Long, One Layer-Hair
Before you shout — no, please, not another recommendation that I cut my long hair! — hold that thought. While it’s true that longer hair can drag the face downward and can make you look older because of it, that doesn’t meant you have to find the scissors pronto and chop off all of your strands. The solution can mean making a few simple adjustments to your current long hair style in order to provide the face with lift and more life.
The first really easy and flattering adjustment you can make to your long hair is one highly recommended by Monica Davis, a professional hairstylist and founder of the MyStraightener blog: get a full fringe cut.
“The full fringe cut hides forehead wrinkles and gives your cheekbones a lift,” Davis says. “By playing with the length of the rest of your hair, you can also achieve a neck-lengthening effect. Unlike the classic full-fringe cut, the modern one is thinned to look “lightweight” and prevents your forehead from sweating when it’s hot outside.”
Not in love with the way fringe looks on you? Turning one-layer hair into multi layers that put the emphasis on your cheekbones or a strong jawline is another super simple way to update long locks and make them feel and look fresher and more modern.
If you are open and willing to part with some length, Davis says another amazing hairstyle to try is a short bob.
“A haircut that has an asymmetrical fringe and a cut as high as the jawline has a powerful anti-aging face-lifting effect,” Davis says. “It’s a simple geometrical trick that works for almost anyone. A short bob is easy to make and holds the shape whatever goes wrong. Tuck one strand behind your ear and this haircut will not only make you look younger but also add playfulness to your daily style.”