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Thursday, December 2, 2010
 
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There used to be a rule that as soon as you turned 40, long hair was a no-no.

Shorter hair was said to give you a sassier, smarter look, which would take years off your face. But these days, long hair can work on any age – it just takes a little know-how.

Says Richi Grisillo, “Age makes no difference to hair style or length – it really comes down to personal style and having the confidence to pull off a certain look.

Sonia Cotroneo agrees that, “Both long and short hair looks great on older women – age makes no difference to the length of hair.

Your say: How do you wear your hair? What are you favourite styles? Tell us below...


 
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this is my opinion. people should take into consideration the shape of their face with hairstyles and their eye colour and complexion with hair dye. some people simply don't suit short bobby hair and others don't suit long locks its as simple as that.
Not all men loves long hair,my husband loves short hair rock star look always been, i had cut it accdg. to his taste a year before we got married (2003) and he loves it and good for doctors too as we always need to be neat and tidy up. Not hanging down to hide your flaws, i guess if you have long face u need it. How would you look like if your hair like a rock star with long face? Don't look at me... LOL
I'm a 54 yr ol male with hair down to my tailbone and I applaude those women who enjoy the benefits of having long hair.I'm an underground coal miner and my hair gets looked after better than some ladies I know.I am dissapointed when I see women with beautifull hair who,I believe ruin the natural look of their hair by overdoing it with dye and hacking it off for the ease of handling or because they couldn't be bothered.You can grow old gracefullyand still have long hair girls!
I can't understand why women are getting their *** in a twist about whether they should have their hair cut short when they turn fourty. Really, who cares? It's your hair so you decide. Just so long as it suits the shape of the face, you are comfortable with it and most importantly is clean and well cared for. Otherwise tell your critics to mind their own bloody business
At 52 I have been worried that I'm trying to be mutton dressed up as lamb by having my hair long so this is all good news for me because I don't want to cut my hair. My hair is almost to my waist the longest I have ever had it, I die it, highlight it to cover the grey I can curl it straighten it, tie it up it's fantastic. I love my hair. Thank you for reassuring me that it’s ok to have it long.
I have had medium length hair for some time now and it was driving me nuts so had it cut to a bob style cut and like it much better,hubby wants me to regrow it but li8ke i said to him,I am the one that has to put up with it not him, btw i am 54 yrs old, long hair is fine if you are willing to put with taking ages to wash it,condition it,then dry it then hey go for it,me I will stick to my Bob cut for now
Having recently turned 50 I wandered into a local hairdresser and had them run a No 2 blade through my locks..................... result is a terrific blonde crewcut that takes nil amount of time to wash, dry or otherwise care for and men just love it!!!!
I am 59 and have had long most of my life, ocassionallly I have it cut, after a year of two, I remember why I don't like short hair and grow it. I don't think I will have it short again. My hair is very fine and has no body, when short I need to use lots of hair gel and hairspray to make it do anything. Long hair has a lot more possibilities. I think long hair looks good on women of any age, provided it is well-groomed, clean and suits them!
I'm in my 50's and have long hair. My husband loves it and asks me not to cut it. I'm always complimented by others so I don't think there's an issue. I look after it and make sure i's clean and shiny although I don't fuss much with it. I think everyone is an individual with individual tastes...do what makes you feel good!
Any woman of any age can either choose to wear long or short hair, whichever suits them. Older women with the ''uniform'' short hair style is a dead giveaway of their age. I have shoulder length hair and will never cut it short as it does not suit me,-never has. I shocked some ladies by revealing my age at a rare night out recently. I had simply used a new product to ''mess-tangle-curl'' my hair a little so it was not anything fancy.They had the ''uniform'' shorter hair styles. Sofia Loren is an outstanding case to prove that hair is not dictated by age. I`m sure the mag can find photos of great , longer hair on older women. NOT tied in a bun like an olden-days grannie either. I doubt Elle McPherson will cut her hair very short as it suits her so well as it is. Life is short so do not let others dictate you on your own choice of hair. Mothers are in charge of their children Jess, not teachers. LACEY.Buy some 'real' hair extensions and dye your hair a light brown.Hope this is of help

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