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August 8, 2022
After you hit a certain age, beauty magazines and hairstylists start to tell you to cut your hair to a certain length. You’re expected to trade in your long curls, your playful up-dos, and chest-skimming locks in favor of more sensible styles. While plenty of women love how they look in a chic bob, that doesn’t mean others should feel pressured to follow the same short chop.
If you love having long hair but feel like it’s frowned upon, then you’ve come to the right place. There are plenty of women who are 40+ that have refused to get trims and have kept their back-skimming hair. From gray, wiry hair that’s been plaited into braids, to natural hair done into dreadlocks, to loose and windblown locks, you will get plenty of inspiration.
Sometimes women cut their hair out of necessity. As menopause hits and hormones change, the texture of hair transforms. Tresses become courser, thinner, and drier, which means that a short cut is easier to manage. Not only that, but it looks healthier and fuller. But if you don’t feel like a short bob is necessary, then by all means, keep those long locks! Click ahead to see other women who subscribe to that same feeling — you will want to grow out your hair another couple of inches after this.
The Fashion Elder via Instagram
If you have the hair for it, have fun with youthful hairstyles! Go back to your hippie days and weave your locks into loose plaits. Just remember to take out some tendrils around your face to make it feel more grown up.
Lotte Broos via Instagram
Having long hair means you can experiment with a bevvy of different hairstyles. One of the easiest to master is a braid, and you can weave it using different techniques, creating different looks.
Sabine Reichel via Instagram
Compliment your long, loose locks with blunt, straight-across bangs. It’s a strong look, and will make you look very fashion forward.
Janis Lyn Johnson via Instagram
Sometimes simple is best. Part you hair down the middle, and let your blown-out hair sit loosely down your back.
The Fashion Nom via Instagram
To play with maximum volume, gather your curls and toss them to one side of your head with a deep side part. The resulting look is very flirty and playful.
Rita Schwarcz via Instagram
Take a round barrel brush and blow dry your hair back, creating a windswept look. Drying your hair back will also create more natural volume, since it raises your locks by the roots. This is especially a great idea for thinning hair.
Resources: https://www.livingly.com/You’re+Never+Too+Old+For+Long+Hair