2006-09-21 03:56:10 · 39 answers · asked by Shell 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
It's funny because men think that hair should be long. Yet women cut it off. You should choose a style that is good for you. If your hair is really long, thin, gray, and stringy. I would say to cut it off. It is still looks good on you and you are comfortable with it. Keep your long locks!
2006-09-21 04:13:57 · answer #1 · answered by hullo? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OMG, hell no! I am so impatient with these age and fashion questions. I'm a grown a** woman of 30, 40, 50 whatever. Should I cave to what the age-nazi's say and adjust my style to suit some stereotypical ideal of what a woman of 30, 40, or 50 should look like. NO. Whether or not you should cut your hair depends entirely on your personal perference and how it looks on you, regardless of how old you are. Geesh, the next thing you know the age-nazi's will pass a law ordering older women to come before a fashion committee anytime they want to buy a **&&^^%%!! pair of panties. I mean seriously!!!! If you like your hair long, keep it long.
2006-09-21 04:04:06 · answer #2 · answered by inquiringmind 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't necessarily have to cut it short, but you should make it shoulder length and wear it either up or take the sides up and away from your face. Long hair on older women their faces look more dragged down than the gravity that mother nature gives us. It can make us look "witchy"! Make sure you highlight the areas around your face or go a lighter color all around. Dark hair accents the lines on our faces. Check out a good wig store for styles.Some of the malls have kiosks with hair pieces you can try on for style. I love long hair and wish I could wear it again, but I keep it at right above the shoulders. If I was any good at "up-dos", I'd probably still have it! An "up-do" is a natural face lift.
2006-09-21 04:03:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on how your hair is making you look. If it is aging you, then by all means go for a new updated look that is age appropriate. There are some woman over 40 who can still rock long hair, but I would say for the most part, the over 40 crowd should keep it shoulder length and above.
2006-09-24 15:14:23 · answer #4 · answered by amalia372005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if you don't want to cut it, I'm 45 and still have very long dark blonde hair, my husband loves it, and all my friends say I wouldn't look the same without long hair. I had my hair all cut off in a short style 14 years ago just for the sake of a man, never do that again.
2006-09-21 04:01:26 · answer #5 · answered by odafintutuola 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep your hair around shoulder length or just below. Don't go above the shoulders. Since you are only 39 (a young lady) you can keep it to bra length. Start with a good trim...maybe 3 or 4 inches. See how that feels. To me it always feels like it shrinks more the first time I wash it at home after a trip to the salon. Shocking.
2006-09-21 04:14:25 · answer #6 · answered by fishermanswife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. I am letting my hair grow again now that the french twist and tie back styles are "IN" again. At least they are here in the Southwestern States in the US. I am waaaay past 39. My hair is now shoulder length. I have it short in the front and sometimes in the evening, let the back hang loose. I get enough compliments to keep this style until I get tired of it. Then I might go for a medium "Bob".
2006-09-21 04:03:47 · answer #7 · answered by Vida 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think in general shoulder length hair looks best for older ladies (although 39 isn't really old to me) but there are many who are in their lates 30's and 40's that look great with long hair. I think it just depends though.
2006-09-21 04:01:33 · answer #8 · answered by Alison 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am 39 too. I had very long hair. It just seemed to hang w/ no style and I felt frumpy...But "it was long." I ended up cutting mine mid-length w/long layers.. I have had a TON of compliements. I really like it myself too, I think it looks flirty and fun and it doesn't seem to drag my face down either, like the long hair did. Do whatever you think will make you feel better and younger. Darn,,,we are pushing the big 4-0. Good luck!
2006-09-21 04:07:06 · answer #9 · answered by I'mDone 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wellllllllllll, it depends on your height and weight; if you are a 'big lady' you want some length so you dont look like a 'pinhead'...if you are petite, nothing longer than jaw length; that old bromide about 'mature' ladies and long hair has no validity as far as Im concerned...it's the way you keep your hair looking that counts; it should be clean, shiny, and not a too-fussy style..ask your hairdresser for ideas and don't worry about it being too long as long as it goes with your overall height, weight, etc...
2006-09-21 04:00:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