Comments on: Over 40 Hair: Oh, the Conundrums!

By: Kootnygirl

Kootnygirl — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:54:47 +0000

I’m in my (ahem) forties now and I’m keeping my hair below my shoulders. I do notice it’s not as thick as it once was, and also that if I go just *this* much past a certain length it starts looking like hell. But I will always believe that longer hair is easier to maintain than shorter.

1. I have a wicked cowlick up-front and no chin. Thus, no pixie cuts for me.
2. I get my hair cut MAYBE once every 2-3 months (see above re: looking like hell)
3. Said haircut occurs for 20 bucks at Supercuts (because really, how can they screw up “long layers”?)
4. I don’t have to shower/wet my hair every day. I could never get away with that with shorter hair. Right now, I can fluff yesterday’s ‘do with the blow dryer, add a few turns of my curling iron et voila, I look, er, mediocre.
5. If all else fails, ponytail.

By: coffeewithjulie

coffeewithjulie — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:15:45 +0000

@SaraMPhoto I think you’ve got a point about lifestyle, face, and personality — as well as the kind of hair you have too. You sure have a great thing going with your MIL!

By: SaraMPhoto

SaraMPhoto — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:33:08 +0000

I’ve had the same haircut for 10+ years: longish bob with bangs and no colour or highlights. My MIL, who’s a stylist, cuts it every 4-6 weeks in our backyard or bathroom. I’m all about low maintenance I think style should be less dependent on age and taken into consideration with lifestyle, face, and personality.

By: coffeewithjulie

coffeewithjulie — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 19:20:55 +0000

@denielsen Oh, your hair is longer than shoulder-length?? I am so green with envy!!

By: denielsen

denielsen — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 19:13:52 +0000

@coffeewithjulie Yeah…that’s what worries me. The maintenance:) Don’t think I’m ready to go really short, but might consider a shoulder-length cut and style. Lets me keep the ponytail that way!

By: coffeewithjulie

coffeewithjulie — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:34:12 +0000

Oh, I don’t think bobs are boring! They are so chic, so Anna Wintour! (Thank you for the encouragement on the ponytail front.)

By: Tanya

Tanya — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:29:55 +0000

I’ve learnt to accept my simple, straight, chin-length bob as I’ve matured (see, it’s not an age thing, it’s maturity!), but I miss my ponytail immensely. Remembering the easy mornings and post-gym ponytail routine, I say don’t give up!

Besides, I love your waves and you’ve passed the worst in-between stage, so now a ponytail isn’t far off! It’s much easier at this point to let it grow out and then decide to cut it if a ponytail isn’t worth it.

For me, hair maintenance is like clockwork…every 6 weeks to maintain the boring bob and colour.

By: coffeewithjulie

coffeewithjulie — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:10:31 +0000

@Stefteach LOL! I know we are close in age! The name just means nothing to me. We never listened to country music, so I guess that’s why

By: Stefteach

Stefteach — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:05:32 +0000

I’m not that much older than you… Maybe cause my dad like country. Check her out…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Gayle

By: coffeewithjulie

coffeewithjulie — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:35:28 +0000

Hmm … if curls make me look younger then I better keep it curly!! My whole family seemed to get full heads of thick hair. I think I got my grandmother’s hair. Hers is soft and thin and she has never dyed it and at age 87 still has no grey hair!