You may not realize it but your hair may in fact be making you look older. No we’re not talking about greying hair that is a natural course of life and is elegant in its own way. But there are a host of other things you could be doing without thinking that its ageing you by years. We cover the top 7 hair mistakes that make you look older.
7 Top Hair Mistakes That Make You Look Older
PHILIP JOHNSON SALON/SPA / PINTEREST
1. Your hair is cut in one length
Getting a single layer might seem low maintenance but it just ends up looking flat and boring. Adding layers gives your hair that bounce that makes your hair look voluminous and fresh. Bouncy hair with movement is a symbol of youth and a single layer prevents that.
2. Your hair colour is too light
One mistake that a lot of women make is over bleaching their hair. Not only does it damage your hair beyond repair but it also isn’t a good look. It tends to divert attention to the wrong part. The best way to go about this is finding the right shade that doesn’t clash with your skin tone. Don’t go for something too light as it might wash out your skin. Highlights in reds, pinks and browns look great, and so does the balayage technique.
3. A blunt fringe
Blunt fringes are one of the hardest to full off as it is likely to add a few years to your look.
Keep in mind your face shape before you opt for this, if you have a small and round face this is definitely not recommended. Whereas, if you have a long and broad face this might just work.
Bangs can be a lot of fun but they’re supposed to bring in youth and not bear you down. So instead, go for some soft side bangs with a parting.
4. You’re letting your fine hair be as it is
No one likes flat hair; chances are with your busy schedule you’re just letting it be so. What you don’t realize is that it’s making you look older than you are.
Opt for easy to manage methods like blow drying your hair upside down, getting bangs, adding colour, back brushing or volume building shampoo. This will give your hair the volume and lusciousness it deserves.
5. Overusing styling products
Hair styling products have become a thing of daily use now. Hair gels, serums, mousses and sprays may make your hair look great but in the long term their regular use can be very damaging.
They create buildup in your scalp and wear your hair down. And excessive heat styling is equally bad. Daily use of blow dryers and irons dry out your hair make them look unhealthy. This strips your hair of that natural healthy glow and makes you look aged instead.
Use deep conditioning masks regularly as they keep your locks moisturized and healthy when exposed to heat.
6. You don’t condition enough
Anything, when not nourished well tends to lose life. This is exactly what happens to your hair when it doesn’t get enough conditioning. It becomes rough, dull and frizzy and robs it off its youth; you’re left looking unhealthy and older. To prevent this, make sure you condition your hair regularly and use deep conditioning masks once in a while.
7. You don’t manage split ends
Split ends and frizzy hair makes your hair look dull and unhealthy. To top it off, it also makes you look older than you are. This is because your hair doesn’t shine and bounce like healthy hair should.
The best way to deal with this is getting regular trims, preferably once in two months. You can also use hair masks and treatments once in a while.
Now that you know how to look after your hair and bringing back that healthy glow, get straight to implementing them. And if you have any more tips, share it with us by commenting below.
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