8 Hair Mistakes That Make You Look 10 Years Older
Stylists explain how you might be adding years to your look—and what you can do about it.
By Lynn Andriani and Jenny Bailly
Mistake #7: You have a deep, dark hair color.
Solid black or brown hair can highlight shadows on the face, drawing attention to lines and bags. If you're fair-skinned, a dark hair color also accentuates the contrast between your hair and scalp, which makes thinning more noticeable. A few highlights around the face and at the crown of the head add softness and make a dark hair color appear more natural. "You don't want to look like you're wearing a wig," says Chiccine. Her rule of thumb: Don't dye your hair as dark as it was in your teens and 20s; a shade or two lighter will be more flattering in your 30s and beyond.
Published 01/24/2018