{"id":191077,"date":"2025-05-14T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/?p=191077"},"modified":"2025-05-13T14:29:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T12:29:58","slug":"hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-16::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-16{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-17::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-17{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-18::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-18{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Your hairstyle can dramatically impact how young or old you appear. Professional stylists know which cuts and colors tend to add years to your look, often without you realizing it. Knowing which styles to avoid can help you maintain a youthful appearance while still rocking a style you love.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Severe Center Parts<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/18-Hairstyles-That-Make-You-Look-Older-According-to-Stylists-1.jpg\" alt=\"Severe Center Parts\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20300'%3E%3Crect%20width='300'%20height='300'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Severe Center Parts\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" loading=\"eager\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/18-Hairstyles-That-Make-You-Look-Older-According-to-Stylists-1.jpg\" class=\"eager-load\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/18-Hairstyles-That-Make-You-Look-Older-According-to-Stylists-1.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shefinds.com\/collections\/old-fashioned-hairdos-over-50\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; SHEfinds<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>A harsh, perfectly straight center part creates symmetry that emphasizes facial asymmetries. Soften your look with a slightly off-center or side part that frames your face more flatteringly.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Blunt, One-Length Bob<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Severe-Center-Parts-2.jpg\" alt=\"Blunt, One-Length Bob\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Severe-Center-Parts-2.jpg\" alt=\"Blunt, One-Length Bob\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Severe-Center-Parts-2.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fabmood.com\/inspiration\/elegant-silver-bob-haircut-clean-lines-older-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Fab Mood<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Sharp, geometric lines draw attention to neck wrinkles and jawline changes. Consider softer, layered bobs instead that create movement and frame your face with more youthful energy.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Super Dark Hair Color<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blunt-One-Length-Bob-2.jpg\" alt=\"Super Dark Hair Color\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blunt-One-Length-Bob-2.jpg\" alt=\"Super Dark Hair Color\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blunt-One-Length-Bob-2.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/therighthairstyles.com\/dark-hair-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u00a9 Le acconciature giuste<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Pitch-black hair creates harsh shadows on your face, highlighting every line. The stark contrast between very dark hair and aging skin can make you look significantly older than your years.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Outdated Wedge Cut<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Super-Dark-Hair-Color.jpg\" alt=\"Outdated Wedge Cut\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Super-Dark-Hair-Color.jpg\" alt=\"Outdated Wedge Cut\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Super-Dark-Hair-Color.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latest-hairstyles.com\/short\/wedge-hair-cuts-for-women-over-70.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u00a9 Latest-Hairstyles.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Remember those triangular-shaped cuts from decades past? They scream &lsquo;dated&rsquo; rather than &lsquo;classic.&rsquo; The distinctive wedge shape immediately places you in a specific era, adding years to your appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Frosted Tips and Highlights<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdated-Wedge-Cut.jpg\" alt=\"Frosted Tips and Highlights\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdated-Wedge-Cut.jpg\" alt=\"Frosted Tips and Highlights\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdated-Wedge-Cut.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/530721137337352928\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; jenann1967<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Those chunky, contrasting highlights popular in the early 2000s instantly date your look. Modern highlighting techniques like balayage offer more natural, sun-kissed dimension that appears much more youthful.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Permed Tight Curls<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frosted-Tips-and-Highlights.jpg\" alt=\"Permed Tight Curls\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frosted-Tips-and-Highlights.jpg\" alt=\"Permed Tight Curls\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frosted-Tips-and-Highlights.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/therighthairstyles.com\/curly-bob-for-over-50\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u00a9 Le acconciature giuste<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>The classic &lsquo;grandma perm&rsquo; with uniform, tight curls adds decades to your appearance. Today&rsquo;s stylists recommend looser waves or varied curl patterns for a more contemporary, youthful vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Capelli a caschetto<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Permed-Tight-Curls-3.jpg\" alt=\"Capelli a caschetto\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Permed-Tight-Curls-3.jpg\" alt=\"Capelli a caschetto\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Permed-Tight-Curls-3.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latest-hairstyles.com\/bobs\/pixie-bob-haircuts-for-older-women.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u00a9 Latest-Hairstyles.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Stiff, overly sprayed styles that don&rsquo;t move look artificial and dated. Touchable, movable hair appears more modern and youthful, even when styled in more traditional cuts.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Harsh Updos<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Helmet-Hair.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Updos\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Helmet-Hair.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Updos\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Helmet-Hair.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/courtneysworld.co\/beauty-style\/hairstyles-60-year-old-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Courtneys World<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Severely pulled-back buns or ponytails create an instant facelift effect &ndash; but not in a good way. The tension highlights fine lines around your eyes and can make your face appear drawn.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Ignoring Gray Roots<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Harsh-Updos.jpg\" alt=\"Ignorare le radici grigie\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Harsh-Updos.jpg\" alt=\"Ignorare le radici grigie\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Harsh-Updos.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/2018\/09\/13\/four-women-on-going-gray\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Cup of Jo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Long-grown-out roots create a stark, aging line of demarcation. Either embrace your grays fully or maintain regular color appointments &ndash; that awkward in-between stage is particularly unflattering.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Too-Short Pixie Cuts<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ignoring-Gray-Roots.jpg\" alt=\"Too-Short Pixie Cuts\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ignoring-Gray-Roots.jpg\" alt=\"Too-Short Pixie Cuts\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ignoring-Gray-Roots.