Common Hair Mistakes That Can Make You Look Older Than You Are
The Perm
In the 70s, 80s, and 90s, everyone was doing perms. Almost every woman was perming her hair. Needless to say, the majority opted for the tight curls, and we would too! It definitely can be a bit flashy here and there. And while anybody who wants can still rock it, your age will automatically place you in that age category too, because of the style.
If you are young this style may seem like some vintage, some trendy. And if you’re not young but you still rock the shit out of that permed look, you just keep doing you!
Crimped Hair
For those of you who survived the 80s, it is not easy to forget the crimping obsession that lasted for what felt like an eternity. But it was a different time and crimped hair just isn’t as trendy as it once was. For those trying to maintain a youthful and fashionable approach, crimping your hair is not the way to go. And if you’re too attached to the crimped vibe, then you do you — we all know that it’s going to cycle back into style at some point, right? Fashion does have cycles, after all.
However, remember that this is a method that is a guarantee of some degree of damage to your hair, so be careful not to do it several times in the process.
Pigtails
Pigtails are a most infamous feminine young girl type hairstyle. Parents appreciate the simplicity of this style and the fact that it is an easy style to maintain for the active lives of children. You might think that since it is associated with youthfulness that you’d look younger? But that does not have to be so. If you love this playful, eccentric style, then wear the hell out of those effing sneakers, but don’t anticipate that it will make you look younger. Expect it to making you the most adult in the room — in a cool way, though.
Even if it’s not a style that’s guaranteed to take you ten years off your look, what matters is that you feel most yourself and beautiful.
Farrah Fawcett’s Feathered Look
Farrah Fawcett was the most beautiful – and will also be remembered for years because of her fabulous hair. It made her iconic. Her hair was the epitome of the 1970s and part of the 80s. It was the light-as-air look women of all ages coveted. However, considering how longtemps ago it was in fashion, this probably isn’t the coif to go for if you want to take some years off.
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But like all hairstyles, it all comes down to what you think suits you best. I mean, shit, the kids today could just wake up one day and decide they want to start feathering their hair again!
Don’t Forget to Fill in Your Eyebrow Edges
You might not focus your makeup or styling on the eyebrow as the very first part of the face. But your eyebrows matter more than you think. They are after all the things that frame your face and probably without you realising are the first thing a person notices or sees about your face on meeting you. Here is one trick to stay away from them from looking like this: Ensure you fill in the tips of your eyebrows.
With aging, the edges of your eyebrows fade and become thinner. It can be extremely subtle, and you might not even realize it, but filling them in can elevate your makeup game.
Excessive Layers
The majority of people do some layers to their hairs, which avoids their hairs to look flat or unarranged. As for a few of us, less is more when it comes to all those layers, duh. Layers can make you look older than your years. But balance is the answer — doing away with layers entirely is not the way to go. Experimenting with its different strengths will give you a sense of what works best for you.
Now we have countless examples of haircut in layers. Looking around online browsing all options can provide insight into the right fit for you and your style.
The Oversized Bun
But what about the bun? You know, the big messy bun that everyone loves? Adorable, and, most importantly convenient. This isn’t to say to get rid of this look in your style mix — your life may depend on it if it’s one of your faves. This is still a look that probably belongs in a more casual environment, though, or at least should be mixed in with more formal ones. Some women like to opt for something that creates a bit of a face-framing effect and a softer appearance.
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And if you want to wear the messy bun in your daily life but would like a softer appearance, you could take a few hair strands to fall on your face. Doing so will make it look chic and effortless.
Slicked Back Hair
If you live for a slicked back ponytail because it makes you feel like a lady-boss, rock on. But if this look continues to be a letdown every time you give it a go, fret not — you’re not alone. Not everyone can pull-off the slick-backed hairstyle. Honestly, some of you may wear it and feel hot and sexy and fabulous but a lot of the rest of us wear it and feel like the exact opposite of that. And like the messy bun, it keeps our whole goddamn faces bare.
If you want to do this look but find that you can never pull it off, perhaps leave some pieces hanging at the front? Messy OR:Whatever you need to soften up your face.
