The Best Hairstyles for Your Age

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For your 50s: Shoulder-Length and Angled

"It's a myth that you have to wear short hair once you get to be a certain age," says Gabay. "Wearing your hair a bit longer - about shoulder-length - can actually make you look younger. Layered, and slightly angled cuts help soften your features. Plus, if your hair is thinning due to hormonal shifts, going too short can make it look sparse."

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For your 50s: Shoulder-Length and Angled

"It's a myth that you have to wear short hair once you get to be a certain age," says Gabay. "Wearing your hair a bit longer - about shoulder-length - can actually make you look younger. Layered, and slightly angled cuts help soften your features. Plus, if your hair is thinning due to hormonal shifts, going too short can make it look sparse."

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