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/505318020707247156\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; jass63nz<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Ultra-short, boyish cuts without softness around the face can emphasize facial hollows and neck laxity. A slightly longer pixie with face-framing pieces maintains the ease while looking more youthful.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Flat, Lifeless Hair<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Too-Short-Pixie-Cuts.png\" alt=\"Capelli piatti e senza vita\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Too-Short-Pixie-Cuts.png\" alt=\"Capelli piatti e senza vita\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Too-Short-Pixie-Cuts.png\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southernliving.com\/fashion-beauty\/hairstyles\/short-haircuts-for-fine-hair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Southern Living<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Hair that lacks volume and body can make you appear tired and drawn. Adding layers, texture, or even just a volumizing product can instantly refresh your look and take years off.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Overly Teased Crowns<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Flat-Lifeless-Hair.jpg\" alt=\"Overly Teased Crowns\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Flat-Lifeless-Hair.jpg\" alt=\"Overly Teased Crowns\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Flat-Lifeless-Hair.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shefinds.com\/collections\/voluminous-hairstyles-older-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; SHEfinds<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>The 1960s bouffant or excessive teasing at the crown screams outdated. While a little volume is flattering, that dramatically teased crown belongs to a bygone era and ages you significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Harsh, Blunt Bangs<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Overly-Teased-Crowns.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh, Blunt Bangs\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Overly-Teased-Crowns.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh, Blunt Bangs\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Overly-Teased-Crowns.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shefinds.com\/collections\/unstylish-aging-hairstyles-avoid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; SHEfinds<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Straight-across, heavy bangs cut too bluntly can look severe and draw attention to forehead lines. Softer, side-swept bangs or textured fringe creates a more youthful frame for your face.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Overly Processed Hair<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Harsh-Blunt-Bangs-1.jpg\" alt=\"Overly Processed Hair\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Harsh-Blunt-Bangs-1.jpg\" alt=\"Overly Processed Hair\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Harsh-Blunt-Bangs-1.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Medical News Today<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Dry, damaged hair from excessive coloring, perming or heat styling looks brittle and old. Healthy, shiny hair signals youth, regardless of the style or color you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Monotone Hair Color<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Overly-Processed-Hair.jpg\" alt=\"Monotone Hair Color\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Overly-Processed-Hair.jpg\" alt=\"Monotone Hair Color\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Overly-Processed-Hair.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/glaminati.com\/lowlights-hair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Glaminati<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Single-process, flat color lacks the dimension of natural hair. Adding subtle highlights or lowlights creates depth that looks more natural and youthful, even when covering grays completely.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. The Super-Long Straight Look<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Monotone-Hair-Color.jpg\" alt=\"The Super-Long Straight Look\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Monotone-Hair-Color.jpg\" alt=\"The Super-Long Straight Look\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Monotone-Hair-Color.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/longhair\/comments\/16uuda8\/have_had_the_same_long_hair_for_majority_of_my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u00a9 Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Extremely long, straight hair without layers can drag your features down, especially after 40. A shoulder-length cut or adding long layers creates lift that counteracts gravity&rsquo;s aging effects.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Visible Hair Extensions<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Super-Long-Straight-Look.jpg\" alt=\"Visible Hair Extensions\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Super-Long-Straight-Look.jpg\" alt=\"Visible Hair Extensions\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-17\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Super-Long-Straight-Look.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/femail\/article-3573962\/Are-ingenious-fillers-answer-hair-New-technique-promises-help-women-bouncy-lustrous-locks-ve-wished-for.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Daily Mail<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Poorly blended extensions with visible attachment points look artificial. Quality extensions should be undetectable &ndash; when they&rsquo;re obvious, they create an instantly aging, try-hard impression.<\/p>\n\n\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Dated Layering Techniques<\/h2>\n\n            \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Visible-Hair-Extensions.jpg\" alt=\"Dated Layering Techniques\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Visible-Hair-Extensions.jpg\" alt=\"Dated Layering Techniques\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-18\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/hairstyles-that-make-you-look-older-stylist-advice\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Visible-Hair-Extensions.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"18 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older, According to Stylists\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southernliving.com\/fashion-beauty\/hairstyles\/hair-styles-for-mature-women\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Southern Living<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Those 80s and 90s short, choppy layers around the crown create a mushroom-like shape. Modern layering should be longer and more blended for a timeless, age-appropriate style.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your hairstyle can dramatically impact how young or old you appear. Professional stylists know which cuts and colors tend to add years to your look, &hellip;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":191072,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"syndication_tool_enabled":true,"syndication_tool_title":"","syndication_tool_excerpt":"","syndication_tool_featured_image":0,"syndication_tool_publish_date":"","syndication_tool_schema_types":["gallery"],"syndication_tool_backlink_enable":false,"syndication_tool_ai_disclosure_enable":false,"disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-191077","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-styles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/191077","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=191077"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/191077\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/191072"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=191077"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=191077"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=191077"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}