After the age of fifty, hair changes in nature and lengths can age the face. A celebrity hairstylist reveals the cut that restores freshness and elegance, without cutting everything off.
For many women, long hair is sacred. True symbols of femininity and freedom, they accompany the major stages of life and sometimes become a signature. However, after the age of fifty, the nature of the hair changes. Under the effect of the hormonal drop, the production of keratin slows down, the fiber becomes thinner, the hair follicles become tired and the hair loses its density and shine. Result: the lengths of yesterday, once synonymous with charm and elegance, now weigh down the features and accentuate the natural ptosis of the face as well as wrinkles.
To camouflage these effects of time without going to the hairdresser, many rely on the ponytail, thinking of tightening the features and freeing the nape of the neck. A solution that is certainly practical, but double-edged: although it enhances the face, it does not restore shine or vigor to the hair. And since the lengths are no longer enhanced, why not dare to have a real hair renewal? There is no question of switching to a pixie cut, but rather of energizing your hair to infuse youth and modernity.
The cut that ticks all these boxes is the bob. ” At over 50, a bob brings an instant touch of freshness: it eliminates damaged ends, lifts the face and creates a sensation of movement that is sometimes lacking in longer, heavier hair “, explains hairstylist to the stars Jason Collier in the magazine Hello. The effect is immediate: the neck becomes clearer, the volumes are better distributed and the posture of the head gains in elegance.
Having become a salon staple, the bob appeals to Adriana Karembeu, Sophie Marceau and Alexandra Lamy, all fans of this timeless cut. Another advantage is that it adapts to all face shapes and particularly flatters women wearing glasses. ” It pairs wonderfully with natural silver tones, providing shine and definition “, specifies the expert. For more modernity, you can enhance it with a side highlight, a slight taper or a light sweep. And in terms of maintenance, good news: a touch-up every six to eight weeks is enough to maintain its elegant shape.
Easy to wear, the square goes with all moods: smooth for a sophisticated look, wavy for a more bohemian look. This cult cut alone symbolizes a new philosophy of beauty after 50: that of an assumed, fresh and confident style, which no longer seeks to rejuvenate at all costs, but to shine fully.
