A shorter hairstyle can be liberating as you don't have to care for your hair.Older women can find styles that fit their lifestyles.Keep in mind that different cuts may be more flattering for you.A short hairstyle can have dramatic effects on length, color, and volume.Pick a style that makes you feel great.
Step 1: Decide how long you want to go.
Short can mean different things to different people, and the length of your hair can help you decide what cut to go for.If you want a chin-length cut, a bob is better than a pixie cut.You can decide whether you want to go with a chin-length mouth length or ear length.
Step 2: Define your hair goals.
Try to figure out why you want a short haircut.If you understand what type of look you are going for, you can pick a style that works for you.Do you want to look older or younger?You could try a curly bob, side-bangs, or shag cut.Do you want to look professional?If that's the case, a sleek bob or a long haired person may be your best bet.Do you want to cut down on styling time?A short haircut, chin-length bob, or short layers may work for you.Do you want to add volume to your hair?A different look may help.
Step 3: Look at magazines.
Once you have an idea of what style you want, you can look through magazines, fashion blogs, and style websites for inspiration.When you go to get your hair cut, you can show the stylist the picture so that they know what you want.
Step 4: Try on styles using the software.
There are many programs and websites that can help you figure out how a particular style will look on you.You can see how you look with the style on a photograph of yourself.You can choose between different colors and lengths.If you don't have a way of doing this digitally, you can cut your hair out of a magazine and put it over a picture of yourself.
Step 5: Talk to a hairdresser.
A hairdresser can give you advice on what to wear for your face shape, complexion, age, and lifestyle.The hairdresser can tell you what will look best on you if you bring several pictures.You can ask if this style is easy to maintain.I don't know which style will make me look younger.I don't want to look washed out in pictures.What do you recommend to take care of my hair?
Step 6: Determine your face shape.
The face shape is a good indicator of what type of hair cut will look best on you.Take a wash-off marker and stand in front of a mirror to determine your face shape.If you want to know which shape your face is, try to outline it with the marker.Oval face shapes look good.You could try a bob.Round face shapes benefit from asymmetrical cuts.If you have a heart shaped face, you could try a chin-length bob or asymmetrical cut.If you have a square face, you can try styles that are parted to the side.
Step 7: Your best features should be emphasized.
The best parts of your face can be seen with a haircut.What is your favorite feature?If you are trying to emphasize something, you may want to change the length of your cut.Lip length is a style that will bring attention to your smile.If you want to bring attention to your face, you can either have a short cut or a long cut.A cut that ends around your ears can bring attention to your eyes.
Step 8: Make sure you minimize your flaws.
A haircut can help hide or reduce features.If you don't like the look of your face, try to find a haircut that will cover it or draw attention away from it.If you are worried about the shape of your face, you can use an angle cut.If your jawline is causing concern, a jaw-length cut with soft layers can hide it.Sideswept bangs can bring attention to your eyes if you don't like your forehead wrinkling.
Step 9: Take a look at your hair texture.
The thickness of each strand determines the texture of your hair.Fine hair can be obtained if your strands are thin and fragile.Coarse hair can be found if your strands are thick.If you have thick or coarse hair, you may be able to cut it straight.Add a side swept bang for a more youthful look.The texture of women's hair may change as they age.It may be becoming thinner or more brittle.It might be losing volume as a result.It is possible to add volume to hair that is thin.A stacked haircut is where the lower layers are cut longer than the higher layers.
Step 10: Don't use blunt hair styles.
Straight lines in your hair are important to avoid.These are not flattering to older women.Choose soft looks with layers, ends, and cuts.They can add both style and volume to your look.Instead of straight-cut bangs, go for bangs that are swept to the side.A one-length hairstyle without layers is not the most flattering for an older woman.If you want to get a bob, cut it in the front or back.
Step 11: Work on your complexion.
The best color for your hair is determined by your complexion.A color that flatters your complexion is what you should choose.A good color will make your skin appear bright and healthy, it won't wash your complexion out or make you look tired.You can choose from brown, burgundy, and blond colors if you have an olive or dark complexion.Lighter shades are often recommended for women over fifty if they have a pale complexion.You might want to go a bit darker.If you want to see how it looks on you, you can go just one shade lighter.
Step 12: The highlights should be added.
It is possible to make your hair color look more natural with highlights.Natural highlights pair well with your hair color.A hairdresser can help you pick out a color.One to two shades lighter than your main color are the highlights.Older women prefer warm and golden highlights.Babylights give your hair a natural and youthful look.They can work for a variety of hair colors and are a good choice for people who don't want to draw attention to their highlights.If you are dying your own hair, look for hair dyes that offer natural highlights or tools to highlight it.
Step 13: Go bold.
You don't have to stick to natural colors as you get older.It is possible to express your personality and still look great.Adding definition to your hair can make you look younger.If you have gray hair, you can use lavender or light pink as your base color.These looks can give you a pop of color.
Step 14: It's time to embrace gray.
White hair can look sophisticated.Don't be afraid to change your hair color if you are graying.You can make your hair shiny and sleek by conditioning it.A straight bob is a great hairstyle for gray hair.You should wash your hair at least once a day.If you want to style your hair without making it look greasy or dull, use a shine spray.