62 here. I started going grey in my 30's now I am white. I bobbed it chin-length a year ago. Hated it. Never looked older. Now it's long and layered and I love it. Don't buy into the crap of women of a certain age need to look a certain way. It's bullshit. Go your own damn way and don't let ageism mess with your head.
He didn't say anything like that. He is saying that if the texture of our hair changed or thinned out at the bottom going a little shorter will help it to look better. He didn't say you're too old to have long hair. If you still have full thickness of your hair and the texture hasn't changed then he is not suggesting to cut it off.
Agree!! I have very fine hair and needed a bob while I was in my 30s, and 40s. Now, that I’m older, there is nothing that looks more aged then a bob, bangs, and glasses. Now, I’ve grown out my bangs, letting my natural silver highlight come in and aged a bit more length and soft waves. Way better than the bob that was making me look just frumpy. I’ve see some older grey hair women with medium-long hair look amazing. The lady I’m thinking of has thick, healthy hair, and she also has a pretty face. She is rocking that look in her elder years. The silver hair is so healthy and pretty. My Mom also had fine hair and she looks great in the bob in her 70s. The shining grey hair with her blue eyes was lovely in comparison to the brassy hair of her 40s, and 50s. So, it really is individual!!
Good for you! 😄 That's cool; and so surprising to see that one would wait that long and finally decide to do it. I love it! This must've been a big change for you; and it's inspiring. It gives me the courage to accept the possibility that I might be able to completely recreate my life at 60. I know that's a much bigger feat than letting your hair grow out; but you have still encouraged me.
When you are over 50 and still worrying about what people think about your looks, then it's not your hairstyle that's the major problem ;) Not giving a damn anymore is one of the greatest perks of being mature :)
@@margaretjohnson6259 sometimes they don't have desires, sometimes they do, but after 50 you know for whom it's worth to make an effort :) And usually the list is short and they are impressed rather with who you are, and not what you are wearing anyway ;)
I'm 52 and have gorgeous, thick, wavy long hair (nearly waist length). It is one of my best features. I will cut it if and when *I* choose, and I suspect that will be never. Screw the Overculture's expectations for what women (and men) are "supposed" to look like.
100% agree with you! Im 52 in one month from now... hair is to my waist... I had it short a few times back in the early 90s after frying it so much in the 80s with perms... I love my hair long...
I am 62 and will keep my hair long until it looks too thin. And at that time I will probably just put in extensions. I cannot see myself without long hair
Thank you! I absolutely agree! I am a so called 'older' woman as well, with thick, healthy hair down to my bum. I'm so tired of people generalising what looks good. Let's celebrate our differences instead of trying to convince other people of our own superiour tastes! Why should we all look the same? Why should we follow trends invented by other people? Boring!
I am 70 and have had long hair for the past 25 years and have no intention on cutting it to a short style. I love the flexibility of styling long hair allows. My hair has become considerably more thin in very recent years, particularly after having COVID, but I still continue to wear it long, having the ends trimmed regularly. Several of my age related friends have had their hair cut short and I think it ages them a bit. They have been trying to talk me into joining in on the short hair conversion and I continue to stand firmly on keeping my long locks! 😁
@@rebeccadewhirstI have a relatively long neck and I only cut my hair short a few times. Because of my neck, the short hair looked great! Not the opposite.
Nothing age more a mature woman then short hair. It's lazy and not attractive. Short hair can be experienced when much younger but as a lady age she should find an elegant long hair style and stick with it, it's timeless! You can take supplements for your hair too, Vit D, Zinc/Cooper 15:1, HA 200mg, ceramide capsules, Tocotrienol...DHT is also a problem pst meno, Saw palmetto can help with that as well. Rebalancing hormones with progesterone cream as well will help. Everyones different but as we age it's best to try suppl and experience what works for yu. Blood tests are good too but won't give you accuracy like saliva test. People can gain back their hair as it was post illness as well as post meno.
@@Heidi_137 Thanks for the info…I will look into some of these things a bit. I, however, do not agree that short hair reflects laziness. Quite the contrary. For most of my adult life, I had short hair and it was much more work (and product) than I ever have to deal with having long hair. I have seen many older women who have really awesome short hairstyles. I have even met women who had little to no hair and were absolutely stunning! It’s not all about the bow on the package as it is the presentation and presence of the package it adorns. Many women can pull off the most flattering short or minimal hairstyles.
Yes, but look at your hair- it's marvelous! You have gorgeous hair and it's layered nicely, so it's flattering. At this point, I think your friends are just jealous of your beautiful hair. ;)
My grandmother is almost 80 and her hair is past her butt. She gets so many compliments. It is unusual to see someone her age with hair as long as hers. She loves it.
Thanks for sharing! I'm about 59 3/4. My hair is right at the bottom of my bottom; and if I live to be 80, it will likely still be about that long. My long hair gets complements every day. It makes people smile; so, maybe, this is just one way that I help to increase the joy on this planet, little by little, one smile at a time.
I'm sick and tired of society telling us how we should look. I will have my hair at whatever length works for me . Update: to all who got bent over this comment: I did not watch the video, and I've never made a comment before on a video based only on title, but it did "trigger" me (you would have to understand the history behind that) so I made a quick comment on the title alone. My bad, ya'll - to be fair - I should have watched the darn thing first! So ... won't do that again...
I personally don't think hair length is age related. Wear it the way you like it. Why does it matter what others think? Short or long can look beautiful to a person of any age.
Yes. We spend our whole lives being told what's best for us that it's way too easy to lose sight of your own style and self expression which is what shines through any "style rules" that anyone's ever made up 👍
Absolutely True. However it's all about Hair Texture and quality. I've seen awful long Hair because it is in poor condition or needs color. Being 90 with a Braid wouldn't be my thing either except for Humid Summers 😊
No wonder women hate to age, can’t wear long hair, shouldn’t wear that,don’t wear too much jewelry, too much makeup,blah, blah, blah. How about we do whatever makes us happy.other women telling other women that their long hair makes them look silly is just pathetic jerks. Just stop!
I'm 71 and had kept my hair short for 20+ years. During Covid it grew passed my shoulders and i liked the new look. Have been growing it ever since, only needs a trim. Far more versatile, i can wear it down, curl it, or many up-dos, even hair bands, clips etc, great to accessorise. Will be keeping it long for the foreseeable future, no matter if someone appears to say it should be short. When i look at other ladies of a certain age with short hair I cant help but think their hairstyles all look similar.
I’m with you! I had VERY short hair and even shaved my head twice since I was 19. I’m 64 and during Covid, I decided I was done cutting and dying my hair. It is now down to my waist and still dishwater blocks with flecks of gray. I love it! My adult daughters said “don’t grow your hair out, it will look bad”. Now that it’s grown out, they say “don’t ever cut your hair short again, it will look bad”. 😂
I’m 51 years old and have well maintained, healthy, long hair. I love it. The rule nowadays is to have the hairstyle, length, color that looks good on YOU! Gone are the days of cutting our hair into little, short do’s just because we’re “ Of a “certain “ age”.
@@justinhickox Good try, but lame, late attempt to try and make up for being so old and outdated yourself that you still think it's even reasonably tolerable intelligent or appropriate to boss women around like we're too damn stupid to know what to do with their own freaking hair in a world where we have so much information and knowledge from growing up with magazines and styling and hair nourishing knowledge that you want to tell us what to do with her hair, what looks appropriate and what doesn't. You're not a go-to person for this kind of information anymore because you think you have to tell us stupid little women like we're from the 1950s what to do with our hair. It's men and your age that do that sort of asinine nonsense sadly. And you're so intelligent and talented it really is a shame. Apologies for lack of punctuation etc, I'm busy and this is not worth my time but I definitely wanted to reply nevertheless. Ugh. And by the way, nobody asked you. You're welcome in my book to offer ways of styling long hair when we're older cuz that might be a bit tricky for us to put our head around as no one gets used to aging it just happens and we have to adjust quickly! Try to do better. Especially with your titles, concept and approach. This is extremely disrespectful and that woman dramatizing being angry at the beginning just points up with an asinine idiot you are. Your video should never have been done this way that's what I'll tell you, how to do hair videos for women when you're too old as a man to know how to approach it like a human being with respect as we're all in this aging thing together. Again try to do better! And you're welcome for the free advice.
@@sunsetpainting9163 The title of the video is literally "Long Hair AFTER 50 : WHY you need to CUT IT SHORT?" I watched the whole thing. He sounds like my 80 year old mother who thinks you have to cut your hair short after a certain age. A pixie cut would actually probably look more youthful than that above the shoulder helmet head look. Not feeling his take on this. It's an old outdated view of aging women. Everyone should be cutting their dead ends off to make their hair look healthier. That's already a given.
I am 53. Cut my hair in the cutest chin length bob last year. The thing nobody tells you, is that because I live in TX…it was so HOT! It was horrible to sleep with because there was no way to escape it. My neck has never sweated more. I couldn’t put it in a pony tail to sleep with like I used to. I have finally grown in back out and and am back to happily wearing pony tails and messy buns. It’s at length that looks good and not straggly if I curl it and wear it long. I don’t have the patience or time to maintain short hair. I thought it would be easier, but I was wrong.
I agree, I had a cute bob also,but it was a lot of work to keep the style looking good. I now have a past the shoulder layered long cut and it is so much easier. My hair falls into the style much better and I can wear a ponytail or messy bun.
I too agree! I'm 65 and had very long hair for a long time. I finally cut it into a bob and it's a lot more maintenance and I too sweat at night w/o being able to put it up. Now I'm letting grow a little longer so I can put it up when I want.
Oh, Ladies! West-central Arkansas here! I’m growing mine out so I can get it off of my neck during our “Hotter-Than-Hell summers. I thought last summer and this summer I would sweat myself to death! Thank the HAIR GODS for the pony and messy bun!!! If you’ve lived it, you KNOW! ♥️
I'm 53 and my hair is past the middle of my back and I regularly receive compliments from women saying how beautiful my hair is. I think I'll keep it for now.
I have a friend who is 68, blond so her white hair doesn't stand out, her hair is below her middle back, thick and awesome. She keeps it in a bun when working but when we go for walks she has it down and it is so amazing!
@@MydNyteRayne That's what I think too. Nobody is getting Gen X to style themselves like the Silent Generation/boomers, like my 80 year old mom did when she turned 50. And INSISTED that I had to do the same. It drove me crazy that she believed that. lol! Well, I turn 50 in March and my gray hair is almost butt length and parted in the middle. I feel that is a classic style that has been a staple in every decade. The ends do get a little dry, menopause hasn't helped, but just a trim is good enough for me! :D
I'm 64 & have always had long hair & I could care less what others think. Just like the wrinkles on my face, I have deserved everyone of them. And back a few years ago, they stated you should no longer wear hoop earrings and shouldn't wear anything that has the word Pink on it. Why? And, yes, my hair is turning silver, just like my Daddys did. My Daddy always wanted me to keep my hair long. I wash & condition my hair, I let it dry naturally & even my silver hair is kept healthy. I have no problem what others choose do for themselves, but PLEASE, Don't Include Me in the, "Oh, Over 50, Cut Hair, Get Botox, Change Your Makeup, Change the Way You Dress, Rework Your Jewelry, All Because You're Over 50." I'm in no way trying to be disrectful--I am Me & Will Do Me As I Wish/And, Anyone who wants Something Different, I don't condemn them. That's THEIR business, and that has NOTHING to do with me. Actually, I think that it's awesome if they want to try something different.. Thanks for letting me voice my opinion, I truly appreciate it.
