Catering to middle-aged and older women, Better Not Younger’s approach to haircare has cemented them as the leaders in “gray” beauty. Historically overlooked, brands are stepping up to offer female Gen Xers, Boomers, and Seniors what they want: representation and products that work.

Pantene has launched a campaign that subverts traditional beauty norms by focusing on the charm of grey hair. In the face of an aging global population, brands have a chance to not only accept signs of aging that have traditionally been considered undesirable, but to embrace and celebrate them.

Instagram has long been the domain of the young and glamorous, but a small group of older women is stepping up to claim a slice of the pie. These Boomers are using social media to subvert social norms around ageing, remaining as outspoken in later life as they were in their youth.

Digital literacy among older people is not only helping vulnerable individuals overcome feelings of isolation, but is providing new perspectives on what it really means to age, with a growing cadre of seniors embracing social platforms and becoming influencers in their own right.