If you’re looking for an ‘anti-ageing’ hairstyle that will flatter a mature complexion, there are a few things to consider – and it’s not just about chopping off the lengths
Seeking a fresh hairdo to complement an older skin tone? It’s not just about snipping away at your locks to fake the illusion of a plumper, more youthful visage. Sally Brooks, Creative Director at Brooks and Brooks, gave her expert advice: “As we age, we see several different problems with our hair.”
She continued: “From the obvious greys to finer texture and hair losing its natural body and shine, it needs different treatments to restore and keep it healthy and full.” Sally also shared tips for keeping those tresses looking young: “Keeping your hair easy to maintain, maximising shine and health, and wearing simple modern styles are some of the best anti-ageing tips for hair.”
The hair expert emphasised that choosing the right hairstyle is all about individual preference rather than following broad stylistic suggestions, reports the Express.
“Hairstyles are less about drawing attention to or from certain things, but more embracing who you are and choosing the right hairstyle that is specific and personalised to you… age is just a number”, she explained. With countless celebs trying out various looks to nail their perfect style, where should one turn for inspiration?
Diane Keaton – long bangs
Maintaining longer tresses without feeling like your hair is drowning your complexion. is easier than you may think. The answer is to add some dimension with long bangs.
Kara Sanderson, a stylist and Advanced Technician at Brooks and Brooks, said, “Diane Keaton, 71, alters the length of her hair regularly but always manages to portray a smart and effortless look. Maintaining long bangs is a style statement for her. The cut is strong yet soft and can be worn beautifully at any age.”
Longer layers with a strong baseline allow Diane to create some lift and bounce in the top without losing the strength of the cut. Meanwhile, the long bangs and an off-centre parting add glamour and youth to the style. As for the colour, Diane opts for a blended root to allow her natural white hair to be present, giving the overall colour a very neutral and natural feel.
Kara added: “It’s important to remember that as we age, we not only lose colour pigment in our hair but also in our skin, so it’s key to complimenting the skin with your colour.”
Blythe Danner – mid-length layers
Blythe, 81, wears mid-length layers to create a soft and feminine shape and enhance the curl in her strands.
Kara said: “It’s dried in a relaxed but polished way. Keeping the colour dimensional by adding different tones, Blythe has gradually lightened her hair from the richer, golden blonde and has started moving more towards the pale cream pallets with platinum highlights; this blends beautifully with her natural colour, allowing her skin to appear richer and keeps her looking youthful.”
The length is notable for its versatility; a well-cut bob can be worn straight and strong or with natural movement and is more casual.
Rita Moreno – experimenting with short cuts
A short haircut can flatter many face shapes by adding definition at the high points of one’s complexion. Kara said: “Rita Moreno, 93, is one of the most adventurous celebs regarding her hair, from short pixie cuts to classic bobs and various colour tones to enhance the natural greying hair.
“She has experimented with different shorter cuts, which reflect her youthful, energetic spirit. Variety is the spice of life and changing it up keeps us young and interesting.”
Rita has donned longer pixie cuts with sweeping bangs and shorter, more blunt styles. Her famous strands have been curled, straight, black, white and grey over the years. Kara noted: “No matter how Rita wears her hair, it’s always shiny, healthy, and glowing with vitality. Self-expression through her hair is important to her.”