I think a 50 or older person should wear their hair in a style and length that makes them feel good and is most flattering. 👍🏻 The editing of this video was such fun. Loved it!
I totally agree! I wanted to share these insights too though to help people understand the best way to have long hair as well. Thanks! I tried a different style of editing with this video! I'm really glad you noticed and liked it! Thanks for that feedback!
It's YOUR hair. It does not belong to anyone else. Keep it however you like it and don't let someone take it from you if that's not what you, yourself want to do. I had short hair for a time as a kid. I got more complements on my short hair than I ever did on my long hair, but I never felt worse about my appearance than when I was receiving all those complements on my short hair. I thought I was ugly no matter what anyone said. I didn't even want to look at myself above the shoulder in the mirror. I am so glad I had the courage to say no more hair cuts and let it grow. I've had long hair ever since.
Agreed. For me it was always the opposite: everyone told me to keep my long hair, but I wanted it gone. A week ago I finally cut it off and now I have the short, kinda purposefully shaggy hair cut that I wanted for a long time. It took off so much weight from my head and neck! (I can't afford a hair dresser so I did it by myself; might be a bit crooked on the back of my head, but who cares)
B.S. I am 72. My greying hair is butt length.I am retired and have all the time in the world to braid it, work it into buns, and invent new hairstyles, and I love it. I can cut the ends myself and have not been to the hairdresser in over ten years.
Nope, over 50 and don't care what people think anymore. Losing my job after the lockdown meant I went a while without having my 6 weekly highlights & my hair's condition improved so much I decided to see how long it would grow. A regular trim of the dry ends and plenty of argan oil & my hair is lovely thanks very much!
Former aesthetician and hair stylist. I keep my hair and skin healthy . I wear my hair mid length and get it trimmed as needed. Society has been trying to boss woman around for far too long. Long hair can be put up in to great styles or worn long. Once you cut your hair off that’s what you have left. I look many years younger than I am because I wear my hair My Way.
Thank you, you actually explain things well here. People just need to take time to listen that you are not saying cut your hair shorter..... really, just cut to have the look YOU want.
I'm 48 with long hair. Absolutely NOT cutting it shorter. It is in very good condition due to using professional grade products, leave-in conditioner and oiling the ends. I don't have thin scraggy ends any more
I love my long hair but have worn it short at times throughout my life. But approaching 70 I am growing it as long as it will grow, and I love it. I am tall and broad shouldered and I feel the length balances and flatters me. And its less time at the hair stylist, so I save money. I also stopped coloring it years ago. The grey is actually coming in blonde. Now I have the color I used to pay for! Everyone should do what they feel looks best on them.
I’m 51. Finally got my hair over half of my back. No layers. Straight thin hair. Love it. Can make braids, ponytails, anything. Because of covid, my husband started to cut my hair, he knows what half an inch is, so finally my hair got longer. Yeah, hairdressers were sabotaging me…
My hair never grew until I stopped getting it cut altogether and just got it colored. The old “get it trimmed so it grows out cleaner” doesn’t work for slow growers. It just stays short.
They make their money selling haircuts, and women who have short hair get more haircuts. I am in my mid 60’s, my hair is elbow length and I have my husband trim my hair for me, every couple months to keep my ends neat. I wear different braids that he does for me, so I don’t want layers that will leave my ends looking straggly. I have not been to a salon in over 20 years, and I did have a few years where I had my hair cut short, usually by my sister, but looking back at old photos, I can see how I did not look good with short hair, so I’m not going to make that same mistake again.
I'm 46 and have spent the last few years with my hair about to my bra strap. Recently I grabbed a handheld mirror so I could see it from the back and I was appalled. It looked fine from every angle (I styled it in big waves) except from the full back view where you could see how lank and stringy it was. I texted my hair lady that second and was in the shop the next day. We went with a messy, slightly stacked lob just skimming my shoulders and it is SO flattering. My natural curls came back to life, there's volume and movement and my 21 year old said it took 10 years off. Everything you said applied to me 100%.
I'm 63 with long grey, curly hair. Down to my waist. People stop me in the streets ALL THE TIME to tell me how gorgeous it is. I have never had short hair except for a brief time when 17. I love my hair.
I actually did the opposite. I spent my youth with extremely short hair, now in my forties, I’m growing it all the way out and I love it. So I will not be cutting my hair anytime soon because it’s the vibe for me right now until I feel like evolving in a different direction.
Congratulations! It took me ten years to grow my hair out and many struggles against the temptation to simply chop it off due to temporary dissatisfaction. I have what I call "terrorist hair" high porosity, kinky with a random curl pattern so short hair means a random (lack of) hairstyle that varies with humidity. Oil, lots of oil is my friend; my hair sucks it up & behaves for awhile. Long hair can be braided, bunned & twisted. ENJOY!
My tip is to protect hair by braiding them and also sleep in silk turban. My hair are fine, like a child's hair, and soft, the length is to my waist. I also noticed leave in conditioner is doing good to my hair. I am not over 50, just mid 40's and i plan on growing my hair even longer. The thing with hairsressers is they love to cut hair (so i avoid them :D)
I don’t know what color your hair is but some herbs like cassia obovata in a hair pack ( mixed with water or whatever )will strengthen your hair. It binds to the hair and make it thicker and shinier. It wears off of course. If you’re platinum or gray it can leave it pale yellowish hair if your hair is darker then that then it wouldn’t change it. Just another tip.
I've recently turned 61 and love my long hair. I look at old photos of myself in my 20's and 30's when i had shorter hair and it actually made me look older.
I am one of the viewers that actually listened for more than 5 seconds and I will definitely say 100% NO. I am 48 right now but that age is approaching and no way will I ever cut my long hair. Have had long hair since I was a little girl and have loved it every step of the way. My personnel insight...if you have long, healthy hair and love it, age is only a number and you should 100% keep it if you love it. I know I will. I do not understand the dogma that the older you get, the shorter your hair should be. I guess they want you to leave this world the way you came into it. Short hair... I do agree with some of the comments below that cutting off your hair does tend to make you look even older BUT some women look better with short hair than they do with long hair. You should do what makes you feel best about yourself wether long or short hair..who cares..there are no rules here (except the ones that society tries to put on you.) I have seen some little old ladies with long hair and they would mostly keep it in a bun..but they were so cute! I loved seeing that youthfulness about them and they embraced it! So thanks for the video but NO THANK YOU! I will leave this planet with my long, beautiful hair. Thank you.
Yes it totally depends on the person. Some never looked good with long and vice versa. I think the big deal for me is not just keeping it one way because that's how I always wore it. I do see ladies and men running around with hairstyles that they had in high school and now they're in their 50s and it just doesn't look great. Then again, some of the styles probably didn't look good at the time, either, they were just in style. I used to have very very long hair but I also had very short hair at times. I like to change it up. Why not, right? I think keeping a very specific style from one era could age someone quite a bit. That could be long or short. Frankly, I laugh when I hear oh you can't wear this or you're too old for that. You know what that does for someone like me? Makes me run out and buy that mini skirt I'm supposedly too old to wear.
"Dogma" is the word, you nailed it. It's an incredibly personal choice and women are capable of figuring out for themselves how to look and feel their best.
I just think the The hairdressers just want you to cut it shorter so you have to come back often so they earn more money. That is my take on it anyway.
I think he is right. Long hair yes, but well maintained. It make me tired to do all by myself so, I go to the hairdresser. My hair looks great and I am happy with it.😊❤❤
I’m 51, and I refuse to cut my hair; it’s my best feature. Automatically cutting your hair can make you look more matronly. In fact tv moms used to have to cut their hair to look less glamorous.
My over-60 face has lengthened. Used to wear my ultra curly in a stacked bob for YEARS. But with my longer face, I've grown it past my shoulders (so far)and get so many compliments. Each of us has our special "aging" situations.
I don’t think ANYONE has the right to dictate to anyone else. I have never liked my hair short and I never will. I don’t care what any hair dresser or “expert” thinks! Ladies, do what YOU want! (Sorry, but this stuff really triggers me). I’m over 60, by the way.
I'll be 68 next month, and I will never have my hair shortened or cut short! My hair is platinum silver, and I've been told my hair (and silvers) are beautiful! My hair is layered, and my volume is nice. I'm happy. I have to say, I don't use hairspray...it feels tacky, and it means over hair washing = dryness. Nope, I won't do it. I only use blow-dry brush, no irons! And a great scalp massage with rosemary oil, etc, is great for growth and prevents damage. Great tips... except the short thing😅. ❤
I’m going silver, just at the front, and I asked my daughter to colour it to match the rest of my hair, and both of my daughters were horrified and said ‘no way! It looks beautiful’. I don’t think it looks beautiful lol, but I’ve always been naturally dark blonde, and now I have platinum streaks in the front. If my girls like it, then I guess I’ll learn to like it too.
I am 65 and had really really long beautiful hair but kept it locked up in a french braid all the time. Several months ago I decided to get it cut to a more manageable length, so I had 8 inches cut and donated it. I didn't like that in between length so a few weeks ago I had it cut again shorter and layered and I HATE it. I have very wavy hair, now it's just wavy and FRIZZY. Despite what you may say, I am going to let it grow back.
Never know, you might change your mind after you get used to it. Maybe you need different styling products now to make it look it's best. But growing it back is fine, I think, at any age. It's always good to try something different. I learned I could go online and try on hairstyles with an uploaded photo. Did the same with my glasses. It kinda gave me an idea of what I would look like with different colors and styles. Could try some hair pieces and wigs and stuff too, which is easier with shorter hair. Not everyone has the time and money to fuss over all that, though. Not to mention, you donated your hair so that's a good deed. Even if you hate it now, it's a little sacrifice for whoever got your beautiful hair and it will grow back.
This is the issue I have with having short curly hair, until my late thirties, the six weekly hair appointments. NO thanks. Actually I think God made me to wear my hair long. Delia Morris
I am a former wig shop owner. People think that donating hair is this big thing. I have people bother me ON THE STREET telling me to cut my hair and donate it. It is bizarre. This guilt thing has to stop. People do not want human hair wigs anymore. Sythethic wigs are amazing, they self style, look better than human hair wigs, and are very inexpensive. They come in every color. Human hair wigs have every drawback with no advantage. You can't even get companies to assemble them. Complete foolishness designed to get women to cut their hair and look unattractive.
64yo here. Not gonna lie, I started watching this with my hackles up, but decided to watch the entire video first. Good advice in here on how to KEEP your long hair and make it look its best, too.
