The 7 Hair mistakes every woman over 40 should avoid

NOT EMBRACING THEIR NATURAL HAIR TYPE

Working with your hair type makes styling easier. Be like Kerry Washington and accept your spirals if you generally straighten your naturally curly hair. 

WEARING YOUR HAIR TOO TIGHT

Braids look amazing, preserve your lengths, and are low-maintenance after the first few hours. However, their tightness might cause traction alopecia.

Getting FEELING LIKE YOU HAVE TO GO FOR THE BIG CHOPStarted

No rule says you have to get a bob at 40, yet many of us feel pushed to acquire one. Michelle Yeoh's longer hair isn't aging her.

BOWING TO PRESSURE TO GO GREY

Andie MacDowell is the model to emulate if you want to grow gray and appreciate the salt and pepper strands around your roots and hairline.

OVER COLOURING

Too much permanent dye might give your hair an artificial look like a wig, which is not what we want.

STICKING WITH A BLOCK COLOUR

Single-color hair is easy to style while you're younger but might seem thick and antiquated as you get older.

FOLLOWING TRENDS TO THE LETTER

We've all asked our hairdresser for a celebrity's cut or color after seeing a photo online or in a magazine. It's not so simple because their hair and facial shape may not fit yours.