40 Something, 50 Something....even 60 Something....Relaxed or Natural or Transit..

[ecadnacmc]

Horrible pic. I was trying to do a length check. But I'm 42 been natural off and on (hairdresser "texturizer" sabatoge) since 1994. Started on HHJ in December 2009.



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[WantNatural]

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Me! Me! I turned 40 in June. I don't take too many pictures of myself, and I don't wear my hair out much, but here's a pic of me and my sister who is three years older than me (I'm on the right), and a pic of a high bun I did a few weeks ago. Sorry the bun pic is so big.

 

[MeowMix]

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^^^WantNatural No Ma'am. Y'all look like 's.

Hi MyAngelEyez~C~U. I remember following your journey a couple of years ago on the board. Your hair looks so .

GORGEOUS HAIR LADIES.

 

[NJoy]

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Welcome to the "mature ladies club"! I am 10 years your senior and I honestly do not feel much different than I did at 30. And Happy Birthday!

Hold up. Hold on just one cotton pickin minute! You said you're what?


Now I'M going Trump on you. Cough up the birth certificate 'cuz I don't believe it.

Nope. Somebody's perpetrating a fraud up in here. 50???

Dang, girl. Sign me up for whatever you're doing. I'm in!

 

[janeemat]

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Hold up. Hold on just one cotton pickin minute! You said you're what?


Now I'M going Trump on you. Cough up the birth certificate 'cuz I don't believe it.

Nope. Somebody's perpetrating a fraud up in here. 50???

Dang, girl. Sign me up for whatever you're doing. I'm in!

NJoy....LOL! I'm just seeing this. Thanks for the compliment, but yes I celebrated 50 in January. My siggy pic is at my 50th bday celebration. Maybe it's the vitamins that I have taking since I was 20. I have always been a vitamin freak following Earl Mindells vitamin bible.

 

[NJoy]

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NJoy....LOL! I'm just seeing this. Thanks for the compliment, but yes I celebrated 50 in January. My siggy pic is at my 50th bday celebration. Maybe it's the vitamins that I have taking since I was 20. I have always been a vitamin freak following Earl Mindells vitamin bible.

janeemat


You look amazing! I'm headed over to Google rat nah!

 

[msdeevee]

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NJoy , janeematt FlowerHair And all others.

Just need some opinions.

I had up until about 2 years ago always rocked braids or twists with extensions as a protective style when i felt the need . I'm feeling the itch now to get a set of box braids as a pro style for the winter.

I'm feeling though that I may be too old for braids now. My braider says no . I trust her but of course she wants the money. She is not cheap.

What is your honest opinion about over 50 ladies with braids? I'm not good at posting pics but my pic is in my profile of me with natural but flat ironed for that moment hair . I have since chopped that hair off but it has grown back to that length (APL) maybe longer and I'm just wanting a break for a while. I'm in mini twists now w/ no extensions but its time consuming installing & taking them out with care. I have many wigs but not really a wiggie.

I'm like flower hair I see myself as an older woman with a big fluffy gray bun or just wild natural gray hair down my back so I'm trying to grow it out too. I'm a lurker in NJoys sulfur mix challenge and after all these years of being natural finally getting into a good routine but I need a break.

Please if you have any ideas for a braided do for a mature woman please post or share.

Thank you in advance.

 

[msdeevee]

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Bumping just once.

 

[PJaye]

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Me! Me! I turned 40 in June. I don't take too many pictures of myself, and I don't wear my hair out much, but here's a pic of me and my sister who is three years older than me (I'm on the right), and a pic of a high bun I did a few weeks ago. Sorry the bun pic is so big.

WantNatural

Great skin must be hereditary trait in your family tree.

 

[janeemat]

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@NJoy , @janeematt @FlowerHair And all others.

Just need some opinions.

I had up until about 2 years ago always rocked braids or twists with extensions as a protective style when i felt the need . I'm feeling the itch now to get a set of box braids as a pro style for the winter.

