This hair length makes you look 10 years younger (say VIP hairdressers)

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There are some things we underestimate until we change them, and hair is one of them. A new haircut is not just an aesthetic change, but it's the way light falls on your face, how your features are emphasized, and, often, how your age is perceived.

And according to hairstylist Jennifer Korab, sometimes the difference between a tired look and a fresher look is even the length of the hair.

Does hair length really affect the way you look?

Hair is like makeup: if it's too heavy, flat, or shapeless, it can "blur" your features. If it has movement and volume, it does the opposite.

The #1 haircut that makes you look younger

If you have to choose just one: medium length bob, or "lob" (long bob).

It is long enough for styling, but not so long that it weighs down the face. This makes it suitable for most face shapes.

4 alternatives that give the same effect

If you're not ready for a classic lob, these are other options that work:

Chin-length bob – emphasizes cheekbones and gives a lifting effect

Collarbone length – softens features

Long hair with layers – maintains length without making hair look heavy

Slanted bob – shorter in the back, longer in the front, very modern