The Layered Bouncy Bob
In the case of women, as they get older, a bob hairstyle often becomes a big favourite. Well, this has even proven to have become a really trendy haircut among the younger women of today! Not every short cut or bob is alike, though. A common misconception about the bob is that a ton of layers have the same result as the high-low midsection. It doesn’t bring more volume to the face but it highlights some places you may not want to draw so much attention to.
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However, this one really varies from one person to the next. While others you should, the layered bob highlights all the elements they do want to flaunt. You just have to try and test it yourself!
Try to Keep the Frizz Away
We used to love big, giant frizzy curly hair. During the 80s and 90s everyone was doing everything they could (mostly an endless amount of teasing) to get their hair to be as frizzy and big as it possibly could. However, this is what we would personally avoid and recommend you avoid because this is damaging to your hair. That teasing is so last decade, but most importantly, will damage your hair long run.
This begs the question, why would you consider hairstyles that will damage your hair? The simplest way to appear youthful is to maintain the health of your hair.
Watch the Length of Your Bangs
Bangs are an extremely make-or-break feature for your hair and thus your entire look. Bangs can be an excellent option to help you keep your youthful appearance, as they also cover up forehead wrinkles (the first area to get wrinkles, and the area that wrinkles the fastest). But cutting them too short will simply highlight the forehead area. So think about whether you want to hide your forehead or show it off more and base your bangs-length choice off that.
Perhaps you love your forehead but want bangs too, and a cropped cut is best. Or maybe you want bangs but aren’t the biggest fan of your forehead and need longer bangs to take out the focus.
That Rapunzel-Inspired Length
Every girl at some point in their life wanted to grow their hair out as long as possible to look like Rapunzel, you know the girl who had hair that went on forever. But this isn’t always the best option for us people trying to look young. Our hair also naturally thins as we get older, so it’s harder to achieve that volume. The more we grow it, the harder it is to keep volume.
Long hair also does the same, a drape of feature handle which we are also doing sooner or later with age. Therefore, based on your hair (thickness or thinness), you can determine what length works best for you.
Keep the Bangs Thin
You’d never think so, but the thickness of your bangs is quite essential for both your appearance and your age. If you have an aged look, bangs can give you a younger appearance and the appropriate hair cut can greatly flatter a face. But super thick bangs can also make you look older. Keep bangs on the thinner side to help maintain a fresh look for the face and hair.
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Do you have thick hair, too — not a problem, just ask your hairstylist entrusted with managing volume! However, if you love that part that heavy bangs look and feel, you should get used to it.
The Pros and Cons of an Asymmetrical Haircut
These past few years, the asymmetrical bob has been all the rage. This might actually be a great fit for you based on your face and you really can pull off a very trendy and cool look in this look. But also a style that can make your face appear sharper. Which was great for some of us and and not so good for faces that didn’t want to be sharper so let’s keep things symmetrical.
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In short, question this hairstyle. This may be just what you are looking for to look younger and fashionable, but depending on your preferences, it may also have some undesired effects.
Get Rid of Your Split Ends
Now, this is for everybody who is trying to make their hair as healthy looking and maintain as possible. The two:..no spilt ends, make sure of that. I know this sounds silly, but initially, split ends will give your hair some of its well-rested appearance that we all need; it can also make you look like you are neglecting your hair, thus putting a couple of years on you.
Just remember to get your hair trimmed often enough so that it doesn’t look like you have split ends, you can do a treatment on your hair if it is necessary for it not to return soon.
The Well-Known Mom Cut
This cut, you probably have seen a million times over the years ago. So many women stand by this look for its convenience and ease. Not to mention the flattering part, of course. But since most people associate this look with older women, if you have this do, they might think of you as older then you actually are. Of course, what is most important is that you feel best.
But if you were already sceptical about this style, now would be a good time to try something different.
Rocking the Buzz Cut
You might be tempted to just shave most of it off and go with a buzz cut, but this is a style we suggest a long hard think over as it’s a difficult thing to come back from. Other ladies may like the sound of this look however are stunned at the concept that their whole features and blemishes can be very noticeable So, as is the case with everything, it is entirely a matter of preference.
