Why get Botox when you can just get bangs? These easy and affordable hair tips can help you look younger, slimmer and more modern. Try them now!
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Get bangs or a fringe
Bangs help you look younger in many ways. They help hide forehead wrinkles and a receding hairline. They instantly make your hair look thicker, and add volume and dimension to your hairstyle. And don’t worry, bangs have come a long since the bowl cuts of our childhood! The best shears for hair stylist can create a lot of texture, shape and age-defying style.
Your hairstylist can also cut your bangs to bring out your best features. Celebrity hairstylist Ric Pipino, who does the hair of Elle MacPherson and Fergie, recommends beveled bangs. If you have a square face or sharp jawline (think Jennifer Lopez) you can try a layered cut where your bangs cascade in different lengths to soften your face shape.
Curtain bangs, which are meant to be parted in the middle can make rounder faces look thinner. However, if you have a very long and oval face (like Liv Tyler and Sarah Jessica Parker) ask your hairstylist for a blunt cut.
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Get a layered haircut
“Nothing makes you seem older than stiff and thin hair,” says New York hairstylist Juan Carlos Maciques. So the secret to a youthful cut is lot of layers. “This creates lush, healthy-looking hair, which softens your entire appearance.”
That doesn’t mean you can’t grow out your hair! Whether you prefer a chin-skimming bob or shoulder-length curls, an experienced hairstylist – armed with the best professional hair cutting shears and an understanding of your hair type — can build in layers for more volume, movement and texture. Aside from making you look many years younger, it also cuts short your styling time in the morning. Your hair looks fuller and bouncier, even without using a blowdryer.
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Wear loose hairstyles
Avoid wearing your hair in a very tight, slicked-back styles. They can look severe, and draw attention to fine lines and wrinkles. You can still wear your hair up, but go for loose ponytails or messy buns with a few wisps of hair intentionally left down.
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Get highlights
Highlights can make your hair look thicker, and (like bangs and layers) add dimension to your hair. You can try a bold color like purple or blue (nothing is more age-defying than a willingness to take risks and have fun!) or a shade that complements your current hair color.
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Pick warm tones for your hair color
As we grow older, our skin can start to look dull and sallow. To bring back some of that youthful glow, pick a hair color with warm tones. Look for shades like caramel, deep copper, strawberry, and gold.
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Get a hair gloss treatment
Shiny, healthy hair is always associated with youth, vitality and beauty! You can get a hair gloss treatment at a salon. Like hair dyes, these are semi-permanent and can be used on both natural or colored hair. It instantly adds shine, and can help revive hair that looks brassy and hay-like.
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Get a perm
Unlike the bad perms we remember from our childhood, today’s perms won’t make you look like an electrocuted poodle. Instead, they create a soft, natural-looking and youth-enhancing waves that can hide bald spots or make hair look thicker.
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Wash your hair with apple cider vinegar
This is a cheap and easy beauty hack that can make your hair look amazing! Apple cider vinegar removes product build up, adds shine, and keeps your scalp healthy to encourage hair growth. Thicker, shiny and bouncy hair = more youthful-looking you!
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Invest in hair vitamins
Nothing is more ageing than a bald spot! Prevent hairloss as early as now by taking a hair supplement. Look for one with biotin (the building blocks of hair) and omega-3 fatty acids. You should also be getting iron and Vitamin C, D and E in your diet – your body needs them for healthy hair too!
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Change your eyebrow game
Yes, eyebrow hairs matter too! The color and shape of your arch can make you look 10 years younger, or 10 years older. Harsh eyebrows are very ageing (especially if you already have crow’s feet or sagging eyes). Opt for softer and more natural brow shapes, then tint your eyebrows one shade lighter than your hair shade. Fill in any gaps in your brows with eyebrow powders or fine-tip pencils that let you draw very natural looking hairs.
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Hide gray roots with hair mascara
If you only have a few gray hairs or graying roots (or they only appear when you tie your hair) you can hide them with hair mascara. Pick colors that are darker than your hair color.
