Tour de France boss raves about the shampoo that's helped him defy gray hair - despite having one of the most stressful jobs in sports!
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The Tour de France isn't just the most famous cycle race in history - it's also the world's largest annual sports event that sees 200 riders race more than 2,000 miles in just 23 days, with more than 10 million spectators lining the route every year.
Philip Roodhooft, manager of team Alpecin-Deceuninck, has the immensely stressful job of overseeing these vital operations as the team takes part in their fourth tour. He's under intense pressure every day of the competition, with just one mistake having the potential to ruin his team's chances. But you wouldn't know it!
One of the most recognizable signs of stressful work life is having gray hairs. But even though he's 48 and has a brutal work schedule, Philip hardly has any.
So how on earth does he do it?
When asked about his lack of gray hairs, Philip chuckles and admits: 'I have a little secret: Alpecin Gray Attack.
Philip Roodhooft, team manager of Alpecin-Deceuninck, hugs teammate Mathieu van der Poel after winning a cycle race earlier this year
Cool dude: Philip is able to get through his tough day job without looking worn out thanks to his unflappable nature - and the power of Alpecin Gray Attack!
His secret weapon: Alpecin Gray Attack
Alpecin Gray Attack is an anti-gray men's shampoo that gradually darkens gray hair to give users a younger appearance.
Designed and made in Germany - the heartland of European engineering - Philip relies on this innovative product to outsmart the signs of aging and stress.
So how does it work?
Dyeing your hair results in a sudden color change that friends and coworkers will instantly notice.
By contrast, Alpecin Gray Attack gradually and inconspicuously increases the amount of dark pigment in your hair with each wash.
You'll find people commenting on your younger appearance - without knowing how you achieved it!
The shampoo was developed by a team of scientists led by Dr Erik Schulze zur Wiesche, Head of Research and Development at Alpecin, and is modelled on the natural process of hair pigmentation.
The active ingredient, 5,6-dihydoxyindole (DHI), is the precursor of the pigment which makes hair brown or black - and when applied to your hair reacts with oxygen to form color pigment.
Goodbye gray: Alpecin Gray Attack gradually and inconspicuously increases the amount of dark pigment in your hair with each wash
'Over time and with regular use, more pigment accumulates, resulting in permanent hair color,' explains Dr. Schulze zur Wiesche.
One major advantage of the product is how easy it is to use. Hair dyes take time to use and can be messy, but all you need to do with Alpecin Gray Attack is apply it like a normal shampoo and leave it in for between two and five minutes before rinsing.
This simple application allows Philip Roodhooft to easily integrate the product into his hectic daily routine.
'It's no extra effort, and the results speak for themselves,' he says.
Proven effectiveness
Elite cycling is famous for constantly testing and fine-tuning new methods, from equipment to training techniques, in order to achieve the best possible results.
This obsession with evidence-based excellence is mirrored at Alpecin, with the color effectiveness of Alpecin Gray Attack demonstrated by numerous studies and application tests on men with between 10 and 60 percent gray hair.
This graphic shows how the shampoo makes your hair darker every time you use it. Once your hair reaches a shade you like, you can start using it less and alternate with your regular shampoo
In a world where appearance often plays a significant role, Alpecin Gray Attack offers a simple and effective solution to combat gray hair and maintain a youthful look
These found that men with normally brown or black hair who used the shampoo daily and left it on for at least two to five minutes achieved the best results.
You can customise your hair color based on how often you use the product, and for how long. The first effects are visible after 2-4 weeks of usage.
Philip is leading team Alpecin-Deceuninck, which is competing in its fourth Tour de France
Once your hair reaches a shade you like, simply you can start using it less and alternate with your regular shampoo.
There's no need for any other product, and unlike dye you don't have to go through the time consuming process of reapplying every time the color fades.
It is also free of any harsh chemicals like ammonia and hydrogen peroxide which are often found in other men's hair dyes
Join Philip and fight against time
The Tour de France demands everything from riders, staff, and managers, with long, stressful days requiring endless energy and concentration.
Philip is able to get through all these challenges without looking worn out thanks to his unflappable nature - and the power of Alpecin Gray Attack!
In a world where first impressions play a significant role, the shampoo offers a simple and effective solution to combat gray hair and maintain a youthful look.
It helped a man with one of the most stressful jobs in elite sport turn back time, so why not see if it works for you too?
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