Hair Care

Worst Hairstyles for Women Over 40

Get the wrong cut or color and you could look 10 years older -- or like a wannabe tween

by Sarah Carrillo

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Hair Do: Warm Tones "Warm tones tend to be the best for women 40+ because they make the complexion look alive and youthful," says Kastin. Who doesn't like the sound of that?

It's easy to make the switch. Just go for a blonde shade with warm, golden undertones like Naomi Watts', or you can go for a warm red or brunette shade. Just tell your stylist you want a "warm" shade, or if you're coloring your hair at home, avoid any box color labeled "ash."

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Interesting

by Mollysunshine Monday, April 1, 2013 at 01:23AM Report as inappropriate

I look in the mirror and who the hello is that person looking back? Not me, for sure ... I get the wrong color, the wrong style ... this article points out soooooo much. Thanks, I think

by islands4me Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:57AM Report as inappropriate

When I was a little girl I wore my hair in a pony tail every single day - it was so long it would give me headaches. When I'd finally had enough of those (and some were just awful!) I decided to get it cut to something that was more fashionable AND shorter, LOTS shorter. Even though it ended up being shoulder lenght I just loved it. But my hair was also very very thick! Mom finally took me to her hairstylist who layered my hair and I just loved it! Yes, it was a bit unnerving taking that LARGE jump, but once I did I said the same thing that another girl wrote, "I'll NEVER let my hair grow long again!!" although I did later down the road. It took some getting used to, but using about 1/2 the product/s from before it was cut, and cutting the drying time from about 45 mins. down to just 15 mins. or so - I LOVED IT!! It was quite a decision for a 4th grader LOL The tips in this article were great! Thanks for sharing them ;)

by karen_pierce Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 03:06AM Report as inappropriate

Like this! Nice advice

by EricaC123 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 02:31PM Report as inappropriate

Very informative

by EricaC123 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 01:50PM Report as inappropriate

Excellent do's and don'ts...but I love my ponytail!!!

by lynn_goldenberg_kaplan Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 12:29PM Report as inappropriate

Really great tips! I never felt an ash color was attractive at any age but as a whole these are really good guidelines for us 40+ women!

by BeautyBoss Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 12:28PM Report as inappropriate

Love all of the tips! Thanks for posting them!

by amy_geeslin_sandifer Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 08:51AM Report as inappropriate

Such a great topic! I am a hairstylist in the Boston area and this topic always comes up!!

by LIZstyling Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 04:42AM Report as inappropriate

i'm 45 and i totally agree. great tip's...

by Tlee Friday, September 28, 2012 at 11:20PM Report as inappropriate