The right hairstyle can take years off a woman's age. However, the wrong hairstyle can be unflattering and make a woman appear years older than she is.
A lifestyle influencer for women over 40 shared a hair "mistake" that can add a decade. She advised ladies to mix it up when it comes to their hairstyle to stay fresh and modern.
You may have found a hairdo that suits you to a tee. However, according to Erin from YouTube's Busbee Style, keeping up the same hairstyle for years - or even decades - can age you prematurely.
Erin said: "If you've had the same hairstyle for 20 years and you've never deviated from it and you style your hair the same way every single day, the chances are that your hair is dated or that you just need to start mixing it up a bit more."
Trying new things with your hair prevents you from going 'stale'
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Now this doesn't mean women need to make a radical change to their hair in order to maintain a youthful appearance, nor that they should chop off a chunk of their locks.
Rather, a new hairstyle could work wonders. A simple change such as a new parting or wearing your hair wavy instead of straight for a change could make a great revamp.
Alternatively, rather than wear it down, fashion it into a chic bun, half-up do or ponytail once in a while.
Erin stressed the importance of "having variety and trying new things" to ensure you don't get "stale".
The over 40s influencer said: "If it's the same hairstyle you've had for 20 years - yikes."
Women who continually experiment with their looks rather than stay in their comfort zone will keep their appearance fresh and modern. Being mindful of emerging hair trends is another way to do this.
Another hair "mistake" that ages women over 40 is letting the hair get dry and frizzy - "retaining that shine is really important".
Women can consult their hairstylists for recommendations on supplements and hair products they can invest in for healthy, luscious locks.
Erin also recommended using a deep-conditioning hair mask just once a week. Taking care of the scalp is equally essential, and this can be done by giving it a massage (with clean hands) or using a scalp mask.
According to the experts at Holland and Barrett, coconut oil has been known to be anti-bacterial and very nourishing, making it the "perfect scalp mask".
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Women over 40 can also avoid looking older by retaining the 'shine' in their hair, banishing frizz and dryness
GETTY IMAGESTo avoid looking "10 years older", women over 40 should keep experimenting with hairstyles and maintain their hair health.
As for how they can reverse the clock and look "10 years younger", women over 40 can drop a decade by wearing a hairstyle that "lifts everything", according to the influencer.
She shared how ladies can create the ultimate "effortless" ponytail with "quick and easy" volume.
According to a hairstylist, women over 50 can look younger by avoiding a popular hairstyle that does not flatter their faces.