Just remember, you’ll be way more exposed than you usually are and won’t have any hair to cushion your face. Otherwise: do it, because imagine the time saved on your hair!
To Go Wild or Not to Go Wild With the Colors
Now, nobody is stopping you from going all out with your hair colors at any age but if you’re looking to appear younger as possible, opting for dramatic changes with your hair colors and very bright shades are going to be a bad decision. But this totally matter seen to the color choice and whether it suits to your skin tones and styles. And yes, it can even be done right, and BT can be your new BFF!
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If you care none how old you look, go wild with colors! But if you do care and still want to go for a change then find out which colours can suits you the best as per the tone of your skin.
Pin Curls
Vintage looks can be very forgiving since they knew how to do glam back in the day, but if you opt for some styles, it could actually add a few years to your life. Pin curls are one of those styles This hair style type is mostly related with women over 60 and that automatically put you into that group too. However, that shouldn’t completely put you off, it can be beautiful when done right!
Even if it is a vintage look, it does not make your skin lose its originality and becomes an old fashioned readymade. Some styles can be extremely flattering and take years off your look.
Bangs and Bob Combo
For some women bangs are extremely beautiful and they mask parts of the face that will be more prone to wrinkling first. On the other hand, if you had a bob hair style, then the bangs may be a little too much. It can keep very great, because it elongates your jawline. But it might get a little too hard also It truly depends on the aesthetic you are trying to achieve!
Before going full-blown mullet on us, pin some hair up to just sport bangs! What do you think? Do you jump out of bed feeling younger and fresher or the other way around?
The Chelsea Hairdo
You might not know the name of this hairstyle just by the sound of it but you would have definitely seen some people with this hairstyle on and off throughout the years. It has long bangs and sided and shaved back of head 美容院の最短予約を取るコツ Please wait while I’m in Japanese. This really is a show-stopping hair style, no matter the age of the wearer and that is exactly what you need to remember if you are going to adopt this sort of style. If you’d rather not command attention upon entering a room, this one is a miss.
If you want your hair to be simple and easy this is also a no-no. Don’t be fooled by the shaved sides – it does take a fair bit of work to maintain this look.
“The Karen”
The whole Karen meme is nothing new. But did you know, there is actually a hairstyle that goes with the memefied name? But as Karenism became a meme and a whole aesthetic, many women have opted out of that look, for something fresher — shorter all around instead of the longer in front, shorter in back style. Some have opted to remain faithful to their beloved style, and ignore the Karen associations.
And the most important part is, if the mirror makes you feel anything when nobody else is watching (KEM).
The Top Knot
For a while, the high bun was the popular hairstyle of choice among women. It had a reign of a few years as one of the more fashion-forward looks, and I can see precisely why. But now that it has fallen out of style, it may make the rest of us stuck wearing it appear older too. And, much like every other updo that removes the hair from your face, can make you feel completely exposed.
But your preference may very well be different. But if you know you can pull off showing off your forehead and other features with confidence and empowerment, then this look might be the perfect go-to for you.
The Undershave
While a few women can absolutely pull-off the under-shaved, that’s not really the case for all. If you have been interested in getting this type of style, you may want to weigh the benefits and drawbacks beforehand. Remember, it also means revealing parts of your head or neck that you may be accustomed to covering all the time, so think about whether you want to go ahead and shave that bit off.
Depending on what side you shaved, this hairstyle may emphasize your jawline better, or the neck line. So remember those things while deciding!
Keep Your Blow Drying Skills up to Par
Not properly blow-drying your hair is one of the easiest ways to make you hair look like a bad hair day. Do you believe it can make that great an impact? Though it is indeed the makes-or-breaks of a hairstyle. Unless you want to rock the frizzy and poofy bang look, be cautious during drying that it does not come about.
To look less matured, you need to have your hair look in well in place. One of the best means of doing that is with a good ol’ blow-dry.
The Sleek and Elegant Ponytail
Slick and sleek ponytail that is pulled up tight on the top of the head with not one hair out of place is something many adore. This seems graceful on certain faces, it certainly adds a few years to others (most of the time unaware). It can be challenging to mask how wrinkles and fine lines appear back there with a sleek ponytail. Just a little volume or a string of hair can work wonders.
