Nothing can boost your confidence like a fresh, flirty hairstyle—a new ‘do can even take years off of your face! That being said, the wrong haircut can tank your self-esteem and instantly age you. That’s why it’s important to ensure you’re choosing a style that will be the most flattering for your face. While the haircut that will look best on you comes down to your specific facial features and face shape, there are a few universal hairstyle rules that every woman can follow.
To learn more about the most flattering haircuts for women over 50, read Gina’s tips about two styles you may want to steer clear of if you want to maintain a youthful look here!
Hair Care
Total Beauty | The Mistakes Celebrity Hairstylists Wish We Would Stop Making
We often consider our hairstylists close confidants. But are there things they aren’t telling us? Yes! While some tips might be easier to share, like how to best shampoo locks, others are a bit more sensitive–like when a client has Shirley Temple hair and can’t understand why she’s not able to transition to Gwyneth Paltrow straight strands with ease.
Keep reading for a look at the hair mistakes and no-nos celebrity hairstylists wish clients would cut out, here!
The Zoe Report | Louis Vuitton Brunette Is Summer’s Ultimate “Old Money” Aesthetic
The summer is a great time to refresh your beauty look with anything from the season’s top makeup trends to an updated skin care routine to, of course, a new summer hair color. This season colorists are predicting chocolate brown and more rich brunette hair shades to really take off for a few reasons. “Like all darker shades, when you go brown, your hair stays healthier because it reflects the sun more — making brown shades a low maintenance option,” says Chiara Scudieri, founder of hair company, I.C.O.N, of its popularity. Min Kim, L’Oréal Professionnel global ambassador echoes this: “Shades of brown are not damaging as there is no lifting or lightener used unless you’re adding lighter pieces to existing dark hair.”
Plus, from bronde to chestnut, there’s no shortage of brunette color options. But, with so many shades to choose from, how do you narrow down your search? According to Kim, it’s all about the undertone of your skin. “By looking at your veins, if you see blue or purple, you are most likely a cool undertone,” the expert shares. “On the other hand, if you see green, you have a warm undertone.” Although the general rule of thumb is to choose a shade that is opposite your undertone for your hair color, Aaron Bradford, colorist at NYC-based hair studio Cedric Salon, told TZR that this isn’t always the case — sometimes it’s best to accentuate your natural pigments instead of contrasting them. When in doubt, discuss your color goals with your colorist.
If you’re looking to go darker for summer (a la J.Lo), check out all the intel on the season’s trending chocolate brown and brunette shades ahead — plus, the best products and tips to preserve your new color: here!
SheFinds | 3 Super-Flattering Hairstyles For Women Over 50, According To Experts
Read on for tips and suggestions from Gina Rivera, celebrity hairstylist and Founder of Phenix Salon Suites, on 3 classic haircuts for anyone over 50 that are no less trendy, stylish or gorgeous and are designed to enhance your features, here!
Byrdie | 30 Ways to Wear the Silver Balayage Hair Color Trend
Silver balayage works on all hair types—the balayage color technique, in fact, has always been popular for curly, coily, sleek hair and beyond, because the dark-to-light effect is easy to wear and maintain. Read Gina’s advice on 30 silver balayage hairstyles that are as good as gold here!
Gina’s Tip of the Week – How to Combat Frizzy Hair
Frizzy hair can be one of the most challenging hair situations that we deal with. Here’s my Tip of the Week for combating the frizzies:
- Start with a terrific professional wetline. Hint: This is always where your hair care should start.
- Select a professional wetline based on its ingredients and its ability to provide proper nutrients, soften, and smooth the hair.
- Always go with a shampoo that is sulfate free.
- Make sure to select a wetline that is packed with items such as biotin, collagen and vitamins. I recommend Pure BioGen Complex by Gina.
- Always select hot tools that utilize infrared technology because they lock the moisture into the hair.