So, I'm 62 and - after stopping the damaging color processing - I have thick, wavy, shiny white hair. I keep it silvery with colored conditioner once a month. I find ideal a length with layers between chin and barely touching shoulder. I can put it up, if it's hot (FL) and down, if I want to look fancy. I blow dry it straight, but the bottom layers always curl up a bit, which gives it movement 😊
Had a friend who’s hair was down to her ANKLES (as in Crystal Gayle) She told me she couldn’t wash her hair by herself! Had to have the help of her husband or daughter. This was mind blowing to me! To be under the control of hair. She constantly had her hands in her hair, moving it out of her face, etc. Sorry, I would be stark raving mad living like this because of hair!!!
That would drive me crazy!!! Plus, like Crystal Gayle's hair, not attractive. Rapunzel is a fairy tale, not meant to be real life. My hair is so thick, it gives me headaches when it gets too long. And geez, the drying time! And the waste of time!
I have floor length hair and the reality is that it doesn’t handle like hair. It lives in a bun an gets oiled instead of washed, under a satin sleep cap almost always. No real point to having it, but it’s practically zero maintenance once wrapped, and no shampoo bottles go into landfills.
Hi Justin- I am 51 and I have waist length hair that has natural curl. I color and bleach highlight as well. For me the longer my hair is the easier it is to style. It takes about 10 minutes for me to dry and style. I only blow dry at the nape of my neck and the roots at the sides underneath the canopy. I never dry or curl the canopy of my hair except a few curls around my face...which is layered around my face to give it some flip. I think women over 50 CAN have waist long hair...they just need to work with their texture and find a style that works for them. Great video and your tips are really good too.
My mom used to cut my hair into a pixie cut when I was a little girl. I HATED it! Some people look good in short hair, but overall I like long hair on people best. This includes most men.
When you are older and go to a hairdresser, they always want to give you the old lady bubble do from 1968. I keep my hair a bit past shoulder length because I like to wear it up in like a messy bun and my bangs for height and pushed to the side. I think it looks pretty good. I do all my own hair now including the color which is N7 medium blonde.
64. Hair longer than I grew it in high school and it is GLORIOUS in silver. I've had every hair color (naturally and unnaturally) throughout my life, and the worst reactions have always been when I cut it short. I was not blessed to be "pretty" but I've always had thick, lustrous hair - the best condition when I worked in - of all places - a tuna canning factory. The moist air/tuna oil combo se all marinated in during our shift meant I had gorgeous shiny hair at the end of the day when I took off my headscarf (albeit it stunk like tuna). I'm also Native American, and our hair is important to us culturally.
I had super long hair ever since I was a little kid, it was always past my butt and everywhere I went people complimented on how pretty and healthy it looked. I cut it into a bob my senior year of high school, and shaved the sides in college lol. I spent my 20s experimenting with short styles and colors (mostly bleached blond). In my 30s when Covid hit and we were locked down I decided to grow it out again and be natural. 36 now with waist length pin straight hair my natural dark brown color, and I love it so much. I don’t ever see me cutting it short again. I kind of aspire to be my town’s fun old feral witchy hippie lady with knee length wiry gray hair when I “grow up” 😂. It’s not a look for everybody but I think its rad lol
Ive always worn my hair long, admittedly mostly up. Today I had it cut to brush my shoulders. Im 66 and definitely this cut has given my face a bit of a lift...I'm very glad I finally did it. This video was timely, thank you!
Absolutely love the comments of women with long hair saying we can do what we want and that their hair is gorgeous! I think your intention was good though !
I do not agree! I see even 90 year old woman’s with long hair - down to their waist! They mostly have it put in a braid or make other artistic styles and it’s absolutely beautiful 😍❤️ I am 61 and are growing my hair long again after cutting it up to my shoulders (it was down to my waist before and I also use to put my hair up or braid it!) I will never ever cut it short again…. That’s a promise to myself…. I loved my long hair ❤️
I agree that people should do whatever they want to feel their best. I also think they should understand these little insights about hair length though.
To each their own. If it looks good and you feel good, go for long hair. Not sure I understand why putting it in a braid makes sense. Just looks like short hair in the end.
To each his own, but I can honestly say seeing women with that long hair makes them look dated, just my opinion everybody has to do what makes them happy
I’m almost 56, covered in tattoos, long hair, t-shirts jeans and converse. I don’t give a rats ass what anyone thinks about my looks. I get compliments, mostly from young people, on a regular basis. Do what makes you happy!
My hair is down past my shoulderblades and my mother told me I was too old to wear my hair that length when I was 29. Now I’m 46 and I’ve kept the length. So glad I have.
Menopause forced me to cut my hair short. My hair was thinning too much to support the weight of itself anymore, but I wore it at various lengths before I went super short. I have no regrets because I got to try out different lengths and experience the pros and cons to each one. If you can keep it long, go for it, but don't be afraid to experiment to find it what works best for you!
I'm in my upper 50s with hair nearly down to my waist. I used to do highlights, but stopped about a year ago. Much to my surprise, the color is light brown with less than 10% grey. It is silky, shiny and healthy looking. I have a special way of washing it (daily) that prevents breakage from damage.
Everybody chill he is a hair stylist just giving you guys tips and no need to take it personal I love watching his videos and learning tips keep up the great work🎉
Everything you said makes sense to me. My goals have lately been to keep some length and make sure to have movement with layers. Exactly what you’re saying and I appreciate your knowledge.
as a 60 something ginger with a bit of those lovely white Lily Munster wings, who hasn't used heat or chemicals since the 80s, except henna, I'll keep my hair, tuvm.
My mother is 73 has never cut her amazing long hair and still has it to this day. It's also naturally snow white after she went through her grey phase. Looks amazing.
Wow, you got the heat you anticipated, Justin! So many people are protective of their long hair identity. Relax, everyone. We all have different comfort levels, textures and styling challenges. If you love your long hair that’s great. It’s who you are. But I will say most women with long hair look better with layers and movement. I can’t wear my hair longer than collar bone length. Too long and it just drags my face down. I have a lot of fine hair that is wavy. A good layered or textured cut enhances the volume in a controllable way. Then again, I love change and my hair stylist always says she looks forward to seeing what idea I want to explore next. To me, it’s an artistic expression. Just like fashion. Do what makes you happy.😊
I’m 76 and kept my hair at bob length up until mid 60s. Hair just kept getting thinner (bald spots) and finer (hair diameter). I opted for the pixie cut my mom always insisted on when I was growing up. She was right. It suits my face. Maybe not yours. Keeping my hair short and layered makes it appear to have more volume and no one has thought I was undergoing chemo like they did when I was in my 30s. Truth is I never should’ve worn my hair long. It was too thin. Now my natural waves are curls and it’s perfect for Me.
@@penelope5500As women our identity is strongly tied to our hair. Then there’s society saying bcs you’re a certain age you should wear your hair a particular way, really? Back in the day, as women most allowed society and media to tell us how we should look, what to wear, how to act, etc etc etc. We have evolved past that, but mostly our identity is tied to our hair. Believe it or not, men too, even though they don’t talk about it or disclose it to others. When men start losing their hair, it’s distressing Many will do whatever they can to combat their hair loss.
I am 66 and love my long hair after having short hair until my late thirties. As longing as hair is well maintained by the hairdresser there is no need to cut your hair short at all. Everyone has told me I should have grown my hair long decades ago. If you want it short, wear a feminine bun like I do. Delia Morris
I keep my hair long, all one length. I keep the ends cut because of the thinning and split ends. I've had many hairstyles over the years. This is the one that looks best on me with my face shape., my attributes on my face, and my hair. My hair is naturally shiny, straight. The one length gives my hair movement. And substance. It hides the neck, the softening jawline, and other age related.issues. I get complimented on my hair fairly frequently. It's also easy to take care of. I am almost 70. Recently, a man I know told me that I. have the hair that other women want. So I think I'm doing something right. It's all. in what looks good on you.. But a lot of those short styles don't. really make a woman look younger because they expose the double chin, the soft and sagging jawline, wrinkles, and the neck. Some actresses in my age group with long hair include Barbra Streisand, Jane Seymour, Diane Keaton. Layers make my hair look thinner., not fuller.
I’m almost 75yrs old and for the past three years I’ve been growing my hair and loving it. After having a gastric sleeve resulting in rapid weight loss my hair started falling out so hairdresser suggested I shave it off which I did down to a number 2. I wore this for a few months until people thought I had cancer so started to let it grow just the tiniest bit and wore it spiked. This was not very flattering and I also had to actually wash it every morning to get it wet enough to style again as it was impossible to get it to sit down unless it was saturated, blow dried and styled. Then just before Covid I decided I was going to let it grow to whatever length I wanted regardless of what my other short haired friends said. I now have hair past my shoulders and surprisingly I’ve had many friends say it makes me look younger, softer and really suits me. I love that I only have to wash it once or maybe twice a week, can do it in different styles or if I’m in a hurry to get out the door I can put it up in a loose bun. I’d say to everyone don’t let society dictate what length your hair should be for your age. Do what suits you and wear it with pride and confidence.😊
I'm Wow 60 and haven't cut my hair for 7 years amazing And Im vary do for a hair cut but never have the money for it so you definitely had a style I like so thanks for the tips
Got to agree, sort of. Depends on the density of your hair, and condition… I tried growing mine out, I don’t have enough hair to layer and get volume. It just gets to thin and flat. I still have shoulder length with very blunt around the perimeter helps with fullness & movement. It has to do with your hair type not your age.
63 years old with 80% grey hair, here. I love having long hair (about bra strap length). I almost always fix it in an updo. I can change the shape with my hands. I believe short hair is MUCH more work!!! 😊
As someone who has had short and long hair, short hair is as much work as long hair, if not more because in my case, my scalp is on the greasier side, so the shorter it is, the more frequently I have to wash it, and you need so much product to style short hair.
I am 66 with thinning hair, due to thyroid cancer. I tried growing it out and it looked frazzled and old. Now I have a chin length bob and LOVE it. Easy care and always looks good. (still thin but better)
Last year, I was sick & eventually lost all my hair. It’s growing back & many people tell me now that you could never tell. However, it came back in seriously curly where before, I just had wavy hair. I had to learn a whole new way of doing my hair. I learned about bonus tip #1 before I saw this. In between washing my scalp, I’ll often just rinse my scalp but still condition my mid shaft down to the ends of my hair. It’s really helped not only the health of my hair but it’s helped me to keep it styled nicely as well.
No matter the length, hair requires maintenance and styling. The older I am, the more maintenance my hair needs. Color, condition, cut, but don’t leave it un maintained! A young woman can do that and still look great. At my age, I don’t let up on the maintenance.
I don't need to do anything. I do what I want. I am 61 and growing my hair out now. To my waist! So excited! And I don't dye it either. Witchie Poo all the way. My life, my way!
Personally I would love to wear my hair short. However, I’m darned lazy and can’t be bothered getting it trimmed every five to six weeks. I can’t be bothered doing my hair everyday cause I don’t have enough time in the day. Also, my face is round and short hair makes it look like a hot air balloon. So I keep it long and simply tie it up and not bother ‘doing’ my hair each day. So far this year I’ve had two haircuts and not likely to get another until March next year. Because of the layers, I can wear it out when I choose and it looks great. I want simplicity rather than fuss.
