There’s a lot that goes into being a Southern woman. When it comes to
taking care of ourselves, we know what works and what doesn’t—well,
sometimes. Our hair can be a finicky thing that we love to hate and hate
to love. It’s too easy to anger and plain hard to get right at times,
but there are some things we can control to prevent us from looking
older than we are (and feel!)—and you might not even realize you’re
doing them wrong. Here are some common mistakes you might be making that
are causing you to look wise beyond your years (and not in the good
way).
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Mistake #1:
Too long
Long hair can sometimes act like gravity in that it pulls your facial
features down, and we definitely don’t want that anti-facelift. Split
ends can also lead to thin and unhealthy looking hair, so it’s best to
keep it trimmed regularly (every 6-8 weeks). And there are some very
flattering short cuts out there for you, if you're in the market.
Mistake #2:
Too short
Super short, that is. If you make sure to keep your
hair healthy, there’s no big rush to get a short cut, as so many women
think is necessary once you reach a “certain age.” Instead, focus on
getting flattering cuts that use layers and the right color tones to
keep your hair a little longer and still appropriate.
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Mistake #3:
Too dark
As we get older, very dark, dyed hair can look too harsh. The
monotone look of dyed-dark hair that's necessary for fully covering gray
strands ages you because it lacks dimension and can look dull and
life-less.
Mistake #4:
Too light
If you’re still going bleach blonde, it’s most likely not the right
move. Not only can light hair wash out your complexion, but it can make
your strands look way damaged. Add dimension with lowlights to give life
to your hair and darken the overall tone a bit.
Mistake #5:
Getting the wrong cut
Length aside—the actual cut is important too. As we get older,
anything too blunt won't flatter our features. Likewise, hair that is
all one length is not flattering because it pulls down your features and
lacks movement. Layers are your best friend—they add movement, color
dimension, and face-framing.
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Mistake #6:
Using the wrong products
There’s a delicate balance when it comes to using hair products. You
don’t want to use too many different products at once, as that can lead
to product overload and build-up in your hair that weighs it down. But
we do understand the power of a few key, high-quality products to help
boost your ‘do. We’re huge fans of the power of oils.
Mistake #7:
Ignoring heat damage
We know it’s downright crazy down here in the South with our pesky
humidity to not (at least, sometimes) use hot styling tools to tame your
hair. But after a long time of usage, your hair can suffer from heat
damage that increases split ends and makes your hair look fried. You can
invest in pre-heat product to protect your strands or splurge on a
high-quality deep conditioning treatment to get your hair healthy and
smooth again.
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Mistake #8:
You’re not embracing the gray—when you totally can
Now, don’t call us crazy, but there are great reasons to embrace your
silver strands. You can skip the many trips to the hair salon for
coloring (good for your hair quality and wallet!) and still have stylish
hair. If you invest in keeping your hair healthy and get the right cut,
it’ll still look great no matter the color.