I'm feeling though that I may be too old for braids now. My braider says no . I trust her but of course she wants the money. She is not cheap.

What is your honest opinion about over 50 ladies with braids? I'm not good at posting pics but my pic is in my profile of me with natural but flat ironed for that moment hair . I have since chopped that hair off but it has grown back to that length (APL) maybe longer and I'm just wanting a break for a while. I'm in mini twists now w/ no extensions but its time consuming installing & taking them out with care. I have many wigs but not really a wiggie.

I'm like flower hair I see myself as an older woman with a big fluffy gray bun or just wild natural gray hair down my back so I'm trying to grow it out too. I'm a lurker in NJoys sulfur mix challenge and after all these years of being natural finally getting into a good routine but I need a break.

Please if you have any ideas for a braided do for a mature woman please post or share.

Thank you in advance.

Hi Lady,

I may not be the best one to answer this, because I have never been into braids. Personally since I have never worn braids and for me to start now would look a bit ridiculous. I'm sure people that knows me and my style would wonder what is going on. Yet, on the other hand if that has always been an individuals style, it looks fine for them. Just say like Whoopi Goldberg or Valerie Simpson (Ashford and Simpson), I can't imagine them without braids. I do think that some hairstyles are age appropiate. I wear a simple professional bun. But would I braid a cornrow across the front and pull it back in a bun.....I don't think so. That's more of style for my future GD. BTW your hair looks really nice in your profile.

 

[janeemat]

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How did I miss this thread!!
40 something natural here!

I can't wait to grow older with thick, lush, fluffy, afro curls with silver strands. Our hair is so beautiful.

I had to cut my hair a little shorter after having a baby, since I couldn't really handle it after the delivery, but it's still long.

Here is a photo of me at the office and one at home.

I have a lot of silver in my hair, but I dye it

Did I telll you that you have beautiful hair? Well you have beautiful gorgeous hair. The silver is really lovely.

 

[msdeevee]

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Hi Lady,

I may not be the best one to answer this, because I have never been into braids. Personally since I have never worn braids and for me to start now would look a bit ridiculous. I'm sure people that knows me and my style would wonder what is going on. Yet, on the other hand if that has always been an individuals style, it looks fine for them. Just say like Whoopi Goldberg or Valerie Simpson (Ashford and Simpson), I can't imagine them without braids. I do think that some hairstyles are age appropiate. I wear a simple professional bun. But would I braid a cornrow across the front and pull it back in a bun.....I don't think so. That's more of style for my future GD. BTW your hair looks really nice in your profile.

Thank you , that's exactly what I want honest opinions.

 

[MeowMix]

Re: 40 Something, 50 Something....even 60 Something....Relaxed or Natural or Transit.

NJoy , janeematt FlowerHair And all others.

Just need some opinions.

I had up until about 2 years ago always rocked braids or twists with extensions as a protective style when i felt the need . I'm feeling the itch now to get a set of box braids as a pro style for the winter.

I'm feeling though that I may be too old for braids now. My braider says no . I trust her but of course she wants the money. She is not cheap.

What is your honest opinion about over 50 ladies with braids? I'm not good at posting pics but my pic is in my profile of me with natural but flat ironed for that moment hair . I have since chopped that hair off but it has grown back to that length (APL) maybe longer and I'm just wanting a break for a while. I'm in mini twists now w/ no extensions but its time consuming installing & taking them out with care. I have many wigs but not really a wiggie.

I'm like flower hair I see myself as an older woman with a big fluffy gray bun or just wild natural gray hair down my back so I'm trying to grow it out too. I'm a lurker in NJoys sulfur mix challenge and after all these years of being natural finally getting into a good routine but I need a break.

Please if you have any ideas for a braided do for a mature woman please post or share.

Thank you in advance.

Hi msdeevee. I was over on your page and your hair is so thick and lush. bajandoc86 just put her hair up in what I consider a classic.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showpost.php?p=17258801&postcount=1118

bajandoc86. TIA for letting me copy/paste.