There isn’t a specific age where this look stops helping you and should be out of bounds. It is, very much, dependent on the individual situation — what you want to do, what you want to highlight on your head.
Dark Roots
But there is a distinction between merely not touching up your hair colours and proactively doing it such that your roots are dark and hair are light. In the era before the lively roots of color natural (shout out to Shakira), dark roots became the trend, people were desperately growing out their freshly-dyed hair to reveal the darker roots. However, this style is probably not a great choice if you want to appear younger.
Depending on your taste and personal vibe, this style may ultimately just come off as you don’t take care of your hair instead of that effortless, edgy, look you were aiming for. We guess the only way to find out is to test it for yourself, so have at it and see if you notice a difference!
Even Out Your Grey Hairs
Sounds odd, but having your grey hairs evened out could make you look younger. Consider a luscious mane of grey hair — its fiercely graceful and like you are owning your age and the changes in your body like a boss. But a badly maintained dye job with grey roots showing can look a little shabby. And for that reason, some going grey all of the way is the better option.
We have to assume you are going full gray and there are no points taking this bad boy off. However, if you want to give the appearance of having colored hair, leaving your roots gives you a younger vibe.
The Overly-Cropped Bob
As it has been established, Bob hairstyles, can sure look good on some women and keep them young and fashionable. But, inu05 you have a high risk game on u2018depending on lengthu2026u2019 A Word Of Caution: If you are going extraordinarily short with an edgier bob, and are cutting the back a lot (which is a hot trend), you need to know that very short hair can be aging if you didn’t expect to look older.
Keep this question in mind — do you want to highlight your neck? If the answer is yes, then over-cropped bob is the way to go. If so, this is one to skip.
Spiking Short Hair
Women, as we get older, short haircuts is pretty flattering. We lose hair as we get older, so short styles tend to make the hair look fuller, whereas longer hair can contribute to the appearance of limpness. However, if you have shorter hair, the only thing that can remove the volume is mala. So if you’re worried about a thick-head style and spiking, leave it to the professionals.
If you want an edgier, trend forward look, then by all means go for it! But, consider whether you are comfortable sacrificing some volume.
A Very Short Pixie
The Pixie haircut is amongst the most versatile and flattering hairstyle for women of all ages and looks. On the other hand, if you want to look younger than your years, then take care with how long you cut your pixie. The shorter we go, the younger we become to some of us. But for some of us, it can be quite the reverse. So it is best to experiment to find your perfect pixie cut length.
Is the shorter look flattering in all the right places, or do you feel years older? It really just comes down to your personal preference and sometimes, trial and error (or your go-to stylist).
Bringing Out the Bouffant
Some may be giddy with temptation to try the bouffant hairdo — but if you’re trying to look youthful, it’s probably not for you. It can, under certain circumstances, look very glam and beautiful. Still, typically it is linked through the 1960s. Unless, of course, you want everyone to think you’re from the ’60s (not that we wouldn’t some of us) you’d want to skip the exposed ‘do OK?
The bouffant also is very harmful for the hair. To have this look you need to tease the hair a lot and spray with lots of hairspray. Which is fine if you do like this with a side of healthy hair, of course, you use a moderation.
Wave Away From Your Face
So you know how the way you go with your curling iron waves impacts how old you look? Well, who knew. Well probably not, since it is not top of mind fact most of the time (other than when an earthquake happens). But now that you know, make sure to apply it! However, if you are interested in looking younger, stylists suggest wearing your waves away from the face and not toward it.
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Having the waves away from your face will soften your complexion and make you look younger. Next time you bust out the curling iron, give it a little try and let me know how it goes!
Keep the Braids Loose
In most cultures, tight braids are one important aspect of certain hairstyles carried out on women. But, if you’re trying to look younger than you actually are, you need to think twice before braiding your hair. Tight braids lay the braids flat against the head and pull the skin back, making your face quite prominent. If you don’t want that, this probably isn’t the right haircut.
But that doesn’t mean you should toss the braids out the window. Simply – find a plaiting style that makes you feel good!
