I have a question for women everywhere, but before asking, must give some backstory.
I'm 49 years old and have worn my hair short since hitting my 20's. Bless Dorothy Hamill for making a flattering style popular - it suited me to a "T" (whatever that means). Well, now my hair is a bit longer than normal and is turning gray. It looks a bit frosted, but the majority is dark, still has the natural wave and is bouncy and all that. The older I get, the more I would like to have a softer style - hence the growth. I can put it in a ponytail, wear a hair band, etc, but it's still a long way from being long. Well, the other day a friend and I were discussing our ages. When I told her mine, she said - well, i suppose you'll be getting your hair cut soon to go with your age.
Age? So tell me, someone, where this law is written that a mature woman must wear a severe/short hairstyle? What's wrong with something to soften the lines? I'm not trying to be 20 again; shoulder-length seems perfectly acceptable to me.
8 comments:
Soft n' bouncy with a natural wave sounds pretty good to me, plus the versatility.
There's nothing wrong with long hair if it's well kept and can be just as easy to maintain.
Perms were the style years ago, and what did we do but use a curling iron to smooth out the kinks ... then broken ends and conditioners galore.
These days there seems to be a style for everyone. What we like and what we're comfortable with should be the only thing that matters.
If you're in the mood for a change, hit the local Salon and check out the styles, ask the beautician for suggestions... & You Go Girl!*
Tina*
You're asking the wrong person here. I'm 45 and have hair at least halfway down my back. I've had people say I'd look so much younger if I got it cut and I've had others say don't cut it or you'll look so much older.
Personally, I think I'm a wanna be 60's chick -- I have heard that from others before too ::rolling eyes::
Just do what you feel comfortable with and leave it at that.
Hugs, Martha :-)
I have asked this same question many times, and I have yet to get an answer. it is just expected of us to get shorter cuts as we age. funny. I just turned 45 and I have my hair the shortest I have ever had it, I think. And I didn't mean to. I cut it for reasons other than age, but now I am asking myself, "why did I REALLY cut it"? LOL! J
I cut my hair shorter than short a few years ago. More to make a statement. I used to always wear it long to cover my ears with my hearing aides. When I went deaf there was no longer any reason to hide and I cut it into a wicked short pixie.
Lately I've been wanting a softer look and have thought of growing it back out again.
If someone tells me not to do something, perhaps it's the rebel in me, I'm more likely to do it and go against the grain. At the end of the day I think we have to do what makes us comfortable. It's hair , it won't make or break the woman you are (Winks)....(Hugs) INdigo
I'm 41 and my hair reaches just above my waist in the back. I personally think I would look better with it just at my shoulders, but my hubby and kids like it long. I don't see why a woman has to wear her hair short when she reaches "a certain age". If it looks good, flatters your face, and makes you feel good, then wear it a little longer and softer. Go for it!
Lori
oh I am the wrong one to ask. For years I kept cutting my hair never let it get too much below my ears...all hell broke loose when I stopped working. I decided to grow my hair and guess what I love it! It grew down to the middle of my back, I did trim it a bit then, just to keep control of it. But I have the hair flip thing down pretty well...lol. I feel if it looks good, feels good go for it. I'll be 64 next Sunday, but people tell me I do not look anywhere near that...love, Sandi
I think it's more a matter of personal preference. I'm 52, have long(middle of my back), straight, thin, silver(when I take care of it), hair that I wear down most of the time. I have to wear a ponytail or topknot for work, but I've always liked my hair longer. You can do alot of different styles with shoulder-length, I think it would be a pretty versatile choice.
Good Luck, Leigh
My mama use to preach when you get married its time to cut your hair. Isn't that just an odd idea. When my husband died and I was 50 I let my hair grow very long just to prove I could. Now I switch from long to short and back again. Right now its a mess from being in bed a lot. Hope to do something soon. Paua
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