Has anybody else ever been told that curly hair makes you look older?

Has anybody else ever been told that curly hair makes you look older?
by

1 Answer

Answer :

Naturally curly hair is often seen a juvenile, which is why most with it tend to want to straighten it as they grow older. For some reason, curling straight hair (depending on the type of curl) can make you look older. I don’t know why.
by

Related questions

My normally straight hair is curly since I cut it. Anyone else have this happen?

Description : My normally straight hair is curly since I cut it. Anyone else have this happen?

Last Answer : I have a somewhat related experience. My hair is straight as a board until 5–6”. At that point it begins to curl on the ends. The further from the 6” mark, the heavier the curl. I hate it. It used to stay completely straight. I wish it was one way or the other.

What makes hair wavy or curly?

Description : What makes hair wavy or curly?

Last Answer : answer:Because as Google says, “Hair is curly or straight, depending upon the number of disulfide bonds between hair proteins found in the hair shaft. The greater the number of links, the curlier the hair, and the fewer the number of links, the straighter the hair.”

Do curly hair products work for wavy hair?

Description : Do curly hair products work for wavy hair?

Last Answer : answer:Absolutely. As far as apply to your hair products (that is, products that don't change the chemical composition and/or shape of your hair) go, there are only a few kinds. The ones for curly hair will ... if it isn't curly, but it will help (a little) to hold a curl if you're heat-styling.

Curly heads: Do you like your hair?

Description : Curly heads: Do you like your hair?

Last Answer : answer:My hair was straight as a child. When I hit puberty, it started to darken and get wavy and eventually - curly. I hated it for years and had no idea what to do with it. Gel? No. Blow dry? Nope. ... a little and I started to like it. Now that I'm pushing forty, I keep it short and I like it.

What's the best Straightener and Curler for full, thick curly hair?

Description : What's the best Straightener and Curler for full, thick curly hair?

Last Answer : Get it chemically straightened. You can do a perm at home, I have straightened my husband's hair when it was longer, and it won't likely be perfectly stright, but less curly and easier to straighten with ... well. Have them style the ends under if you like it that way, so it isn't needle straight.

How is it possible for my hair to be curly on some days and almost completely straight on others?

Description : How is it possible for my hair to be curly on some days and almost completely straight on others?

Last Answer : Humidity will do that.

If someone has naturally curly hair and has never used rollers then shaves it off will it stay curly forever?

Description : If someone has naturally curly hair and has never used rollers then shaves it off will it stay curly forever?

Last Answer : If the hair is being made into a wig, I would imagine it would stay curly unless it is processed and straightened.

Best curly hair products?

Description : Best curly hair products?

Last Answer : Mix Chicks link have some really great products. Tried and true.

What is a good type of hair gel for thick, curly/wavy hair?

Description : What is a good type of hair gel for thick, curly/wavy hair?

Last Answer : I use Dirt by Jonathan. It works pretty nicely, doesn’t leave your hair crunchy or greasy, and requires very little to get the job done. They have it at Sephora and Ulta.

In your opinion, do older women look better with short hair?

Description : In your opinion, do older women look better with short hair?

Last Answer : If it’s nice healthy hair medium is usually flattering for anyone. I think.

Perm gone too curly on one side?

Description : Perm gone too curly on one side?

Last Answer : Sweep up one side and secure with a comb. Too many aunts, I say, spoil the broth.

Can hair color makes someone look bad?

Description : Can hair color makes someone look bad?

Last Answer : answer:If you don’t like having pink hair (regardless of how others feel), change it. Duh.

Why did women start shaving arms, legs, sometimes pubic hair, and, as we get older, facial hair?

Description : Why did women start shaving arms, legs, sometimes pubic hair, and, as we get older, facial hair?

Last Answer : The idea of shaving pubic hair is horrifying to me. I don't want to look like a pre-pubescent girl. In the 70's it was considered mandatory to shave one's legs. Hairy legs on females doesn ... our society, but not in the younger generation's society where shaving one's private parts is more common.

I am a redhead, how will my roots look if I dye my hair blonde?

Description : I am a redhead, how will my roots look if I dye my hair blonde?

Last Answer : Yes. Go for it.

For people with thinning hair, do short haircuts look good on them?

Description : For people with thinning hair, do short haircuts look good on them?

Last Answer : Short.