I grew my hair out last winter so i could wear it in a ponytail in the summer to keep my neck cool. It wasn't long enough to braid and i had so much trouble trying to put it up. Then i realized that i hated the way it looked when it was down!! It seemed to elongat my already long face. So i got an inverted(?) bob with some layers on the sides and back. With bangs. I love love love it. And so many compliments! Some said it's THE haircut for me. I'm going to keep it for next summer too. By the way, I'm 66.
When I was younger I always had short hair. Even into my thirties. But after I had my third child I got tired of coloring my hair and cutting it all the time. So during the pandemic I just stopped coloring and cutting it. I looked really weird for a long time, lol. But when it grew out super long and I trimmed out almost all of the blonde, my natural dark blonde now was shoulder length and had faded blonde tips. It looked like I had paid to get a reverse ombre done on my hair. Now my hair is down to my shoulder blades and I absolutely love it. Especially because I have a little bit of loose skin on my neck because I lost a lot of weight. Having long hair it just easily hides it and I feel it gives me a more youthful appearance. I've seen more and more women that are older start growing their hair long and it looks so much better. That short football helmet hairstyle just ages you so much.
I’m 56. I used to have great curly hair but for years it’s looked like crap. My hair texture for sure changed due to hormones. While I do think this does not happen to everyone, it did happen to me. A month ago I got a short bob. It looks healthy and cute. Lots of compliments and people say I look younger. If your long hair looks great on you then keep it. If you are like me it’s time to cut it shorter.
62 here too. Been through hell & back with multiple traumas the past three years. Well, 10 years, really. For the FIRST time in my adult life I’m letting my hair grow long. I lost a lot of it with sickness & emotional traumas, so I’m reminded to relax, to breathe, to take life day by day, to put my mental, spiritual & physical health a TOP priority. It’s getting thicker & healthier. My hair is white, with random brown mixed in which I love. When neglected, it can be chalky in texture, so it needs LOTS of love & care to be soft and shiny. It’s a metaphor - priorities - me first because I’m worthy of love and care. When I’m not loving my hair, that’s when it needs the most attention. When I’m not feeling love, that’s when I need to love myself. My hair has become the canary in the coal mine of my life. I nurture it, and love it. Growing my hair out as long as it will go, and loving the journey. ❤
I’m 58 and for my younger years my hair shorter & hated the amount of work it took to “style” my hair. I thick wavy hair. When I learned that when my hair was longer the wavys were weighted down. What a huge relief. Sorry won’t go back to shorter hair. I don’t want to spend 30-45 minutes just to style my hair.
Yes, I used to wear the stacked bob but my hair in back is curly and would flip up. I noticed if I let the top layers grow longer, it would cover the curly underbrush lol.
I have fine hair and till I was 40 kept it short because I was told to do that. I’m 55 now and my hair touches my shoulder, I wash it twice a week, color it with blonde highlights it’s healthy and with proper styling, looks great. I get compliments on my hair, so .l guess it’s working out.
52 with hair to my waist. Keep it trimmed myself and been doing exactly what he said caring for it. Also, I only wash it twice a week, unless needed. Stays healthy and shiny.
I'm 58 and blessed with good hair that grows quickly. Right now it's just brushing the waist of my jeans in the back, it hasn't been cut since spring when I had layers put in it. I also stopped all chemical coloring when I turned 50 and just let nature dry my hair daily. I love my hair long but I am itching for a change. Unfortunately we don't have any stylists close by that I can go to and say "what do you think would look best for me?" They all want to know what I want. I don't think age should dictate the length of ones hair length. I think everyone should wear what ever style they feel most comfortable in and gives them the most confidence.
I had long black hair for nearly 7 years. I finally cut it off into a pixie and got soooooo many compliments!! It really brought out my facial features like my green eyes and bright smile. I had no regrets!! Ladies remember that we're much much more than just the length of our hair!!
When I was 15-25, short hair made me feel sophisticated, that is, older. But now, short hair makes me look and feel younger. Different styles of short hair, not the old lady short. I did enjoy layered long hair, but only to the shoulders for some of the time. But that's me. I think we should be allowed to style ourselves in the ways we see and feel best.
Cuando uno envejece sin importar la cantidad de arrugas un corte no te quitara arrugas de la cara, pero lo que si te hara ver mas joven es el cuidado qie le prestemos a nuestro cabello y como lo peinemos ❤
I am 62 and my long thick hair is beautiful! It's turning a lovely golden platinum color too. I get tons of compliments. And I applaud you for trying to piss older women off so we leave comments... it will help you get views, and get more money. lol
You nailed my hair issues in one fantastic video that has fun editing !!❤ Geez gravity and coarseness has been merciless to my hair since I hit the BIG 6 0!! So thankful I have found YOU!! I am in total agreement with your assessment on going shorter as one ages. It definitely helped me… Whenever I come across someone that is not doing the best with their hair… I almost always mentally ask myself “ I hope I didn’t buy the same mirror she has!” lol But seriously you’re on point here!!
I wore my hair long for the longest time because I thought my face would just look fatter with short hair. Now I tell people that I miss my long hair like a bad boyfriend...for what I thought it was, what I wanted it to be! 😂 And I am constantly stopped in public for people to say what great (short) hair I have. No one said a thing with it long. For me, it’s been so worth it!
I highly recommend more study!! I'm 57. I get a dusting on the full moon each month. I trade horsetail and fo-ti weekly. I use different oil masks and use only organic home made shampoo. We are not meant to go grey. Look it up. Quit bad foods. Love your energy. Please consider 😊
I’ll be 50 in just over a month. The pandemic forced me to grow out my white & gray hair and I’ve been going to the same hairstylist for the last 6 years who’s guided me and my hair in the right direction - age appropriate, flattering, and HEALTHY. I’ve never felt more confident. 😊
Here's a question for you. What do you do when you can't find a hairdresser/stylist capable of cutting your hair properly? Not even a blunt cut. My hair is thick and has a natural and uneven wave. In my entire adult life, I found only ONE willing and able to take the time to cut my hair properly, and she retired on me. When she cut my hair, it still looked good growing out. I can't remember the last time I walked out of a salon and felt good about the way my hair looked. I keep telling them my hair needs to be WET and not damp (that's how the one woman used to do it), but no-one listens. They also never cut it to the length I want, always longer. Sometimes it's so bad I cut it again myself when I get home to make the cut more even, it's that obvious. Even when the person cutting it is the so-called top person. I'm at the point where I'm leaving it longer, so I can at least put it up and hide the mess they've made! My husband has suggested the GI Jane look. Not that desperate quite yet!
Were we seperated at birth?? Your story is my story... I have waves in weird places; hair is thick in some areas, while thinning in others; and several cowlicks that every stylist has said "wow, those are really strong cowlicks." So frustrating!
@@enlightenedhummingbird4764 I haven't got the cowlicks, but my hair goes frizzy and kinky in humidity unless I use something so strong my hair breaks. It also tends to be fluffy and fly away. The worst possible combination of my parents' hair!
@@DeborahHamilton-q1w I started using straight borax powder as shampoo just a few days ago. It's working nicely! Hair feels slick, like I used conditioner, when I didn't. Feels thicker and stronger already, too, and not oily. Hopefully it will work out long term. Good luck with your hair! The battle is real.
Here's a video where I cut my wife's long hair short... ua-cam.com/video/TdfUJQhpzhM/v-deo.html
Who cares? Did you cut here hair for you or because she wanted to?
@@sarahh1331 you should watch the video and you’ll find out Sarah.
@@justinhickox Sarah probably voted Trump/Musk. Just overlook.....
62 here. I started going grey in my 30's now I am white. I bobbed it chin-length a year ago. Hated it. Never looked older. Now it's long and layered and I love it. Don't buy into the crap of women of a certain age need to look a certain way. It's bullshit. Go your own damn way and don't let ageism mess with your head.
Yes! Preach it!!
He didn't say anything like that. He is saying that if the texture of our hair changed or thinned out at the bottom going a little shorter will help it to look better. He didn't say you're too old to have long hair. If you still have full thickness of your hair and the texture hasn't changed then he is not suggesting to cut it off.
Yes. Bob makes you look older. My 9 year old daughter looked like an old lady with that length lol
Agree!! I have very fine hair and needed a bob while I was in my 30s, and 40s. Now, that I’m older, there is nothing that looks more aged then a bob, bangs, and glasses. Now, I’ve grown out my bangs, letting my natural silver highlight come in and aged a bit more length and soft waves. Way better than the bob that was making me look just frumpy. I’ve see some older grey hair women with medium-long hair look amazing. The lady I’m thinking of has thick, healthy hair, and she also has a pretty face. She is rocking that look in her elder years. The silver hair is so healthy and pretty. My Mom also had fine hair and she looks great in the bob in her 70s. The shining grey hair with her blue eyes was lovely in comparison to the brassy hair of her 40s, and 50s.
So, it really is individual!!
Damn right. My hair, my way. Long all the way!😂❤
I grew my hair out at 60 years of age for the first time ever. I love it!
Two thumbs up 👍🏼👍🏼
me too.
Amazing
Good for you! 😄 That's cool; and so surprising to see that one would wait that long and finally decide to do it. I love it! This must've been a big change for you; and it's inspiring. It gives me the courage to accept the possibility that I might be able to completely recreate my life at 60. I know that's a much bigger feat than letting your hair grow out; but you have still encouraged me.
LOL! I'm doing that now! 😆
When you are over 50 and still worrying about what people think about your looks, then it's not your hairstyle that's the major problem ;)
Not giving a damn anymore is one of the greatest perks of being mature :)
Amen
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thank you. no one is looking at women over 50 with any desire. we don't have to care anymore.
Someone should stop so many women out there, tho!
@@margaretjohnson6259 sometimes they don't have desires, sometimes they do, but after 50 you know for whom it's worth to make an effort :)
And usually the list is short and they are impressed rather with who you are, and not what you are wearing anyway ;)
I'm 52 and have gorgeous, thick, wavy long hair (nearly waist length). It is one of my best features. I will cut it if and when *I* choose, and I suspect that will be never. Screw the Overculture's expectations for what women (and men) are "supposed" to look like.
100% agree with you! Im 52 in one month from now... hair is to my waist... I had it short a few times back in the early 90s after frying it so much in the 80s with perms... I love my hair long...
I am 62 and will keep my hair long until it looks too thin. And at that time I will probably just put in extensions. I cannot see myself without long hair
Well said, I couldn't agree more!
He wasn't telling you to cut it. He was giving tips on when cutting it may work better. No need to go all "I am woman hear me roar" lol
Thank you! I absolutely agree! I am a so called 'older' woman as well, with thick, healthy hair down to my bum. I'm so tired of people generalising what looks good. Let's celebrate our differences instead of trying to convince other people of our own superiour tastes! Why should we all look the same? Why should we follow trends invented by other people? Boring!
