Hairstyles For A 44yearold

If you wear your hair up often, keep it longer.

Finding the right style for your age can be difficult. Face shape, hair texture, even color are factors in choosing the best hairstyle. A man who is 44 has fewer options -- as they do at every age -- than a woman who is 44. This is the age where you want to look mature, but not yet "old." Hairstyles can still be fun, professional and complementary to your features.

Men's Hairstyles

A man who is 44 wants an easy hairstyle that does not take much time to style, according to the New Fashion Trends website. This means shorter hairstyles, with less product. All of these work with any facial shape.

The Brush Cut hairstyle is cut short on the sides and back, with the top being cut evenly at a certain length. If longer, it is styled upward; otherwise it is cut short enough to stand up on its own, resembling the bristles of a brush. The Business Man's Cut is a very appropriate haircut for a man aged 44. This hairstyle is parted on the side and the hair is cut a little longer in the front and top and shorter on the sides and back. Hair gel can be used or it can simply be styled when wet. Also known as the "High and Tight," the Military Cut is ideal for no fuss short hair. There are a few subtle differences with various Military Cuts, but they all work for most types of hair. It involves the hair being shaved on the back and sides and very short on top. There are no "bangs" with this style cut.

Women -- Short

A 44-year-old woman might lean toward a short haircut because it is low maintenance. Adding layers helps keep the look hip and stylish. Adding layers at a bob's length gives the hair texture and creates volume, according to the Tips for Moms website. At this age, it is best to keep the cut length symmetrical on all sides. Bangs may add a youthful appearance, but it depends on your face shape. At this stage, you probably know whether you should have bangs or not.

Women -- Medium

Medium-length hair is safe, as it can still be pinned up or curled. It is a nice compromise between dramatic short hair and really long hair. Hair at this length can be cut straight or with layers. However, if your hair is thinning, layers may only add to the problem. Parting hair to the side adds volume and style.

Women -- Long

"There are many misconceptions regarding older women and longer hairstyles," opines Paul Jones of the website Tips for Moms. "There is nothing wrong with an older woman wearing a longer style as long as it does have style." Long hair can be curled or worn up, and it has the most versatility style-wise. There is no reason a mature woman cannot have this type of hair. The best long styles for a 44-year-old are long layers, with shorter strands around the face, or a straight cut that is, depending on the type of hair, lightly curled at the ends or tousled. Though a woman can embrace her gray hair, Good Housekeeping also recommends that instead of going darker to hide grays, add blond highlights to cover those grays as well as lighten the face.

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