Ladies, I’ve been cutting and styling hair for over two decades, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the right haircut can be your fountain of youth! But when you hit 60 and wear glasses, certain styles can actually add years to your appearance without you even realizing it. Let me walk you through the haircuts to avoid and the styling mistakes that could be sabotaging your youthful look.
1. The Blunt, One-Length Bob
Honey, a severe, chin-length bob with zero layers creates a harsh frame around your face. Those glasses already create a horizontal line—adding another with this cut? Double trouble!
Instead, ask for subtle layers that soften your features and dance around your frames.
2. Overly Teased Crown
Remember that ’80s volume we all loved? Well, darling, excessive teasing at the crown now screams ‘dated’ faster than polyester pantsuits!
The height creates an awkward proportion with your glasses, drawing attention to fine lines rather than your gorgeous eyes.
3. Super Short Pixie
Though I adore a good pixie, cutting it too short can leave your face looking exposed and vulnerable. When paired with substantial glasses frames, your features might appear overwhelmed!
A slightly longer pixie offers softness while maintaining that chic vibe.
4. The Helmet Head
Ah, the dreaded helmet head—where every hair is sprayed into submission! This rigid style fights with your glasses for attention and highlights every wrinkle.
Movement in your hair suggests youthfulness, darling. Let those locks have a little freedom to dance!
5. Stick-Straight Long Hair
If your locks hang limply past your shoulders without layers or movement, gravity becomes your enemy! This flat style drags down your features, especially with glasses adding weight to your face.
Trust me, even minimal layers can transform that curtain into a masterpiece.
6. The Wedge Cut
Oh, the wedge—shorter in back, longer in front—was fabulous in the ’70s, but paired with modern glasses? Disaster! The angular shape clashes with your frames, creating visual confusion.
Softer transitions between lengths will complement your face shape much better.
7. Tight Curls All Over
When every strand is curled into identical tight ringlets, you’re not channeling Shirley Temple—you’re dating yourself, sweetie! This uniform texture competes with your glasses and adds visual years.
Varying curl sizes creates dimension that flatters mature faces beautifully.
8. The Severe Center Part
While Gen Z might rock a center part, for us mature gals with glasses, it can be ruthlessly unflattering! This symmetrical division emphasizes any facial asymmetry that comes with age.
A soft side part or slight diagonal instantly lifts your features.
9. The Too-Short Bangs
Bangs that stop mid-forehead create an awkward gap between hair and glasses. This no-man’s-land draws attention to forehead lines like a spotlight on a stage!
Either commit to eyebrow-grazing bangs or grow them long enough to blend with your layers.
10. The Mushroom Cut
Heaviness around the sides with a rounded shape? I call this the mushroom effect! Combined with glasses, this style adds width exactly where you don’t want it.
Your beautiful cheekbones deserve better than being hidden under a fungi-inspired hairdo!
11. Severe Slicked-Back Styles
Pulling every strand tightly back exposes your entire face to scrutiny! With glasses already framing your features, this harsh style eliminates softness that balances aging skin.
Allow some gentle wisps around your face—they’re like natural filters for mature beauty.
12. The Triangle Cut
Fullness at the bottom and flatness at the crown creates that dreaded triangle effect! When glasses sit at the narrowest part of this style, the visual imbalance adds years instantly.
Volume distribution should be your mantra—even thickness from roots to ends.
13. Harsh Geometric Cuts
Sharp angles and precision-cut lines might work for architecture, but on mature faces with glasses? They create a disconnect between your soft features and rigid hair edges.
Softly blended lines allow your natural beauty to shine without harsh competition.
14. The Super Thin Wispy Cut
When your hair is cut into ultra-fine wisps all over, it can look insubstantial and fragile—especially against substantial glasses frames! This style emphasizes any thinning you might experience.
Strategic layers preserve density while still offering movement and softness.
15. The Mall Perm
That tight, uniform perm from the mall salon might have been your signature in 1985, but honey, it’s not doing you favors now! With glasses, this dated texture makes you look stuck in a time warp.
Modern waves with varying patterns look infinitely more current.
16. STYLING MISTAKE: Ignoring Eyebrow Area
Neglecting the hair around your eyebrows creates a clash between your frames and your haircut! This no-man’s-land of styling confusion adds years instantly.
Your cut should intentionally frame your glasses, not fight with them. Consider how bangs or layers interact with your frames.
17. STYLING MISTAKE: Over-Using Hairspray
Drowning your style in hairspray creates a shellacked, immovable helmet that screams ‘senior citizen’! When light catches that stiff surface alongside your glasses, it highlights every imperfection.
Embrace flexible-hold products that allow natural movement while maintaining your style.
18. STYLING MISTAKE: Skipping Hair Color Maintenance
When your roots grow out or your color fades unevenly, it creates a disheveled look that glasses only amplify! The contrast between your frames and neglected color makes everything appear dated.
Regular touch-ups keep your overall look polished and intentionally youthful.