I am 70 and have had long hair for the past 25 years and have no intention on cutting it to a short style. I love the flexibility of styling long hair allows. My hair has become considerably more thin in very recent years, particularly after having COVID, but I still continue to wear it long, having the ends trimmed regularly. Several of my age related friends have had their hair cut short and I think it ages them a bit. They have been trying to talk me into joining in on the short hair conversion and I continue to stand firmly on keeping my long locks! 😁
Another reason for wearing it long is if you have a long, thick neck, it keeps you looking younger
@@rebeccadewhirstI have a relatively long neck and I only cut my hair short a few times. Because of my neck, the short hair looked great! Not the opposite.
Nothing age more a mature woman then short hair. It's lazy and not attractive. Short hair can be experienced when much younger but as a lady age she should find an elegant long hair style and stick with it, it's timeless! You can take supplements for your hair too, Vit D, Zinc/Cooper 15:1, HA 200mg, ceramide capsules, Tocotrienol...DHT is also a problem pst meno, Saw palmetto can help with that as well. Rebalancing hormones with progesterone cream as well will help. Everyones different but as we age it's best to try suppl and experience what works for yu. Blood tests are good too but won't give you accuracy like saliva test. People can gain back their hair as it was post illness as well as post meno.
@@Heidi_137 Thanks for the info…I will look into some of these things a bit. I, however, do not agree that short hair reflects laziness. Quite the contrary. For most of my adult life, I had short hair and it was much more work (and product) than I ever have to deal with having long hair. I have seen many older women who have really awesome short hairstyles. I have even met women who had little to no hair and were absolutely stunning! It’s not all about the bow on the package as it is the presentation and presence of the package it adorns. Many women can pull off the most flattering short or minimal hairstyles.
Yes, but look at your hair- it's marvelous! You have gorgeous hair and it's layered nicely, so it's flattering. At this point, I think your friends are just jealous of your beautiful hair. ;)
My grandmother is almost 80 and her hair is past her butt. She gets so many compliments. It is unusual to see someone her age with hair as long as hers. She loves it.
Thanks for sharing! I'm about 59 3/4. My hair is right at the bottom of my bottom; and if I live to be 80, it will likely still be about that long. My long hair gets complements every day. It makes people smile; so, maybe, this is just one way that I help to increase the joy on this planet, little by little, one smile at a time.
@@carolynvines2027I’m 75 and have nearly waist length hair. Its still growing ! It’s staying no matter what anyone says !!
Too long
I'm sick and tired of society telling us how we should look. I will have my hair at whatever length works for me .
Update: to all who got bent over this comment: I did not watch the video, and I've never made a comment before on a video based only on title, but it did "trigger" me (you would have to understand the history behind that) so I made a quick comment on the title alone. My bad, ya'll - to be fair - I should have watched the darn thing first! So ... won't do that again...
I agree
Then don’t click the video, some people like suggestions, that’s all they are
All sound suggestions for healthy lovely hair.
Period!
I'm sick and tired of this man telling us how we should look.
I personally don't think hair length is age related. Wear it the way you like it. Why does it matter what others think? Short or long can look beautiful to a person of any age.
Yes. We spend our whole lives being told what's best for us that it's way too easy to lose sight of your own style and self expression which is what shines through any "style rules" that anyone's ever made up 👍
Absolutely True. However it's all about Hair Texture and quality. I've seen awful long Hair because it is in poor condition or needs color. Being 90 with a Braid wouldn't be my thing either except for Humid Summers 😊
Because some older women start looking like witches when their hair is long.
No wonder women hate to age, can’t wear long hair, shouldn’t wear that,don’t wear too much jewelry, too much makeup,blah, blah, blah. How about we do whatever makes us happy.other women telling other women that their long hair makes them look silly is just pathetic jerks. Just stop!
@marchka5930 That's your opinion, but it doesn't mean everyone feels that way. And why do you care?
I'm 71 and had kept my hair short for 20+ years. During Covid it grew passed my shoulders and i liked the new look. Have been growing it ever since, only needs a trim. Far more versatile, i can wear it down, curl it, or many up-dos, even hair bands, clips etc, great to accessorise. Will be keeping it long for the foreseeable future, no matter if someone appears to say it should be short. When i look at other ladies of a certain age with short hair I cant help but think their hairstyles all look similar.
Same here😂
It makes them look older.
Exactly. Long hair is more versatile.
Same here! So much cooler in ☀️ summer.
I’m with you! I had VERY short hair and even shaved my head twice since I was 19. I’m 64 and during Covid, I decided I was done cutting and dying my hair. It is now down to my waist and still dishwater blocks with flecks of gray. I love it! My adult daughters said “don’t grow your hair out, it will look bad”. Now that it’s grown out, they say “don’t ever cut your hair short again, it will look bad”. 😂
I’m 51 years old and have well maintained, healthy, long hair. I love it.
The rule nowadays is to have the hairstyle, length, color that looks good on YOU!
Gone are the days of cutting our hair into little, short do’s just because we’re “ Of a “certain “ age”.
Absolutely!
Thanks for putting it so well! I absolutely agree.
@@justinhickox Good try, but lame, late attempt to try and make up for being so old and outdated yourself that you still think it's even reasonably tolerable intelligent or appropriate to boss women around like we're too damn stupid to know what to do with their own freaking hair in a world where we have so much information and knowledge from growing up with magazines and styling and hair nourishing knowledge that you want to tell us what to do with her hair, what looks appropriate and what doesn't.
You're not a go-to person for this kind of information anymore because you think you have to tell us stupid little women like we're from the 1950s what to do with our hair. It's men and your age that do that sort of asinine nonsense sadly. And you're so intelligent and talented it really is a shame.
Apologies for lack of punctuation etc, I'm busy and this is not worth my time but I definitely wanted to reply nevertheless. Ugh.
And by the way, nobody asked you. You're welcome in my book to offer ways of styling long hair when we're older cuz that might be a bit tricky for us to put our head around as no one gets used to aging it just happens and we have to adjust quickly! Try to do better. Especially with your titles, concept and approach.
This is extremely disrespectful and that woman dramatizing being angry at the beginning just points up with an asinine idiot you are. Your video should never have been done this way that's what I'll tell you, how to do hair videos for women when you're too old as a man to know how to approach it like a human being with respect as we're all in this aging thing together. Again try to do better!
And you're welcome for the free advice.
ya he specifically said not to cut it super short, it's like on one actually watched the video, just got super triggered about ageism and went off.
@@sunsetpainting9163 The title of the video is literally "Long Hair AFTER 50 : WHY you need to CUT IT SHORT?" I watched the whole thing. He sounds like my 80 year old mother who thinks you have to cut your hair short after a certain age. A pixie cut would actually probably look more youthful than that above the shoulder helmet head look. Not feeling his take on this. It's an old outdated view of aging women. Everyone should be cutting their dead ends off to make their hair look healthier. That's already a given.
I am 53. Cut my hair in the cutest chin length bob last year. The thing nobody tells you, is that because I live in TX…it was so HOT! It was horrible to sleep with because there was no way to escape it. My neck has never sweated more. I couldn’t put it in a pony tail to sleep with like I used to. I have finally grown in back out and and am back to happily wearing pony tails and messy buns. It’s at length that looks good and not straggly if I curl it and wear it long. I don’t have the patience or time to maintain short hair. I thought it would be easier, but I was wrong.
I agree, I had a cute bob also,but it was a lot of work to keep the style looking good. I now have a past the shoulder layered long cut and it is so much easier. My hair falls into the style much better and I can wear a ponytail or messy bun.
I too agree! I'm 65 and had very long hair for a long time. I finally cut it into a bob and it's a lot more maintenance and I too sweat at night w/o being able to put it up. Now I'm letting grow a little longer so I can put it up when I want.
I agree. I’m also in Texas and wear a pony tail at home from May-October. Wearing one today. It’s in the 80’s.
I always forgot how much work and effort took to keep short hair up. After the last time cutting it short I swore I'd never do it again.
Oh, Ladies! West-central Arkansas here! I’m growing mine out so I can get it off of my neck during our “Hotter-Than-Hell summers. I thought last summer and this summer I would sweat myself to death! Thank the HAIR GODS for the pony and messy bun!!! If you’ve lived it, you KNOW! ♥️
I'm 79 and wear my waist length hair in an updo. I get compliments on it, even from total strangers, wherever I go.
I'm 53 and my hair is past the middle of my back and I regularly receive compliments from women saying how beautiful my hair is. I think I'll keep it for now.
Yeah I’m 63 and regularly get compliments .. from strangers even .. for my long wavy hair.
Same, Im almost 52, people love my long waist hair. I think its our generation... Gen X!! :)
Same. :)
I have a friend who is 68, blond so her white hair doesn't stand out, her hair is below her middle back, thick and awesome. She keeps it in a bun when working but when we go for walks she has it down and it is so amazing!
@@MydNyteRayne That's what I think too. Nobody is getting Gen X to style themselves like the Silent Generation/boomers, like my 80 year old mom did when she turned 50. And INSISTED that I had to do the same. It drove me crazy that she believed that. lol! Well, I turn 50 in March and my gray hair is almost butt length and parted in the middle. I feel that is a classic style that has been a staple in every decade. The ends do get a little dry, menopause hasn't helped, but just a trim is good enough for me! :D
I'm 64 & have always had long hair & I could care less what others think. Just like the wrinkles on my face, I have deserved everyone of them. And back a few years ago, they stated you should no longer wear hoop earrings and shouldn't wear anything that has the word Pink on it. Why? And, yes, my hair is turning silver, just like my Daddys did. My Daddy always wanted me to keep my hair long. I wash & condition my hair, I let it dry naturally & even my silver hair is kept healthy. I have no problem what others choose do for themselves, but PLEASE, Don't Include Me in the, "Oh, Over 50, Cut Hair, Get Botox, Change Your Makeup, Change the Way You Dress, Rework Your Jewelry, All Because You're Over 50." I'm in no way trying to be disrectful--I am Me & Will Do Me As I Wish/And, Anyone who wants Something Different, I don't condemn them. That's THEIR business, and that has NOTHING to do with me. Actually, I think that it's awesome if they want to try something different.. Thanks for letting me voice my opinion, I truly appreciate it.
Agreed.
Don't wear anything with pink in it? Did he really say that? I love pink and wear it often..
Didn't say don't wear pink.. it was stated don't wear anything with the WORD PINK on it. If you have to question that there in lies the problem
@gracebashaw881 oic..
This post about hair for women of a certain age is pure HOGWASH!!! 🔥
I grew out my silver gray hair its below my shoulders and now Im a hair model !!
Hair model? That's awesome
I think a 50 or older person should wear their hair in a style and length that makes them feel good and is most flattering. 👍🏻
The editing of this video was such fun. Loved it!
I totally agree! I wanted to share these insights too though to help people understand the best way to have long hair as well. Thanks! I tried a different style of editing with this video! I'm really glad you noticed and liked it! Thanks for that feedback!
Loved him in that gray suit! 😊
Agree wholeheartedly, except I’d say Women, at ANY AGE…
But once you cut your hair the shorter texture will get just as damaged as long hair so now you eat short damaged hair
Ever wonder why god didn’t make it so your hair would only grow so long if it wasn’t intended too.
