How old is too old...?

[MadDogMama]

...To have ballyage hair?

I'm 43, I have blonde highlighted hair and I'm wanting to change it at my appointment on Friday (I want to give my hair a break from the bleach) but very unsure what style/colour to have.

I originally considered like an ash brown colour all over, but someone has suggested having a ballyage.

Has anyone gone from bleached blonde hair to something different? What did you do? Any recommendations grateful, thank you 😊

Sorry, can’t help with the technicalities but wouldn’t think too old, anyway you’re a mere youngster yet!
I saw a lady in the supermarket the other week with what I think is referred to as balliage? Anyway it was brown at the top & bright green further down, she must have been mid eighties at least. Good for her I say.

Balayage is common among that age group, along with that silver wave hairstyle, so I wouldn't worry about that.

Making yourself happy is ageless, go for it.

You are never too old.

You think 43 might be too old to have your hair dyed?! I'll be dyeing mine likely till I'm dead. I don't really understand this 'too old' shit.

I don't think you should be limited by age - but even if I did, ballyage has quite a soft, natural look so looks flattering on any age

I think everyone from 12 to 100 has balayage nowadays.

No, I obviously do dye my hair so I don't think I'm too old. I too, will probably always dye my hair, always have tbh.
It was more the style, didn't know if I'd be trying too hard, you know?
Just wanted a 2nd, 3rd, 4th opinion 😂

Meh, trying too hard by whose standards? Get whatever you want! I'm currently considering a deep green layer underneath.

Thanks everyone. I think you have given me the confidence to try it.
Appreciate all your lovely comments 😊

Balayage often looks exactly the same as highlights so if I were you I would take a picture of exactly what you want.

I wish I had your confidence! Do it! ❤️

Thanks for the tip, I'll snap some screenshots in advance.

@MadDogMama turns out that for me 43 was 'fuck it' age and now I do whatever the fuck I want.

🤣🤣🤣
Might be something in that, I also want to re-pierce my nose 😂

I think the older you get the more you can get away with, no longer care if they think you’re a mad old bat, that’s my philosophy anyway 😂

I'm 43 and have balayage. Mine is very subtle, my hair just goes from dark blonde at the roots to a lighter, golden blonde at the ends. For me, it's the same as what happens to it naturally in the sun, just sped up!

I would definitely take some pictures with you as it sounds like you're thinking of something more dramatic?