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Anyone over 50 still have long hair?

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Septimia Mon 25-Mar-19 20:58:53

I've noticed that a lot of older women have long hair these days although, when I was younger, I thought it was inappropriate unless it was worn 'up'. Mine's a bit shorter than usual at the moment as it's been trimmed to tidy it up. Usually it's well below my shoulders so that I can wear it up in variety of styles if I want to. Day to day, I just clip it back or put it in a pony tail if it's straggly. Also, it's white, with some darker bits at the back, and I'm 67. I've thought of having it short but then I would only be able to wear it in one style!

pen50 Mon 25-Mar-19 20:50:47

I'm over sixty and my hair's well below my bra band, but, alas, dyed. How to transition is one of my major concerns.

tiredoldwoman Mon 25-Mar-19 15:34:22

I'm getting my shaggy, moppy ,long layered hair cut on Thursday ! I'm thinking of going for a shaggy, moppy bob to make life easier ?

paddyann Mon 25-Mar-19 15:32:24

mine is long about bra strap length ,I'm lucky its thick and healthy and I have it coloured with blonde highlights .I dont suit short hair and this length means its very versatile ,up or down curly or straight.I'll be 65 on Friday

EllanVannin Mon 25-Mar-19 15:30:41

Mine is about up to the middle of my back when brushed out from being tied up. I don't dye it and it's still darker at the back than the front of it. The front being a mixture of sun-bleached and grey.
It keeps me warm smile

loopyloo Mon 25-Mar-19 15:27:16

Depends on your cheekbones. Some older models look fantastic with long hair.

KatyK Mon 25-Mar-19 15:16:54

Keep it long if you like it long, cut it short if you want it short. Age has nothing to do with it.

Gmum Mon 25-Mar-19 14:54:21

Yes lovely long hair at 60 and loving it, intend to grow longer its a little old fashioned I know. Hairdressers are expensive and cannot say I really like having it cut short and its nice to have the option to style up or down.

boheminan Mon 25-Mar-19 14:51:31

Mine's nearly waist length and I wouldn't have it cut because it's taken so many years to grow and if it's cut there wouldn't be enough years left to regrow it

Marelli Mon 25-Mar-19 14:48:07

Oh, I meant to add that I'm 69. ?

Marelli Mon 25-Mar-19 14:47:23

Mine reaches the middle of my back and, having stopped dyeing it a few years ago, it's now white.
I sometimes wear it loose, but usually have it in a clasp or a messy bun.

silverlining48 Mon 25-Mar-19 14:41:02

A few years ago 80s/90s it was believed that women over 30 should not have long hair.
I don’t have long hair but that’s because it’s thin and fine but I didn’t think either then or now that there was any reason to go short. Do what makes you happy ?

Calendargirl Mon 25-Mar-19 14:33:39

I have shoulder length hair, usually pulled up in a jaw clip. It often looks messy with straggly bits sticking out. I know my husband thinks it is untidy, which it is, but just don't feel I dare go short again. The phrase"long hair, don't care" comes to mind. I certainly don't feel the need to wash it as often as I did when it was short (daily) and I was working. Also I have never been good with hair, some people just seem able to flip it up and it looks marvellous (Meghan Markle) but I suppose she does have help!

Pittcity Mon 25-Mar-19 14:27:24

Mine is shoulder length and I am happy with it as it can be worn up or down in many different ways.
I don't think age matters, it's what suits you....the day of every granny having the same helmet perm is over.

Kandinsky Mon 25-Mar-19 14:21:27

I’ve still got very long hair, usually tied up in a messy bun type thing which looks ok ( I think ? grin ) now apart from not knowing what to do about the grey I’m also not sure if I should chop the lot off!
It’s still in relatively good condition which is probably why I’ve hung onto it.
Interested in your thoughts.
Long hair over 50.
Ok, or time to call it a day?