Many a times, people will recognize your hair first when they meet you. When referring to hair and aging, we are not referring to graying of hair which comes with age. You can work on your skin all day if you want to but you may not be able to achieve a younger look with just your skin's appearance. To complete that young look, you need to work on your hair too. After looking at the common mistakes women make, the following are tips on how to work with your hair so as to cut a number of years from your actual age.
1. The Wrong Haircut
The cut and style of your hair will reflect on your age. Haircuts that make you look older are too straight, too severe and do nothing much for your face. To have that younger look, it is advisable to have a layered haircut. The cut should be cut off the face to prevent it from coming to the face. Ensure that your haircut frames your face in a soft way. For those who love bangs, the pieces should be long and sweeping. It is youthful and the bangs can cover some line and wrinkle s on your face.
2. A Too-tight Do
Many times, women love to pull their hair back into a tight ponytail. It does make you look younger but it comes with a flaw. This hairdo will also draw attention to the lines and wrinkles on your face. Alternatively, the best hairdo is one that held back but at the same time keeping it soft. In this, you can allow some hair fall around the face. Rather than hold it all back, portion some of it to drop on your side.
3. A Dated Look
Some women have the same haircut since time memorial. While it may work for others, it is important that you change with time. Some hairdos are so back in the day that someone would guess your age just by relating your haircut to someone in a given year. Before you make the change, make sure you consult with your stylist. If the cut works for your face, well, you can keep it. But if it makes people relate to a person in the 80's it is time you get rid of it.
4. Split Ends
If you let go of your hair, it looks neglected and makes you look older. This said, it is important to regularly trim your hair to avoid split ends. Also, to keep your hair hydrated and tame the frizz, use a good split end serum. This also prevents it from breaking.
5. Monotone Hair Color The key aspect here is that you should not have one evened out color on your hair. This makes you look older. You can also try out different shades of the same color. This give your hair dimension. As you think of applying color, also seek advice from the colorist. Remember, monotone does not work at any time for anyone.
6. The Wrong Color Around Your Face
Choice of color is very important. This is in relation to your skin color too. Placing of highlights and lowlights must be strategic. For a younger look, it is advisable that the color s brightest around your face and at the top. Underneath it, it should be darker. The bright color makes you look younger.
7. Cool-toned Shades
As observed, you need color variation. You need to pick out the right color. You will look younger with a warmer shade of color. To get you started, blondes can work with golden shades, brunettes can work with caramel shades and redheads can go for copper. Bottom line, avoid cool colors. You can add reduce some years on your appearance just by addressing your hairdo. You need to look at the style, the cut and the color choice. These three factors play a great role to make you look younger if they are picked out right. A well maintained hairdo is also very essential in making you look youthful. Seek advice from your stylist on the best haircut for your face shape and you are good to go. As you try to look younger, do not neglect your hair and concentrate on your skin only.
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