10 Youthful Hairstyles That Are Truly Age-Defying (2024)

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Loose waves are more younger-looking, while straight hair can be aging. Play around with face-framing layers to give your hair some softness and movement. Layers can also make your hair appear to be more luscious and healthy. Parra recommends asking your stylist for perimeter layers that are cut in a straight line.

Long Bangs

A lot of facial expressions we make have us creasing our foreheads, which leads to fine lines like wrinkles. Long bangs are the perfect way to cover up these lines while we try to learn how to relax and our faces.

Mitch Stone, stylist to the stars, warns, "once hair has passes your ribs, it is officially making you look older." Trimming a few inches off your locks is an easy fix for this common hairstyle mistake, taking years off your appearance and revitalizing your look.

"If you have a longer face, a middle parting can accentuate it - long sections at the front will make your face look longer. Sometimes flicking hair over to one side helps to break up the proportions of the face, creating a more youthful look."

Haircuts to look younger: A blunt bob

A short, bob style that ends right below the ear (as shown on Kambri Crews above) is not only the perfect low-maintenance haircut that takes 5 minutes to style, it's also ultra-flattering. And pairing it with side-swept bangs brings attention to gorgeous eyes.

A pixie with choppy pieces looks fresh and youthful ‚ plus it's wash-and-go low-maintenance. Try out feathery micro bangs with your pixie like Judi Dench. These can help elongate your face and bring attention to your eyes. A dab of pomade worked through small sections of dry hair will enhance the shape.

Bangs can add personality and youth to a person's appearance, but not all bangs have the same effect. Blunt bangs can draw attention to the middle of someone's face, which may or may not reveal their age. Also, bangs must be the correct length to accentuate facial features without casting shadows.

"A lived-in pixie that has a little length around the face is a flattering style for short hair. It's particularly youthful because it's a no-fuss hairstyle," says Zinno. He adds it works on many face shapes, and is particularly low-maintenance, which means you don't have to stress about styling it every single day.

"Ask your stylist to cut your hair to shoulder-length, with the front slightly longer and add long layers that gently frame the face. "When styling, opt to curl the ends inwards around the front of the face."

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Baby Bangs

They're not for everyone, but short, straight-across bangs like Asia Chow's can have a major impact. "Adding fringe or removing length can pull the face into proportion," says Reyman. "Jagged, short, or Bettie Page fringe gives a subtle lifting effect to brows."

Does short hair make you look younger or older? The right short cut can take years off your look when it flatters your facial features, complements your face shape, and celebrates your hair texture. But dramatic cropped cuts can age you if they expose flaws, lack softness, or overpower petite features.

No, bangs will not make you look older, just think how a five-year-old girl looks. The bangs are allied with youth. The bangs will frame your face and make you look younger. Another reason to get the bangs is to hide the forehead.

Will having long hair or short hair make me look younger? If you have medium to thick hair, a lengthier mane can give off an air of youthfulness. But if your hair leans thin, it's best to go with a cut that's mid-length or shorter to lend natural volume to your look.

Does light or dark hair make you look younger? There's no defined hair color that is more youthful. However, consider going for a more multi-dimensional hair color with lighter and darker pieces overall. Typically, a safe bet is to ask for balayage highlights that are around two shades lighter than your natural hue.

Hair that's too dark doesn't reflect light. It can look opaque and age you, zapping life and color from your face. Very dark, one-dimensional hair will put a spotlight on your grays and regrowth. Ask your colorist for a single process with highlights to bring your natural hair color a shade or two lighter.