As we age, we begin to show signs of aging. It’s the natural process of life! But that doesn’t mean we have to look older than we really are. I’ve never met a woman who wants that!
Your face is usually the first place where aging becomes noticeable. The health of your hair and the way it frames your face will also provide visual indications of your age.
With Hairstyles & Beauty , I’ve seen just how much the wrong hairstyles can take years off a woman’s appearance. When you work with your stylist, you can age yourself with the perfect hairstyle. The right cut and hair color will make you feel incredible.
As you enter your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond, you are generally less likely to make a first impression and more likely to be true to yourself. In order to really nail the right look, you need to know your energy type.
General problems caused by hair maturation
As we age, our hair changes. Here are several common problems that typically affect mature women:
- Thinning: Thinning hair can lead to a loss of density or a widening of the part that you may need to cover with the right hairstyle.
- Lost Volume: Thin hair usually means less volume as well. Styles that once looked full and flattering with thick hair may no longer work for you as you age.
- Wispy strands: Fine hair (or thin hair) can also refer to the hair shaft (not the number of follicles), leading to wispy strands that are brittle and hard to control.
- Short haircuts: As we age, many women get hot flashes that make them want to keep their hair short. A short haircut can age you, but it doesn’t have to! There are all sorts of chic pixie and bob haircut options to help you look fashionable.
- Sagging skin: As skin loses elasticity, you don’t want a long hairstyle that could cause the face to slide down further.
- Limited mobility: Some hairstyles may be too difficult to maintain if you have difficulty with arm mobility.
- Gray hair: Your natural hair color may change, forcing you to choose between constant color appointments or your natural color.
There are many modern solutions to help you get the hair color and style you want. Youthful hairstyles over 50 don’t have to be a certain length or color. Just stay true to your beauty type and you won’t have to worry about finding the perfect style!
What should a mature woman’s hairstyle look like?
If you’re like me, you’ve spent too much time being told what you can and can’t do. “Curvy women can’t wear that,” “Older women shouldn’t look like that,” etc. But there are no real rules about how you age! The only real rule is to stay true to yourself.
As long as you use your appearance to convey your inner energy, you will feel your best. People will get a better sense of who you are from their first impression if your hairstyle reflects your energy type.
Ideally, your hairstyle will cross :
- Elegant
- Natural look
- Professional
- Fashionable
- Hassle free
- Beautiful
This could include a bold and shaggy cut, something edgy and sporty, a sophisticated and sexy look or a flowing and natural look.
Check out these 43 short hairstyles that make you look younger:
