How old is too old?

[brismom]

I know this is crazy and my sister would snatch a knot in me if she knew I was posting this query but here it goes:
How old is too old to be growing long hair. I am a grown woman with a husband and children(whoa, is that a redundant statement or what?)to care for. Most days long is something worth pursuing, but there are moments that I feel a little silly and vain for doing this. Long hair is something I've always wanted but never knew how to acheive. Please give me some feed back and let me know what y'all think.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Never too old in my eyes!

 

[Allandra]

I don't think any age is too old to grow long hair. It's a personal preference, and I don't think should be based on anyone's age.

 

[Nyambura]

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Allandra said:
I don't think any age is too old to grow long hair. It's a personal preference, and I don't think should be based on anyone's age.

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Yep!

 

[MoezThunder]

What happened to GROWING old gracefully?....the Bible says that "long hair is a crown of glory and is given as a covering".

 

[fine_beauty]

I do have a lovely link that deals with this. I'll post it when I can retrieve it.

 

[lthomas1]

My grandmother is 91 years old with waist lenght hair. When I lived in Europe most of the older women tend to keep their hair long their entire life. They do not cut their hair because they are older. To me it is all preference, you must be the only one making the decision to have long hair after all you will be the only one taking care of it and not the people with the opinions.

 

[fine_beauty]

This isn't it but this may suffice for now
http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip004.htm

Long Hair For Women Over 40
by Karen M. Shelton

Jane Seymour, also known as Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, is probably the most famous long hair beauty over 40. Jane's long beautiful brunette looks certainly have helped make her successful. It is also her beauty signature.

I have read interviews with Jane in national magazines where she mentions that people often suggest that she is too old for having such long hair.

It is sad, but many people believe that women over 40 should automatically cut their hair. Jane is a woman with her own beauty sense and refuses to bow to public opinion about the length of her hair being dictated by her age. Clairol agrees with Jane and she is now enjoying a lucrative advertising assignment for Clairol.

Many people ask me if I will cut my long hair when I get older. My standard answer is that I hope my hair is so long it won't fit in my coffin when I die. I have no intention of ever cutting my long locks again.

I have researched the roots of society's belief that older woman should have short hair. Actually this short hair on older women attitude has been very prevalent for a long time. Before the current century woman of all ages always had long hair. The older the woman, the longer her hair except in rare circumstances.

Short hair became the big fashion in the United States in the 1920s. Even then, the majority of older women kept their hair long and would wear it up in a variety of buns or braids.

After World War II the hair care industry welcomed the introduction of the short, shampoo and set look. Older woman flocked to hairdressers and emerged with short curls, waves or perms. It became very fashionable to get your hair done ever week.

The weekly hairdresser visit did not encourage long hair. Most hairdressers made more money if they trimmed and styled your hair on weekly or monthly basis. Older women with long hair were considered prime hair makeover subjects by the entire beauty industry.

Short hair for older women was the preferred style throughout the 1950s. When the 1960 ushered in the age of the long hair, older women continue to do the shampoo and set on their short styles. Short hair for the middle-aged became the norm. It was rare to find older women with hair past their shoulders.

Many people still believe that older women should have short hair. However, Jane Seymour, Cher and Jacqueline Bisset have proven that women over 40 can look stunning with long locks.

The important thing is how each older women looks on an individual basis. If a woman looks fabulous and her hair is in great condition and flattering to her face, she should wear her hair as long as she pleases.

Catherine Deneuve looks great with either long or shorter hair. Kim Basinger, Melanie Griffith and Sharon Stone all decided to cut their hair as they got older. Whether they look better or worse is a personal opinion.

There are other factors to consider on aging hair. With age, long hair's condition and color can fade. It can look limp or faded or discolored. Long hair needs to be well maintained. Aging longer hair needs to have a weekly conditioning treatment, regular trims and possibly highlights or color added to restore the luster and bounce and body.

Color extremes should be avoided for older hair. The bleached blonde look should be discarded for warmer blondes or just like highlights.

Since the skin color also changes on older women, they should work with a color expert to enhance their skin tone with their hair color. Dark brown or black hair shades may also look unflattering on older faces.

If a woman has long hair in good condition with good color and body, she can also play with the edges of the style to add some softening around the aging face.

Soft feathering of a fringe (bangs) or around the hairline close to the face can be very flattering and not require any cutting of the length of the hair.

Styling wax can be used to add softness around the fringe and the face.

I recently saw a woman with beautiful silver hair to her waist. It was thick and shiny, well maintained and the color was gorgeous against her deep blue eyes and pale skin. I was very impressed. The woman looked to be in her 60s and was a great inspiration to me. Obviously she knows that long hair can look fantastic at any age with the right style, condition and attitude.

The bottom line for having long hair as you get older is knowing what is best for your face and coloring, finding a great hair consultant that can advise you on color and condition and being creative.

 

[BlkHoneyLuv2U]

Sometimes I think I am being vain for wanting long hair too. but so what. I think I am older than most here but I aint dead. I went back to school and got my BSBA at a late date and planning on going to Grad school. Is that being vain, should I just be satisfied with the cards I've been delt? I think not as long as God allows us to draw breath, He is giving us another chance to improve ourselves. Dont let age be a factor in anything you do. I'm gonna sat for the CPA exam even if it takes me till I'm 70, or 75, 80...

 

[Nonie]

This is always such an interesting topic...

