Hair changes as we age. The texture changes, it can become thinner and less voluminous, and it looses melanin, making it grey. We also lose natural hair oils which keep our hair hydrated and healthy. All that being said, it’s totally possible to care for your hair and make it look luxurious. Gone are the days where society expects you to wear a certain hairstyle at a certain age. While some may find a shorter cut easier to style and maintain, others love the look of long hair and the versatility it brings. Here are the best long hairstyles for women over 50, plus hair care tips and products!
6 Hair Care Tips for Women Over 50
1. Add moisture. Your hair naturally loses moisture and natural oils as you age. Incorporate a hydrating shampoo and conditioner into your hair care routine. Follow this with a serum or oil created for extra moisture.
2. Wash less frequently. Shampooing too often will remove the natural oils in your hair (which decrease as we age). This strips the hair of what it needs to stay healthy and moisturized. Aim to wash your hair one to two times per week.
3. Avoid too much heat styling. Heat dries out and damages your hair, so try to only heat style once or twice a week to give your hair time to recover. And always use a heat protectant beforehand.
4. Get regular trims. Keeping your hair trimmed will keep your strands healthy and remove split ends and damage.
5. Use a scalp massager. When you wash your hair, use a scalp massager. This will encourage circulation, reduce product buildup and remove dead skin cells, and promote healthy hair growth. You can also use it on dry hair- just make sure to gently brush through your hair first so it doesn’t get caught in tangles.
6. Eat for your hair. Eating a nourishing diet can help keep your hair healthy. Focus on eating lots of protein, healthy fats, fruits, and greens with foods like spinach, berries, avocados, and eggs.
9 Hair Care Products for Women Over 50
1. Kristin Ess Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner
2. HerStyler Hair Repair Serum
3. L’ANZA Keratin Healing Hair Oil
4. VEGAMOUR HYDR-8 Leave-In Conditioner
5. Mielle Thermal and Heat Protectant Spray
6. HEETA Scalp Massager
7. The Ouai Hair Treatment Mask
8. Paul Mitchell Extra Volume Sculpting Foam
9. Amika Bombshell Blowout Spray
7 Long Hairstyles for Women Over 50
1. Loose Curls
Loose curls, like seen here on Michelle Pfeiffer, offer a young, carefree look. It’s a gorgeous hairstyle to wear if you’re going to an event, but you can also dress it down for a more casual vibe. Dry your hair upside down for volume and then use a large barrel curling iron starting halfway down the hair shaft. Make sure to curl the front pieces away from your face to show off your cheekbones.
2. Long Shag
A long shag hairstyle works at any age, and gives a touch of fun and youthfulness to your look. To achieve this cut, ask your hairstylist for longer, choppy layers. When styling it yourself at home, use a curling wand to get a good wave, and then use your fingers to adjust it exactly where you want it to fall. Use a lightweight finishing spray to set it in place.
3. The 90s Blowout
For a super trendy, voluminous look, try a 90s blow out. It’s perfect for long hair with layers and shorter pieces at the front. This look does take some patience and practice, so don’t get deterred if you don’t master it the first time. Prep is key for this look. When your hair is washed and damp, use a styling prep product (volumizing mousse for fine hair, or volume spray at the roots for medium to thick hair). Then you can either dry your hair with a round brush, or dry it and curl your strands. Roll each section up with your fingers into a pin curl and secure it with a duckbill clip. You can also use velcro hair curlers. Find what works best for you!
4. Soft Wave with Bangs
This hairstyle is so gorgeous and will make you look more youthful! With this style, actress Jennifer Garner pushes her blunt bangs to the side to give them texture. The rest of her hair is styled in a loose, soft wave, which you can achieve with a large barrel curling iron or a flat iron.
5. Pin Straight Strands
We can take a few notes from Julianne Moore about beauty in aging. First of all, we love this sleek, pin-straight look with the deep side part (all you need is a flat iron and bobby pins for this look). It’s a timeless, sophisticated style that keeps her looking on trend. Her hair colour is also stunning. Deep auburn red is having a moment and it works so well with her eyes and complexion.
6. High Ponytail with Wispy Bangs
If you have long hair, it’s nice to have it up out of your face sometimes. This bouncy high ponytail will give you a playful look, great for adding a touch of whimsy to your daily style. We love the texture in this look, and the wispy bangs are perfect to frame the face. To get this hairstyle, wave your hair with a flat iron or curling iron, then gather your hair up into a high ponytail, and secure it with a strong hair tie.
7. Mermaid Waves
If you want a super glam hair look, look to Jennifer Lopez for the ultimate inspo. These mermaid waves are full and stunning, and are made even chicer with her caramel highlights. And it’s super easy to achieve mermaid waves these days with a three barrel curling iron. Spritz some hairspray on when you’re done for a nice hold.
The key to managing aging hair is to know how to care for and style it. We hope you loved these long hairstyles for women over 50!
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