Does short hair really make you look younger?
There are no more rules for "age appropriate" haircuts or lengths of hair in our time. But there seems to be a certain magic in short haircuts that captivates women of all ages and of course the men who admire them.
This kind of magic is not that miraculous at all, it can be understood by looking at its roots in estethics and also in psychology. It is the shape of the style that can turn a haircut into a „fountain of youth“, but also the way this new hairstyle will make a woman feel is a huge factor.
Radiance makes us look Younger
Ever noticed that beautiful women radiate and just make you look twice? It does not matter whether they are young or old, what face shape they have and how many wrinkles speak about the stories of their lives. Beauty truly comes from the inside and a woman who feels great in her own skin, who is happy with her life, contend and of a positive spirit, will always radiate beauty. A haircut is just one little element, but one that should not be underestimated.
My grandmother used to say:“ If your hair is good, then it does not even matter what you wear.“ A good cut makes us feel attractive, just like a pair of sinfully expensive new pumps. And short hair adds to our well-being on many levels. One is that they are just cute. Short hair is practical, it keeps us cool, does not take long to fix and it gives us more time to enjoy the rest of our lifes. And that is where the radiance comes in. It cannot be stressed enough, this very simple secret: If you feel beautiful and happy, then you radiate and others will pick up on it.
Over the last decades something truly revolutionary happened to short hair. It became sexy. We have to thank creative Coiffeurs like Vidal Sasson and the first women who donned their irresistible pixie cuts in the 60s. Those haircuts are still just as alluring today as they were then.
Instant Face Lift with the right Haircut
Long hair, if not cut and styled right can have an aging effect on some women and that just has to do with estethics, vertical and horizental lines, points of focus and the balance of it all. If the hair is just parted and hangs down on both sides, it creates a vertical focus and adds more gravity to the face. Especially when the skin gets a bit softer along the jaw line this can be rather unbecoming. By wearing the hair short the focus of the eyes goes upward, fine textures, wispy ends and a little volume on top shift the entire weight of the look and, voila, ten years are gone!
Short haircuts with soft lines and cool textures are just as much fun to wear as they are to look at. They give a woman a feisty, confident edge, make her look self assured, strong and modern. They take the attention away from fine lines around the eyes or around the lips and the best part of all, they can be changed as the mood demands it. You can go from nice girl to wild babe in seconds, just by changing the direction of the hair and since it is short and grows back quick, changes in color are easier also, without the risk ofdamaging hair that took years to grow. So all in all … short cuts are fun. Fun makes us happy, and when we are happy, we are beautiful.
Just take a look at some celebrities who look good with their very short hair.
Ginnifer Goodwin
Still a younger woman, the comparison of Ginnifer Goodwin's long hair and her charming short haircut show what this article is about. The lines of her face, her jaw line and cheekbones are pointing upward with the short tresses, whereas in the first picture her expression is a bit more drab and indeed older.
Michelle Williams
Pictures speak louder than words. The short haired Michelle Williams expresses confidence, has more radiance and is just simply more attractive, younger looking and more interesting.
Alyssa Milano
It does not get much shorter than this! Alyssa Milano is obviously enjoying her weightless do with all of its super fine texture and the soft frame around her face. A cute little curl accentuates her ear and the sophisticated but sexy very short haircut brings all of the attention to her pretty face. Nothing distracts from her radiant expression.
Andrea Osvart
Andrea Osvart looks stunning with her short garçon cut. The look with its classic men's cut shape gives her a feisty edge and it just vibrates with energy and sensual allure. The neck and the sides were gently graduated while the top hair is long enough to draw a neat side part and to create an adorable short fringe just on the edge of her forehead. The highlighted blonde makes her eyes sparkle even more.
Halle Berry
Halle Berry, the posterchild of all short haircuts! Spiffy, spiky and fabulous! Lifting up the mood and the facial lines, this fresh short hairdo is a great choice for women of all ages who have the courage to wear it. The hair was cropped at the same short length around the head, with just a couple of longer accent strands in front of the ears. Those little curls bring attention to her cheekbones and also to her eyes. This short hairstyle can be worn smooth and snug or, as seen here, all wild with the textured strands going in different directions.
Morena Baccarin
Morena Baccarin has a very expressive face and an amazing swanlike neck. Her short hairstyle also lifts up all of her features and makes her look like she barely graduated from school. Boyish, fresh and sexy but with a precious shine and classy styling this look just fits and requires hardly any work to keep up.
Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone's short hair frames her face in a golden, soft and mystle sparkle. All the texture and fine highlights make it vivacious and give it that intense sizzle. At the same time the color works great with Sharon's skin tone together with the more top heavy styling it is the perfect distraction from small lines in her face.
Here are a few tips from women who have gone from long to short hair and experienced the magic themselves:
1. Before you go, don't tell anyone about your plans to cut your hair short, except very close loved ones like your boyfriend or husband. Your friends might want to talk you out of it. But it is your head and your hair! The surprise for them will be even more fun this way.
2. Prepare the man in your life for your new look. You might encounter opposition, so be gentle and convince them slowly and with finesse. Chances are though that you may be surprised about his reaction since many men actually love short hair and you can help the other part of their brain to get unstuck from all that tradition.
3. Always have a good consultation with your hairdresser.
4. Since you are going under the scissors now, show courage and take off a bit more than you wanted at first. More fun this way!