I agree with the view that you should only cut your hair if that's what YOU prefer...or if long hair is too much trouble for YOU and you don't want to leave it to stylists to care for it. Otherwise, I say grow it and give 'em with nothing better to do sth to talk about.

Too Old to Have Long Hair?

Serious Hair Growth After 40?

 

[Nonie]

Nice article, Myhairsos!

 

[Isis]

Great article Myhairsos! However, that article is a little outdated and could now be entitled, "Long Hair For Women Over 50". Jane Seymour is over 50 and both Cher and Jacqueline Bisset are almost 60. Goldie Hawn is another one (she'll be 59 this year) who looks great with long hair. I'm not sure how long her hair actually is (I've heard rumors) but Diana Ross will be 60 this year. These women are gorgeous and they've made their long hair their signature.

 

[brismom]

That's just what I wanted to hear!

 

[aprilbiz]

I don't know who came up with that rule, but it needs to be done away with... I have had the same feelings, but I don't feel too old to grow long hair and I don't believe there should be an age limit. My Grandmother grew here hair relatively long while she was in her 70's. She always felt that she should cut it and would hide it in a bun, but I encouraged her to keep it long because it was beautiful.

 

[Valerie]

I remember that there was a women, who started growing her hair long at the age of 57, she had long hair at the age of twelve, she now has waist length, grey hair and she looks very distinguished. I think once you eat right, take you evening primrose, flaxseed oil, royal jelly etc, soya, coloured vegetables etc, you exercise, and yes, you will grow through "the change" and you can still achieve your hair length. Your mind is positive, you think and see yourself and young. You will achieve waist length. I am 43, this is the first time in 20 years, that I have achieved shoulder length. I have thick back hair. My mother always had fast growing hair and when she died at the age of 72, she had a thick head of white hair. When she was in hospital, the other women, were fascinated how thick her hair was and the loved the way, I used to do a french braid on her hair. It was probably bra length, her hair was natural and it was just over her shoulders, without stretching. You just continue looking after your hair and focus on your goal and you will achieve it.

 

[jellynote]

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dontspeakdefeat said:
Never too old in my eyes!

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Ditto

I also have a husband with children and pregnant with another one.

and I am growing long healthy beautiful hair.

 

[shinyblackhair]

I don't know if she was mentioned already but, Demi Moore is one hot mature woman with some amazing long hair. She look fantastic. She's in her 40s I think.

 

[Karonica]

You're not silly or vain. Growing hair is fun actually.

 

[Mariaat40]

I don't think that wanting to grow long hair is any more vain than deciding to change your hair color. It's a matter of personal preference. I'm 44, married, with two teenagers and I have shoulder blade length hair - headed for bra strap, maybe even beyond. I love the versatility of longer hair. I do think it's true that, for some women, long hair can be unattractive on an older looking face. But, like most black women, no one ever guesses that I'm as old as I am. And if your husband is like most men, he'll enjoy your long hair. I know mine does. If you want it, go for it!

 

[longhairgoal]

My great-grandmother had waist-length, beautiful gray hair that she wore in a bun or two braids, wound into coils. I remember my grandmother combing it for her when she was too sick to comb it for herself. It was beautiful. My mother says she remembers her combing her long hair with the smallest fine-tooth comb and then braiding it and hiding it away. I thought her hair was beautiful, and aspire to be like her. Her hair was strikingly beautiful, even when she passed away at 94. I agree that there's not an age limit on having long hair.

 

[adrienne0914]

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brismom said:
Long hair is something I've always wanted but never knew how to acheive.

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as long as you feel this way, it's never too late! what's wrong with trying to achieve what you really want — no matter what it is — if you're hurting no one in the process?

and even better that you've found a group of positive, like-minded women who are willing to try to help you achieve it.

 

[Dutchess]

I don't put an age limit on self-improvement. My mom is in her mid-60's and I have her taking better care of her hair.

 

[slwe415]

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dontspeakdefeat said:
Never too old in my eyes!

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I agree!

 

[ChasingBliss]

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ladydee36330 said:
Sometimes I think I am being vain for wanting long hair too. but so what. I think I am older than most here but I aint dead. I went back to school and got my BSBA at a late date and planning on going to Grad school. Is that being vain, should I just be satisfied with the cards I've been delt? I think not as long as God allows us to draw breath, He is giving us another chance to improve ourselves. Dont let age be a factor in anything you do. I'm gonna sat for the CPA exam even if it takes me till I'm 70, or 75, 80...

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Excellent post! This is a very positive way of looking at life. I wish all the best on your CPA exam

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[Irresistible]

OMG it took me this long to get my hair this long and im almost 38 now (grey hair coming in some already) no way would i cut it now after i all the loving care i put into each and every single each *somebody would need to slap me if even talked about a cut* i just got to where i can enjoy it...i remember looking in the mirror every day to see if it grew at all (yup i was obssessed) i spent all of my twenties with damaged jacked up hair, and late twenties till now growing it..i plan on keeping this hair around (God willing) for good....all grey or whatever ioncare.

btw this is my first post here, hey everybody!! just trying to find my way around some, dont know what im doin yet lol.......

Iris

p.s. dont know if the link posts from my profile ( a real newbie around here lol) but here is the link to my pics

http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/irrisistablbtch/

 

[brismom]

Feel the love! I am 35 and feel like I have a long and full life ahead of me. I had a very awkward teens, twenties and early thirties and now I'm ready to be flyy. Bless y'alls hearts for all of the words of encouragement.