HAIRSTYLES FOR WOMEN
Tips for a Mature Look
As women get older, their hair texture changes and the hairstyles that once looked great may no longer suit the hair type or the way they look or feel. But it is possible to find a look that ages just as gracefully as you. Here are some hair tips to try!
Hair Length
Opinion is varied in regards to whether older women should have long hair as a longer length can drag your facial features down and add years to their look. While a great medium length hairstyle or short hair can certainly freshen up their appearance as they get older, if done right, long hair can also be very flattering. Just keep the following hints in mind when deciding on hair length:
- Hair strands dangling around your face is a no no.
- A length that stops just on or above your shoulders is worth a try.
- Look after long hair. Split and dry ends will age you further and the damaged/frizzy hair look is never good.
- Simple, classic updos that aren't pulled too tightly around your face can be an advantage of having long hair.
- Hair styling time can be cut down with shorter length hair.
- More versatility can be achieved with a medium length cut.
Hair Colour
A warm hair colour is the most flattering for the more mature skinned woman. As for any "natural highlight" (grey hairs), don't be tempted to cover them up with the darkest hair colour you can find. Lighter hair colours actually cover grey hair more effectively, look more natural and can often blend better with your regrowth. Also, as you age and your hair gets lighter/whiter, so will your skin tone, which will only look more aged when teamed with a very dark hair colour.
Here are some hair colour ideas:
- Grey hair can be quite resistant, so the longer the colour is on your grey strands, the better the result.
- When choosing a hair colour, remember to keep in mind your natural hair colour and how many "natural highlights" (grey hairs) there is to cover up. If still in doubt please consult your professional hairdresser.
- Not only do hair colours with warm tones in them suit mature skin, they are also great for reflecting light and giving your hair a healthy, glossy sheen.
Hairstyle
When it comes to a suitable hairstyle it's important to remember that your hairstyle should always match your personal characteristics, lifestyle and be manageable.
Use hairstyle and hair colour trends as inspiration to create a look that will work for you, but don’t just follow the trend because everyone else is wearing it. Your face shape, bone structure, lifestyle, type of hair and hair characteristics should always overcome any hairstyle trends. Sometimes, attempting to use radical highlights and flicks may instantly age you, where a shorter haircut in a much more flattering solid hair colour with subtle highlights may suit you better.
Hairstyle tips
Keep your look simple and aim for something that will give you a low maintenance hair and manageable hair to do each day.
Choose a style that will fit in with your lifestyle and hair styling skills.
Seek a consultation with your hairdresser to find the right style for you based on your age, face shape, hair thickness, density, length and hair colour!
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