Staying on trend becomes tricky as we get older.
Never has this dilemma been so confusing as when it comes to the hair salon.
What if long hair didn’t have an expiration date?
I spoke with some leading hairdressers to find the perfect long hair styles for older women.
Each style is simple, chic, and timeless.
Layered long bob
A long bob or “lob” is flattering on just about everyone.
Add a splash of color
A fresh change to your hair always takes years off your face.
Keeping your hairstyle updated is crucial to prevent it from aging you.
An easy way to try out a new look is with color.
This is a fast way to freshen everything up.
“Some women will even choose to add a splash of color to their new look.
This is still a flattering look, while keeping your hair light and voluminous.
“As we age, hair tends to get thinner,” Gallegos told me.
“For a fuller look with the length, go for a medium-length haircut.
Add some layers for more texture and fullness.”
Talk with your stylist about the best cut and shape for your face.
Blunt lob
Another flattering long bob is the blunt cut.
Rather than placing layers throughout, this lob features longer pieces in front and slightly shorter ones in back.
This is another great trick for adding more volume.
“This is the perfect lob it’s cool without being messy,” HairdresserMatt FugatetoldAllure.
“If it’s too layered, it’ll be aging.
Long waves
Not quite ready to chop off your locks for a bob?
you’ve got the option to still rock your long locks.
Go for an easy style with long waves to keep it young and fresh.
Waves are easy to maintain and style, and they look extremely good on aged hair.”
Go for a cut that works for your throw in of hair.
A classic cut perfect for more mature women is a center part with fresh bangs.
This look is modern without trying too hard.
“Anyone this age can rock this look,” FugatetoldAllure.
“I love that her [Mary Steenburgen] bangs are choppy and messy, not blunt.
It’s cool to have that ‘pieciness.'”
You could keep them piecey in the front or sweep them to the side.
Long layers are also a classic, flattering look, especially if you have naturally thick hair.
Embrace your natural beauty with a long haircut.
“One of the things that keeps haircuts ageless is the person who is wearing them confidently.
Women who come to mind are Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep, and Andie MacDowell.”
Living and dying by each trend only leaves you looking older.
The best hairstyles are simple and relaxed.
Try an easy undone style for an instantly more youthful look.
“An undone cut can also be very flattering and flirty.
“Keep everything soft and swingy.
The movement lightens everything up, both literally and figuratively.
The aging process can be hard enough, so you don’t need a hard haircut too.”
Side sweep
As we age, many of us start to become fixated on certain body parts.
Some of us stare at our necks for hours on end.
Others want to hide their new forehead wrinkles.
Full, side swept bangs effortless cover your forehead while giving you a modern style.
“The longer layers allow you to curl or bend the ends under or outward.
you could even use velcro rollers to enhance movement and body.”
“Choosing a style is very important in the process of tailoring it to fit older women.
Merge the style you want with what’s popular.
You don’t have to get rid of your long hair to get to stay current.”
Start with what you like, then personalize it just for you.
