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As you grow older, your hair becomes one of the primary factors in defining your look. How you cut and style your hair can completely change your appearance, making you look decades younger, or older, with the use of some scissors or a curling wand. Naturally, you’ll want to adjust your locks to match your youthful energy, styling your hair to leave everyone guessing your age. If you’re looking to add a little extra something to your look to instantly turn back the clock and infuse your appearance with vibrance, this is the one styling hack you need to transform your face and have you looking ageless in no time.
A soft, loose curl may be a timeless beauty look, but it’s the more dramatic styles that will help you to look younger and more stylish. “When it comes to hairstyles that make you look younger, think polar opposites. The straighter the hair and the tighter the curl are two looks that can make most people look younger. The in-between look of wavy or big hair can make you look automatically older,” explains HairClub’s hair health expert and veteran hairstylist Shab Reslan.
Think back to when you were younger and your straightener was your best friend--that’s the look you want to channel in order to recapture your vibrant energy. “Super straight or super curly hair have socially always been considered youthful looks. Voluminous hair and waves have a more dressed up and mature look to them. The same effect applies when someone in their teens styles their hair wavy and full- they will most always look older than if their hair was super straight,” says Reslan.
While you may be inclined to use your hair as a safety blanket, the more confident you are in your appearance, the younger you will appear. True beauty all about knowing your best features and showing them off. “A lot of people try to hide behind their hair as they age in order to mask their insecurities. I believe this to be one of the biggest mistakes as women should be opening up their faces instead of drawing attention to the very things they try to hide,” Reslan says. “Keeping hair off your face can actually make you appear younger and more illuminated overall once you allow the light to hit your face.”
Styling your hair to be pin straight or in tight curls will not only act as a nod to your younger self, but will even help you to look more youthful and vibrant, instantly taking years off of your face. Embracing your age is vital for looking your best because the old adage is true: confidence is key. However, if you want that little extra boost, following these hairstyling tips may help to channel a more youthful energy, allowing you to look and feel your best at any age.
