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Although a good skincare and beauty routine is one of the primary pillars of an ageless complexion, how you cut and style your hair also has significant bearing on your overall appearance. Just as certain cuts may highlight fine lines and wrinkles, so too can other styles draw the eye away from these details, focusing attention on your best assets instead. Whether you’re simply looking for a flattering style at any age or have specific concerns that you hope to address with your cut, these are the three best, age-defying styles to wear for the boost of confidence you deserve–master stylist approved.
Face-Framing Fringe
Bangs are one of the most versatile hairstyles you could wear, and from curtain bangs to a more blunt fringe, this cut can help to hide any fine lines or crow’s feet which have developed on your face, naturally allowing you to appear younger. “One look is a fringe that highlights the C curvature of your cheekbone and eyebrow, framing this area and lifting your face up,” notes expert hair stylist, Holly Dear. With curtain bangs framing your face, this cut is perfect for women looking to try out the latest trends while reducing the appearance of their true age, adding fullness to the face.
Soft Layers
Layers are a great way to add some volume and movement to the hair, as locks that hang limply around your face will only drag down your features and cause you to look older than you are. “The second look would be a style where the layers add width to the most narrow part of your face shape to help round and lift your face,” suggests Dear. This will naturally add some dimension to your cut, while also hiding any thinning that you may be suffering from. This cut also removes significant weight from your hair, allowing natural texture to shine through.
Voluminous Texture
On the topic of texture, choppy, more dramatic layers can also help to inject more youth into your look, once again helping from a volumizing perspective. “Make sure that textures are balanced and add weight and integrity in areas where hair might be thinning by adding layers or shortening length,” adds Dear. Don’t be afraid to play around with length for this look as well, as the shorter your locks, the more volume they’ll be able to maintain and the healthier your hair will look which all helps to minimize your age.
