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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 13, 2025

4 min

Does longer hair make an older woman look older? The truth about length and age perception

While popular opinion suggests long hair can age a woman, a 2019 study published in the *Journal of Consumer Psychology* found perceptions of age are influenced more by hair health than length. So, **does longer hair make an older woman look older**? Not inherently—it’s how you care for and style it that matters most.

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Oct 10, 2025

4 min

Dispelling Myths: Can a 50 year old woman wear long hair?

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, hair diameter naturally begins to shrink in middle age, changing its texture. Dispelling the outdated societal notion that women must cut their hair short with age, this article explores the reality behind the question: can a 50 year old woman wear long hair and look fabulous doing so?

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