 

[NJoy]

Re: 40 Something, 50 Something....even 60 Something....Relaxed or Natural or Transit.

@NJoy , @janeematt @FlowerHair And all others.

Just need some opinions.

I had up until about 2 years ago always rocked braids or twists with extensions as a protective style when i felt the need . I'm feeling the itch now to get a set of box braids as a pro style for the winter.

I'm feeling though that I may be too old for braids now. My braider says no . I trust her but of course she wants the money. She is not cheap.

What is your honest opinion about over 50 ladies with braids? I'm not good at posting pics but my pic is in my profile of me with natural but flat ironed for that moment hair . I have since chopped that hair off but it has grown back to that length (APL) maybe longer and I'm just wanting a break for a while. I'm in mini twists now w/ no extensions but its time consuming installing & taking them out with care. I have many wigs but not really a wiggie.

I'm like flower hair I see myself as an older woman with a big fluffy gray bun or just wild natural gray hair down my back so I'm trying to grow it out too. I'm a lurker in NJoys sulfur mix challenge and after all these years of being natural finally getting into a good routine but I need a break.

Please if you have any ideas for a braided do for a mature woman please post or share.

Thank you in advance.

msdeevee

I think wearing your hair braided after 50 is fine. The key is in the style. I think the style should be more on the sophisticate side. (of course, that's because I think of 50+ ladies being more refined) Being able to tame the braids in an updo, shorter styles or even curly braid styles might be more appropriate. Your braider should be able to suggest styles that would be most flattering. In any case, the look should fit your personality. Longer styles would not be out of the question but, just don't get too trendy. Like, I wouldn't have booty length braids. (act like you don't know that I'm growing my hair to booty length )


That said, I have an Aunt who is in her 70's and wearing long, blond braids like she's in her 20's. Not cute, even tho that IS her personality. She can be blond. But then, take the length down. It's all too much. Well.... you get the idea.

All that to say, you can do braids.

 

[msdeevee]

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MeowMix NJoy...
Thank you for your responses.

I didn't know how to say it in my response to janeematt without sounding snooty to some but even though I try to stay trendy because I love beauty & fashion. Always have, always will!

I do consider myself a sophisticate and when I would do braids I would use 1 of 3 high end pro braiders that do magazine work in Essence or Sophisticates black hair. So no rainbow bright, Solange braids for me .

Although the pic MeowMix referenced was very cute , I think I'm a little too old for that. I must admit I did get the idea for box braids from seeing a 20something with them this weekend . Like a lot of us I look younger than I am and was wondering if I could pull that off.

I don't know I may try a sew-in again even though I've never had success with those . I don't know how these celebs wear those weaves every day. One time I had 1 installed for a cruise . DH and I were on that ship for 2 days before I had to ask him to cut that mess out of my hair with an eyebrow trimmer I thankfully had with me. It was a mess.

NJoy you will be a double beauty with booty length hair. I'll figure this out . I just want a break for a couple of months to give me & my hair a rest.

 

[BostonMaria]

Me! Me! I turned 40 in June. I don't take too many pictures of myself, and I don't wear my hair out much, but here's a pic of me and my sister who is three years older than me (I'm on the right), and a pic of a high bun I did a few weeks ago. Sorry the bun pic is so big.

WantNatural sorry but I'm going to pull a Donald Trump and ask you to show me a birth certificate. You look 25 years old. I need receipts LOL

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[NJoy]

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@MeowMix @NJoy...
Thank you for your responses.

I didn't know how to say it in my response to janeematt without sounding snooty to some but even though I try to stay trendy because I love beauty & fashion. Always have, always will!

I do consider myself a sophisticate and when I would do braids I would use 1 of 3 high end pro braiders that do magazine work in Essence or Sophisticates black hair. So no rainbow bright, Solange braids for me .

