It can be depressing when you realize that the hairstyles you enjoyed just a few years ago don’t quite look the same. Most women as they get older, dread hearing from others that they are wearing a hairstyle that is best left to the younger generation. But fear not! There are scores of hairstyles that are not only age appropriate but also enhance your natural beauty and allow you to age gracefully.

Hands down the best time to experiment with hairstyles is during your late teens to your 20s. During this time you can cut, dye and style your hair as you wish. Bask in your youth by choosing hairstyles that fit your personal style. At the same time, don’t think that being young and free will protect you from a bad hair day or bad cut. Anytime you plan on changing your style around, it’s always best to do your research and find out which cut or style will work with your face shape, lifestyle and career goals. For example, if you plan on getting a job in an office setting, spiky, multicolored locks will make you stand out like a sore thumb.

When you hit your 30s your life may run into some changes. Marriage and children are two common factors many women experience and even those changes can affect your hairstyle. Of course that doesn’t mean you have to resort to the typical “mom” hairstyle. Just because your lifestyle now includes a significant other and kids, that doesn’t mean you have to give up sexy locks. Depending on your career at the time, you can sport sexy waves, flaunt a medium length layered look or go pixie short if it suits your face. Just remember that it helps to have a hairstyle that not only looks good but is easy to manage. With more on your plate in your 30s you may not have the spare time you used to enjoy curling, primping and styling. This is where short hairstyles can in handy. Long tresses can be easy to deal with if you throw it up into a sexy bun or fun ponytail.

In your 40s and 50s you still have a number of style options available to you. You don’t have to chop off your hair if you don’t want to. To make sure your hair is full of life, turn to styles that create volume. Layers work no matter what length of hair you have. Flat and close-cropped styles tend to make most women look severely older so go for styles that softly frame your face. Be sure to maintain a good hair care routine as well. The sooner you start caring for your locks, the healthier they will be as the years go by, which allow for a larger range of styles to choose from. For those experiencing gray hairs, there’s nothing wrong with turning to dye to conceal your aging strands.

Women in their 60s or older are the best at sporting silver strands. If your gray hairs are too much to dye each month, go with the flow and let your natural aging color come through. You’d be surprised how sophisticated and modern gray hair can make you look, especially if you’ve got the right style to go with it. If you don’t want to deal with long tresses, try a short and sleek style to frame your face and showcase your best features.

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