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Wear a pretty headband
Hair accessories are a huge hair trend (celebrities even wore them to the Oscars!). But they’re not just pretty and the perfect way to compliment an outfit! They can also be a sneaky way to hide roots, flyaways, frizzy hair, and a receding hairline.
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Change your part
Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest differences. Try flipping your hair to go against your natural hair part. It can help your hair look thicker and hide graying roots.
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Use colored dry shampoo
Dry shampoo is one of those hair products we can’t live without. It can help prevent hair from becoming greasy and limp (which is both ageing and unflattering). It’s also very low-maintenance. It actually works better when you apply it at night, before you go to bed. When you wake up, just fluff it up and voila – more youthful volume! You can also get colored dry shampoo, which can help hide grays or overgrown roots.
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Consider getting shower filters
Some areas have minerals in the water that can strip hair of color, shine and softness. So even if you use a lot of conditioning shampoos or splurge on expensive hair treatments, your daily shower can damage your hair (not to mention your skin) a lot faster. If that’s the case, a shower filter is well worth the investment.
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Use a leave-in conditioner
Age, chemical treatments, heat styling, and exposure to sun and pollution can dry out hair and irritate the scalp. Leave-in conditioners restore moisture and infuse your locks with much-needed nutrients. Use them once or twice a week, as your hair type requires.
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Avoid dated party hairstyles
Going to a party or a formal event? Forget the high-glam, oversprayed hair-dos from the 80s and 90s. If you see the pics from Hollywood red carpet events, the new and modern way to do party hair is keep it simple and loose. Wear hair down and pin some of your bangs back with a glittery hair accessory. Tie hair into a loose chignon or a messy bun.
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Sleep with your hair in braids
You’ll wake up with soft, beach waves! All you have to do I set it with a fine hairspray or volumizing or texturing mousse, and you’re good to go.
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Do a zigzag hairpart
A center or even a razor-straight side part, can emphasize bald spots or thinning hair. Try doing a slightly zig-zaggy part, which instantly adds volume and can even help hide gray hair.
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Consider hair extensions
Hair surgery or hair grafting can be very expensive and painful. If you’ve experienced a lot of hair loss, you can fake a thicker mane with hair extensions or weaves. These can look very natural, and can be individually placed where you need them the most.
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Invest in hair treatments
If you only go to a salon for a haircut or hair color, you’re missing out! Regular hair treatments – like keratin treatments, scalp massages, hot oil treatments and more – can help you keep your hair and scalp in mint condition. This can help prevent or slow down hair loss, and give you lots of natural volume and shine.
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Try DIY hair masks
If you’re on a tight beauty budget, then give yourself hair treatments at home. There are many affordable hair masks and leave-in treatments, and you can even look for DIY treatments made from common kitchen ingredients. The important thing is consistency: do it at least once a week, especially if you color your hair or frequently blowdry or style your hair.
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Use texturizing and volumizing products
Avoid styling products that make hair look stiff or weigh it down (like heavy hair sprays or waxes). Instead, look for a formula that holds a style, but allows for a lot of movement and bounce (like mousses or hair mists). Hold the bottle at least three inches away from your hair to distribute it evenly.
Don’t have time to style your hair everyday? Ask your hairstylsit to give you a wash-and-wear hairstyle that has lots of texture and volume. The best shears for hair stylist can help him craft the best cut for fine or limp hair.
24. Use a hair oil or hair gloss
Hair oils can add shine to your hair, and many of them have UV protection and can prevent split ends or frizz. To avoid greasiness, spray only on the tips. You can also spray some on a toothbrush or comb to brush back flyaways.
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Shake up your hair routine
It’s easy to get into a hair rut, and wear the same hairstyle or haircut for years. One way to look (and feel!) younger is to always challenge yourself to try new things! You can get lots of hair inspiration on Pinterest. Or, follow a celebrity who has similar face shape or skin tone to find out how she styles her hair. You’re never too old to embrace a new look!
Greetings, dear readers! I am Rohini. As a proud contributor to the Worthview blog, I am excited to bring you insights into the realms of fashion, beauty, and health. Let’s embark on this adventure together, where my words become a bridge between my world and yours. I look forward to our shared journey of discovery and connection.
