Very short hairstyles can have their own challenges as we age. Our hair does not only change its color, but also its texture and can become more wiry, dry and hard to control over the years. Casual and chicblow dry
looks are not as easy to achieve any more and you’ll either need more softening styling products or opt for a style that works with the feel of your hair.
Textured pixie cuts are a classic and very popular with many women. Just make sure that the ends do have a fine texture and keep the cut groomed to avoid looking like a metal brush, especially when the hair is grey.
Also be careful with the gel and spiking up the short tresses. Punk does not even look good on Billy Idol anymore. The tendency of some among us to keep going with the funky punky 80’s looks until they almost reach that
decade in their own life is perhaps not the best idea. Wispy and expressive is good, but stay clear of the sharpened, needle-stiff spikes.
Hair Color
Perhaps an even bigger question whether to wear the hair short or long after our college days have become a distant memory, is about the color. First of all relax. No decision about hair color is irreversible. So
have fun with it! If your hair is turning grey and you are not ready for going all natural, then there are many color options and products available to help you out. Talk to your stylist about the perfect
color that matches your skin tone and is expressive enough for your personality. Now here is where you may enter perilous terrain. Expressive is good, intense can work well too, but there are indeed a few things to consider when
picking your hair color.
• Avoid very dark and harsh colors like black, blue black, very dark browns. These colors will not look natural
and enhance all of the potential little issues you may have with your skin.
• By all means avoid any shade of purple, pink or light blue. No need to elaborate on this one.
• Neon colors, extreme shades of red, everything that looks more like candy than hair needs to be left to a new
generation.
• Stick with a warm, natural tone that matches your skin tone and brings out the colors of your eyes. In case of
doubt go lighter than dark, since dark hair does add harshness and years.
• Highlights are the wonder weapon to look fresh and attractive. They soften the colors and add much flattering
dimension to your hair.
• Grey is the new blonde. It is sophisticated chic and sexy. Consider this before you pour on the pigments. If you
don’t like the exact shade that comes to you naturally, try a precious silver or platinum color.
As a summary, there is no such a thing as specific haircuts that are appropriate for a certain age group only. The lines are much more diffuse than they ever were and we have a wide range of choices for gorgeous hairstyles
at any age. The only things to keep in mind are the basic rules to find a cut that just really works for you and that brings attention to your good sides and distracts a bit from others. Keep it soft and keep it flowing
and fun, in long or short, but most of all keep it uniquely you.
