If you're a mature woman, and haven't updated your hair color/style/cut for some time, it might be worthwhile to think about doing so now. In your thirties, you may have started coloring your hair, choosing a shade close to your own, to cover those pesky grey hairs. If this shade was a dark brunette, or red, or even blonde, you may wish to now consider going a bit lighter. I'm not talking a drastic change here, ladies, merely a softer, more flattering shade, in your preferred color palette. Dark, one-tone hair color is just not flattering next to a mature complexion. No matter what shade you may choose, consider having your colorist highlight your hair, as well. Highlights add a soft, subtle, natural look to your hair color. If you do choose to lighten your hair color, I recommend having a professional do this for you.
With a new, fresher hair color, you'll want a good cut/style as well. These are based largely on the size and shape of your face, and your stylist can give you good advice on choosing a look that's flattering to you. Remember, a mature woman can carry a longer hair length, as long as it's cut in a flattering style.
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Opt Out of the 'Helmet-Head' Look!
Ladies, no where is it written that a woman over fifty can't have lovely, soft hair, that moves! So often, when in the salon, I see mature women having their hair done in those tight, perfectly set, hairstyles, that are so aging in appearance. To complete the outdated look, they want their hair' sprayed' in place, until it resembles a helmet. Although the younger set is 'gluing' their hair into many different styles, we mature women need remember, soft, moving hair is, for us, much more attractive. Also, how women got the idea that after a certain age, they should have their hair cut drastically short is beyond me! Yes I've heard the old tale that 'a shorter hair style will 'lift' a woman's appearance'. Not true. Those severely short styles usually do nothing more than 'harden' a woman's appearance. Haircuts should be done with the size and shape of your face as guidelines, not your age!
~Jeannine Schenewerk~
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