Although the pic MeowMix referenced was very cute , I think I'm a little too old for that. I must admit I did get the idea for box braids from seeing a 20something with them this weekend . Like a lot of us I look younger than I am and was wondering if I could pull that off.

I don't know I may try a sew-in again even though I've never had success with those . I don't know how these celebs wear those weaves every day. One time I had 1 installed for a cruise . DH and I were on that ship for 2 days before I had to ask him to cut that mess out of my hair with an eyebrow trimmer I thankfully had with me. It was a mess.

NJoy you will be a double beauty with booty length hair. I'll figure this out . I just want a break for a couple of months to give me & my hair a rest.

Girl, do what makes you happy. You'll get 50-11 answers from 50-11 people. But only one opinion really matters. Rock on with yo bad self.

 

[Carrie A]

Re: 40 Something, 50 Something....even 60 Something....Relaxed or Natural or Transit.

@NJoy , @janeematt @FlowerHair And all others.

Just need some opinions.

I had up until about 2 years ago always rocked braids or twists with extensions as a protective style when i felt the need . I'm feeling the itch now to get a set of box braids as a pro style for the winter.

I'm feeling though that I may be too old for braids now. My braider says no . I trust her but of course she wants the money. She is not cheap.

What is your honest opinion about over 50 ladies with braids? I'm not good at posting pics but my pic is in my profile of me with natural but flat ironed for that moment hair . I have since chopped that hair off but it has grown back to that length (APL) maybe longer and I'm just wanting a break for a while. I'm in mini twists now w/ no extensions but its time consuming installing & taking them out with care. I have many wigs but not really a wiggie.

Please if you have any ideas for a braided do for a mature woman please post or share.

Thank you in advance.

I think braids look good but the long box braids make me think of Poetic Justice. My cousin wears pretty cornrow/ braid or cornrow twist combinations- not just up doos. I see many 50+ ladies with locs but in general having a good shape to the hair is more important than whether it's braided. You could do a long bob shape with braids.

 

[miracles11]

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LET ME SEE YOUR HAIR! Please post pics. I would like to see the "mature women"...."old heads".....no offense "young heads". On you tube I seem to find really young ladies sharing. I have been on this sight for a bit now, so I'm just curious to see the mature ladies hair. It seems that these ladies are not posting as frequent. My most recent hair pic is in my avatar from my last relaxer in Feb. I plan on doing my hair tonight so I will come back and post. I am 14 wks post so I will show the good, the bad and ugly...LOL!

Oh my! I am MATURE too! HELLO! Old lady on bench to far left!

 

[nissi]

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Hello Ladies!
I am 43 and can't believe all this time that I have missed this thread! Yes, the forum has changed with new, young folks... bringing both questionable and good. So I am pleased that the OP decided to launch this gathering of mature ladies on the forum! Anyway, just wanted to reach out and share!

My hair natural in March:

My Hair Pressed in March:

July:

Again, happy 40s and beyond ladies! HHG!

 

[growbaby]

Hey ladies,

So I know I don't belong here but I thought I'd come by and share a picture with you. This is my grandmother's hair (age 63). She is natural and she got it straightened for the 1st time in 2 years last week. She's not on a hair journey or anything. She just cowashes every morning (without even knowing that it was called cowashing lol) adds more conditioner when done the wet buns.

 

[janeemat]

Re: 40 Something, 50 Something....even 60 Something....Relaxed or Natural or Transit.

Hello Ladies!
I am 43 and can't believe all this time that I have missed this thread! Yes, the forum has changed with new, young folks... bringing both questionable and good. So I am pleased that the OP decided to launch this gathering of mature ladies on the forum! Anyway, just wanted to reach out and share!

My hair natural in March:

My Hair Pressed in March:

July:

Again, happy 40s and beyond ladies! HHG!

Glad that you joined us. Your natural and pressed hair is gorgeous. How long have you been natural?

