Looking good over 50 will keep you feeling positive and youthful, but many women opt for short, cropped, austere, grey hairstyles and seem to give up on having luscious locks.

Very short hair is easy to manage, and won’t necessarily need daily washing, but it can appear unfeminine and harsh around the face. If you can resist the pressure to have the chop, you could consider a neat, shoulder length style that frames the face, soft curls or a classic bob. Layered styles are also kind to the over 50s and look trendy and modern.

As a rule, softer hair colours look best on older women, so it’s a good idea to avoid dark colours like jet black, blue-back or dark brown. Your look can also be softened with highlights or by using multi-toned colourants that give a natural appearance.

A good hairdresser will be able to advise you on the best colour for your skin tone, which can change with the menopause and may lighten with ageing.
Of course, there’s no reason why you can’t go for a dramatic look if you can carry it off, and if you want long hair it’s not a problem as long as it’s kept in good condition and well looked after. Although it’s not usually recommended for grey hair, henna will colour grey hairs a bright copper colour, so it’s great for salt and pepper greys who want to make a statement.

It’s important to adapt your makeup colours to complement your new hairstyle and colour and remember that by taking a little time and making the right choices you can look as fabulous as you did twenty years ago. And you deserve to!