The right haircut can transform your appearance, even helping you to look years younger.
Speaking exclusively to GB News, a hairstylist shared the top anti-ageing cuts to suit everyone.
A trip to the salon can be transformative, and hairstylist at BACKSTAGE, Tetiana Hirenko, encouraged women to work with their natural features, not against them.
She said: “A great haircut can take years off your appearance, particularly in your 40s, 50s and 60s, when the focus should shift towards styles that enhance natural features, restore softness and create movement.
Layers can be game-changing for your hair
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GETTY“The key is to work with your face shape, hair texture and overall aesthetic, while avoiding anything too heavy or dated.”
Hairdressers should be able to recommend styles that will be most flattering for their clients, but thinking of face-framing is a good way to start.
Cutting layers or a fringe are two foolproof ways to achieve a more youthful look through your hair. Unsure of the style? A bob works for most people.
Hirenko continued: “A soft, layered bob is universally flattering, adding lift and volume where it is often needed most.
“The movement around the face softens features and creates a fresh, youthful glow. It is a timeless style that feels polished yet modern, rather than overly ‘set’ or rigid.”
Picking a fringe is another flattering choice as it can soften features and hide wrinkles and fine lines.
Hirenko said: “Curtain bangs are an excellent option. They gently frame the face, draw attention to the eyes, and subtly disguise forehead lines. They suit a wide range of face shapes and grow out beautifully, making them both flattering and low maintenance.”
Ultimately, choosing a timeless style will be the most flattering with age, and it is worth noting what worked in your 20s might not work in your 50s.
Curtain bangs suit most face shapes | GETTY
One more expert opened up about picking the right cut. Founder of Urban Betty Salon, Chelle Neff, told GB News: “Most women don’t look older because of ageing, they look older because their hair is outdated. I see it every day in the salon. The wrong cut or colour can add 10 years instantly, while the right one can take it off just as fast.
“The biggest ageing mistake is holding onto a shape that no longer fits your face. As we age, our bone structure and skin change, so your haircut has to evolve too.
“Softer layers, movement, and face-framing pieces are what keep a look modern. Harsh lines and heavy, one-length cuts tend to drag the face down.”
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