Woman over 50

[fruitsalad]

Do you think hair should be shorter after a certain age I personally don't if long hair suits them and is in good condition then why not keep it long I would just like others opinions on this subject

[Smowball]

Its an old saying that women should keep their hair short over 40/50 but I know loads of women on tv that have long hair over that age that look fantastic. Some face shapes just don't suit short hair.

[maggiebee]

My old dad always said that hair was a woman's pride and joy and should be kept long. Sadly I have rather fine and wispy hair so keep mine short.

[craft1948]

Until last week my hair was a couple of inches above waist-length.............it's now about 2 inches long.

[poppy16]

i'm over 50! hair on waist, I keep it colored at the roots only, its fab, my crowning glory I cant imagine getting it cut yet....besides it gets me many compliments from the men..why change.

[Psybbo]

Crafty, if Tony was here, he'd say it must have been close to the floor

[magsmay]

Long hair on any age is great -you can put it up, tie it back, let it all hang out -does not matter what age you are! last week I saw a lady with thick grey waist length hair and she looked totally fab -much better that the masculine looking cuts some women get after a certain age (and I'm well over 50)

[craft1948]

lol true sibo..............the daughter got her mobile hairdresser friend to come and crop it all off as the way I was feeling I couldn't cope with it. Glad I had it done now, although the hairdresser was slightly shocked.

[fruitsalad]

I also believe shorter hair takes more styling are you happy with your new cut craft?

[rojash]

I think that very long hair on older women makes them look older than they are.

[craft1948]

I am happy now I've got used to it. So easy to wash, and I just style it with a bit of Dax wax................

[fruitsalad]

I was once told that long hair on a older face can drag the face down making it look older

[Robinia]

I'm over 50 and my hair is longer at the moment than it's been for years, I suppose you'd call it medium length. I like it but it takes some drying which is uncomfortable with tennis elbow! I can't make up my mind whether to have it cut short but my hairdresser's always reluctant.
That was a brave step craft.

[albaqwerty]

aww Crafty, sorry you've had your locks cropped. x

I think it depends upon shape of face and type of hair whether it should be long or short.

I'm not yet over 50 but my hair is the longest it has ever been.

[Robinia]

I think it can drag the face down if it's very limp and flat...it needs more zhuzhing when your older! is that how you spell it? :)

[albaqwerty]

No idea Robinia, but I like it!!

[Robinia]

*you're

[Robinia]

haha, as long as you know what I mean :)

[craft1948]

lol the daughter says my hair grows like weeds so if I go off it ,it will soon be quite long again. It used to be a trial to wash and dry though...........

[woofgang]

I don't think women "should" or "shouldn't" do anything. For much of my life I had waist length hair but its like keeping a pet. I just got fed up with it and had it all cut off...I reckon I gained about 2 days a month in time saved by not doing stuff to my hair.

[LyndaB]

Personally, I think that any hairstyle that makes a woman look younger from behind is not flattering - a bit like pigtails on a pensioner, if you will. However, if you are 75 years old and love your long hair, then wear it with pride. I just prefer mine short.