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Is 28 too old for very long hair?

63 replies

sadsack78 · 04/05/2023 17:49

I'm 28 and have hair that is past my waist, nearly tailbone length. I am worried it looks too 'young' or 'kiddy' and now that I'm nearly 30 I should maybe cut it shorter into something more sophisticated and grown up. I am quite petite and I worry I look too much like I'm hanging onto something I'm too old for.

I would love to know what anyone thinks. And also this is not me trying to humblebrag-I get it could read like that. I am asking here because I can't really get impartial advice from family/ my DH.

OP posts:
ferntwist · 04/05/2023 17:51

Can you post a pic OP? Sounds gorgeous tbh. I’m envious!

FadedRed · 04/05/2023 17:52

No, stop thinking anything is “too old” at 28! 😂🤣

CandlelightGlow · 04/05/2023 17:54

Absolutely not. I think long hair is gorgeous on women of any age.

Whether it looks good or not is based on overall hair health and (just my opinion") thickness. It doesn't have to be insanely thick but I do think very fine long hair can be a bit unflattering. But I would think that whether the person in question was 20 or 60.

I'm 29 and am growing my previously platinum bleached hair out, aiming for just above waist length!

Loads of celebs rock ultra long styles too, and in many cultures it's normal for women to have looong hair. Nobody should be limiting their hair length by societal expectations!

ArianahX · 04/05/2023 17:55

Hahaha of course

Not!!!!

You can have long hair at any age. The rule is - there are no rules.

Fandabedodgy · 04/05/2023 17:55

You are joking - 28 old?

FFS

ArianahX · 04/05/2023 17:56

I'm actually growing my hair and I'm 46... I've just discovered the right hair products for what is actually quite curly hair and I'm going for it!

EatTheDamnCake · 04/05/2023 18:01

I love long hair on any age! The only time I don't like it is when it's lank or straggly. Then it looks awful whether you're 18 or 80

Illbeready · 04/05/2023 18:03

Well I'm 37 have long hair and won't be cutting it anytime soon so no 28 isn't old lol

sylvandweller · 04/05/2023 18:03

What?

I'm 43 with two foot of the stuff

BigMandsTattooPortfolio · 04/05/2023 18:04

No. You are still very young - your hair sounds gorgeous.

BigMandsTattooPortfolio · 04/05/2023 18:05

Long hair can look stunning at any age too.

SorePaw · 04/05/2023 18:07

I'm 53 &I can sit on mine. It does need a hood chop though as it's getting straggly. My hairdresser changed career & doesn't want to do any cash jobs, I could cry. I need to woman up & just book a cut!

28, you're in your prime. You just don't realise it! Try to stop worrying and ENJOY life as much as you can! It Zooms by quicker than you can imagine and you don't know what's around the corner. I have health issues, completely unexpected, and can't do a lot of what I thought I'd be able to in my 50's. Don't waste these years worrying! Have FUN!! (And get a decent pension sorted out!)

Comedycook · 04/05/2023 18:07

I do think long hair as in bum length hair can sometimes look quite shapeless...but that's nothing to do with age. If you like it and feel like it suits you then keep it.

Skybluepinky · 04/05/2023 18:12

U can have long hair at any age, it just looks awful if the ends are all thin and split.

Mabelface · 04/05/2023 18:15

Mate, I got my bum length hair cut when I was 52. It was nothing to do with age, I just couldn't be arsed with the faff of looking after it any more. I now have a no.2 round the back and sides and a curly bit on top.

The only thing that you should never wear at any age is the weight of other people's expectations.

PotatoCatkin · 04/05/2023 18:15

I have waist length hair and I'm mid 40s!

It's in good condition, thick and shiny but I'd consider cutting it shorter if it wasn't.

I think if your hair is in good condition, you can look good with it long at any age.

Newnamenewname109870 · 04/05/2023 18:16

FadedRed · 04/05/2023 17:52

No, stop thinking anything is “too old” at 28! 😂🤣

I know. This made me spit out my tea. Goodness me do the long skirts and overalls come out at 35?

Dreamwatchwait · 04/05/2023 18:16

I had long hair right through to 47 .. you will know if and when it’s time to cut it - peri did my hair no favours and I now have it shoulder length

QueefQueen80s · 04/05/2023 18:16

ArianahX · 04/05/2023 17:55

Hahaha of course

Not!!!!

You can have long hair at any age. The rule is - there are no rules.

This.
There are no rules!

JaneJeffer · 04/05/2023 18:23

It's not a look I like personally but age has nothing to do with it.

doadeer · 04/05/2023 18:29

What?! 😂

Of course it isn't.

Have your hair any way at any age.

LumpySpaceGoddess · 04/05/2023 18:30

I’m 34 and have waist length hair!

JesusMaryAndJosephAndTheWeeDon · 04/05/2023 18:31

I kept mine at that length until I was in my 40s. It is a bit shorter now as it starts to look ratty when it gets waist length so it is below bra strap length but shorter than waist length.

Ladysaurus · 04/05/2023 18:33

Your hair, your rules. I'd love super long hair but I just can't get it past a certain length.

unsync · 04/05/2023 18:55

Stop caring what others think. Do you like it like that? If yes, then wear it like that, if not, change it. This applies to everything else.

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