We all use different beauty products like creams and serums to make our faces look younger and healthier. But what about our hair? The wrong cut or hairstyle can increase our age without us even realizing it.
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If you want to look younger, or at least not age by wearing the wrong style, here are some stylist tips on what to do and what not to do to help you maintain a younger look, or at least avoid unnecessary aging!
Stay away from perm
Perms were all the rage in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. It seemed like almost every woman permed her hair frequently. Most chose tight curls for the look, but there were actually many options. However, perm is quite outdated nowadays. And if you still choose to do it, know that the age of the hairstyle will also automatically place you in this age group.
If you are very, very young, you might be able to pull off this style as it will look vintage and modern. However, if you are already worried about your hairstyle aging, avoid a perm.
Don't frizz your hair
Now this one is actually quite an unusual hairstyle these days. If you lived in the 80s you might think differently as it was fashionable for a long period of time. However, times have changed and crimped hair is no longer as fashionable as it used to be, especially when only a few strands are crimped in the hairstyle. If you are trying to maintain your youthful and modern look, avoid frizzing your hair under any and all circumstances.
Crimping is also a surefire way to damage your hair, so there aren't many good things to come from this hairstyle. It ages and harms your hair, so it is unanimous that it should be avoided.
Braids look better on children
Braids are famous as hairstyles for girls. It's an easy-to-maintain hairstyle for kids' active lives and parents love the simplicity of this look. Because of its youthful association, you might be led to think that it would help you maintain a youthful appearance. However, this is not necessarily the case as braids can make you look actually older than you are.
Because it's a look just for kids, if you're older, it might seem like a desperate attempt to maintain your youth instead of giving you a fun look.
Farrah Fawcett's feathered look
Farrah Fawcett was famous and will continue to be famous for years as a result of her beautiful hair, which made her iconic. She was the face of the 1970s and 1980s. It was an effortless, feathered look that women wanted to maintain for their entire lives. After all, it's not easy to find such a beautiful and simple hairstyle. If you're trying to maintain a youthful appearance, this may not be the best choice for you.
As with any outdated hairstyle, you're taking a risk when trying it out. You don't want to look like you're from the same era as the hairstyle, as you'll look much older than you want.
Don't forget to fill in the edges of your eyebrows.
The eyebrows aren't usually the first part of the face you focus on when you're putting on makeup or doing your hair. However, you should never underestimate the importance of your eyebrows. After all, they frame your face and are often unconsciously one of the first things people notice. If you want to keep your features looking youthful, be sure to fill in the edges of your eyebrows.
The edges of the eyebrows tend to fade and thin with age. It can be very subtle and you may not even notice it happening. Filling them in can make a big difference.
Avoid an excessive amount of layers
Most people try to add a few layers to their hair to ensure it doesn't look flat or unstyled. However, everything must be done in moderation. Balance is key to most things in life, and the same goes for layering your hair. Too many layers can add years to your appearance and should be avoided if possible. But don't eliminate the layers completely, or it can pull your face down.
Try talking to your hairdresser about the possibility of a moderate amount of layers. You will see that this will make a big difference to your overall appearance.
You don't want an oversized bun
If you're trying to maintain a youthful appearance, you may be forced to abandon the most convenient and easiest hairstyle there is... the big messy bun. It's hard to imagine a world without the messy bun, as it's easy and casual. However, it can feel a little heavy on your face as it leaves your face completely exposed with no hair to soften the look.
If you want to continue wearing your messy bun on a daily basis, consider letting out a few strands of hair to soften the overall look.
Don't pull your hair back
Okay, generally speaking, there are very few people who can wear the swept back hairstyle. This hairstyle done with a lot of gel in your hair can look glamorous and elegant, or it can have the opposite effect. Any hair pulled directly away from your face leaves your face exposed, warts and all. That's why few people look good in this look.
You also run the risk of getting oily hair instead of glamorous. Maybe start by making a ponytail if you want something similar to this look.
The layered long bob cut is not for everyone
A bob cut tends to be very popular among women as they get older. Most older women prefer to keep their hair short as it can help with the anti-aging process. However, not all bob cuts look good on everyone. Too many layers on a bob can have the opposite effect of what you would think. It doesn't add volume to the face and, in fact, accentuates some areas that you would prefer not to accentuate, such as the neck.
This probably isn't the worst cut to choose if you're trying to look youthful (short bangs or a slicked back bob can be much worse), but it's still worth considering avoiding.
Try to avoid frizz
There were times when curly, curly hair was in fashion. Everyone in the 1980s and 1990s wanted to make their hair as frizzy and long as possible. Not only is it really bad for the overall health of your hair, it might not be the best look for you. This trend is no longer the “cool” thing to do, and it can feel like you're trying to fit in with the wrong generation.
Why not avoid cuts that also age and destroy your hair? They are a bad choice in every possible way.
Look at the length of your bangs
Bangs are very important when it comes to hair and appearance. Bangs can be a great choice to maintain a youthful appearance, as they hide forehead wrinkles (the area that tends to wrinkle more and faster), however, it must be done in the right way. If your bangs are cut too short, they will end up emphasizing your forehead area, which is something you don't want to do as you age.