A stylish middle aged woman stopped me the other day and asked if it would be appropriate for her to sport the same looks that have been displayed on my website. This question got my wheels turning; are there still women in 2011 who still think they can’t wear certain styles simply based on their age?  Ladies, ladies, this is the age of the cougar (lol); don’t allow something like age to limit your look. With leading ladies out there like Iman, Angela Bassett, and Phylicia Rashad, it’s easy to find inspiration. The first thing to consider is your lifestyle and face shape; these two factors will always take precedent.

As women get older, one way to enhance and look younger at the same is by getting a shorter cut. More defined styles add definition and shape to your face. Have you ever seen the TV Land show “She’s Got the Look?” The show is geared toward aspiring models that are over 35!  Last season a 72-year-old sliver fox, sported a beautifully defined bob and her white silver hair still looked youthful.  As we age our hair starts to thin, and hormones change. When you think of pretty youthful hair, more than often its thick hair you’re really thinking about.  Thick full hair is associated with youth, and when hair is cut properly it can leave you with a look that will turn heads. So think hair shape when you think hair style. Heavy wigs and long flat hair may actually be taking away from your look.

A classic example, one of my clients is a jogger and used to wear the standard smooth bob, but it was not doing her justice. Once she allowed me to cut her hair about an inch all the way around and add color, it was amazing!  Her hair now had added depth and the cut provided a youthful flair.

One of the reasons women’s hair thins as we get older is because of our hormones.  Hormones regulate everything in the body. If you’re approaching the “change in life,” you might want to consult your doctor or even dermatologist for treatments. In addition, as you age, you may also want to add supplements to your diet. And just remember- there are no hard fast rules on how maturing women should wear their hair, except to keep it youthful and sassy!