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Signs of aging appearing on your complexion as you grow older is perfectly normal, and so too is the desire to conceal them. While a solid preventative skincare routine is the best route for reducing fine lines and wrinkles, it’s only natural that with time they will persist regardless of your impeccable retinol and sunscreen routine.
It’s in these moments that a great haircut can be your second line of defense against aging, masking crow’s feet and wrinkles with a flattering and youthful face framing cut to enhance your looks without drawing attention to your age. If you’re looking to freshen up your appearance for the spring and want a flattering and low-maintenance cut that will draw attention away from crow’s feet and other natural signs of aging, these are the three best looks to ask your stylist about that are up to the task.
Layered with Bangs
Considering they fall across your forehead, it’s only natural that bangs will be one of the best styles for minimizing signs of aging while infusing your look with youth. “A straight bang will take off 10 or more years off the face because a bang frames your face and gives a youthful vibe,” explains Jane Harris, long-time hairstylist, wigmaker, and owner of The Virgin Hair Fantasy. “Just make sure your bangs are not too thick--wispy bangs are flirty and youthful, while thick bangs may age you depending on the shape of your face.” Adding light layers to this cut will provide movement to your strands so they don’t lie flat around your face and draw attention to any fine lines.
Layered Lob
The layered lob is a chic and low-maintenance style which will draw the eye towards the motion of your hair, rather than the appearance of wrinkles. Hairstylist and salon owner Nunzio Savaiano tells Allure that a layered lob can flatter any face shape, but it’s important for women with mature complexions to opt for a softer, looser style without harsh lines or parts. “Keep the softness and you can pull it off at any age,” he says. Adding highlights to your lob can also be a great way to add dimension to your locks instead of having a one-toned, dull color so you can look more lively and youthful with minimal effort.
Curtain Bangs with Waves
If you aren’t quite ready to commit to bangs that fall directly across your forehead, curtain bangs are a great cut to dip your toe in the water without committing to a dramatic change quite yet. Framing your face and creating some softness to your complexion, this style can rest over crow’s feet and fine lines, hiding their appearance and instead enhancing your eyes and drawing attention to the high points of your face.
Movement and texture is the name of the game here, so waves are the perfect compliment to curtain bangs. “Bangs make your face smaller--that is why it is very effective in making you look younger. I specifically see curtain bangs on wavy hair as one of the most effective styles that absolutely decreases your age,” hair stylist Candace Helton tells SheFinds. This cut is perfect for summer, so start perfecting your beachy waves now!
