Elderly Women Hair Styles

With the variety of elderly women hair styles available, women of a certain age can choose a look that reflects their lifestyle and personality.

Short hair is a popular choice for many elderly women.

Before you can decide on a hair style, you need to think about a few things first:

• Would you like to draw attention to or disguise certain facial features?

Perhaps you want to hide the fact that you have wrinkles on your forehead or you don't like the way your ears look if your hair is pulled back away from your face. If you have a strong jaw line, you may not want your choice of hair style to draw someone's attention to this fact.

• Do you have the time to look after a complicated hair style?

If you are a busy person who is involved in a number of activities, choosing a style that requires a lot of upkeep may not be the right choice. Go with a hairdo that is easy for a mature woman, like a wash-and-go style, which only requires some styling product and a blow dry before you go out.

• Is styling your hair something that you are skilled at, or are you all thumbs?

Not everyone can make a complicated hair style work for them. If you are someone who is not comfortable styling hair, let your stylist know so that he or she can suggest something that you will be able to maintain on your own.

• Do you have trouble reaching up over your head or any other limitations that would make it difficult for your to curl or style your hair?

If you can't deal with a complicated hair style, this is something your stylist should know. There are several options available that don't require you to spend a lot of time fussing with your crowning glory.

Here are some elderly women hair styles you may want to consider:

Since short hair styles tend to draw attention to a woman's eyes and are also very feminine, it's no wonder that this a very popular choice. Active women may want to choose a short, spiky hairdo, especially if they have the kind of spunky personality to pull it off.

Another good choice for older women is a bob. This basic style can be cut to end at the jaw or extended to shoulder length. It works for women with straight, wavy, or curly hair, and can be parted on either side.

Medium-length hair gives a woman many options. You can put it up for a special occasion, part the hair on either side, or pull it straight back from the face and gather it up with a decorative barrette or hair clip. You can curl the ends or leave them straight.

If your hair is naturally thick but you want to wear it at a medium length, ask you stylist to cut it in layers. That way, you get the length you want, but cut down on some of the volume.

Some women have had long hair for years, and don't want to give up that style as they get older. As long as the longer hair doesn't become too much to take care of and still looks attractive, there is no reason why an older woman needs to go with a short hair style.

However, even long hair needs some attention from a stylist. Make sure that the hair is trimmed regularly to keep split ends at bay.

As you can see, there are many choices available when it comes to elderly women hair styles that will keep you looking chic and stylish. Flip through the slideshows on the front page of LoveToKnow Seniors for more ideas, and make sure to spend time at the salon looking through professional styling magazines for additional options.

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