Here's the Haircut to Avoid After 50 (and the One That Makes You Look Younger), According to an Expert
April 30, 2025
As we age, our hair also changes: it becomes thinner, loses volume, and the inevitable gray hairs appear. Choosing the right cut becomes essential to maintain a fresh and flattering image. However, according to professional stylist Vanessa Giani, there is one very common type of short haircut that can have the opposite effect. Watch!
At 50 years old, hair undergoes changes that do not go unnoticed: more gray hair appears, the thickness of the hair is not the same and decreases, and the hair fiber becomes weaker. Therefore, it is important to think carefully about the haircut style we are going to adopt to hide these features, add volume and highlight the face, especially when the contours of the face begin to lose their firmness.
Although short haircuts Although they are often recommended for their ability to give a youthful appearance to the face, not all of them are equally attractive to everyone. According to Vanessa Giani, stylist and trainer for the Jean Louis David brand, Some extremely short cuts can, on the contrary, accentuate the signs of aging.
The cut that could age the face the most, according to the expert, is the very short and uniform "pixie" style. According to Giani, this type of cut, very popular in the 1950s, can have a rejuvenating effect if well-structured, but it can also age the face if not done correctly.
The main problem with this cut is its lack of volume and definition.If the hair is too uniform and lacks bangs or layers, the loss of hair density becomes more evident. Additionally, by not leaving strands framing the face, this style can accentuate sagging facial contours and highlight wrinkles.
How to Avoid Mistakes in Very Short Haircuts
The negative impact of the pixie cut can be aggravated depending on how it is styled. "Styling hair completely straight and close to the scalp further highlights the contours of the face and accentuates the aging effect," explains the stylist.
Alternatives to the very short pixie
For those who want to maintain a pixie style, there is a more flattering alternative: the long pixieThis cut retains the essence of the short style, but includes more length on the sides and nape, which helps soften the contours of the face and adds a modern touch. Additionally, structuring your hair with long layers and adding volume on top can visually enhance your face and soften your expression.
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