Middle Aged Women's Short Hair Styles
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If you're a woman over age 50, you might find that a short hairstyle is the optimal solution for you. You may experience hair thinning as you get older. Since many women will have a partial to full head of grey hair by age 50, short hairstyles can help you to look and feel younger.
Thinning Hair
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Over age 50, hair tends to become thin and dry. If this is the case for you, a short hairstyle is the perfect solution. Thinning hair should be styled into a short bob, adding fringe that are swept to the side. If you have wrinkles on your forehead, these fringe are a great cover.
- Over age 50, hair tends to become thin and dry.
Cover Grays
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Some women would rather not have a head full of grey hair. If this is you, go for a short, cropped cut. Have the stylist lighten your hair to a blond tone. Grays are more easily covered by bleaching than by darkening. If you are fair-skinned, go for brunette multi-tonal shades, as these will work better with your skin.
- Some women would rather not have a head full of grey hair.
- If you are fair-skinned, go for brunette multi-tonal shades, as these will work better with your skin.
Be Fierce
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Middle aged women shouldn't feel limited to what's deemed a normal shade of hair. A lustrous short cut with an added deep red colour is a great way to add style. The red will also cover up greys. Consult with your stylist to determine what shade of red will work best with your skin tone.
- Middle aged women shouldn't feel limited to what's deemed a normal shade of hair.
- Consult with your stylist to determine what shade of red will work best with your skin tone.
Traditional, With a Twist
You can never go wrong with a traditional short bob, but for a bit of flare, add layers. This jazzy style will give you hair that can be fun and elegant. You can go from the office straight to a fancy dinner without changing a thing, with this low-maintenance style.
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