandon has kept her auburn locks.
Susan Sarandon has kept her auburn locks. Photo: Fred Thornhill/Reuters
 But new research indicates that those accusations could be groundless - at least for a lucky few - after scientists discovered that one in ten over-60s does not have any grey hair. 

It could mean the cloud of suspicion can be lifted from the likes Selina Scott, 61, the broadcaster, and actresses Cherie Lunghi, 60, Susan Sarandon, 65, and Sigourney Weaver, 62, who seem, against all the odds, to have clung on to the hair colour of their younger days.
Overall, the worldwide study found that the prevalence of grey hair in men and women was less than previously thought.
The survey, which is published in the British Journal of Dermatology, was conducted by the research and development arm of cosmetics manufacturers L’Oreal to establish global trends about when people go grey. The company may be disappointed by the findings, which indicate the market for its hair dyes could be smaller than was thought.
The researchers set out to test a widely-accepted “rule of thumb” in the cosmetics industry, that the age of 50, 50 per cent of the population had at least 50 per cent grey hair. In fact, the new study found that less than a quarter of those taking part had that much grey hair at that age. In many parts of the world, it was a substantially lower proportion.

The research involved an analysis of the natural hair colour of more than 4,000 men and women, from a range of ages and ethnic backgrounds, from more than 20 different countries, including the UK.

The study found that, overall, of those between 45 and 65 years old, 74 per cent had some grey hair, covering an average of 27 per cent of their head.

As expected, the numbers of people with grey hair increased with age, as did the amount of grey.
Among those between 45 and 50 years old, 63 per cent had some grey hair, covering around a fifth of their hair. This increased to 78 per cent of people between 51 and 55. In this group, an average of 26 per cent of their hair was grey.

In 56 to 60 year olds, 86 per cent of those studied had some grey – an average of almost a third of their hair. In the final category, from 61 to 65 year olds, 91 per cent had grey hair, covering an average of 40 per cent of their hair.

Grey hair was more common in men (78 per cent), than women (71 per cent).

In men, it was most likely to start in the temples, spread to the top of the head and then to the back. Among women, it started equally in the temples and at the top of their head.

Earlier this month, Fiona Bruce, 48, admitted she dyed her hair to stave off any question of her being too old for television.

Hair News Network

Curling Hair Tutorial - Getting a Natural Look!



Hair News Network

First Look at New 100% Biodegradable and Vegan Line

NEVO_webcast


Hair News Network

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Professional Beauty and World Spa Awards 2013 ~ Only 3 Days Left to Enter



logo
logo
Professional Beauty
Awards
24 February 2013
Hilton, Park Lane, London
logo
Gain the recognition you and your business deserves
Entries close on 1 October 2012
Don't miss the opportunity to enter the awards and be in with a chance to win the industry's most prestigious accolade. Click here for more information and to enter.
The World Spa Awards entries are for all spas, employers and individuals to get the recognition as a world-class player in the spa industry they deserve. Click here for more information and to enter
logo
Categories
Professional Beauty Awards - click here to enter
  • Beauty Salon of the Year – Four Rooms or More
  • Beauty Salon of the Year – Three Rooms or Fewer
  • Nail Salon of the Year
  • Residential Spa of the Year – 11 Rooms or More
  • Residential Spa of the Year – 10 Rooms or Fewer
  • Day Spa of the Year
  • Medical Aesthetics Clinic of the Year
  • Employer of the Year – 21 Employees or More
  • Employer of the Year – 20 Employees or Fewer
  • Therapist of the Year
  • Nail Professional of the Year - Winner will also receive £2000, courtesy of Sweet Squared
  • Make-up Specialist of the Year
World Spa Awards - click to enter

  • Destination Spa of the Year – Asia & Australasia
  • Hotel Spa of the Year – Asia & Australasia
  • Day Spa of the Year – Europe
  • Destination Spa of the Year – Europe
  • Hotel Spa of the Year – Europe
  • Destination Spa of the Year – Middle East & Africa
  • Hotel Spa of the Year – Middle East & Africa
  • Destination Spa of the Year – North & South America
  • Hotel Spa of the Year – North & South America
The winners will be announced during a glittering black-tie gala dinner at Hilton on Park Lane, Mayfair, London on 24 February 2013. At the 2012 event, we hosted over 700 top-level industry guests, so register your entry now to ensure your business gets the recognition it deserves.

Click here for more information and to enter the awards

Don't forget to get your free ticket to the next Professional Beauty Show in Manchester on the 14-15 October 2012. Register here.
Good luck and see you at Professional Beauty North!

The Professional Beauty Team
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
Contact Us
Registered Number:
06813405
Registered Address:
Trades Exhibitions Ltd, 3.21 The Plaza,
535 Kings Road, London, SW10 0SZ
Share with your Friends
F
F
logo


Hair News Network