“Age is just how long the world has been enjoying you.” And how better to pique people’s interest than with a hairdo that embodies your colorful personality?
If you’re a lady over sixty, you’ve probably seen fashion come and go, but one item always stays in style: bangs.
They are your secret weapon for giving you a youthful, stylish, and self-assured appearance in an instant.
Let’s explore the amazing world of bangs hairstyles for women over 60, where each cut and style tells a tale.
Why Bangs Are A Game-Changer
Time has its way with everyone, let’s face it, but bangs?
They’re your pass to go back in time without the need for a time machine.
Bangs soften your features, draw attention to your eyes, and, yes, even defy gravity by de-aging your appearance.
Versatile, low maintenance, and most importantly, flexible in self-expression, regardless of your face shape or hair type.
Picture this: You just left the salon with a fresh new haircut.
The cut-frame on your face is perfect and you can’t help but smile at that image in the mirror for you know you still have it.
Consider Sandra, a peppy 65-year-old who’s been sporting the same shoulder-length, straight hair for decades.
Eventually, her stylist convinced her to go for a layered bob with delicate bangs.
What was the outcome?
She suddenly looked ten years younger, had a renewed confidence, and was grinning, remarking, “I didn’t wait this long to get bangs.” “My self-esteem has completely changed because of them.”
Or take Gloria, a 70-year-old woman with very curly hair from birth.
She always feared bangs, thinking she would never pull them off with her texture.
She was thrilled finally to be able to take the plunge and pull off a curly pixie with bangs. “I always thought I couldn’t pull off bangs, but they really make my curls look amazing,” she said. “I think I’m accepting the best version of who I am.”
Bangs Styles to Suit Every Personality
Bangs-inspired hairstyles just do not end. You can be the best version of yourself with a conservative old-fashioned bob or a bold pixie cut-and-shade combination. Here are some of the most popular selections:
1. The Classic Bob with Wispy Bangs
Imagine a soft, fluffy bangs which will frame a sleek bob that hugs your jawline. This hairstyle is perfect to make a playfu1 vibe last while showing slight refinement. With wispy bangs, you can style them in the middle or brush them to the side, giving you infinite styling options.
2. The Layered Lob with Curtain Bangs
Volume and movement are key components of this look. The curtain bangs wrap around your face like a gentle, attractive frame, and the lob (long bob) provides the ideal length-manageability ratio. It’s perfect for people who enjoy a little drama without going crazy.
3. The Bixie Cut
A cross between a bob and a pixie, the bixie is the ultimate statement for the fearless and daring. You can have the best of both worlds with this cut, which is in the middle of a long pixie and a short bob. The youthful, edgy vibe that the bangs offer is both fashionable and classic.
4. The Shoulder-Length Cut with Blunt Bangs
Alternatively, you can opt for an avant-garde look of dramatic harsh bangs and a more medium-length haircut. This look portrays modernism and confidence, thus the perfect impression to leave. This look is both ferocious and feminine because blunt bangs provide a disturbing contrast to the gentle layers.
You probably know that bangs have been there since the time of Cleopatra. Yes, this popular Egyptian queen was among the first to do the style conspicuousness, and it has ever since been a representation of strength and grace.
In the 1960s, celebrities like Brigitte Bardot and Audrey Hepburn gave bangs a whole new lease on life, making them associated with classic glamor.
Another interesting fact: Bangs can significantly lessen the visibility of wrinkles! Bangs can provide the appearance of smoother, more youthful skin by directing attention away from your forehead and toward your eyes. It makes sense why so many over-60 ladies vouch for them.
Which Bangs Are Right for You?
Understanding your face shape, hair texture, and personal style will help you choose the ideal bangs. For your fast reference, consider this:
- Oval Face: Lucky you, because most bang styles will do well on your face shape! To emphasize your natural balance, choose subtle bangs or curtain bangs.
- Round Face: Side-swept or angled bangs will emphasize the length and give your face a slightly angular look.
- Square Face: Soft, feathery bangs can soften your firm jawline and fit in perfectly with your hairdo.
- Heart-Shaped Face: Sweep side bangs outwards, making them longer and more pronounced, to enhance your cheekbones and thereby reduce the apparent size of an overly large forehead.
- Diamond Face: Layered fringe or curtain bangs will dramatize the angles of your cheekbones while still giving your features a softer look.
Conclusion
Bangs aren’t just for the young; they’re for the youthful at heart, which is their beauty. There’s a killer style that will make you feel amazing and young whether you’re sixty or ninety. So why not adopt a fresh appearance and learn from Sandra or Gloria? Life is too short to have dull hair, after all!
Are you prepared to change your look? Let’s start a revolution with a bangs by spreading this article to your friends! Bangs could be the missing component in your wardrobe makeover, whether you’re going for a dramatic or subtle alteration.
Celebrate your age with style and confidence, as every woman should feel beautiful no matter how old she becomes.
Post your before and after pictures to social media with the hashtag #BanginAt60 to continue the conversation. Together, let’s celebrate the classic elegance of ladies over 60, one bang at a time!