As we age, our hair changes and the hairstyles that once looked great on us may no longer suit the way we look or how we feel. But it is possible to find a look that ages just as gracefully as you. Just give some of these great hair tips a try!
There's quite a lot of opinion in regards to whether older women should have long hair as a longer length can drag your facial features down and add years to your look.
While a great medium length hairstyle or short hair can certainly freshen up your look as you get older - after all, just compare Kim Basinger's medium length wavy hairstyle to the long wavy hairstyle she used to wear - if done right, long hair can also be just as flattering. Just keep these rules in mind when deciding on hair length:
In regards to hair color, a warm hair color is the most flattering for mature skin.
As for any grey hairs, don't be tempted to cover them up with the darkest hair color you can find. Lighter hair colors actually cover grey hair more effectively and look more natural. 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 dark hair color .
We suggest these hair color ideas:
When it comes to a flattering hairstyle it's important to remember that your hairstyle should always match your personal attributes.
Use hairstyle and hair color 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 and hair characteristics should always trump any hairstyle trends. Just take a look at Sharon Osbourne's attempt at funky highlights and flicks . They instantly age her, but the shorter haircut in a much more flattering solid hair color suits her to a tee.
With the help of these tips, finding a hairstyle that both flatters and suits your mature look should be a cinch!
To see how you'd look with any of these hairstyles, click on the images for a link to try the virtual hairstyle on your own photo or our model.