Since when was, “thou shalt not have hair below your shoulder after 40, and heaven forbid, after 50,” the 11th commandment? On average, hair grows half an inch per month, which makes a total of 6 inches per year. As you get older, you can support your hair growth in several ways.
When Hair Is Long, It Can Become Heavy And Flat, And With Age, You Lose Body.
If you have set out to make your hair grow as long as it can, take patience. With a little care, however, you can encourage your hair to grow longer. The biggest obstacle to wearing your hair long past 40 is that as we age our faces lose fat and our hair thins.
Today Age Is Looked At In A Different Way.
It does not suit their face shape. Grooming becomes so important as we age. This video is an update to my 2019 video on growing long hair over 40.
Many Women Over 40 Are Experiencing Similar Changes—In A Big Way.
There are several ways to speed up hair growth, though: It’s totally possible to rock long hair over 50 — even with glasses. That’s an old school way of thinking, and older women can look awesome with longer tresses.
It May Take A Little Longer, But You Will Cause Less Damage.
I know that it takes courage to go against the grain, so check out these 50+ celebrities who wear their long hair with pride if you need an extra vote of confidence before you decide to. Some people start graying as early as their early twenties, while others make it to their fifties and sixties with nary a gray hair. Keep in mind that as you age, your hair may not have the thickness and the natural shine it once had when you were younger, but a good hair care regimen will take care of what nature no longer does.