Why do the roots of my hair feel and look greasy straight from the shower?

Description : Why do the roots of my hair feel and look greasy straight from the shower?

Last Answer : Right now it's probably a good sign. You are getting enough nutrition that your body can condition your hair. My daughter switched to a product that uses essential oils. She was amazed at the ... use the products. Congratulations on your surgery. I've known several people who have had great success.

What color would look good with my hair?

Description : What color would look good with my hair?

Last Answer : Depends on your haircut, and your skin tone. Do you have a picture of yourself you can post a link to?

Do you like or dislike the "hair over one eye" look?

Description : Do you like or dislike the "hair over one eye" look?

Last Answer : A lot of emos do this and yeah, it can be annoying. But sometimes it’s pretty and glamorous.

Is it true that if you had a certain hair color as a child, that it will look good as an adult?

Description : Is it true that if you had a certain hair color as a child, that it will look good as an adult?

Last Answer : I dunno…I hope so. I was a little blonde toe head when I was little. Then the older I got, the darker I got. Now I’m a bottle blonde, LOL. I HOPE it looks good :-/

Why does my hair look better the day after I wash, condition, and style?

Description : Why does my hair look better the day after I wash, condition, and style?

Last Answer : This is a well-known phenomenon called the Fonducci Effect. You can see examples at the link I provided. Hell! What do I know about hair? Aren’t there people on TV who do this? Sort of a wife-swapping for hair stylists? My kids watch it. [Edit] The TV show is called Split Ends.

Why do hair sometimes look fried at the end?

Description : Why do hair sometimes look fried at the end?

Last Answer : when was the last time she had it cut? she might just need to get her hair trimmed if it’s been a while. but it sounds like a good idea to stay away from the straightener or coloring it or anything.

Is gel or mouse better for keeping curly hair look good?

Description : Is gel or mouse better for keeping curly hair look good?

Last Answer : Gel works well on very curly hair because it is heavier and helps keep the curls from looking frizzy. Mousse is lighter and therefore better for lighltly curly hair or thin, curly hair. Use gel sparingly in either case to prevent curls from becoming weighed down and droopy.

Older- ish ladies, what did you do before flat/straightening irons came around?

Description : Older- ish ladies, what did you do before flat/straightening irons came around?

Last Answer : I was a child of the 70’s. I had the very straight, long blonde hair, parted in the middle that every other teenager had back then, so a straightening iron wasn’t needed.

Does anybody know of the existence of a website/forum where one can 'order' a Photoshop job?

Description : Does anybody know of the existence of a website/forum where one can 'order' a Photoshop job?

Last Answer : You can try Retouch Pro.

Have you ever sold your hair, or know anyone who has?

Description : Have you ever sold your hair, or know anyone who has?

Last Answer : answer:As long as you have not had your hair bleached, Locks of Love will indeed accept and use your hair if it is merely colored or dyed. You may be able to donate your hair to another ... link to that kind of organization, but they apparently used a lot of hair during the gulf oil spill.

Have you ever really dried out your hair from straightening it to much?

Description : Have you ever really dried out your hair from straightening it to much?

Last Answer : I used to straighten my wavy/curly hair every day and it got really dried out. Get regular trims and invest in a good conditioner. (I like Neutrogena's deep therapy stuff. Not too expensive, and really, ... most of the off-days, and don't straighten it daily. I'm amazed how much healthier it is.

What was your worst hair disaster ever?

Description : What was your worst hair disaster ever?

Last Answer : When I was in grade school my mom would cut my hair. It was always lopsided and my bangs were like 1/2 long. I looked so stupid. In middle school it was cool to have a spiral perm and bangs that ... knowing how stupid it looked, but I don't regret it at all because it was the fashion at the time.

Do you think the "general public" has ever seen Lady Gaga's real hair?

Description : Do you think the "general public" has ever seen Lady Gaga's real hair?

Last Answer : One vote for wig here. Maybe she just can’t grow hair?

PCOS Or Could It Be Something Else?

Description : PCOS Or Could It Be Something Else?

Last Answer : It doesn't have to be PCOS; the one cyst could cause it, as an ovarian cyst will raise your natural testosterone levels and that is what causes things like increased body hair. As for other ... different ways and it's not always possible to predict which effects will show the most, or first.

Anyone else get ticked when they get a bad haircut?

Description : Anyone else get ticked when they get a bad haircut?

