Page 3 | Hair too long for age? Chop it off!?

Poledra · 27/03/2026 23:03

I'm of a similar age (v slightly older) and I lost my long hair to chemo last year. I miss it every day and it's growing back so slowly I dont think it'll ever be the same length again. If it hadn't been for the chemo, I don't think I'd ever have got it cut. If you like it, then keep.it!

whatwouldlilacerullodo · 27/03/2026 22:55

What's wrong with looking like a witch? I aspire to it! (Maybe I already do, who knows). Witches are women with wisdom and no fucks to give, an amazing role model.
And your hair looks amazing. I love mature people with hair with volume like that.

Justwantosay · 27/03/2026 22:51

Your hair is lovely. My DM once told me I was of the age that I had to get my hair cut short, because I had a child and you can't have long hair around babies. She made out that its some kind of unspoken rule when becoming a mother.

I was 29 😂
I'm 40 now, still have long hair, DM frequently calls me 'witchy'.

CinnamonJellyBeans · 27/03/2026 22:41

Your hair is a lovely colour, texture and density.

You should get a hairdresser to do the layers.

statetrooperstacey · 27/03/2026 22:35

My hair is about your length and dyed , I get lots of compliments (I know they’re genuine because the people who give them are quite brutal about everything else) it’s the best asset I’ve got, wtf would I cut it short and literally point to my chins?! I haven’t got the face structure for short hair anymore, have you? How’s your jawline doing? Because mine ain’t so good.
years ago women were all expected to cut their hair when they got older , I can remember my aunt refusing , my grandma was very judgemental. Don’t make your choices based on out dated expectations , your hair is lovely , keep it.

Disturbia81 · 27/03/2026 22:23

Guillemets · 27/03/2026 17:30

I don’t understand people who say they chose to cut their hair short because they couldn’t be bothered with the hassle of long hair. I had shorter hair in my early 20s, and it was way more hassle than it is now. I had to wake up and actually style it, and wash it nearly every day to stop it looking greasy and flat. Now I have long hair I can just shove it up or plait it, and it looks acceptable, even when it’s actually a greasy mess. It’s so much easier!

Exactly. I think the people who say it must not do anything with it.

PyongyangKipperbang · 27/03/2026 22:19

Skippydoodle · 27/03/2026 16:13

Interested in opinions. Please be patient while image is in review. I’m 52, is this inappropriate, will I end up looking like a witch 😊?

I am 52, my hair is the same length but my roots are gopping (CBA to redye!).

Unless we are dead, no hair is too long!

Pinkladyapplepie · 27/03/2026 22:16

You do you, but do it with confidence, the great thing is the older I get the less Fs I give😊

Zov · 27/03/2026 22:15

Manicmondayss · 27/03/2026 22:12

Yes I know. I was joking

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I have to admit, there was no clue in your post that you were joking..........

Manicmondayss · 27/03/2026 22:12

pinkyredrose · 27/03/2026 22:05

No she doesn't!!

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Yes I know. I was joking

Zov · 27/03/2026 22:11

I have got curly-ish hair and I can't grow it past my shoulders without it looking like the redhead here. It just goes WILD, and not in a good way. I'd love to have long flowing locks!

Zov · 27/03/2026 22:07

52 is not even old LOL!.. Practically still middle aged!!

Zov · 27/03/2026 22:07

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Don't chop off these glorious locks! They're lush! 😍

pinkyredrose · 27/03/2026 22:05

Manicmondayss · 27/03/2026 22:02

You need to get a Judi Dench crop.

No she doesn't!!

Manicmondayss · 27/03/2026 22:02

You need to get a Judi Dench crop.

TrashHeap · 27/03/2026 21:51

Don't you dare cut that off, your hair is so beautiful.

Original poster

Skippydoodle · 27/03/2026 21:49

chimein · 27/03/2026 18:44

IMO it would look better (more of a style) if 4/5 inches were cut off (at your second set of layers). Then it would be described as long with layers, at the moment it’s ‘just’ really long hair.

I’ll finish by adding all the Mumsnet musts: it’s beautiful hair, age doesn’t matter, who cares what people think… and I mean all of those things but my recommendation stands :)

I agree that a few inches should go. To be fair, this is not a salon cut - every now & then I do an at home garden trim 😁

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chimein · 27/03/2026 18:44

IMO it would look better (more of a style) if 4/5 inches were cut off (at your second set of layers). Then it would be described as long with layers, at the moment it’s ‘just’ really long hair.

I’ll finish by adding all the Mumsnet musts: it’s beautiful hair, age doesn’t matter, who cares what people think… and I mean all of those things but my recommendation stands :)

Reallyneedsaholiday · 27/03/2026 17:43

I allowed myself to be convinced that I should have my hair cut, when I was in my late 40’s. It aged me 20 years. I’m back to the long, layered look. Frankly, I don’t care what anyone else thinks about it, I like it. Your hair looks great.
(just to be clear I’m condiserably older than you are, and my friend, who has beautiful, waist length hair, is more than 20 years your senior).

theworldisadarkplace · 27/03/2026 17:39

Beautiful hair! I envy you 😊

Tiredalwaystired · 27/03/2026 17:38

Do YOU like it?

that’s the only important opinion.

who gives a rats arse what a random off the internet that you’ll never meet thinks

your fifties should be the point you should have stopped giving fucks by!

But that’s just my opinion. All that matters is yours!

Lifeomars · 27/03/2026 17:37

lovely head of hair, you are so lucky. I have never been able to grow mine long, enjoy it and be proud of how fab it is

faithfultoGeorgeMichael · 27/03/2026 17:30

That hair is a crowning glory! Gorgeous at any age! Get some violet deep conditioner and enjoy everyone being envious!

Guillemets · 27/03/2026 17:30

I don’t understand people who say they chose to cut their hair short because they couldn’t be bothered with the hassle of long hair. I had shorter hair in my early 20s, and it was way more hassle than it is now. I had to wake up and actually style it, and wash it nearly every day to stop it looking greasy and flat. Now I have long hair I can just shove it up or plait it, and it looks acceptable, even when it’s actually a greasy mess. It’s so much easier!

patate10 · 27/03/2026 17:30

chattyness · 27/03/2026 16:15

It looks lovely keep it if you're happy . I chopped mine off last year and instantly regretted it , so I'm just going to let it grow back.

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I thin me too. Indecisive about, leaving an extra month before going back to hairdressers to see how I feel. It needed chopping as had got wispy at ends but I missing having a lot of hair.