Over 60s' beauty: the complete guide
From embracing grey hair to wondering how to deal with a sudden abundance of hair on your face, with age 60 (and beyond) comes a whole new set of beauty aspirations and dilemmas. Beauty is not the sole preserve of the young, yet older women are constantly bombarded with a million different lotions and potions for anti-ageing, while genuine makeup tips and beauty products for the same age group are few and far between. So here's our comprehensive guide to over 60s' beauty - the tips, the tricks, the dos and the don'ts.
1. How to transition to grey hair
There's long been a taboo around women going grey. Grey doesn't fit with the impossible beauty standards of mainstream media, and women have been dyeing and highlighting their hair for decades to hide what should really be considered a badge of honour. But, with a multitude of fashionable women turning their backs on those unfair expectations, there's no better time to take the plunge and embrace your natural colour. Here's our advice on everything from grey-specific hair products, to how to deal with the awkward in-between stage.
2. Hairstyles for women over 50
It happens to us all. You find a cut that works for you and then 15 years later you're looking in the mirror realising it probably went out of fashion at least a decade ago. But if you've had the epiphany and decided your hairstyle needs refreshing - or if you're daring enough to chop off the length - here's a little inspiration. Find out what will suit you, what to watch out for - and a few ideas if you feel like being particularly daring...
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