Hair. With pic.

[HeraInTheHereAndNow]

Am 59.

Have longish hair. Recently with layer at front. Feel like it’s doing nothing for me, most days.

Any ideas for a change?

Do you think no-one will recognise that's it you with the line through your eyes?
Your hair looks fab long. I love the colour

I really love your hair! Long is great on you a fringe could be worth a try, although I personally think there’s nothing wrong with your hair atm!

You've been here before
I recognise you! (The photos)

IMO you could do with a good 6 inches off and a long, wispy fringe.

I don't think that length does anything for you. Beyond a certain length, longer hair is a bit 'useless' and can look a bit like Alice in Wonderland.

@HeraInTheHereAndNow

Yes, I do have a high forehead! Have been trying to explain this because as I get older, it just seems to be a half of my sodding face! At 35/45 even 50+, it was Ok but now, I feel I look bald when my hairs up and just soooo OLD!

A fringe then. If it’s sweeping... won’t I be tucking it behind my ear the whole time so effectively, the same problem? What about a bob? “Lift” my face, as it were?

Try minoxidil. It grew my hairline back!

You look amazing for your age!

The people saying 'no bob'.

You can have a bob that is down beyond your shoulders, but not as long as your hair is now, which is beyond back bra strap.

Bobs now can be textured and 'undercut' to give bounce and volume- they aren't just all one length like the 1970s.

Personally, I think you could cut it so that longest length was halfway up your scarf- the wispy bits in the 1st photo that are midway, about 6 inches down from your scarf.

It would still be way past your shoulders and have some shape, rather than being straight and with no style.

@JinglingHellsBells... yep, it’s a long running dilemma. Which is why I disguised myself!

Mumsnet has seen me through shirt, bob, long one length, back to bob then short, then ... now 😂

🤔 Minoxidil

And... 6 inches off... it’s back to jaw length 🤷🏻‍♀️

I still like it in the new angled picture! I don't think you need to change it

Your hair is gorgeous long. Somehow you look much younger now than in the pics with your hair shorter!

A bit of a cut and a side fringe is the most I'd be advising

Something like this would suit you, keeping the length but disguising your forehead (I have a fringe for the same reason!).

Unrelated and no suggestions sorry but your skin is amazing

@HeraInTheHereAndNow

And... 6 inches off... it’s back to jaw length 🤷🏻‍♀️

What????

In the first pic, it looks, the way it's draped over one shoulder, as if you have at least 12 inches or more from your jawline.

6 inches would take it to the wispy bit that's kind of sticking out to the left, halfway between your chin and the ends.

Measure 6 inches :)

From where your scarf touches the centre of your chin to the ends of your hair across your bust, looks at least 12 inches or more. It's really long.

Taking off 6 inches it would still be 6 inches below your jaw.

Ahh, have read about Minoxidil. It’s not that my hairline is receding and forehead getting longer... it’s ALWAYS been that way! 😂

And yes, @JinglingHellsBells.. it’s long isn’t it? I think it’s spent so long under a hat, rarely worn down, that I still think of it as shoulder length.

Just feeling old to have longer hair, I think.

I would take off 3-4 inches (but still long for sure) and have some layers, but no fringe. Your hairline and forehead are fine and the fringe will get annoying.

I would keep the length but I would lighten it - you’d look great with some pure white highlights.

I don't think it's always just an 'age' thing @HeraInTheHereAndNow but it's more about it not doing 'anything' for you. When hair gets beyond a certain length, it's just 'hair' and more isn't always better (IMO). :) You can still keep it long, but maybe just beyond your shoulders, rather than halfway down your back?
Long hair needs a huge amount of work to always look glossy and full and bouncy (think Duchess of Cambridge) and most of us don't have that time or dedication (or a hairdresser on standby)

What do your friends in real life say? They know you and your lifestyle better than anyone here.

Keep the long hair , just have a few inches off, I'm 60 have hair style like the one peakypolly posted.

Your hair is lovely and looks much better long. I don't mean this rudely, but short, it's generic middle aged hair, whereas long, its eye catching and youthful. You look very young facially and can carry off very long hair. I love the style posted by Pinkywoo though, but with your existing length intact.

@JinglingHellsBells... a friend who’s known me since I was 16 said it looks dark at the moment. I was blonder when younger and then did very light blonde highlights for years. She suggested a soft fringe, not to cover the wrinkles/long forehead just because she remembers me years ago with a fringe and said it suited me. My whole face shape’s changed a bit since then though! 😂

Then, there’s people who just say “have a bob, I liked you with a bob” 🤷🏻‍♀️

And... I’m a bit embarrassed that I’m giving so much thought to something so trivial, what with everything that’s going on in the world.

Yes... DO love a fringe if it’s a proper one and not a “nearly fringe”.

I think this wud look lovely ☺️

How about a curtain fringe? I think they are flattering and low maintenance.