 

[janeemat]

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Hey ladies,

So I know I don't belong here but I thought I'd come by and share a picture with you. This is my grandmother's hair (age 63). She is natural and she got it straightened for the 1st time in 2 years last week. She's not on a hair journey or anything. She just cowashes every morning (without even knowing that it was called cowashing lol) adds more conditioner when done the wet buns.

View attachment 177447

For real. Grandmother has beautiful hair.

 

[NJoy]

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Ok, so the grays in my hairline are showing out BIG time. I let a few slide because henna and indigo is a whole day process and who has time for that. Well, either that or I'm just lazy. Anyway, I posted a ps pic and my hairline was showing out so, it's definitely time to do something about it.

It seems I remember someone mentioning a good dye. I don't know if it was all-natural or just no ammonia or peroxide in it. Can someone help me out? Whatever it is, they sell it at Whole Foods. I at least want an option, in case I decide not to hennindigo.

Here's the pic, btw.

 

[BostonMaria]

Ok, so the grays in my hairline are showing out BIG time. I let a few slide because henna and indigo is a whole day process and who has time for that. Well, either that or I'm just lazy. Anyway, I posted a ps pic and my hairline was showing out so, it's definitely time to do something about it.

It seems I remember someone mentioning a good dye. I don't know if it was all-natural or just no ammonia or peroxide in it. Can someone help me out? Whatever it is, they sell it at Whole Foods. I at least want an option, in case I decide not to hennindigo.

Here's the pic, btw.

NJoy I only dye the roots in the front of my hair. My edges get dyed and I also part my hair in the middle and due up to the crown area. Just trying to do less damage I guess.

I stopped using henna because of the whole process. I'm not that patient

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[BklynHeart]

Re: 40 Something, 50 Something....even 60 Something....Relaxed or Natural or Transit.

@NJoy , @janeematt @FlowerHair And all others.

Just need some opinions.

I had up until about 2 years ago always rocked braids or twists with extensions as a protective style when i felt the need . I'm feeling the itch now to get a set of box braids as a pro style for the winter.

I'm feeling though that I may be too old for braids now. My braider says no . I trust her but of course she wants the money. She is not cheap.

What is your honest opinion about over 50 ladies with braids? I'm not good at posting pics but my pic is in my profile of me with natural but flat ironed for that moment hair . I have since chopped that hair off but it has grown back to that length (APL) maybe longer and I'm just wanting a break for a while. I'm in mini twists now w/ no extensions but its time consuming installing & taking them out with care. I have many wigs but not really a wiggie.

I'm like flower hair I see myself as an older woman with a big fluffy gray bun or just wild natural gray hair down my back so I'm trying to grow it out too. I'm a lurker in NJoys sulfur mix challenge and after all these years of being natural finally getting into a good routine but I need a break.

Please if you have any ideas for a braided do for a mature woman please post or share.

Thank you in advance.

In my neck of the woods that's not too old to wear braids. Its just how its styled that makes a difference. You can still wear them long (especially if your hair is long, it should be longer than your ends for protection), and you can style them in an updo or a low bun. Look at some pics of women with long locs how they style them for inspiration.

 

[Kiadodie]

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I just turned 40 this year and I get texturizers every 3 months. Sorry my coworker took this while i was adjusting. lol

 

[nissi]

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Glad that you joined us. Your natural and pressed hair is gorgeous. How long have you been natural?

janeemat, Thank you lady! My last perm was 7/2010, so I just passed two and a half years... will put some updated pics up where I am just trimmed back from BSB/BSL pressed. Thanks again! HHG!

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

I just turned 40 this year and I get texturizers every 3 months. Sorry my coworker took this while i was adjusting. lol

So darn pretty!!!!!

 

[janeemat]

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@NJoy I only dye the roots in the front of my hair. My edges get dyed and I also part my hair in the middle and due up to the crown area. Just trying to do less damage I guess.

I stopped using henna because of the whole process. I'm not that patient

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I have done the exact same thing....just putting color on the area that frames the face.