As the years go by, not only do you grow wiser with each passing day, but, sometimes, your appearance can start to change as well. Have you thought about how your hairstyle affects how old you look? Even though the search for the fountain of youth has been all but lost, you may be able to turn back the clock a little by donning a hip and fashionable haircut.
Of course, it’s easier to keep your current style, as it is, but you might want to consider one of these top 23 styles to shave 10 years off your age! You don’t need to take any drastic action — just simply make an appointment at your favourite hair salon to make a small change that will help you look a little younger.
The Classic Bob
The hairstyle from the roaring ’20s never goes out of style: a true classic. For finer hair types, we recommend a blunt edge, although layers can look amazing for thicker or coarser hair. The angles of this hairstyle highlight the natural beauty of your jaw and cheeks, bringing to the forefront your beautiful facial structure.
If you have a rounder face, bear in mind that a curled under-bob could give your face a fuller appearance. Also, remember that a short bob won’t cover up the hairline on the back of your neck, so, for those of us with some grey hair making an appearance, we may want to consider a longer bob.
2. Choppy, Short Layers
It is a fact that as you age, your hair loses volume and thins out. To combat this process, you should try to opt for a hairstyle that adds depth and weight to your hair. The perfect hairstyle would be short, choppy layers to make it look thicker.
This frames your face, naturally, by adding some width. This hairstyle immediately draws attention to your beautiful eyes. Just make sure you don’t cut it too short, or you’ll risk a look that is even more outdated and no-one wants that do they!?
Graduated Layers
One of the few longer hairstyles that can make you look 10 years younger is graduated layers. This style hides any unflattering features, while bringing out the best in you. Don’t keep it too long, though; we recommend cutting it just above the collarbone, highlighting that particularly sexy part of the body.
Layers are a great addition, because blunt cuts may highlight wrinkles or expose other hints of ageing, but layering is sure to liven up your look and make you look significantly younger. If you have fine hair, don’t cut the layers shorter than jaw length, but women with thick hair can start the layers at the cheekbones.
Side Bangs
For those ladies who’d rather cover up those pesky lines on the forehead, as well as any crows’ feet, side bangs that end between your cheekbone and eyebrows are a great option, killing two birds with one stone.
This style of bangs can complement many hairstyles, so you could even slightly alter your current look by incorporating them into it. Even if you end up not liking them, you could just pin them up with bobby pins and let them grow out again.
Pixie Cut
A classic, cute, impish and girlish hairstyle; you will need the right look to pull this one off, but if you are fortunate enough to have the right bone structure, you should try it out, as this could be a great way of making you look years younger, a risk worth taking!
For those of you with long hair, cutting it this short could prove just the change that you’ve been looking for, for ages. It will really make you look young and cute, while also being an absolute breeze to maintain – so how’s that for a good option?
Romantic Waves
Sometimes, as you age, your face can begin to become more narrow and can even start to look gaunt. We can counteract this by giving you a fuller hairstyle that makes your face look wider and therefore makes you look a lot younger than your years.
Romantic waves are the ideal hairstyle for this situation because they soften your face and give wonderful volume to your hair. Adding texture is a great option for you—just don’t crimp, because, in my view, that style is not even in vogue today! Stay within the boundaries of fashion!
Stacked Ash Layers
If you get a professionally-blended ash tone hairstyle, you’ll leave everyone wondering if your hair is grey or blonde. This fun and low-maintenance style can immediately shave years off your apparent age. Definitely consider this one as a real option.
The trick to this is to ensure that your hair is well-blended and goes with your base colour to make sure it looks natural. We also recommend that if you opt for this hairstyle, you keep it short. It is possible to achieve this look with longer hair but it won’t look quite the same.
The Flipped Layers Bob Cut
As mentioned above, layers incorporated into any style are a great way to make you look more youthful. For older women, who want a great cut with minimal maintenance, the cropped bob with ‘flirty’ layers is just the thing you’ve been looking for.
The hairstyle and colour are especially great for all you natural blondes out there. If you aren’t a natural blonde, we recommend adding some light blonde highlights for that extra bit of dimension that’s needed to really make this hairstyle fizz.
Jaw Length Layered Bob
Guaranteed to liven up your look, the simple, yet elegant, jaw-length layered bob cut is another great option for the young at heart. You can also add extra depth by going with a dark shade of blonde in the lower layer and lighter shades for the upper layers.
This universal hairstyle embodies most of the must-have traits for hairstyles, which make you look younger. It adds the volume all women desire, and if you match it with soft wispy bangs, as we discussed before, you’ll have a real winner, and you’ll be turning heads!
The Chignon
This classic style has conveyed elegance, refinement, and pure beauty for generations. The chignon, a twist or knot, comes from the French “chignon du cou,” which means “nape of the neck.” Showing off your neck, collarbone, and jawline, this stylish look is great for just about anyone.
Though it’s often used for more formal occasions, it can also be transformed on a daily basis for a more everyday look. Simply make it a little looser and messier to soften up your face, or even try adding a braid or two, if you want to mix it up. This is one of our favourite options.
Change Your Part
Though some people say that a centre parting is essential for a modern look, we disagree, because it can highlight unevenness in your face and add years to your look. On the other hand, we recommend an off-centre parting because it can add volume and make you look years younger.
Remember, that even the smallest change you decide to make to your hairstyle delights us every time; we don’t mind making simple adjustments to your current style. Feel free to experiment with different styles to find just the right look for you. Even just a tiny change can have a dramatic effect!
Braided Crown
You know, there are actually some pretty great aspects about getting older. Since most women’s hair becomes coarser as they age, this makes it easier to style and actually turns out to be a great opportunity. For this reason, try a braided crown!