It's YOUR hair. It does not belong to anyone else. Keep it however you like it and don't let someone take it from you if that's not what you, yourself want to do. I had short hair for a time as a kid. I got more complements on my short hair than I ever did on my long hair, but I never felt worse about my appearance than when I was receiving all those complements on my short hair. I thought I was ugly no matter what anyone said. I didn't even want to look at myself above the shoulder in the mirror. I am so glad I had the courage to say no more hair cuts and let it grow. I've had long hair ever since.
Agreed. For me it was always the opposite: everyone told me to keep my long hair, but I wanted it gone. A week ago I finally cut it off and now I have the short, kinda purposefully shaggy hair cut that I wanted for a long time. It took off so much weight from my head and neck! (I can't afford a hair dresser so I did it by myself; might be a bit crooked on the back of my head, but who cares)
B.S. I am 72. My greying hair is butt length.I am retired and have all the time in the world to braid it, work it into buns, and invent new hairstyles, and I love it. I can cut the ends myself and have not been to the hairdresser in over ten years.
Yes I'm with you....long hair. Diet getting older changes how your hair acts
Nope, over 50 and don't care what people think anymore. Losing my job after the lockdown meant I went a while without having my 6 weekly highlights & my hair's condition improved so much I decided to see how long it would grow. A regular trim of the dry ends and plenty of argan oil & my hair is lovely thanks very much!
Former aesthetician and hair stylist. I keep my hair and skin healthy . I wear my hair mid length and get it trimmed as needed. Society has been trying to boss woman around for far too long. Long hair can be put up in to great styles or worn long. Once you cut your hair off that’s what you have left. I look many years younger than I am because I wear my hair My Way.
Thank you, you actually explain things well here. People just need to take time to listen that you are not saying cut your hair shorter..... really, just cut to have the look YOU want.
I'm 48 with long hair. Absolutely NOT cutting it shorter. It is in very good condition due to using professional grade products, leave-in conditioner and oiling the ends. I don't have thin scraggy ends any more
What kind of oil do you use? And when do you oil the ends? At night? After washing it?
@@reneelazzareschi9953 I use Moroccan oil on the ends after washing and drying my hair. Once every 5 days. If your ends are super bad, use daily
I love my long hair but have worn it short at times throughout my life. But approaching 70 I am growing it as long as it will grow, and I love it. I am tall and broad shouldered and I feel the length balances and flatters me. And its less time at the hair stylist, so I save money. I also stopped coloring it years ago. The grey is actually coming in blonde. Now I have the color I used to pay for! Everyone should do what they feel looks best on them.
Yah when someone said that women must have short hair at a certain age . I reply " I didn't get that memo." And then chuckle.
I know….right???!!!
Just what women need: A guy explaining how we should cut our hair and why. Thank you!
Yea, makes sense. Everyone knows that almost 30 years as a professional stylist and 23 years as a salon owner means nothing if you’re male. 👍
I’m 51. Finally got my hair over half of my back. No layers. Straight thin hair. Love it. Can make braids, ponytails, anything. Because of covid, my husband started to cut my hair, he knows what half an inch is, so finally my hair got longer. Yeah, hairdressers were sabotaging me…
Same.
My hair never grew until I stopped getting it cut altogether and just got it colored.
The old “get it trimmed so it grows out cleaner” doesn’t work for slow growers. It just stays short.
@@AnnaTMOW Yup…I only get a trim 2 times a year. If the ends get a little too ratty looking in between then, I will do a very minimal trim myself.
They make their money selling haircuts, and women who have short hair get more haircuts.
I am in my mid 60’s, my hair is elbow length and I have my husband trim my hair for me, every couple months to keep my ends neat. I wear different braids that he does for me, so I don’t want layers that will leave my ends looking straggly. I have not been to a salon in over 20 years, and I did have a few years where I had my hair cut short, usually by my sister, but looking back at old photos, I can see how I did not look good with short hair, so I’m not going to make that same mistake again.
same with 57 :)
I'm 46 and have spent the last few years with my hair about to my bra strap. Recently I grabbed a handheld mirror so I could see it from the back and I was appalled. It looked fine from every angle (I styled it in big waves) except from the full back view where you could see how lank and stringy it was. I texted my hair lady that second and was in the shop the next day. We went with a messy, slightly stacked lob just skimming my shoulders and it is SO flattering. My natural curls came back to life, there's volume and movement and my 21 year old said it took 10 years off.
Everything you said applied to me 100%.
I'm 63 with long grey, curly hair. Down to my waist. People stop me in the streets ALL THE TIME to tell me how gorgeous it is. I have never had short hair except for a brief time when 17. I love my hair.
I actually did the opposite. I spent my youth with extremely short hair, now in my forties, I’m growing it all the way out and I love it. So I will not be cutting my hair anytime soon because it’s the vibe for me right now until I feel like evolving in a different direction.
Congratulations! It took me ten years to grow my hair out and many struggles against the temptation to simply chop it off due to temporary dissatisfaction. I have what I call "terrorist hair" high porosity, kinky with a random curl pattern so short hair means a random (lack of) hairstyle that varies with humidity. Oil, lots of oil is my friend; my hair sucks it up & behaves for awhile. Long hair can be braided, bunned & twisted. ENJOY!
Your hair looks fabulous in your profile picture, if that's current. But you do have a face that could wear short hair well too.
Thank you! @@jenniferloftus2363 Yes, my profile pic is my current style, with a few more inches today
I did the same & I love it!!
My tip is to protect hair by braiding them and also sleep in silk turban. My hair are fine, like a child's hair, and soft, the length is to my waist. I also noticed leave in conditioner is doing good to my hair. I am not over 50, just mid 40's and i plan on growing my hair even longer. The thing with hairsressers is they love to cut hair (so i avoid them :D)
Hahaha, so true, so true.
I don’t know what color your hair is but some herbs like cassia obovata in a hair pack ( mixed with water or whatever )will strengthen your hair. It binds to the hair and make it thicker and shinier. It wears off of course. If you’re platinum or gray it can leave it pale yellowish hair if your hair is darker then that then it wouldn’t change it. Just another tip.
No more "shoulds" for me. I'm liberated, create my own style, and fo not care what others think. Yeah!
I've recently turned 61 and love my long hair. I look at old photos of myself in my 20's and 30's when i had shorter hair and it actually made me look older.
Ageee me too I had shorter hair..I look better know..with my hair longer
I am one of the viewers that actually listened for more than 5 seconds and I will definitely say 100% NO. I am 48 right now but that age is approaching and no way will I ever cut my long hair. Have had long hair since I was a little girl and have loved it every step of the way. My personnel insight...if you have long, healthy hair and love it, age is only a number and you should 100% keep it if you love it. I know I will. I do not understand the dogma that the older you get, the shorter your hair should be. I guess they want you to leave this world the way you came into it. Short hair...
I do agree with some of the comments below that cutting off your hair does tend to make you look even older BUT some women look better with short hair than they do with long hair.
You should do what makes you feel best about yourself wether long or short hair..who cares..there are no rules here (except the ones that society tries to put on you.)
I have seen some little old ladies with long hair and they would mostly keep it in a bun..but they were so cute! I loved seeing that youthfulness about them and they embraced it!
So thanks for the video but NO THANK YOU! I will leave this planet with my long, beautiful hair. Thank you.
Yes it totally depends on the person. Some never looked good with long and vice versa. I think the big deal for me is not just keeping it one way because that's how I always wore it. I do see ladies and men running around with hairstyles that they had in high school and now they're in their 50s and it just doesn't look great. Then again, some of the styles probably didn't look good at the time, either, they were just in style. I used to have very very long hair but I also had very short hair at times. I like to change it up. Why not, right? I think keeping a very specific style from one era could age someone quite a bit. That could be long or short. Frankly, I laugh when I hear oh you can't wear this or you're too old for that. You know what that does for someone like me? Makes me run out and buy that mini skirt I'm supposedly too old to wear.
"Dogma" is the word, you nailed it. It's an incredibly personal choice and women are capable of figuring out for themselves how to look and feel their best.
I just think the The hairdressers just want you to cut it shorter so you have to come back often so they earn more money. That is my take on it anyway.
I think he is right. Long hair yes, but well maintained. It make me tired to do all by myself so, I go to the hairdresser. My hair looks great and I am happy with it.😊❤❤
I’m 51, and I refuse to cut my hair; it’s my best feature. Automatically cutting your hair can make you look more matronly. In fact tv moms used to have to cut their hair to look less glamorous.
My over-60 face has lengthened. Used to wear my ultra curly in a stacked bob for YEARS. But with my longer face, I've grown it past my shoulders (so far)and get so many compliments. Each of us has our special "aging" situations.
I don’t think ANYONE has the right to dictate to anyone else. I have never liked my hair short and I never will. I don’t care what any hair dresser or “expert” thinks! Ladies, do what YOU want! (Sorry, but this stuff really triggers me). I’m over 60, by the way.
I am a guy, 70 yo and I look like a Viking. Glorious.
What works for me is placing my BUDGET first! As a senior on fixed income, groceries come before the high cost of short style maintenance!
Agreed! I save so much money by having long hair.
Yup, it absolutely shocks me how seldom folks mention this as a key decision -making factor!
I'll be 68 next month, and I will never have my hair shortened or cut short! My hair is platinum silver, and I've been told my hair (and silvers) are beautiful! My hair is layered, and my volume is nice. I'm happy. I have to say, I don't use hairspray...it feels tacky, and it means over hair washing = dryness. Nope, I won't do it. I only use blow-dry brush, no irons! And a great scalp massage with rosemary oil, etc, is great for growth and prevents damage. Great tips... except the short thing😅. ❤
That is the secret if your hair is beautiful and most importantly, becoming U should keep it!
There's girls from 18yrs and up that are goin' for the grey / platinum silver look 😂
Mine's natural , too !
You do YOU , girl ! ✌️
Yes!👍
Apricot kernel oil on the scalp
I’m going silver, just at the front, and I asked my daughter to colour it to match the rest of my hair, and both of my daughters were horrified and said ‘no way! It looks beautiful’. I don’t think it looks beautiful lol, but I’ve always been naturally dark blonde, and now I have platinum streaks in the front. If my girls like it, then I guess I’ll learn to like it too.
73 and will always keep my hair.
I am 65 and had really really long beautiful hair but kept it locked up in a french braid all the time. Several months ago I decided to get it cut to a more manageable length, so I had 8 inches cut and donated it. I didn't like that in between length so a few weeks ago I had it cut again shorter and layered and I HATE it. I have very wavy hair, now it's just wavy and FRIZZY. Despite what you may say, I am going to let it grow back.
Never know, you might change your mind after you get used to it. Maybe you need different styling products now to make it look it's best. But growing it back is fine, I think, at any age. It's always good to try something different. I learned I could go online and try on hairstyles with an uploaded photo. Did the same with my glasses. It kinda gave me an idea of what I would look like with different colors and styles. Could try some hair pieces and wigs and stuff too, which is easier with shorter hair. Not everyone has the time and money to fuss over all that, though. Not to mention, you donated your hair so that's a good deed. Even if you hate it now, it's a little sacrifice for whoever got your beautiful hair and it will grow back.
