I've heard the same "rule" C-Q. Without causing offence to any members older than myself I think it's a rule from my parents generation. I also know what you mean about more mature women with long hair but my mental image is that the 'creepiness' comes from having long hair that is in bad condition, straggly, split ends, messy etc. Actually, come to think of it, that's a bad look no matter what your age
FWIW I don't think 31 is too old for long hair. I had hair almost to my waist at your age (doesn't that make me sound old ). I wore it up most of the time. I cut it all off while pg and gradually got it really short right before I had DS. Now I'm growing it again and TBH hadn't even thought about the age thing.
I think if you're comfortable, stay as you are. If it bothers you for other reasons, then change it. I wouldn't worry about the age thing. It's more important that long hair is looked after and cared for.
If you like it and are comfortable, keep it. I know what you mean tho, but my Nana is 61 and she has hair probably the same length as yours and I don't think she looks creepy ><; I, on the other hand am 23 and I have quite a short concave bob... we're probably a bit backward
I think your hair looks fine as it is CQ. I know what you mean though and I've heard similar comments as well. But I think it really depends on the person. Some women can get away with having long hair as they get older and others really should get it cut short. Personally, I've had long hair but for the past few years I've had it in a really really short pixie style cut. I am toying with it being a fraction longer, but I'm kidding myself that I'll actually leave it like that before cutting it again because it is so thick and heavy and hard to manage when it's long. Plus, I think the older I get, longer hair just doesn't look right on my anymore kwim?
I dont think it has an age limit , I agree with most of the other ladies... but I do feel that as I get older I want a shorter more sophisticatedd look other than my longish messy hair.... I had hair down to my bottom and curly when I married and had my son at 23/24 and now Im nearly 27 I feel I should look older/different.... Other than just the aging skin and grey hair lol so have been thinking about this for ages now .......
My mum says the same thing! I just cut mine off though but many of my friends still have long hair and look great. I think much older women in their 60's unless it is in a bun can look a bit odd with really long hair but I think 31 is not too old at all!
LOL! im sorry but i have never heard that! I'm so jealous of women with long hair, my hair goes ratty and awful when it gets to a certain length so i keep it at a medium length.
Theres a lady who works at hairhouse warehouse near my work who has GORGEOUS long black hair, its so thick and is stunning! I would kill for hair like that! Unfortunately im stuck with ratty fine hair!
I actually agree that MUCH older women should have shorter hair and not long hair. I am not sure what age that should be but I have seen some very very old women with long locks pulled back into a bun and thought "you really should just go short" My MIL has long hair and she is in her late 60's and I think it still looks fine, she does style it well so that makes a difference. My mother has been keeping her hair just above shoulders and I think she looks like a mushroom head it doesn't suit her at all, I think sh elooked nicer and more youthful with a bit of extra length.
You love are a gorgeous age. If you wanted to opt for a super funky short do I say go for it before you get too old for a FUNKY CUT. If you want to keep it long (but feel like you want something different) get some long layers put in so it frames your face.
I am tempted to go boy short again (I am 35) but I have a fatty double chin (no matter what size I am), and because I am preggers and I gain weight when I am BF after baby I need something to hide my flabby chin behind.
). I wore it up most of the time. I cut it all off while pg and gradually got it really short right before I had DS. Now I'm growing it again and TBH hadn't even thought about the age thing.
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