It's not just a flattering haircut that can work wonders and bring out your facial features. The right hair color can also flatter your complexion. And vice versa – the “wrong” shade makes you older. These are the most common hair color mistakes that you should really avoid after 50.
Hair color mistakes over 50: Be careful, these nuances accentuate wrinkles!
Just yesterday the popular shade suited me quite well. It's only today that I notice that it's showing off the wrinkles. And somehow it doesn't really suit my complexion anymore. But can that be true, or am I imagining it? It's true: what flattered us when we were 40 still takes on a few more years when we're 50. Therefore, every color choice should really be thought through.
Very dark shades make you look older after 50
A dark hair color highlights even small wrinkles and makes facial features appear harder. Age spots are also more noticeable. Even more so: dark hair colors are anything but easy to care for. The hairline must be colored every two to three weeks, otherwise the difference between gray hair and the hair color will be too noticeable.
What you can do instead: You don't have to give up your favorite shade. But you can opt forHighlights or streaksdecide. You can reduce the negative effect of a hair color that is too dark and make your face shine.
Ashy hair colors make the skin look pale
Whether blonde or brown: the ashy undertone can hide redness and suits women with warm skin tone. However, skin tone can change with age. Ash blonde may suddenly make you appear paler and accentuate your facial features in an unflattering way. The end result is that you look older.
Copper tones should be properly cared for
Copper tones and other reddish-brown shades can look really great - as long as you care for your hair properly. Hair colors with a red tint can quickly look orange or red if not cared for properly. This makes your mane look unkempt and dull. You can prevent this by using a purple shampoo. It can successfully neutralize the yellow nuance in the hair color.
Hair color errors over 50: Choose a blonde shade that is too light
Hair colors that are too dark make you look older. But blonde shades that are too light can also have a similar effect. Ultimately, a hair color should achieve contrast and compliment the skin tone. If your hair is dyed too light, your face can quickly appear tired. Add color accents that match the undertone of your complexion. A good trick: Naturally blonde women should stick to their natural color.
Too many highlights will make you look tired
The highlights can flatter the face or appear older. But you shouldn't overdo it. Because too much of a good thing can have the opposite effect and quickly make you look tired and unkempt. Even more so: the color of the highlights should also be coordinated with the face. Normally, colors with a cool undertone are chosen for the highlights up to the age of 40. But from the age of 40 onwards, it's better to opt for warm shades. They will make your face shine.
Choose a hair color that is too striking
Neon yellow, orange or pink: you can experiment with bold colors even as you get older. However, finding the right shade is not an easy task. While the so-called cotton colors (pastel shades of pink, yellow and blue) also look good at 50 and 60, some strong shades can emphasize exactly what you want to conceal. Even more so: in order to get the desired color, the hair often has to be bleached and this can cause additional damage.
Hair color error over 50: Gray hair
Gray hair can appear dull. To prevent this, you can spice up your hair with highlights. The method is called gray blending. The highlights add color and flatter the complexion. Darker shades give more color depth. The coloring technique also allows you to grow out your hair gently. They are not colored in the hairline. Incidentally, gray blending is perfect for anyone who is currently coloring themselves in an ashy shade and wants to make the transition to gray hair. The goal of theGrey Blendingsis that the hair looks as natural as possible.
The wrong dyeing technique and care
The wrong coloring technique, especially if you are inexperienced in coloring your hair at home, can lead to surprising results. The desired shade suddenly looks completely different than in the picture or the opacity is not sufficient. These are all problems that an experienced colorist can fix. So it's best not to save money at the wrong end, because the experts can also give useful tips on caring for your hair color.
Incorrect care includes the following “sins”: styling your hair wet into bangs, not using hair oil (over 50, hair oils are an absolute must alongside masks), changing care products too often. From the age of 50, you should start using specific, vitamin-rich care products.
