Beware! These Hair Mistakes Are Adding 10+ Years to Your Age

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Although aging is inevitable, the way you look as you age is much more under your control. Beauty and fashion choices can make you feel more youthful, and along with skincare and makeup, one of the best ways to stay young is through your hair.

Some hairstyles can make you look younger, but the real magic happens when you avoid the universal mistakes that age us all. A careless haircut or lack of hair care will make you look older, regardless of other anti-aging tricks you might use.

Here are the things you should immediately remove from your routine if you want to always look young.

Mistake 1: Not cutting your hair regularly

A haircut, or lack thereof, can change your entire look. Short cuts accentuate the loss of shape and make the ends of your hair look thin, dry, and weak. A haircut isn't about length, it's about removing damaged ends that prevent your hair from looking fresh and healthy.

In general, long hair should be trimmed every 8-12 weeks, while short hair needs more frequent trimming, anywhere from once a month to every 6 weeks. Medium-length hair can be trimmed every 8 weeks. It's important to remove split ends before they spread.

Mistake 2: Hair without volume and texture

Straight hair cut from the extension may have been your choice when you were younger, but the lack of volume and movement makes you look older. As you age, your hair thins. A middle parting with straight, thin hair doesn't freshen you up.

The solution is simple: add some light layering around the chin to create more volume and movement. Without this, long hair can make you look tired and older.

Mistake 3: Bangs too short

Bangs add life to your hair, but if they're too short, you'll look old. Side-swept bangs, especially those that end around your ears or a little higher, make you look much better.

Mistake 4: Extreme hair color

If you like to play with colors, you shouldn't stop. But, you should avoid colors that are too dark or too light. Too black can look lifeless and accentuate wrinkles, while too light hair makes you look pale and dry.

Medium colors, like caramel, copper, or warm brown, are much more suitable for a youthful look. But the most important thing is to feel good about the color you choose.

Mistake 5: Using the wrong shampoo and masks

The last mistake is related to care. The wrong shampoos and masks can cause the color to fade quickly and the hair to look dull, or appear heavy and lifeless. 

If you have colored hair, choose shampoos and masks that protect the color. If you have natural hair, look for products that nourish and protect your hair from damage. Good care is essential.

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