Good for you. Short hair ages women.
This is the issue I have with having short curly hair, until my late thirties, the six weekly hair appointments. NO thanks. Actually I think God made me to wear my hair long. Delia Morris
I am a former wig shop owner. People think that donating hair is this big thing. I have people bother me ON THE STREET telling me to cut my hair and donate it. It is bizarre. This guilt thing has to stop. People do not want human hair wigs anymore. Sythethic wigs are amazing, they self style, look better than human hair wigs, and are very inexpensive. They come in every color. Human hair wigs have every drawback with no advantage. You can't even get companies to assemble them. Complete foolishness designed to get women to cut their hair and look unattractive.
I am 70, and my hair is down to my waist. I wear it in braids mostly. Works for me!
64yo here. Not gonna lie, I started watching this with my hackles up, but decided to watch the entire video first. Good advice in here on how to KEEP your long hair and make it look its best, too.
Thank you for being open to watching the video before commenting. I appreciate you.
I absolutely love long, gray hair on ladies. They look awesomely hippie and give an artsy vibe.
So, I'm 62 and - after stopping the damaging color processing - I have thick, wavy, shiny white hair. I keep it silvery with colored conditioner once a month. I find ideal a length with layers between chin and barely touching shoulder. I can put it up, if it's hot (FL) and down, if I want to look fancy. I blow dry it straight, but the bottom layers always curl up a bit, which gives it movement 😊
I have very long hair in my 60s and love it!
Had a friend who’s hair was down to her ANKLES (as in Crystal Gayle) She told me she couldn’t wash her hair by herself! Had to have the help of her husband or daughter. This was mind blowing to me! To be under the control of hair. She constantly had her hands in her hair, moving it out of her face, etc. Sorry, I would be stark raving mad living like this because of hair!!!
To each there own.
That would drive me crazy!!! Plus, like Crystal Gayle's hair, not attractive. Rapunzel is a fairy tale, not meant to be real life. My hair is so thick, it gives me headaches when it gets too long. And geez, the drying time! And the waste of time!
Imagine the shower drain 😅
I have floor length hair and the reality is that it doesn’t handle like hair. It lives in a bun an gets oiled instead of washed, under a satin sleep cap almost always. No real point to having it, but it’s practically zero maintenance once wrapped, and no shampoo bottles go into landfills.
I would love to come to your salon. What state are you in?
Hi Justin- I am 51 and I have waist length hair that has natural curl. I color and bleach highlight as well. For me the longer my hair is the easier it is to style. It takes about 10 minutes for me to dry and style. I only blow dry at the nape of my neck and the roots at the sides underneath the canopy. I never dry or curl the canopy of my hair except a few curls around my face...which is layered around my face to give it some flip. I think women over 50 CAN have waist long hair...they just need to work with their texture and find a style that works for them. Great video and your tips are really good too.
Well said. Having hair I can sit on and a pixie? Short hair takes a lot of commitment.
56 waist length shiny thick and voluminous hair just like the video. No way cutting it as I makes me look 40 not 70
Yes, I've had both, and I feel much better long. I'm a hat wearer too, so if it's misbehaving, under it goes... as in my bio shot @@justs4954
I saw your picture in your profile - I love your hair!
Very beautiful hair in your picture.
If loving my long hair after 50 is "wrong" I don't want to be right!
My mom used to cut my hair into a pixie cut when I was a little girl. I HATED it! Some people look good in short hair, but overall I like long hair on people best. This includes most men.
When you are older and go to a hairdresser, they always want to give you the old lady bubble do from 1968. I keep my hair a bit past shoulder length because I like to wear it up in like a messy bun and my bangs for height and pushed to the side. I think it looks pretty good. I do all my own hair now including the color which is N7 medium blonde.
64. Hair longer than I grew it in high school and it is GLORIOUS in silver. I've had every hair color (naturally and unnaturally) throughout my life, and the worst reactions have always been when I cut it short. I was not blessed to be "pretty" but I've always had thick, lustrous hair - the best condition when I worked in - of all places - a tuna canning factory. The moist air/tuna oil combo se all marinated in during our shift meant I had gorgeous shiny hair at the end of the day when I took off my headscarf (albeit it stunk like tuna). I'm also Native American, and our hair is important to us culturally.
If it looks good, you wear it and rock the hell out of it, aunty v!
I cut my hair into a twenties bob. I love it! Easy to take care of! I think it looks good on me.
I had super long hair ever since I was a little kid, it was always past my butt and everywhere I went people complimented on how pretty and healthy it looked. I cut it into a bob my senior year of high school, and shaved the sides in college lol. I spent my 20s experimenting with short styles and colors (mostly bleached blond). In my 30s when Covid hit and we were locked down I decided to grow it out again and be natural. 36 now with waist length pin straight hair my natural dark brown color, and I love it so much. I don’t ever see me cutting it short again. I kind of aspire to be my town’s fun old feral witchy hippie lady with knee length wiry gray hair when I “grow up” 😂. It’s not a look for everybody but I think its rad lol
I am 50 now and I am very actively going for 'the town's fun old feral witchy hippy lady' lol.
Ive always worn my hair long, admittedly mostly up. Today I had it cut to brush my shoulders. Im 66 and definitely this cut has given my face a bit of a lift...I'm very glad I finally did it. This video was timely, thank you!
Absolutely love the comments of women with long hair saying we can do what we want and that their hair is gorgeous! I think your intention was good though !
I do not agree! I see even 90 year old woman’s with long hair - down to their waist! They mostly have it put in a braid or make other artistic styles and it’s absolutely beautiful 😍❤️ I am 61 and are growing my hair long again after cutting it up to my shoulders (it was down to my waist before and I also use to put my hair up or braid it!) I will never ever cut it short again…. That’s a promise to myself…. I loved my long hair ❤️
I agree that people should do whatever they want to feel their best. I also think they should understand these little insights about hair length though.
I seriously doubt you watched this video before commenting.
To each their own. If it looks good and you feel good, go for long hair. Not sure I understand why putting it in a braid makes sense. Just looks like short hair in the end.
To each his own, but I can honestly say seeing women with that long hair makes them look dated, just my opinion everybody has to do what makes them happy
Well said! 💯
I’m almost 56, covered in tattoos, long hair, t-shirts jeans and converse. I don’t give a rats ass what anyone thinks about my looks. I get compliments, mostly from young people, on a regular basis. Do what makes you happy!
Im 58 and also covered with tattoos...I love it ...I agree with you
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Yeah right. Don’t think so! Love my long hair down past my waist with natural curl.
My hair is down past my shoulderblades and my mother told me I was too old to wear my hair that length when I was 29. Now I’m 46 and I’ve kept the length. So glad I have.
Menopause forced me to cut my hair short. My hair was thinning too much to support the weight of itself anymore, but I wore it at various lengths before I went super short. I have no regrets because I got to try out different lengths and experience the pros and cons to each one. If you can keep it long, go for it, but don't be afraid to experiment to find it what works best for you!
I'm in my upper 50s with hair nearly down to my waist. I used to do highlights, but stopped about a year ago. Much to my surprise, the color is light brown with less than 10% grey. It is silky, shiny and healthy looking. I have a special way of washing it (daily) that prevents breakage from damage.
Do you mind sharing how you wash it? Would love to know the special way since I like to wash daily.
Why wash it so often? I have waist/hip length hair and wash it about every 10 days.
Nope! My long grey hair is stunning and we can make up our own minds thank you.
Everybody chill he is a hair stylist just giving you guys tips and no need to take it personal I love watching his videos and learning tips keep up the great work🎉
Sorry but the headline sucks
@pamelaskelly863 everybody is entitled to their opinion I would like to see u do a video
Everything you said makes sense to me. My goals have lately been to keep some length and make sure to have movement with layers. Exactly what you’re saying and I appreciate your knowledge.
Thank you for that! I truly appreciate the support!
I'm 76. I love my waist length silver hair which I tie up with ribbons and flowers. Makes me look and feel younger even.
I recently went with a pixie. I love it. I am 70 and have gotten more complements with short hair than I have in a long time.
as a 60 something ginger with a bit of those lovely white Lily Munster wings, who hasn't used heat or chemicals since the 80s, except henna, I'll keep my hair, tuvm.
My mother is 73 has never cut her amazing long hair and still has it to this day. It's also naturally snow white after she went through her grey phase. Looks amazing.
Wow, you got the heat you anticipated, Justin! So many people are protective of their long hair identity. Relax, everyone. We all have different comfort levels, textures and styling challenges. If you love your long hair that’s great. It’s who you are. But I will say most women with long hair look better with layers and movement. I can’t wear my hair longer than collar bone length. Too long and it just drags my face down. I have a lot of fine hair that is wavy. A good layered or textured cut enhances the volume in a controllable way. Then again, I love change and my hair stylist always says she looks forward to seeing what idea I want to explore next. To me, it’s an artistic expression. Just like fashion. Do what makes you happy.😊
I’m 76 and kept my hair at bob length up until mid 60s. Hair just kept getting thinner (bald spots) and finer (hair diameter). I opted for the pixie cut my mom always insisted on when I was growing up. She was right. It suits my face. Maybe not yours. Keeping my hair short and layered makes it appear to have more volume and no one has thought I was undergoing chemo like they did when I was in my 30s. Truth is I never should’ve worn my hair long. It was too thin. Now my natural waves are curls and it’s perfect for Me.
@@penelope5500As women our identity is strongly tied to our hair. Then there’s society saying bcs you’re a certain age you should wear your hair a particular way, really? Back in the day, as women most allowed society and media to tell us how we should look, what to wear, how to act, etc etc etc. We have evolved past that, but mostly our identity is tied to our hair. Believe it or not, men too, even though they don’t talk about it or disclose it to others. When men start losing their hair, it’s distressing Many will do whatever they can to combat their hair loss.
I am 66 and love my long hair after having short hair until my late thirties. As longing as hair is well maintained by the hairdresser there is no need to cut your hair short at all. Everyone has told me I should have grown my hair long decades ago. If you want it short, wear a feminine bun like I do. Delia Morris
I keep my hair long, all one length. I keep the ends cut because of the thinning and split ends. I've had many hairstyles over the years. This is the one that looks best on me with my face shape., my attributes on my face, and my hair. My hair is naturally shiny, straight. The one length gives my hair movement. And substance. It hides the neck, the softening jawline, and other age related.issues. I get complimented on my hair fairly frequently. It's also easy to take care of. I am almost 70. Recently, a man I know told me that I. have the hair that other women want. So I think I'm doing something right. It's all. in what looks good on you.. But a lot of those short styles don't. really make a woman look younger because they expose the double chin, the soft and sagging jawline, wrinkles, and the neck. Some actresses in my age group with long hair include Barbra Streisand, Jane Seymour, Diane Keaton. Layers make my hair look thinner., not fuller.
