Age catches up with everyone, but it’s no secret that we constantly look for ways to appear younger. With a surge in antiaging products on the market and dyes promising to mask our greys, getting a youthful look doesn’t need to mean drastic measures. A simple change to your hair can make all the difference. Whether you opt for a new cut or colour, you can turn back the clock and boost your confidence in the process.
If you are looking to get inspired and switch up your look, our tips and tricks will reveal styles that make you look instantly younger.
Short to medium length Hairstyles
Shorter cuts like a bob can instantly make you appear younger by removing your hair’s thin ends and weight. With bob cuts, your hair will typically sit just below your chin. This helps to accentuate your jawline and enhance your cheekbones. Adding layers to the look can also create the illusion of a fuller, rounder, more youthful face shape.
Daring to go shorter? Sleek and simple, the pixie cut is the perfect tool for creating a more youthful look. Shorter cuts can make you look younger by bringing focus to your cheekbones and eyes.
Shoulder-length haircuts are a universally flattering compromise for those not ready for a drastic change. Medium length cuts help to frame the face gently and look great with any colour. As we age, our hair can begin to thin. However, shoulder lengths styles are great at creating the illusion of thicker, fuller hair, helping to make you look younger. Adding texture to this style through loose waves can also work wonders, creating extra body and movement to your do.
Styling Long Hair
With the introduction of viral hair tutorials on platforms like Youtube and Tiktok, the latest hair trends are now instantly spreading across the globe. For example, the youthful movement towards a middle part, reviving the voluminous 90s supermodel blowout. Luckily, this style looks great on women of any age.
As we age, our hair can thin, resulting in less volume and limper locks. The blowout style directly counteracts this, lifting the hair for a younger, more effortless look. At Belle Amour, our stylists are well-versed in the art of creating the perfect cut and polished blowout.
However, if you want to replicate the blowout style at home, these are our top tips. Invest in a round brush and salon-quality hairdryer to inject that much-needed boost into your hair shaft. Once washed, allow your hair to partially air dry and section it so that you can start styling the lower sections before working up the crown.
Begin with the round brush at the base of your roots, then roll it outwards as you move down to the ends; as you go, follow the brush with heat from your hairdryer. Once you have mastered this technique, try altering how you angle the brush to lift your roots and create a subtle curl at the ends.
Alternatively, you can go old school with a large-bodied velcro roller. Section your hair, roll your freshly washed locks inwards and pin them in place. Roll the hair outwards and pin when you get to the face-framing layers. Let rollers sit for around 20 minutes before unravelling. Once removed, lightly comb through your rolled curls to soften them and add youthful volume.
Colouring
No matter your hair colour, certain tones can make you look older. When it comes to ageing gracefully, the right colour can help turn back the clock. Aside from dyeing your hair one colour to hide greys, try adding some variation to your hairs tone – through highlights or balayage. Both of which infuse warmth and softness into your locks to bring out a youthful glow.
For those who gravitate towards deeper inkier hues or have a naturally black base, this colour can look harsher against the skin as we age. Instead, softening the shade with muted black or dark brown highlights can create the illusion of a healthier, shinier head of hair, resulting in a younger look.
Caramel highlights are the easiest way to soften your face for dark to medium brunettes. Caramel, gold, and honey tones give your skin a healthy brightness. To complement the lighter shifts in colour, soft face-framing layers will also give the illusion of a rounder, more youthful face. Framing your face lighter shades also helps draw the eye away from any complexion concerns you might have.
With age, blonde-haired ladies should veer away from platinum. Instead, opt for warmer yellow or honey-based tones, as these can make you look younger by bringing out the golden gradient of your natural hair.
Alternatively, bright blondes with subtle hints of strawberry are a great option for a more youthful look, helping to warm up your face and bring out the blush of your cheeks.
Transform the look of your hair with Belle Amour
For more inspiration about which hairstyles can help make you look younger, take a look at our full services list. Whether you are looking for a new cut or colour, our haircare experts can help you achieve the perfect style.
Our salon is easily accessible to guests in Ascot, Camberley, Chobham and surrounding Surrey areas. Belle Amour’s haircare specialists will gladly answer any questions you have, offering honest and expert guidance to achieve more a youthful look. Get in touch today!