Agreed, it is very much a youthful hairstyle, but if executed correctly and appropriately, it can shave off years. Opt for a sleek braid and match it with loose soft curls for a special occasion. For everyday wear, style your hair straight down and relaxed.
High Ponytail
With a similar effect to the braided crown, a high ponytail can also lift your face, smooth out your forehead, and draw attention to your eyes. Even though people often dismiss this style as childish, it can actually make you look rather mature if you get it right.
Try making a messy ponytail, featuring flipped ends, or wrap a few strands of hair around the ponytail tie. It can even add a few inches to your height too—comfortably and easily. Remember, this easy, simple style can turn any ‘bad hair day’ into a good one!
Low Ponytail
The cousin of our last style, the low ponytail, can also do wonders for your age, while maintaining a sophisticated look. It will smooth out the forehead and draw attention to your eyes, while, at the same time, giving you a lot of versatility.
There are a lot of variations on this hairstyle. You can try a smoothed-out ponytail with a side parting, or maybe tease it out at the crown, giving you extra volume and framing your face with a bit of loose hair for a more casual look.
Retro Waves
This gorgeous style features silky and sleek waves and curls. By balancing and widening your face, hiding any blemishes in your skin tone, and masking those undesirable lines or wrinkles, this great cut can give extra volume and immediately cut years off your age.
We understand that retro waves are a rather, wide and varying hairstyle, which is both its biggest benefit and disadvantage. The options here are almost endless, but we recommend combining these retro waves with a sweeping side parting for optimal effect.
Flipped Out Ends
Although everyone loves silky, straight hair, sometimes, if we do too much to it, then it can appear old-fashioned or even frizzy. Fix this by just adding a bit of texture. Try fluffing it out with mousse or sea-salt spray. Another option is to braid or pull back your hair after a shower, then, once it dries, you can undo it for super-sexy beach waves.
Don’t worry if your hair is just too straight and doesn’t have much body to it. Try flipping out the ends with a curling-iron to give you the same effect. Just remember that sometimes, less is more. A slight tweak usually works wonders!
Top Knot
We’re a big fan of top knots. Hard to get wrong, they are stylish and elegant. Just like the classic ponytail, these smooth out the forehead and skin on your face while highlighting your eyes, jaw, and cheeks. Since the best types of top knots are messy ones, these are ideal for a day when you just can’t get your hair right or you pressed the snooze button one too many times in the morning.
To create this young look, tip your head forwards, flip your hair upside-down, then spray a little dry shampoo onto your roots before scrunching your hair. Then loosely bind your hair to the top of your head. You can alter it a bit by pulling out some strands as a frame for your face.
Light Highlights
Of course, dark, smooth hair can present you with an elegant and sophisticated look, but you may need to re-think your priorities if you’re getting older and your hair is one boring colour. It could be time for a change of colour to retrieve the years you’ve lost.
We understand that many women are nervous about dyeing their hair, but you don’t need to commit to anything drastic. Just try a couple of highlights to frame the face. Consult a professional to seek out the perfect colour for you; you’ll absolutely love it.
Shaggy Hair
For an easy and fun way to get a girlish, flirty style, flip out those ends with a curling or flat iron. You can also try applying a bit of mousse to dampen your hair, then scrunch it into a nice wave or curl. It’s a good look if you’re looking to channel your beach babe vibes!
This kind of texture also hides fine lines, uneven skin tones, and age spots. The best part is that since it’s supposed to look messy, you can get away with very little effort. Just remember to keep your hair shorter than your collarbone, and don’t trim the top layers too much.
Bouncy Curls
Everyone loves these cute bouncy curls because they are such a young and happy look. If you have naturally curly hair, you’re one lucky girl! This texture brings out your eyes, widens your face, and masks those imperfections that come with age.
You can also grow out your curls to hide any sagging skin around your neck. If you’d like to try adding a bit more definition, try adding some mousse or serum to dampen your hair and then running your fingers through it to separate out the curls.
Sleek Straight Hair
No matter which of these styles you decide to go with, the best way to achieve a younger look is by having healthy hair. When you start getting into hairstyling, try utilising shine sprays and serums to maximise your appearance. Remember, if you need to use heat when styling, always use a heat protectant beforehand.
You should also follow a healthy diet, with lots of protein and iron, essential nutrients for healthy hair. Don’t forget to stock up on omega 3 oils as well as vitamins E, C, and A to keep your scalp healthy and hydrated. You can also try adding selenium and zinc supplements to stop your hair from thinning out. Try to eat more eggs, oily fish, dark green and orange vegetables, nuts, and seeds.
Bed Head
This classic style is guaranteed to make you look years younger. Back in the day, you may have had some fancy, structured hair, but by embracing the present, go for it—mess up your hair! The best part about this look is just how easy it is.
Use a bit of gel or wax with clean hair, adding texture and volume, and use hairspray to lift the roots. You can even put on a little smudged eyeliner to maximise the “who cares?” effect of your new look. This is always good if you want to look nice and chilled.
Messy Bun
A similar young and fun look is the messy bun. Probably not for a formal occasion, this style is great for a day off or a girls’ night out. Pluck out a few strands from the bun, to frame your face, giving you a graceful and feminine appearance. Whatever you do, make sure you put it up high because low buns can actually make you look older. You can even add a braid or wrap some hair around the bun. Get creative and have fun with it!
Basically, if you want to look younger, you need to change something. That same drab hairstyle you’ve had, for years on end, can just get boring, so keep it fresh by mixing things up by implementing some of these fun tips. Just consider your bone structure, hair texture, and desired amount of maintenance and you should be good to go! Enjoy!