Long locks may project an image of youth, but a simple mistake can actually age you prematurely instead of turning back time.
Hairdresser Justin Hickox advises that letting your hair grow long without shaping it is a no-go if you want to look good.
Justin said on his YouTube channel: “I have been a licensed hairdresser since 1995 and have run my own salon since 2000.”
The expert talked about a mistake he learned from “in decades behind the chair” and assured the women that it “is very easy to fix and has enormous consequences.”
The expert explained that long, shapeless hair can age
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The expert tip is intended to help women feel “absolutely comfortable” and confident at any age – and not suddenly look 25.
Justin claimed that letting your hair grow long without shaping it properly can be a “mistake that will age you faster.”
He said: “There has been a big trend towards longer hair. I think in many cases this has been a result of lockdown and the fact that people have been forced to grow longer hair.”
“The problem is that these situations did not arise from a desire to grow the hair into a particular longer shape. So in many cases it was not a goal – it was just about extra length.
“The problem is that while it creates length, it doesn’t necessarily create a good shape.”
According to the expert, anyone who wants to wear long hair must definitely style it. This can be done with layered cuts – “at the back or the front or both” – or bangs.
Long, monotonous hair can have the unwanted negative effect of pulling the face down. On the other hand, shaping it around the face has a lifting effect.
Justin explains that shaping ensures that “the volume is where it needs to be to highlight the things about your face shape that you want to emphasize and help you look younger.”
In another video, Justin said, “Equal length hair can be beautiful, but at the end of the day, it can’t accentuate our face the way a loose-fitting dress can’t accentuate a person’s figure.”
Other hair experts confirm this. At Luxy Hair Extensions they say: “Layers are magical. They give your hair life. And bounce. And give it spring.”
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Women can achieve shape in their hair through layers or bangs
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“On the other hand, hair that is the same length can be heavy and lifeless and make your face appear longer and older than it actually is.”
Middle-aged women looking for an anti-aging makeover are advised to try a haircut that will make them feel decades younger.
Justin Hickox also gave a tip for ladies with silver hair and revealed to women with grey hair how they can look 20 years younger.
