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Quick one about hair (pics)

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AuntieEleanorsCat Wed 27-Jul-22 22:57:48

Am 60 next month. Sick to death of my long hair. Had it short for years then COVID growth did its thing.

Me in the pic with long hair and then a model with the short hair I’d love. Can my ageing face and jawline take short bob hair at 60?

Advice welcome or I’ll be 80 with long scraggly hair!!!

AuntieEleanorsCat Wed 27-Jul-22 22:58:59

Oooos… forgot the short hair photo! I mostly wear mine scraped back in a ponytail. At 59!!!

HowVeryDareYou Wed 27-Jul-22 23:03:08

I think you'd look good with shorter hair. You've got good skin smile

growstuff Wed 27-Jul-22 23:06:15

I have a jawline bob (graduated at the back) and I honestly think it's the best style I've ever had. I stopped dying it over lockdown too. Ironically, people have asked me whether it's highlighted.

growstuff Wed 27-Jul-22 23:06:45

PS. I'm 67.

Blossoming Wed 27-Jul-22 23:07:05

Ooh yes! I love that shape bob.

MissAdventure Wed 27-Jul-22 23:07:56

I think you'd look great.
You have good bone structure, too. smile

Shinamae Wed 27-Jul-22 23:16:13

At first glance I thought you were Adele!!

Baggytrazzas Thu 28-Jul-22 00:13:25

Hi, if you already wear it tied back a lot of the time then cutting it shorter won't be too much different and you should suit it just fine. I like older women with long hair though and yours looks nice. You could always try it shorter and grow it again if you wanted to.

MarinaL Thu 28-Jul-22 01:02:48

A chin length bob with a fringe would suit you. I envy your thick hair, mine is so fine!

FannyCornforth Thu 28-Jul-22 09:14:29

You’ve got amazing bone structure, beautiful skin and lovely thick hair.
Quite frankly you’re going to look fabulous whatever you do!

snowberryZ Thu 28-Jul-22 09:32:40

I think you should get some layers cut it.
The long style drags your face down too much.

Sago Thu 28-Jul-22 09:33:52

Don’t go too short, what about something in between?
I’m thinking Diana Keaton, Anthea Turner.

shysal Thu 28-Jul-22 09:53:32

The midi bob style is popular at the moment, Mel C has it, to about shoulder length, wavy with a very sharp cut. At least you would still be able to put it up when you want.

Aldom Thu 28-Jul-22 09:59:50

I think your looks would be enhanced by having your hair bobbed. In my opinion its current length it fails to bring out your best features. I really don't think it suits you pulled off your face either. smile

glammanana Thu 28-Jul-22 10:17:59

I think a sharp cut bob would look fabulous even think of a fringe as your thick hair will take it.
This is something I have been thinking of for quite a while as my own hair is waist length now and I need a radical change of style I am 70+ and wear my hair up all the time so time for a change I feel.

Esmay Thu 28-Jul-22 10:35:22

Wow !

You are a very attractive lady .
You have beautiful bone structure ,skin and hair .

Smile !

Wear your hair up and ring the changes .

Wear a slightly darker lipstick and use a lip liner .

I'm not crazy about the bob , but do try it for a change .

It's easy to grow it out !

Sago Thu 28-Jul-22 11:37:16

I have to disagree with Aldom I think the OP looks fabulous.

Nanna58 Thu 28-Jul-22 11:40:36

You have a lovely face- in my opinion your hair pulls it down and obscures it - think the shirt would look wonderful ?

Nanna58 Thu 28-Jul-22 11:41:18

Short - not sure how the clothing crept in!

J52 Thu 28-Jul-22 11:59:24

I think a long Bob would suit you, your hair seems in very good condition. As you have a height forehead, perhaps a loose sweeping fringe as well.

J52 Thu 28-Jul-22 11:59:37

High*

Philippa111 Thu 28-Jul-22 12:14:33

I would find a very good hairdresser and get advice. You can do this before you make the actual appointment.

They spend all day looking at the shapes of faces, the type and quality of hair etc.. They will know if layering will look good, or a blunt cut etc.

My hairdresser is expensive but very skilful and I know I will get a cut that suits my hair and face and in the end will be low maintenance and I'll look my best on a daily basis.

It's an area I am willing to spend money on as I don't have 'bad hair days'... I make savings in other areas.

PollyDolly Thu 28-Jul-22 12:18:19

Can you download an App that will enable you to take a photo of yourself and experiment with hairstyles?

lovebeigecardigans1955 Thu 28-Jul-22 12:24:57

I've got a short pixie style at 67 and it seems all right. Your hair doesn't look too thin or fine so I think you'd get away with shorter hair OP. If not it always grows back.