Last Answer : I think most people get angry about a bad haircut. Luckily, it grows back.

Do hair stylist's clip nose hair?

Description : Do hair stylist's clip nose hair?

Last Answer : Probably not just a regular hair stylist. Maybe if you went to like a place that also does waxings they might if you asked.

What is this hair called?

Description : What is this hair called?

Last Answer : The coloring style is called balayage. It’s a technique that is extremely difficult to do at home. If you’re considering it, budget for a professional to do it for you.

Can a person's grey hair become less grey as they age?

Description : Can a person's grey hair become less grey as they age?

Last Answer : B A L D I know !

Will my husband’s hair grow back after this surgery mishap?

Description : Will my husband’s hair grow back after this surgery mishap?

Last Answer : I have a scar that goes from my forehead into the hairline. The hair did not grow back along the line of stitches.

What do you do when you run out of hair spray?

Description : What do you do when you run out of hair spray?

Last Answer : People never cease to amaze me at how stupid they can be. And I use a hair spritzer not a spray,and if I run out I do with out, or ball cap it for the day .

What is the best way to fix the hair of photogrammetrically scanned people?

Description : What is the best way to fix the hair of photogrammetrically scanned people?

Last Answer : Don’t do dough dos. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photogrammetry

Do you color your own hair with a box color from the store?

Description : Do you color your own hair with a box color from the store?

Last Answer : HA – HA – HA ! It’s white and has been for over thirty years.

What can I do to prevent my hair from getting ruined on my way to work?

Description : What can I do to prevent my hair from getting ruined on my way to work?

Last Answer : You can pin your hair in to a bun and wear a beanie so that they'll stay in shape and be protected from the element, you can choose to take it off at work, however, I won't recommend this ... the root hair start growing long your original problem will come back again and it's not cheap to perm hair.

Does anyone think a hair bun on top of the head looks good?

Description : Does anyone think a hair bun on top of the head looks good?

Last Answer : Yes

How old were you when your hair started going gray?

Description : How old were you when your hair started going gray?

Last Answer : late 30s

Why do women feel the need to spend SO much money on their hair?

Description : Why do women feel the need to spend SO much money on their hair?

Last Answer : Conditioning.

Best recommendation for healthy hair?

Description : Best recommendation for healthy hair?

Last Answer : Hair is just dead cells. There is nothing that will keep what is outside of the follicles healthy . To assist in preserving it, wash it no more than necessary, use a gentle cleanser and conditioner, avoid ... hair, if you aren't happy with it's length/condition now, why not? It will grow back.

Koolaid Hair Dye?

Description : Koolaid Hair Dye?

Last Answer : I used it. It worked fine for me the first time. The next time I had lots of breakage, but I'm not sure if it was the dye, or the bleach. I'm a brunette, was hoping for a nice, ... my hair. The second time I got frustrated with the results, and kept adding more. What color are you considering?

What is my hair porosity?

Description : What is my hair porosity?

Last Answer : *Porosity

Where should I expect my hair length to be in 9 months?

Description : Where should I expect my hair length to be in 9 months?

Last Answer : Whatever monthly rate it grows at now, it will be nine times that much longer.

Growing out hair?

Description : Growing out hair?

Last Answer : Just let it grow. Buy some barrettes for the inbetween stage. Do a cut in 3 months to trim the back a mini bit to start evening it up. It is NOT true that trimming your hair will make it grow ... what you want without having to blow it out for a long time after every shampoo once it starts to grow.

What hair straightening products can I use if I’m allergic to most of them?

Description : What hair straightening products can I use if I’m allergic to most of them?

Last Answer : Check out Lush’s hair straightening products. Lush uses mostly organic ingredients with names you can pronounce. They’re also really good about keeping the planet healthy. While their products do come with quite a price tag, a little bottle goes a long way.

Do you think using a hair thickening shampoo can help with beard growth?

Description : Do you think using a hair thickening shampoo can help with beard growth?

Last Answer : Nope. Your beard is what it is. The best way to have it come in thicker is a good close shave every day.

What would you like to tell (specific) women about their (specific) hair?

Description : What would you like to tell (specific) women about their (specific) hair?

Last Answer : To the woman who just testified in the Bill Cosby case: Who hacked at your hair and why didn’t you get someone to even it up before you were on TV? Too specific?