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Stylists Say This Is The Haircut You Should Avoid Over 40 Because It Ages You INSTANTLY

March 31, 2021 by Merrell Readman
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As you grow older, it becomes increasingly important to find a haircut that enhances your natural beauty and best features without drawing attention to fine lines and wrinkles. While some cuts are going to be better for this than others, there are some universally unflattering styles which you should steer clear of if you’re hoping to recapture your youthful complexion. The next time you head to the hair salon to update your look, this is the cut you should be avoiding if you don’t want to draw attention to signs of aging.

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While it’s common for women to cut their hair shorter as they grow older, a short crop without bangs or any face framing elements is going to be the worst look for masquerading aging. According to hair expert Ghanima Abdullah, “A short haircut that’s pulled back from the face or that doesn’t have bangs will be the one that ages the most. It removes femininity from the face and exposes any signs of aging that might be there.”

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It’s important to opt for a haircut which will soften your features and smooth over signs of aging, and a short cut without bangs will only lay your face bare instead of neutralizing aging skin. Short hair can still be workable as you grow older, but you must also pair it with face framing bangs or soft layers to draw attention away from fine lines. A harsh or choppy haircut can often draw attention to the features you’re looking to hide, enhancing your age instead of injecting your look with youth.

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For your ideal cut, Abdullah suggests adding bangs to any style you may feel comfortable in. “As you age, definitely consider a haircut that has bangs, preferably side swept bangs. Long side swept bangs lend a lot of charm to the face and also take attention away from what we might consider facial flaws.” Not only are they effortlessly chic, but bangs can also add a softness and femininity to your appearance which is vital as you grow older.

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No hairstyle is ever truly off limits if you have the confidence to rock it, but as you age you will want to highlight your best features and draw the eye away from signs of aging, something which can be easily done with your haircut. Adding bangs to a layered style will help to accentuate your beauty while drawing the eye away from wrinkles, allowing you to look effortlessly beautiful and confident in your cut.

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Merrell Readman is an Associate Editor at SheFinds Media. When she isn't trying out new recipes and making a mess of the kitchen, she can be found covering the latest on wellness, beauty, fashion and celebrity news. You can reach Merrell at merrell@shefinds.com.

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