4 Haircuts That Will Only Accentuate Your Flaws As You Age, According To A Hair Stylist

Have you ever noticed that you can be getting the same haircut for years and years, but the moment you switch to a new hairstylist, they can sometimes put their own spin on your ‘do and turn it into something even more fabulous? You don’t necessarily have to switch up your hairstyle completely (unless you want to) to see a huge different in how your skin and hair look. Subtle tweaks to your short or long style — including adding strategic layers that highlight your cheekbones and eyes — can provide amazing gains. Whether you are struggling to find a style that makes your thinning hair look healthier or you just feel like your current style is highlighting all of the wrong features on your face, one hair stylist says these are the four haircuts to avoid if you want to appear more modern — and the simple and subtle haircut changes that can make all of the difference. 

If one of your hair goals is to find a haircut and style that softens your face and makes you appear fresher and more youthful, the cuts to avoid include anything too extreme. This can mean anything too blunt, too short, or even too long. 

“I do not recommend hairstyles such as extreme pixies, bowl cuts, or overly long layered haircuts if aging is a concern,” says Hair Expert and Stylist Lauren Udoh, the hair creative director of WigReports.com. “These cuts can accentuate any loss of volume and texture in the hair over time by making it appear thinner and emphasizing wrinkles and sagging of the facial features.”