There’s nothing quite like a great haircut.
Unfortunately, a bad hairstyle can cut through all that confidence and leave you looking older than you are.
That being said, crazy long hair will always age you.
“Too long always ages a woman,” advises celebrity stylistMitch Stone.
According to Stone, once your hair has passed your ribs, it’s officially making you look older.
If you love the long look, go for it!
Just verify your haircut does not go shorter in the front and longer in the back.
“Keep everything pretty square or a bit longer in the front for shorter hairstyles.”
The wrong length
Finding the perfect haircut for your face shape can be a lifelong search.
Talk to your stylist about the most flattering look for your hair and face pop in.
Our hair thins as we age, so keeping it long may accentuate the thinning.
Whatever you do, double-check your haircut has layers and depth.
“Then set with a small curling iron all over.
Not cute or modern.
Wispy bangs on this look kill it for me.”
Santiago told us he has mature clients who rock long layers or short pixie cuts.
“A mature client with a strong inner confidence can rock any cool and modern look.”
The reality is, like everything else, hairdressing has evolved dramatically."
Careful with color
Going too dark can add years to your look.
“Your hair color should complement your skin tone,” explains Sam Villa Show Ambassador,Marissa Villa.
Celebrity coloristKelly Cardenasalso recommends his clients focus on their skin tone when choosing a color.
“Have your hairstylist frame your face to brighten your complexion.”
Celebrity stylistMitch Stoneagrees with steering clear of dark colors and trends that are too young.
Stone advises his clients to stick with softer colors, “like golden blondes and gorgeous reds.”
The darker colors can be too severe and instantly add years to your face.
I had no idea that how you part your hair could age you.
Too much volume
While a little volume can be beautiful, going overboard will only age you.
Because our hair tends to thin as we age, many of us worry about it looking too flat.
Talk to your stylist about a great volumizing shampoo or flattering layers.
“Too often, a mature client thinks she must have height,” he toldThe List.
“Teased up hair can make anyone look older.
Volume is different and can look modern and elegant.”
The wrong shampoo
Your shampoo affects your hairstyle, and it may be making you look older.
Shampoos for “normal hair types” are not the best option as you age.
It’s important to keep up your natural sheen by taking good care of your locks.
“When you look good, you feel good and you’re only as young as you feel!”
Celebrity stylistMitch Stoneoften sees clients aging themselves with way too much makeup.
“Go slow and accentuate your eyes and lips, use a light base and take it slow.”
It worked back then, right?
Resist anything cartoony or gimmicky."
You and your hair are gorgeous just as you are.
Don’t cover it up with neon scrunchies.
The problem is that too much hairspray gives you that stiff 80s look, so not youthful.
Yance actually likes to steer clear of traditional hairspray all together.
He prefers more versatile products that still let the hair move.
Rock your true hair texture and look without trying to pull it back into tight knots.
This only makes you look older.
Your hair should reflect your lifestyle
Throughout your life, you have had some major accomplishments.
You’re in a very different place than you were 20 or even five years ago.
double-check that as your lifestyle changes, so does your hairstyle.
Juju salon owner and hair stylistJulie Feathermanreminds us to ensure to choose a cut that fits our current life.
“Switch out the polished put together with something more textured and less structured.”
However, not everyone has to rush to their colorist.
“There are a few lucky ladies with the perfect, enviable silver,” saysstylist Julie Featherman.
Featherman recommends accentuating your gray with silver glosses, ‘pepper’ lowlights, and the right cut.
Another feature that will give you a younger look?
Having the confidence to embrace your gray and rock it.
Too much volume and hairspray reads very 80s.
However, no one wants to give in to the thinning.
Even explains that flat hair only accentuates prominent facial features.
