What does dress your age really mean????

jellyhead

MrsE wrote: »

I'm 45 & my hair is a little longer than the lady in the main pic.

I do worry I'm pushing it......

Mine's longer than hers, and I'm 41. I thought it needed to be a bit shorter last week, but then I dyed it and I'm happy with it now that it's in better condition.

My husband said he prefers it longer, and as he's colour blind he claims he can't see the grey. I don't believe him - he also says he can't see when I get spots, because they look the same to him as my freckles. Hmmm ...

neverdespairgirl

I'm 35, and have very long hair. I'm not about to chop it all off when a day flicks over on my calender!

My Granny once told me about how, when she was a child and a young woman, old women always had long hair, because they'd been alive and fashionable before any woman ever had long hair. Her mother, grandmother, their friends, etc, all had long hair in their old ages.

Goldiegirl

I've got short hair, I prefer it that way, as it's easier to care for.

I had short hair as a young child, then in my early teens grew my hair long, only to have it chopped when I was about 17. Then in my late 20's I grew my hair long again, and chopped it again in my mid 30's

I've had short hair since then, but it's not an age thing, it's a personal preference thing

maman

neverdespairgirl wrote: »

I'm 35, and have very long hair. I'm not about to chop it all off when a day flicks over on my calender!

My Granny once told me about how, when she was a child and a young woman, old women always had long hair, because they'd been alive and fashionable before any woman ever had long hair. Her mother, grandmother, their friends, etc, all had long hair in their old ages.

I think the difference as that older ladies always wore their hair up whereas now it's often worn loose. In fact, IIRC (from history that is;)), putting your hair up was a sort of 'coming of age' thing for women.

I do think long hair can age some women as hair can go very thin. What I particularly don't like is the opposite end of the spectrum, women that have a sort of 'short back and sides'. It may be wash'n'go but I think it looks very masculine.

paulineb_2

If people click on my view public profile they should see a pic of me, fairly recent, Im 44 and Im quite happy with having long hair

I actually rarely wear it down, what with my job and just general tardiness its always scraped back off my face in a ponytail anyway.

[Deleted User]

Hi, my hair is longer than the picture too. Im 48 and actually everyone has said that it suits me. I think it depends on your face shape. Ive been told I don't look my age, by a lot of people. Im not vain at all but people have said to me rather than longer hair making me look older it actually makes me look like im around my late 30s early 40s.
So I suppose it depends on the cut and the colour and condition its in. My hair is straight and cut straight across the back, its cut to just on the bra line ie if I wear a halterneck dress or top my hair sits just on the top of the back of the dress and I have a fringe. The front sides graduate so it frames my face and its fine rather than thick.
Very easy no fuss cut about every six weeks which cost me £5.

valk_scot

I've got hair down to my waist and I'm not in any hurry to chop it. It may have a couple of Morticia-like white streaks at the front but it's in great condition, thick and shiny. (I put this down to not using any sort of colour or processing chemicals on it or using heat, I don't even own a hairdryer.) I wear it up most of the time so it looks smart and tidy but that's still easier than having to blow dry or style it every morning and, of course, it saves me a fortune in hair cuts, I just get my sister to trim the ends every so often.

Am I too old for long hair at 54? Do I care one way or the other? Not one bit, I like my hair.

lostinrates

valk_scot wrote: »

I've got hair down to my waist and I'm not in any hurry to chop it. It may have a couple of Morticia-like white streaks at the front but it's in great condition, thick and shiny. (I put this down to not using any sort of colour or processing chemicals on it or using heat, I don't even own a hairdryer.) I wear it up most of the time so it looks smart and tidy but that's still easier than having to blow dry or style it every morning and, of course, it saves me a fortune in hair cuts, I just get my sister to trim the ends every so often.

Am I too old for long hair at 54? Do I care one way or the other? Not one bit, I like my hair.

I have very long hair in good condition (most of the time) and its highlighted but I think its happy because its very rarely subjected to heat. I also don't use shampoo very often, but rather only conditioner. I do have the hairdresser highlight it.

However, it hates some of my medications, and medication changes, and this muggy weather!

neverdespairgirl

maman wrote: »

I think the difference as that older ladies always wore their hair up whereas now it's often worn loose. In fact, IIRC (from history that is;)), putting your hair up was a sort of 'coming of age' thing for women.

I do think long hair can age some women as hair can go very thin. What I particularly don't like is the opposite end of the spectrum, women that have a sort of 'short back and sides'. It may be wash'n'go but I think it looks very masculine.

That's my mother at the moment - what she calls her militant lesbian hair style. In her case, though, it's not a choice, she had chemotherapy and it's growing back.

The odd thing is, it really suits her!

neverdespairgirl

lostinrates wrote: »

I have very long hair in good condition (most of the time) and its highlighted but I think its happy because its very rarely subjected to heat. I also don't use shampoo very often, but rather only conditioner. I do have the hairdresser highlight it.

However, it hates some of my medications, and medication changes, and this muggy weather!

Me too - I have very long hair, tht is very fine and could break if given half a chance. I don't own a hair dryer, don't use hairspray, just wash once a week or so and condition every time.