Hairstyles for Older Women

Hairstyles for older women no longer have a particular definition. Your hair can look fresh and accentuate your features if you plan it right.

There are many attractive hair options for any facial structure.

How to Choose the Right Hairstyle for You

It can be hard to choose one hairstyle. There are so many options – which can be a pro and a con. To narrow it down you might want to try the following ideas.

• Browse hairstyle magazines. Truthfully, you don’t even need actual hairstyle magazines. There are plenty of stylish older women in magazines like Real Simple, Prevention, Grand, and More. If you do want to stick with hairstyle-specific magazines try this article, Hair Style Magazines, which includes information about some of the most popular hairstyle publications available.
• Mimic your friends. It’s likely you have pals with great hair. Ask them how they like their cut or what stylist they use. Is it easy to maintain? Who created their look? If they agree you might want to snap a picture of a friend and take it with you to your next salon visit.
• Look to the stars: Think about your favorite actresses in television and film. Which hairstyles for older women do you enjoy? See if you can find a picture of your favorite actress on the Internet; hopefully you can find a picture of her having a great hair day!
• Ask your hairdresser. You don’t have to agree with what your hairdresser suggests, but she or he likely has a good idea of what will look great for your face shape and your overall style.
• Ask a male friend. If you have a spouse or partner, you may want to ask their opinion. If he finds short hair alluring, maybe consider a shorter cut that will make him say, “WOW!” It can be fun to make your fella’s eyes pop.

Long Hairstyles for Older Women

Long hair can be really beautiful. It can also be a pain. Here are some things to consider regarding longer hairstyles.

Pros of long hairstyles:

• Can make you feel youthful.
• If your hair is very healthy and shiny, long hair shows you off.
• There are many ways to wear long hair; braids, ponytails, upsweeps, and more.
• Accessories! There are far more cool accessories for long hair than short hair. Beautiful hair clips, barrettes, even chopsticks.
• Face it, long hair is fun to toss around and is often considered sexy.

Cons of long hairstyles:

• Long hair can be a lot of work. There’s washing, drying time, and it’s easier to get split ends because you tend to brush long hair longer than short hair.
• Your hair needs to be healthy – long hair looks ragged if you have dry, split, or another type of problematic hair.
• If you like to color your hair, it will take longer to maintain that color, and in some cases can be a whole lot of color if you have very long hair.
• Shorter women with extra long hair can look unproportional. Try to match your hair length appropriately to your style and stature.
• Obviously you’ll go through more shampoo; although daily washing for long hair is unnecessary. Extra conditioner is almost always a must though.
• If you have naturally curly hair, long hair can become tangled and hard to manage.

Choosing a Short Hairstyle

Short hair is not for everyone. It can be dramatic, and a huge change if you’re used to long hair or even a bob. Short hair can also be dramatic in a great way, showing off your best facial features.

Pros of short hairstyles:

• Can be fuss-free. Many women with short hairstyles, once they get their routine down, can go from bed to picture perfect in minutes with a dab of molding paste.
• Short hair works great for women with delicate features.
• Most women with short hair tend to have very healthy hair. Mainly because it’s cut regularly, and can even hold many coloring with less damage.
• Short hair creates a really carefree, active lifestyle feeling. It’s partly the "get up and go" aspect and partly the fact that short hair won’t get in your way. Exercise, dancing, senior travel, and other activities are easy with short hair.
• You can usually wear a hat without worrying so much about wreaking your hairdo.

Cons of short hairstyles:

• Short hairstyles for seniors can look too masculine if you get the wrong cut. It’s better to choose one of the cuts for short hair.
• Short hair may not look good with highlights – or the highlights can look spotty and uneven.
• Less variety. If you have very short hair, you’re not going to have many daily styling options. Usually there are a couple of options for daily wear and that’s it.
• If you have a thick neck or larger chin area, short hair can look wrong. It’s better to go with a slightly longer cut.
• Short hair leaves nothing to hide behind. You are always front and center with short hair. Some women feel that they need to work a little harder with their make-up and jewelry accessories because of this.

More Resources

To learn more about perfect hairstyles for older women, review the following:

• Hairstyle photo gallery: Long hair, short hair, and everything in between.
• Free online videos about fashion for older women: Covers hairstyles, clothing, and make-up. The videos have a very positive older host too. Highly recommended.
• A great article: Hairstyles for Mature Women.
• More pictures of hairstyles for mature women.

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