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Seeing as your hair frames your face it’s no wonder that the styles you choose to wear each day can have a profound effect on your look. As you grow older it becomes increasingly important to figure out which looks compliment your features and draw attention to the highlights of your face rather than emphasizing your age, and you don’t want to get stuck with a style that does little to enhance your appearance. If you don’t feel ready to commit to a permanent facelift procedure but want to give your face a little boost, this is the hairstyle experts say you should be rocking regularly to look younger instantly.
Not only are high ponytails a functional hairstyle for working out and days where you’re on the go, but they can also double as a natural facelift, smoothing your skin and lifting your cheekbones to appear younger. Instead of turning to Botox or another procedure to lift and tighten your face, a ponytail can function instead to keep the skin in place, shifting the hairline back. “The easiest hairstyle to make the eyebrows appear lifted is a high ponytail or an updo style,” stylist Hansen Liu tells Refinery29.
In fact, ponytails are so effective at creating a facelift effect that plastic surgeons have created a “ponytail facelift” technique mimicking the effect of this classic style. While a low ponytail may appear effortless and casual, wearing your ponytail higher up on your head can lift the skin around the jaw and minimize any sagging around your eyes, effectively erasing wrinkles and fine lines. One thing to be careful about is to make sure not to pull your elastic too tight or you may rip your hair from the root, so make sure it’s just tight enough to keep your strands in place without going overboard.
This style may sound plain but there’s nothing stopping you from enhancing your look with some unexpected touches. Try straightening your locks for an uber chic look perfect for a night out on the town, or curl your hair before putting it up for a more voluminous, effortless look. Hair clips have come back in a big way this season as well, so try using a colorful accessory or two in your hair to create a little more texture and intrigue to a basic style.
As you age it’s important to have little tricks in your repertoire to enhance your appearance and play to your more youthful side. A high ponytail is great for not only lifting and tightening your face, but is also a timeless, classic beauty look which, when done well can compliment any style and elevate your personal style. Before turning to a more permanent solution to aging skin, try rocking a high ponytail and enjoy the look of a taut and toned face without shelling out the big bucks.
