Other Hairstyle Facts That May Surprise You

Age should not determine hair length. It’s true, Mark Townsend, a Matrix celebrity stylist, told Health.com. Don’t assume once you hit a certain age you have to chop off your hair. In fact, doing just that—getting an ear-length multi-layered cut—can pack on the years. Michelle Pfeiffer, Andie MacDowell, and Cher are celebrities over the age of 50 who still pull off their longer locks.

Long bobs can make you look thinner. So says New York City salon owner and hairstylist Eva Scrivo according to DailyMakeover.com. “The length and shape of your hair have to work in proportion to your entire body,” she explains. Those with larger frames could benefit from growing out their hair to the collarbone or beyond, which can thin and lengthen the face. 

Hair color promotes youth beyond coloring grays. Just about any color will cover grays, but the right color is one that also adds warmth and youth to your skin tone. "Ashy tones are your biggest enemy when you get older," celebrity stylist George Papanikolas told SheKnows.com. "Women tend to add pale highlights and go blonder to camouflage gray, but they end up looking washed out and older." Select a warm color a few shades lighter than your natural shade to bump up the richness of your color and give your whole appearance a healthy boost.{relatedarticles}

So if you’re looking for a fresh look that will take off the years, consider these four dazzling dos, but don’t let that limit your choices. At the end of the day, wear a hairstyle that’s flattering and comfortable for YOU.