Hairstyles that make you look younger

Jul 11, 2012 9:00 AM by Bobby Schuessler

Posted in Beauty & Style / Hairstyles & Hair Care / Hair tips

Hot And Young

Looking for a simple way to look younger? Try a new hairstyle! Our tips below will take 10 years off your look.

Ginnifer Goodwin’s pixie cut

Gisele Bündchen's long waves

You know the feeling — standing in front of your bathroom mirror, wondering the simplest way to take years off your look. Maybe you've tried that new face cream or a hot new surgical treatment, but did you know a simple haircut could literally take a few years off your face in just one hour?! Whether you're looking for a new short 'do or sexy waves, we drop into the Cristophe Beverly Hills Salon to catch stylist Glenn Deneve's simple hair tips.

Pixie cuts

"Pixie cuts are fun, easy and sexy any time of the year, but especially in the summer," says Deneve. "Try Ginnifer Goodwin’s style — it’s a bold statement."

Cut your hair short, and keep soft layers around the ears, leaving it slightly longer at the crown, so you look ultra-feminine. Tip: This is best for fine or slightly wavy hair; thick or curly hair gets too bulky when too short.
To balance out a long face, keep volume on the side.
To lengthen a square or round face, the layers should be longer across the forehead.

Celeb inspiration: Michelle Williams, Natalie Portman and Halle Berry.

Soft, beach waves

Shampoo and condition your hair.
Put soft mousse from the mid-length to the ends of your hair, and dry. Tip: You could also use salt water instead in a spray bottle to give it more hold.
Section hair in two, and break apart into 2-inch sections. Then, take a curling iron vertically from the head, and make sure the ends of the hair face down. Leave the last two inches of the hair out, and hold for about 15 to 20 seconds.
After doing the whole head, flip your head upside down, and while you spray beach spray into the hair, shake out your curls, flip your head back up and go through it with your fingers until it looks natural.

Celeb inspiration: Gisele Bündchen, Julia Roberts and Sarah Jessica Parker.

Watch: Makeup tips to look younger

Used to wearing neutrals but want to be a bit more adventurous? Image consultant Sharon Connolly shows you how to just jazz up what you normally do by adding a bit of depth and color.

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Photo credit: RHS/WENN.com, WENN.com

Tags: ginnifer goodwin gisele bundchen hair tips halle berry julia roberts michelle williams natalie portman sarah jessica parker

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Comments on "Hairstyles that make you look younger"

I love both of these looks, they are just so different from each other! Kind of like comparing apples to oranges. because my hair is long I usually have the beachy wave look going on because it is so easy! Thanks for the tips to keep them lasting. But, Ginnifer sure does rock that pixie and due to this heat I am definitely tempted to try my hand at some short locks.

Both of these styles are so chic and pretty! And easy! Wavy beach hair is definitely my go-to style. And like Jessica said, pinning definitely helps the curls retain their shape!

I love the soft beach waves. It looks styled, but still no hassle and carefree. It definitely gives you a younger look, but looks great on any age! I love the tips on the products to use to get the best and lasting waves.

My favorite trick to beach waves is sectioning out your curls and pin them in the shape they are in when they are around the curling iron. If they stay in that shape while they cool you can brush them out or anything and they will stay all day