Hairstyles for Mature Women

Some of the many hairstyles for mature women may surprise you. Long hair, short hair, grey hair and colored hair are all acceptable choices. You don't have to change your style just because you are "getting older". But, if your lifestyle has changed, you may want to make a change so that your style is more convenient for you.

Work with your hairdresser to find a style that works with your lifestyle.

Change Can Be Good

Even if you love your long flowing tresses or your short permed style, you may find that it is no longer the perfect style for your lifestyle. Don't be afraid to try a change. Sometimes a slight variation in a style or how you care for your style is all you need to make your mornings easier. Or, you might decide that you need a bigger change in order to meet the demands of your current activities.

Ease into change gradually. If you decide to cut your shoulder length hair, you can start with "stage one" cut that only takes off a few inches. Then you can continue to have it cut and restyled over a period of months until you reach the length you want.

Staging can also be used if you decide to stop coloring your hair. Your stylist can show you coloring and styling options for how you can let your grey grow out, while not looking like you desperately need a touch-up!

Author Anne Kreamer explores the transition to gray in her new book, Back to My Roots: A Diary of Going Gray.

Hairstyles For Mature Women's Lifestyles

The key is to find a style that flatters your face and is easy to maintain. If your life has changed over the past few years, maybe your hairstyle should, too. Consider:

• Where you live – The weather might make you reevaluate your current hairstyle. If you've always worn shoulder length hair, and you move to a hot, humid climate, you might want to consider a shorter style that is easier to manage in the heat. Or, maybe all you need is a hair product to control the frizz from the humidity.
• Gym or pool time – Aerobic exercising, either at the gym or in the pool, might make you consider a shorter hair style that can be quickly washed, dried and styled after a shower. You may find that you need a new shampoo and conditioner to counteract the drying effects of the water.
• New activities – Sometimes a break in our daily routine necessitates a change. A simpler style might be better for you if you need to get up and out of the house quickly in the morning.
• New physical challenges – If shoulders and fingers seem to be a little stiffer these days, you might want to consider a style that lets you avoid long shampoo, drying or styling sessions.
• Faster maintenance – Sometimes we don't want a new style as much as we want to find a way to spend less time to keep the style we have. This is the time to get your stylist involved. An alternative style or different styling products might cut down on your styling and drying time. Layering or a styling gel might give you the same fullness you used to get after spending 20 minutes with a curling brush, hairdryer and curling iron. It might be time to change brands of shampoo, conditioner or holding spray, too. The formulas of today's hair products are lighter, less greasy and easier to use than the formulas of 10 or 20 years ago.
• Lower cost maintenance – If you don't want to spend the time and money for perms or frequent coloring or trimming, you might decide to change to a style that allows you to go without a perm or allows more time between hair cuts and touch-ups. For example, to lengthen the time between haircuts, consider a style that has a less defined line. To minimize color touch-ups, try a fuller style, a less obvious part or a style where your hair is not pulled back from your face.

That Style Is You!

Finding a new style doesn't have to be difficult.

• Look at pictures of yourself – Pull out pictures taken of you over the past ten years. Look for styles and lengths that looked the best.
• Review pictures online and in magazines – Find a look that shows the style you are considering.
• Talk to your stylist – They understand the texture and behavior of your hair so they are a key source for suggestions on a new style that will meet your particular needs. Show photos of what you want (or don't want!) in a new style.

Work with Your Stylist

If you decide to make a change, be sure that your stylist allocates enough time to show you how to handle your new style. Before you leave, you should feel comfortable with all aspects of your new hair routine including:

• Styling products – Ask your stylist to show you the styling products you should use, how much to use and how to apply. Buy them from your stylist or head directly to the store after your appointment.
• Hair drying – Have your stylist explain what you should do first, what brush you should use and how you should dry the various parts of your style. Practice with your stylist watching and coaching you. Use a hand mirror to watch how your stylist works with the back of your hair.

Keeping the New Look Fresh

You will look terrific when you leave your stylist and you want to be able to keep that look as you start to care for your hair. Don't hesitate to call your stylist for additional tips if you find that you are having trouble managing your new style. You may need to go back to your stylist for an adjustment in the cut or for a refresher lesson on styling products or hair drying.

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