So true everything you said....I definitely agree I believe it ages women. Just the opposite of what he's trying to explain.
Right? Could you imagine Jane Seymour without her signature long locks?
I’m almost 75yrs old and for the past three years I’ve been growing my hair and loving it. After having a gastric sleeve resulting in rapid weight loss my hair started falling out so hairdresser suggested I shave it off which I did down to a number 2. I wore this for a few months until people thought I had cancer so started to let it grow just the tiniest bit and wore it spiked. This was not very flattering and I also had to actually wash it every morning to get it wet enough to style again as it was impossible to get it to sit down unless it was saturated, blow dried and styled. Then just before Covid I decided I was going to let it grow to whatever length I wanted regardless of what my other short haired friends said. I now have hair past my shoulders and surprisingly I’ve had many friends say it makes me look younger, softer and really suits me. I love that I only have to wash it once or maybe twice a week, can do it in different styles or if I’m in a hurry to get out the door I can put it up in a loose bun. I’d say to everyone don’t let society dictate what length your hair should be for your age. Do what suits you and wear it with pride and confidence.😊
Diet has alot to do with how healthy or not,,,we get older. Diet changes
I'm Wow 60 and haven't cut my hair for 7 years amazing
And Im vary do for a hair cut but never have the money for it so you definitely had a style I like so thanks for the tips
Got to agree, sort of. Depends on the density of your hair, and condition… I tried growing mine out, I don’t have enough hair to layer and get volume. It just gets to thin and flat. I still have shoulder length with very blunt around the perimeter helps with fullness & movement. It has to do with your hair type not your age.
63 years old with 80% grey hair, here. I love having long hair (about bra strap length). I almost always fix it in an updo. I can change the shape with my hands. I believe short hair is MUCH more work!!! 😊
As someone who has had short and long hair, short hair is as much work as long hair, if not more because in my case, my scalp is on the greasier side, so the shorter it is, the more frequently I have to wash it, and you need so much product to style short hair.
@@user-is7xs1mr9y Exactly, and I always seemed to have pieces going the wrong way, lumps, a need for a trim, etc., etc.!
I am 66 with thinning hair, due to thyroid cancer. I tried growing it out and it looked frazzled and old. Now I have a chin length bob and LOVE it. Easy care and always looks good. (still thin but better)
Last year, I was sick & eventually lost all my hair. It’s growing back & many people tell me now that you could never tell. However, it came back in seriously curly where before, I just had wavy hair. I had to learn a whole new way of doing my hair. I learned about bonus tip #1 before I saw this. In between washing my scalp, I’ll often just rinse my scalp but still condition my mid shaft down to the ends of my hair. It’s really helped not only the health of my hair but it’s helped me to keep it styled nicely as well.
No matter the length, hair requires maintenance and styling. The older I am, the more maintenance my hair needs. Color, condition, cut, but don’t leave it un maintained! A young woman can do that and still look great. At my age, I don’t let up on the maintenance.
I don't need to do anything. I do what I want. I am 61 and growing my hair out now. To my waist! So excited! And I don't dye it either. Witchie Poo all the way. My life, my way!
Personally I would love to wear my hair short. However, I’m darned lazy and can’t be bothered getting it trimmed every five to six weeks. I can’t be bothered doing my hair everyday cause I don’t have enough time in the day. Also, my face is round and short hair makes it look like a hot air balloon. So I keep it long and simply tie it up and not bother ‘doing’ my hair each day. So far this year I’ve had two haircuts and not likely to get another until March next year. Because of the layers, I can wear it out when I choose and it looks great. I want simplicity rather than fuss.
Exactly!
I grew my hair out last winter so i could wear it in a ponytail in the summer to keep my neck cool. It wasn't long enough to braid and i had so much trouble trying to put it up. Then i realized that i hated the way it looked when it was down!! It seemed to elongat my already long face. So i got an inverted(?) bob with some layers on the sides and back. With bangs. I love love love it. And so many compliments! Some said it's THE haircut for me. I'm going to keep it for next summer too. By the way, I'm 66.
72. Long, wavy, brown, gray, and silver hair. I will never go short. My hair is good.
When I was younger I always had short hair. Even into my thirties. But after I had my third child I got tired of coloring my hair and cutting it all the time. So during the pandemic I just stopped coloring and cutting it. I looked really weird for a long time, lol. But when it grew out super long and I trimmed out almost all of the blonde, my natural dark blonde now was shoulder length and had faded blonde tips. It looked like I had paid to get a reverse ombre done on my hair. Now my hair is down to my shoulder blades and I absolutely love it. Especially because I have a little bit of loose skin on my neck because I lost a lot of weight. Having long hair it just easily hides it and I feel it gives me a more youthful appearance. I've seen more and more women that are older start growing their hair long and it looks so much better. That short football helmet hairstyle just ages you so much.
Exactly it accentuates dropping jawline.
I’m 56. I used to have great curly hair but for years it’s looked like crap. My hair texture for sure changed due to hormones. While I do think this does not happen to everyone, it did happen to me. A month ago I got a short bob. It looks healthy and cute. Lots of compliments and people say I look younger. If your long hair looks great on you then keep it. If you are like me it’s time to cut it shorter.
62 here too. Been through hell & back with multiple traumas the past three years. Well, 10 years, really. For the FIRST time in my adult life I’m letting my hair grow long. I lost a lot of it with sickness & emotional traumas, so I’m reminded to relax, to breathe, to take life day by day, to put my mental, spiritual & physical health a TOP priority. It’s getting thicker & healthier. My hair is white, with random brown mixed in which I love. When neglected, it can be chalky in texture, so it needs LOTS of love & care to be soft and shiny. It’s a metaphor - priorities - me first because I’m worthy of love and care. When I’m not loving my hair, that’s when it needs the most attention. When I’m not feeling love, that’s when I need to love myself. My hair has become the canary in the coal mine of my life. I nurture it, and love it. Growing my hair out as long as it will go, and loving the journey. ❤
I’m 58 and for my younger years my hair shorter & hated the amount of work it took to “style” my hair. I thick wavy hair. When I learned that when my hair was longer the wavys were weighted down. What a huge relief. Sorry won’t go back to shorter hair. I don’t want to spend 30-45 minutes just to style my hair.
Yes, I used to wear the stacked bob but my hair in back is curly and would flip up. I noticed if I let the top layers grow longer, it would cover the curly underbrush lol.
I have fine hair and till I was 40 kept it short because I was told to do that. I’m 55 now and my hair touches my shoulder, I wash it twice a week, color it with blonde highlights it’s healthy and with proper styling, looks great. I get compliments on my hair, so .l guess it’s working out.
52 with hair to my waist. Keep it trimmed myself and been doing exactly what he said caring for it. Also, I only wash it twice a week, unless needed. Stays healthy and shiny.
I'm 58 and blessed with good hair that grows quickly. Right now it's just brushing the waist of my jeans in the back, it hasn't been cut since spring when I had layers put in it. I also stopped all chemical coloring when I turned 50 and just let nature dry my hair daily. I love my hair long but I am itching for a change. Unfortunately we don't have any stylists close by that I can go to and say "what do you think would look best for me?" They all want to know what I want. I don't think age should dictate the length of ones hair length. I think everyone should wear what ever style they feel most comfortable in and gives them the most confidence.
I had long black hair for nearly 7 years. I finally cut it off into a pixie and got soooooo many compliments!! It really brought out my facial features like my green eyes and bright smile. I had no regrets!! Ladies remember that we're much much more than just the length of our hair!!
When I was 15-25, short hair made me feel sophisticated, that is, older. But now, short hair makes me look and feel younger. Different styles of short hair, not the old lady short. I did enjoy layered long hair, but only to the shoulders for some of the time. But that's me. I think we should be allowed to style ourselves in the ways we see and feel best.
I finally have the hair I always wanted and it's down to my hips. It's gray and very long. I love it.
Cuando uno envejece sin importar la cantidad de arrugas un corte no te quitara arrugas de la cara, pero lo que si te hara ver mas joven es el cuidado qie le prestemos a nuestro cabello y como lo peinemos ❤
I am 62 and my long thick hair is beautiful! It's turning a lovely golden platinum color too. I get tons of compliments.
And I applaud you for trying to piss older women off so we leave comments... it will help you get views, and get more money. lol
You nailed my hair issues in one fantastic video that has fun editing !!❤
Geez gravity and coarseness has been merciless to my hair since I hit the BIG 6 0!! So thankful I have found YOU!! I am in total agreement with your assessment on going shorter as one ages. It definitely helped me… Whenever I come across someone that is not doing the best with their hair… I almost always mentally ask myself “ I hope I didn’t buy the same mirror she has!” lol But seriously you’re on point here!!
I wore my hair long for the longest time because I thought my face would just look fatter with short hair. Now I tell people that I miss my long hair like a bad boyfriend...for what I thought it was, what I wanted it to be! 😂 And I am constantly stopped in public for people to say what great (short) hair I have. No one said a thing with it long. For me, it’s been so worth it!
I highly recommend more study!! I'm 57. I get a dusting on the full moon each month. I trade horsetail and fo-ti weekly. I use different oil masks and use only organic home made shampoo. We are not meant to go grey. Look it up. Quit bad foods. Love your energy. Please consider 😊
Thanks for the man Splaine~ as I run my fingers through my extensions at the age of 62😝
I’ll be 50 in just over a month. The pandemic forced me to grow out my white & gray hair and I’ve been going to the same hairstylist for the last 6 years who’s guided me and my hair in the right direction - age appropriate, flattering, and HEALTHY. I’ve never felt more confident. 😊
What is age appropriate?
Age appropriate? What is that?
Here's a question for you. What do you do when you can't find a hairdresser/stylist capable of cutting your hair properly? Not even a blunt cut. My hair is thick and has a natural and uneven wave. In my entire adult life, I found only ONE willing and able to take the time to cut my hair properly, and she retired on me. When she cut my hair, it still looked good growing out. I can't remember the last time I walked out of a salon and felt good about the way my hair looked. I keep telling them my hair needs to be WET and not damp (that's how the one woman used to do it), but no-one listens. They also never cut it to the length I want, always longer. Sometimes it's so bad I cut it again myself when I get home to make the cut more even, it's that obvious. Even when the person cutting it is the so-called top person. I'm at the point where I'm leaving it longer, so I can at least put it up and hide the mess they've made! My husband has suggested the GI Jane look. Not that desperate quite yet!
Were we seperated at birth?? Your story is my story... I have waves in weird places; hair is thick in some areas, while thinning in others; and several cowlicks that every stylist has said "wow, those are really strong cowlicks." So frustrating!
@@enlightenedhummingbird4764 I haven't got the cowlicks, but my hair goes frizzy and kinky in humidity unless I use something so strong my hair breaks. It also tends to be fluffy and fly away. The worst possible combination of my parents' hair!
@@DeborahHamilton-q1w I started using straight borax powder as shampoo just a few days ago. It's working nicely! Hair feels slick, like I used conditioner, when I didn't. Feels thicker and stronger already, too, and not oily. Hopefully it will work out long term. Good luck with your hair! The battle is real.