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To get my hair cut like this at 42 years old?

188 replies

BooksnDreams · 27/06/2022 16:45

I really like this cut. But is it a bit “young” for a 42 year old woman? My friend said I am too old for a cut like this.

To get my hair cut like this at 42 years old?
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Flamingle18 · 29/06/2022 11:36

I’m approaching 40. I have always had a fringe because I don’t like the size of my forehead - especially since telling a hairdresser this and she said that’s not a forehead, it’s a 5 and a half head 🤣🤣

Tomasinabombadil · 29/06/2022 13:02

Flamingle18 · 29/06/2022 11:36

I’m approaching 40. I have always had a fringe because I don’t like the size of my forehead - especially since telling a hairdresser this and she said that’s not a forehead, it’s a 5 and a half head 🤣🤣

Same here.🤣I’m 68 now.🙂

snoochieboochies · 29/06/2022 13:13

So she is saying you look old?

Onlyforcake · 29/06/2022 13:23

Headteacher of the local primary has that hair and rocks it. I'm sure she's in her late 40s (because she made a comment to that effect about a year on my t shirt, shes much more stylish than me but we are the same age ifyswim)

Marvellousmadness · 29/06/2022 13:37

How can you be" too old " for this boring no fuss hair style?

SammyScrounge · 29/06/2022 13:51

Is your friend jealous? Perhaps you look younger than her? Perhaps you can carry off more youthful styles?
Whatever. Enjoy the hairstyle you want!

mybiggestfan · 29/06/2022 16:07

One of my biggest regrets is having my beautiful long hair cut when I turned 35 because a friend said I was too old to have long hair. Do what you want, I think the style you like is lovely on any age.

Mirw · 29/06/2022 17:19

You can have any cut you want at any age! My older aunt (82 and no longer counting) had her hair dyed green and blue and shaved up one side. She really suits it, but so many younger relatives have told her she is too old. Her response is usually one or two fingers up to whoever comes out with that nonsense.

Madamum18 · 29/06/2022 18:23

None of her business. She isn't the one wearing the hairstyle or the fringe! Go an get that haircut!

SpeckofDustUponMySoul · 29/06/2022 18:31

I had a mullet at 41. There is nothing 'young' or 'out there/alternative/extra' to the hair style you want to get. Your friend is talking shit.

Jibbery · 29/06/2022 19:51

It’s so bonkers that people say you can’t have certain haircuts at certain ages. Do what you want. Your friend has weird views

Standrews · 30/06/2022 08:30

I just wish I had hair I could have cut to a style like this. At 42 you are just starting out, it's no age at all. Definitely think you have a jealous friend and she is green with envy.

AmmarettoSours · 30/06/2022 09:04

Life is too short to have boring hair. Get the cut you like!

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