It's absolutely true that age is just a number, and you should always be young at heart. Unfortunately, it's hard to feel young when you have to deal with wrinkles, a slower metabolism, and various other health problems. Luckily, there's an easy way to feel youthful and vibrant with a cool, new haircut.
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00:00Regardless of your age, a gorgeous, vibrant haircut is your right as a strong, sexy woman.
00:06And don't think you have to kiss your long locks goodbye or give in to those greys.
00:11Expert stylists are weighing in on the most beautiful styles for their maturing clients.
00:16Change it up
00:24Stylists agree that the key to a great cut is being brave enough to try something new.
00:28One of the easiest ways to look older is by keeping the same haircut for decades.
00:33As times and styles change, don't be afraid to update your look.
00:37Hairstylist Jenna Mast has seen clients unknowingly age themselves by hanging on to the same style
00:42for way too long.
00:43She recommends talking with your stylist about how to update your look.
00:47I know what some of your big city no-bra-wearing hairy-legged women members might say."
00:52Long bob
00:53Top of the list?
00:54A clean, classic bob.
00:56It's simple, low-maintenance, and always in style.
00:59According to celebrity stylist Mitch Stone, anyone can rock a long bob, regardless of
01:04your age.
01:05He says,
01:06"...a cut like this adds instant style and sexy sophistication.
01:09You can't go wrong."
01:10Mast recommends a modern bob with long layers for her mature clients, saying,
01:15"...this will give you more movement and an updated look.
01:18There is nothing more dating and high-maintenance than a stacked bob that needs to be cut every
01:22few weeks to keep its shape."
01:25Shag, baby!
01:26Stone recommends bangs for any age, but especially for his more mature clients.
01:31Bangs are always in style and can complement any face shape, but make sure your stylist
01:35understands your face shape first.
01:38Stone says,
01:39"...bangs can make you look really young and sexy, or make your nose or forehead look twice
01:43the size.
01:44It's important to make sure you trust your hairstylist before going for it."
01:48Stylist Ruth Roche often suggests her mature clients go for bangs that are long and wispy,
01:53saying,
01:54"...they should be trimmed often rather than cutting them shorter so they last longer.
01:58Fringes that are too short can look utilitarian and boring."
02:01"...shall we shag now or shall we shag later?"
02:05A little longer
02:06Think you've gotta go short as you age?
02:09No way!
02:10Jeff Stumpf, owner of Architect Salon, explains,
02:12"...many people feel that they need to have short hair as they get older.
02:16This isn't always the case.
02:17It really depends on the texture of the hair and how it ages."
02:22Short and sweet
02:23If you're ready to get rid of some length, go for it!
02:26Stone loves it when brave clients want to ditch the length, saying,
02:29"...if you want to go short, say Audrey Hepburn, Halle Berry, or Mia Farrow, I love that.
02:34It is an instant style."
02:36Damien Santiago, co-owner of Mizu New York Salon, agrees.
02:40He says,
02:41"...I have many mature clients that wear everything from cool pixies to razored bobs."
02:45A mature client with a strong inner confidence can rock any cool and modern look.
02:50"...I got tired of my long hair.
02:52Simple."
02:53Layer up
02:55Judy McGinnis, senior stylist at Mizu New York Salon, likes a light, layered look, explaining,
03:00"...in general, softer haircuts look good on older women.
03:04Any length you like, but be sure to incorporate some soft, face-framing layers."
03:08Mast agrees that layers are always flattering, but recommends explaining exactly what you're
03:13looking for with new layers.
03:15She asks,
03:16"...do you want layers to help with movement?
03:17Do you want to see more texture?
03:19Does having more layers help you with styling?"
03:22Hairdressers speak a more complicated language than, a few layers, so it's easy to have miscommunication
03:27if you're trying something new for the first time.
03:29"...just be very, very, very careful, Mr. Stephanie, because as we all know, no one
03:33really cuts my hair except for Alejandro."
03:37Amp up the volume
03:38Our hair tends to thin as we age, so adding volume with layers is a great way to keep
03:42a healthy, youthful look.
03:44Roche recommends Pureology Full-Fill, a three-step system that creates full-bodied hair, with
03:49lived-in texture that actually looks and feels like more hair.
03:52Talk with your stylist about the best product for your hair type and thickness.
03:56"...I know it sounds crazy, but it's gonna change your life."
03:59Forget the frizz
04:00Maintaining shiny, sleek locks keeps our styles looking youthful.
04:04Roche recommends using a smoothing product to tame any frizz.
04:08She uses Pureology Color Fanatic 21 Benefit Spray, and says,
04:12"...always blow dry with the nozzle moving from roots to ends to smooth down the cuticle
04:16and increase shine."
04:17Youthful hair is shiny.
04:20Nail your color
04:21Even more important than the cut is a youthful color.
04:24Roche recommends changing up the color as your hair changes with age.
04:28She says,
04:29"...color is key.
04:30Keep it dimensional with subtle highlights.
04:32Solid colors, especially dark, can lack dimension and vitality and tend not to complement skin
04:37tone."
04:38Stone agrees on staying away from the dark colors, saying,
04:40"...softer colors like golden blondes and gorgeous reds are great.
04:44The biggest mistake is going too dark."
04:47"...my hair's blue!
04:49It's blue!
04:51I have blue hair!"
04:53No matter what color you choose, going a shade or two lighter instantly nails a younger look.
04:58Celebrity colorist Kelly Cardenas recommends framing your face with highlights to brighten
05:02your skin tone.
05:03He says,
05:04"...tonal change is also important.
05:06You want to stay within two to three shades of your target overall color as a higher contrast
05:10creates the opposite effect.
05:12Lastly, the highlights need to be blended in an almost ombre effect as opposed to large,
05:17chunky pieces."
05:19Sexy is timeless
05:21When choosing the right haircut, focus on your type of hair, because you can rock a
05:25chic and strong style at any age.
05:27McGinnis says,
05:28"...if you've gotten older and your hair has thinned quite a bit, then going for something
05:32shorter will help make it look much thicker.
05:35I like a strong bob for finer hair."
05:37Roche agrees with the classic bob in a vibrant color for any age, saying,
05:41"...something understated and simple makes a statement without trying to look younger."