s/o: How old is "too old" for long hair?

[Deleted]

I think as long as it looks healthy it's fine. It's a no-go for me if it's too fried out and coarse.

[sewpinkgal]

I think it's more about how a person wears it. I would also say that at a certain age (and I think it varies for each person), super long hair starts to look odd.

But, what do I know. I started chopping my hair before I turned 30, much to H's chagrin. Heh.

[eb777888]

I agree. I do think there comes a time when most people look younger with shorter hair. I think I look much younger with longer hair now, but will probably cut it into my forties.

[luckyval]

Feb 20, 2013 16:09:15 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

I agree. I do think there comes a time when most people look younger with shorter hair. I think I look much younger with longer hair now, but will probably cut it into my forties.

That time came for me at 30

[cheeseandcrackers]

I think maybe like 60 or 70

[eb777888]

Feb 20, 2013 16:10:36 GMT -5 luckyval said:

Feb 20, 2013 16:09:15 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

I agree. I do think there comes a time when most people look younger with shorter hair. I think I look much younger with longer hair now, but will probably cut it into my forties.

That time came for me at 30

Seriously, you are ADORABLE with short hair. I love your hair on you, it really suites you. Very few can pull off hair that short, and you definitely can. 

[softspot]

It's definitely more about the upkeep & style of the hair than the age.

[Wrath0fKuus]

I think it's not just hair upkeep and texture, but also the overall style and the style of the long hair. If you're trying to rock a Farrah Fawcett 'do at 70, you might just be too old for that.

[anastasiabeaverhause]

I personally don't think anyone is too old for long hair. I really don't want the short hair most southern women get.

[Saint Monica]

Feb 20, 2013 16:18:33 GMT -5 anastasiabeaverhause said:

I personally don't think anyone is too old for long hair. I really don't want the short hair most southern women get.

What kind of 'do' is this?  PIP please!

[papie]

I don't think there is a cutoff.  My mom is 59 with shoulder length hair, and she looks much better (and younger) than when she was 40 with a short mom cut.  I say, whatever works best for you! 

[hisno1girl]

I don't think a woman can be too old for long hair even if she's 90.

My grandmother had waist length hair but she wore it in a bun during the day and took it down at night when she went to bed. She had beautiful hair.

As long as the hair is clean and healthy age has no bearing on it.

[luckyval]

Feb 20, 2013 16:11:34 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Feb 20, 2013 16:10:36 GMT -5 luckyval said:

That time came for me at 30

Seriously, you are ADORABLE with short hair. I love your hair on you, it really suites you. Very few can pull off hair that short, and you definitely can. 

Ok, I kinda love you for stroking my ego. I did get some "it makes you look so young" comments. It's weird, you spend your youth trying to look older and one day you're striving to look the way you used to

[Deleted]

I think it's ok until it gets wirey (wiry?). As long as it still has motion and shine its all good.

[midnightrae]

My Aunt has hair down to her butt and I think she needs to cut it. That is way too long for her age.

[papie]

Feb 20, 2013 16:11:34 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Feb 20, 2013 16:10:36 GMT -5 luckyval said:

That time came for me at 30

Seriously, you are ADORABLE with short hair. I love your hair on you, it really suites you. Very few can pull off hair that short, and you definitely can. 

Lucky DOES look adorable.  But I disagree with the sentiment.  I am looking at pictures of myself last year and I looked 5 years older with my pixie cut than I do now.

[anastasiabeaverhause]

Feb 20, 2013 16:20:12 GMT -5 Saint Monica said:

Feb 20, 2013 16:18:33 GMT -5 anastasiabeaverhause said:

I personally don't think anyone is too old for long hair. I really don't want the short hair most southern women get.

What kind of 'do' is this?  PIP please!

almost like Mrs. Brady. Basically a boys haircut, shaved at the neck, over the ear w/ swoop bangs. Its a staple here, lol
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[wannabe]

I have my hair long again after a few years of short bob cuts. It's been long for about a year now and I'm starting to get the itch to cut it again, but I'm afraid of totally regretting it when all is said and done.

I was absolutely no help in this post whatsoever.

[melindafelinda]

Mine is already getting thin. Ugh.

[papie]

Feb 20, 2013 16:22:53 GMT -5 hisno1girl said:

I don't think a woman can be too old for long hair even if she's 90.

My grandmother had waist length hair but she wore it in a bun during the day and took it down at night when she went to bed. She had beautiful hair.

As long as the hair is clean and healthy age has no bearing on it.

My yiayia cut her hair (herself, omg) 5 years ago and we all gasped in shock.  She said her bun was bothering her.  I loved seeing the long white hair when she let it down but she found it too heavy and uncomfortable, even though she had very thin hair. 

[softspot]

Feb 20, 2013 16:27:58 GMT -5 anastasiabeaverhause said:

Feb 20, 2013 16:20:12 GMT -5 Saint Monica said:

What kind of 'do' is this?  PIP please!

almost like Mrs. Brady. Basically a boys haircut, shaved at the neck, over the ear w/ swoop bangs. Its a staple here, lol
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My grandma & her 3 sisters live in GA & all have that cut. Lol.

[rex]

I hope never because I can't handle not having long hair.

[Deleted]

So long as it's well-maintained?

Never.

[pantsparty]

As long as it doesn't look stringy, I don't think there's an age limit. I will keep mine long so long as it looks good.

[EmilieMadison]

Never too old, as long as it looks good on that individual. 

[Deleted]

Feb 20, 2013 16:11:34 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Feb 20, 2013 16:10:36 GMT -5 luckyval said:

That time came for me at 30

Seriously, you are ADORABLE with short hair. I love your hair on you, it really suites you. Very few can pull off hair that short, and you definitely can. 

Seriously. luckyval you're pretty much the reason I like to keep it short and cannot grow it out. I love seeing other women with pixies.


And as long as the hair is healthy, there isn't an age limit.

[eb777888]

Oh, and when I say "short" I mean shoulder length. That's as short as I've ever gone since being 5. I think of long hair as past your shoulders.

[papie]

Feb 20, 2013 17:43:29 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Oh, and when I say "short" I mean shoulder length. That's as short as I've ever gone since being 5. I think of long hair as past your shoulders.

lol
shoulder length (which is what I have now) is totally long hair to me.  If you can pin it back and put it in a ponytail, it is long. 

[walterismydog]

I look truly awful with short hair (face shape), so I hope I always look good with long.

[bluetopaz]

Feb 20, 2013 17:25:38 GMT -5 @beachgal said:

So long as it's well-maintained?

Never.

Yes, this is my thought.  Right now, my hair is down to a bit above my elbows, and I don't intend to keep it that long forever, but I hope to put off the "old lady 'do" for as long as possible.

I remember when I was little, I thought Crystal Gayle had the most beautiful hair evvvvvar.  Now I look at it and think, 'someone sneak in some scissors!" lol.