Coloring your hair after 60? Yes, but not just any old way! Many people think that covering up gray hair is enough to look younger. However, as one expert hairstylist reveals, choosing the wrong color can sometimes harden features… and even prematurely age your appearance. Fortunately, there’s a simple trick to finding the perfect shade that brightens your face without any faux pas. Ready to discover the golden rule that will enhance your look?
Why don’t all hair colors make you look younger?
You might think that any hair color can erase the years with a stroke of a brush. But in reality, certain shades, especially darker ones, can accentuate wrinkles and make the face appear more severe.
Imagine wearing a black sweater in the middle of summer: instead of shining, you feel stiflingly hot! Similarly, radically darkening your hair weighs down your features instead of refreshing them.
The golden rule: lighten to illuminate
Thomas Tuccinardi, international color expert for L’Oréal Paris, shares a simple tip: “The lighter you go, the brighter it becomes.”
In other words, the most rejuvenating color is always a little lighter than your natural color.
But be careful: going lighter doesn’t necessarily mean going platinum blonde overnight. It’s not about choosing a universal color, but about finding the luminous shade that perfectly matches your skin tone.
Find the ideal color for your skin
Every skin tone has its ideal color palette. Here’s how to choose:
Light skin : beige blondes, golden blondes or light browns will bring radiance and softness.
Dark skin : opt for caramel, honey or warm brown shades that illuminate without dulling.
Neutral skin tones : you’re spoiled for choice between soft blondes, subtle coppers or golden browns.
It’s a bit like choosing a piece of jewelry: some skin tones are enhanced by gold, others by silver.
Avoid the mistake that can age you
The classic trap after 60? Opting for a hair color that’s too dark, thinking it’ll make you look younger. In reality, as the expert points out:
“The darker you make your hair, the more it hardens your features.”
Very deep browns or intense blacks should therefore be handled with caution, unless your temperament naturally lends itself to it.
A hair color that suits you
Finally, remember that your ideal color should also reflect your personality.
Thomas Tuccinardi insists:
“Color diagnosis should not be limited to skin tone, but should be adapted to the state of mind and temperament of each woman.”
Simply put, your hair color should be as vibrant as you are. A vibrant shade for the most dynamic, a soft, natural shade for the most discreet, and a vibrant color for those who like to assert their character!
After 60, the real magic of rejuvenating hair color is to gently illuminate your face, while respecting what makes your unique charm.
No need to transform everything: just add a touch of light, choose the perfect shade, and let your natural beauty shine!
And remember: the most beautiful “youthful boost” effects always come from within.
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