Taking care of one's hair, especially aging hair, is extremely important in maintaining beautiful hair that has natural softness and silkiness. Here are some tips for keeping your hair healthy and happy after 50. Contrary to popular opinion, grey hair is finer than pigmented hair, but because it’s lost its oils, it feels coarser. Heavy conditioners will make grey hair limp so choose a style and hair product that give it volume. Get a hair treatment regularly. Everything we do to our hair (coloring & chemical straightening, products, heat tools & sun exposure) dries out the hair. Feed its need for inner moisture with a treatment ritual at least every other haircut or color service. Cutting your hair short can be as aging as refusing to chop off your old straggly, thin locks. If your long hair is in good condition, there’s no reason to cut it off. If you do go short, avoid elfin-styles as they’re hard to carry off. Mid-length, choppy shapes suit most older women. Wh...