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12 Hairstyles That Make You Look Older Than You Are

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Tight Buns: While sleek, tight buns are elegant, they can also pull the face tautly, emphasizing fine lines and wrinkles.

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Severe Haircuts: Cuts with hard lines or blunt edges can be harsh and unflattering as they lack softness and movement.

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Very Long Hair: Long hair, especially if it's unkempt or without layers, can drag the face down, making features appear more droopy.

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Outdated Styles: Sticking with a hairstyle that was popular decades ago—such as mullets or overly teased hair—can make you seem older by association.

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Too Dark Hair Color: Hair color that is too dark can be stark against the skin as it ages, highlighting imperfections and making features appear more severe.

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Center Partings: Center parts can accentuate asymmetry and the signs of aging in the face, especially if the hair is flat and lacks volume.

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Overly Short Layers: Short, choppy layers can add unnecessary volume at the crown, throwing off facial proportions and highlighting aging features.

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Curtain Bangs: If not styled correctly, curtain bangs can overwhelm the face and highlight crow's feet and under-eye areas.

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