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Is this an ‘ageing’ hairstyle for someone nearly 50?

187 replies

Toastedcheese · 17/07/2021 08:19

I love this cut, I showed it to a colleague and she said it’s a ‘Karen’. I hate that phrase and can’t understand why it’s been attributed to women with short hair??

My hair is already short, think chin length all the way around but I’d love a complete change.

WWYD? Is it a nice cut? And how easy is it to do? I don’t want to ask my hairdresser for something she will struggle to do.

Is this an ‘ageing’ hairstyle for someone nearly 50?
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Pinknoise · 17/07/2021 18:28

That’s lovely and a good cut too.

Sanguinesuzy · 17/07/2021 18:36

I like it too. Really suits you. I quite liked the photos you showed tbh but then I am 55 and obviously completely devoid of any fashion sense Grin.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 17/07/2021 18:46

That's a really nice cut OP and really suits you.

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CrowdedMouse · 17/07/2021 18:52

The name Karen was chosen not because of age, but because of race and class

No. It was chosen to demean women because of their age and sex.

OP - haircut looks great.

Blossomtoes · 17/07/2021 19:01

Fab haircut @Toastedcheese.

JoyOrbison · 17/07/2021 19:15

It doesn't matter where the Karen meme % cut originated from, it matters people are keeping it going and using is as a put down, especially women.

Op your hair looks lovely, I love the fact it's not bouffant and over styled, the softness of it really suits you (I have got v v similar cut and no one bothers with the Karen shit with me, and anyone that tried it got very blunt reply)

HerMammy · 17/07/2021 19:25

Awful haircut, I always wonder what makes ppl get it.

twointhemorning · 17/07/2021 19:36

You look fab! It really suits you.

twointhemorning · 17/07/2021 19:43

@HerMammy do you mean to be so incredibly rude.

I've had to get my hair cut really short prior to chemo and it might look a little like those haircuts you are so dismissive of.
I can't believe how people are being so horrible about hair cuts on this thread.

NoBetterthanSheShouldBe · 17/07/2021 19:44

Obviously this doesn’t apply to you OP - you look lovely. Agree it’s lovely and soft.

For the benefit of others considering it - acquaintance in her 60s has just had this haircut. The front looks fine, but because the undercut goes halfway up her head and she has a short, thick neck she looks very thuggish from behind.

notacooldad · 17/07/2021 19:45

The haircut looks great on you. I really like the colour as well.
You look fab.

OverByYer · 17/07/2021 19:48

Lovely cut and colour. You look great

notacooldad · 17/07/2021 19:49

This ageing thing is very difficult, I never worried about a thing 30 years ago!
Dont I know it!!
My hair is still quite long but I make sure I have regular cuts to keep it flattering and have told my hairdresser the minute I look like a hang dog the hair goes!!

spinningspaniels · 17/07/2021 20:03

That really suits you OP, and looks fab!

ItPearl · 17/07/2021 20:06

I like it! Very chic @Toastedcheese

peridito · 17/07/2021 20:14

Looks fantastic .Must be a great hairdresser ! (though you've got lovely hair to start with )

Mummyoflittledragon · 17/07/2021 20:21

That looks lovely. Smile

GuckGuckDoose · 17/07/2021 20:28

That’s a really great cut OP, much softer and more flattering and stylish than the original pics. You look super!

thewinehasgonetomyhead · 17/07/2021 20:39

Gosh you look amazing OP. Good for you, you look so much younger. If you haven't got one already, buy a Babyliss Big hair dryer it'll help recreate the style at home the way your hairdresser has. I posted about my hair a while back, asking for ideas I'm so tempted now by PPs suggestion.

Is this an ‘ageing’ hairstyle for someone nearly 50?
FrangipaniBlue · 17/07/2021 20:44

I recently had my hair cut and it wasn't supposed to look like these but that's what I ended up with. A work colleague was saying it was nice and as soon as I said I wasn't keen because it wasn't what I had asked for my colleagues IMMEDIATE response was "did you ask to speak to the manager?"

I went back the next day and had it cut into the shorter pixie that I'd actually asked for.

FrangipaniBlue · 17/07/2021 20:52

@Toastedcheese

Okay here goes. I did say I didn’t want it too spiky but with light layers. The colour is graduated to dark blonde at the back. I feel it’s a bit more versatile and I can either tuck it behind my ears or not.

I do like it, which is all that matters I suppose!

I love this on you! It's definitely not a "Karen" though Smile
Bagelsandbrie · 17/07/2021 21:00

Looks lovely op!

AnyFucker · 17/07/2021 21:12

That is fab, op

blaisealex · 17/07/2021 21:17

I never normally comment but I've just seen your photos, OP. It looks absolutely gorgeous and really suits you!! Wear that hair proudly. You look lovely!

LimeRedBanana · 17/07/2021 21:18

The name Karen was chosen not because of age, but because of race and class.

The name ‘Karen’ was very much chosen for all three reasons - race, class and age.

A ‘Karen’ is not a 20-something. A Karen is very specifically a 40-something+ Gen Xer.

The very name Karen is from that generation. There is no denying that the term absolutely is ageist.