Is your hair aging you?
Think fine lines and wrinkles add years to your appearance? You may be overlooking an even more obvious age-accelerator: your hair.
Nothing makes you look older than having "old" hair. With that in mind, here are 3 rules for hair that's "forever young."
Rule No. 1 -- Get the right cut
"Don't go too trendy, but don't feel like you have to resign yourself to a super-short cut, either,"
"It's about finding the right style for your face."
Suggestions: Soft layers and side-swept bangs to lend a fun, youthful vibe. If you have fine hair, cut it often to keep the ends full and thick.
Rule No. 2 -- Choose the right color
Whether you get your hair colored , here are a few age-minimizers to keep in mind:
· Choose a color that works with your skin tone. Going too light or too dark can make you look washed out.
· Avoid solid blocks of color. Brighten and add brilliance by using softer highlights around your face and darker shades toward the back.
· When choosing highlights, select shades that reflect light. Hints of gold and flashes of red indicate youthfulness, but ashy blonde comes off looking downright drab.
Rule No. 3 -- Use the right products
Just as glowing skin makes you look young, so does shiny hair. Go easy on sprays, pomades and other products that can dull that shine. Condition daily, and opt for products
that are sulfate-free and specifically designed to address the problems of aging hair.
Use products and ingredients that improve the volume, shine, hydration, strength and color retention of damaged hair.
If your hair is starting to give away your age, or worse, add years to your appearance, maybe it's time to rethink .
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