Classy and Sophisticated Hair Accessories for Mature Women
Written by Kathryn D'Imperio Monday, 10 November 2008 08:18
When it comes to looking amazing in a matter of moments, mature women have got it down pat. From efficient makeup tips to hairstyles and outfits that go flawlessly together in a flash, mature women have class and style beyond words. 
To further enhance the unlimited possibilities of beautiful, manageable hairstyles, women can spruce up their looks with classy and sophisticated hair accessories.
Every woman should have at least a modest selection of hair accessories from which to choose. From ponytail elastics to headbands to combs and clips and claws and hairpins, the possibilities become seemingly endless, and this is especially great for mature women who want keep their hairstyles fresh, flirty, and fabulous.
“Most hairstyles are conducive to hair accessories,” said top hair artist Kenneth Darrell. “Generally staying away from extreme lengths, short or long, is best if you like to accessorize. If you enjoy wearing a little bling in the hair, most beauty supply stores carry a wide selection of combs, barrettes, and pins.”
“Remember a couple of rules when jazzing up the do,” he added. “As you get older, less is more. Icing up the hair can be fun, but overdoing it can be tragic. Unless you’re going to a grand event, keep it simple; the rules only change for really big events, even then use discretion. Decorative combs and pins can be just the ticket to class up an otherwise boring twist.”
Selecting the Perfect Hair Accessories for Your Hair Type and Lifestyle Needs
When it comes to actually deciding which hair accessories to wear when, the choice can seem overwhelming the larger your collection of hair accessories. No need to worry, though, because a number of classy hair accessories share multiple purposes, while others are a surefire winner for a specific occasion.
Thanks to the help of a few hair experts, Life Love Beauty has determined the Top Hair Accessories for Mature Women as follows:
Classy and Sophisticated Hair Accessories for Active Mature Women
Top Hair Accessory: The Ponytail Elastic
Why: The ponytail offers a classic style that can be worn just about anywhere, and keeps hair in place, whether running and working out, or dashing to catch the subway. Ponytail elastics, while not glamorous, still offer a solution to women based on a true necessity – keeping hair out of the eyes and face on a regular basis.
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Use your ponytail elastic for all it’s worth. You can wear a high ponytail or a low ponytail (or a mid ponytail), weave your hair into a nice French braid or a standard braid, or even toss your hair back into a messy bun. Of course you can always do the neat bun, too, but the messy bun is much more fun!
Classy and Sophisticated Hair Accessories for EVERY Mature Woman
Top Hair Accessory: HairZing!
Why: HairZing offers such a versatility that is not often seen in hair accessories these days. Not only is the HairZing decorative comb accessory completely comfortable, but it also stays put, keeping hair tightly in place even during movement and exercise. The HairZing fashions are absolutely lovely, featuring a beautiful series of beads that seem to float in the hair effortlessly while the comfortable combs secure the hairstyle. HairZing accessories are perfect for any occasion, from everyday use to special events. Best of all, they are easy to style and can be worn in a variety of ways.
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“Even with thin hair, HairZing’s comfortable design gives women the flexibility to create dozens of styles – hairstyles seen in fashion magazines that they thought they could never do in their own hair,” said HairZing eMarketing and Advertising Director Holden Penley. “The secret is in the beaded resin bands, which are attached to two hair-friendly molded metal combs. Gorgeous beads of all types appear magically suspended in the hair while HairZing holds the style in place all day. Women can even wear HairZings under a hat or a bike helmet with no worries about emerging with flattened ‘hat hair.’”
Classy and Sophisticated Hair Accessories for Mature Women Anytime, Anywhere
Top Hair Accessory: The Headband
Why: No matter what length you wear your hair, no matter how curly or straight, no matter if you have 30 minutes or 30 seconds to style your hair, a headband is the perfect answer.
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“Hair accessories... well, you can't go wrong with a good old fashion headband - my personal favorite is tortoise shelled,” said celebrity hair guru DaRico Jackson. “It's classic, standard, and looks good with just about any color; a headband can dress up a ponytail, a cascade of curls, and add a little nostalgia to a bob. This classic hair accessory is great for keeping hair out of your face and good addition for old hair style rejuvenation.”
Classy and Sophisticated Hair Accessories for Professional, On-the-Go Mature Women
Top Hair Accessory: The low ponytail with decorative elastic
Why: The low ponytail style is easy to style and also easy to re-style as needed, if needed. It is a comfortable hair fashion that doesn’t take a lot of thought or time, yet it looks great in work environment, at a special event, or even as you run your favorite toddler (child or grandchild) to the pediatrician.
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“Now depending on length of hair, low ponytails are great for the conservative, collegiate, active and professional,” said Michael Peter Hayes, a stylist of more than 25 years. “These can be used with barrettes, decorative elastics bands, or hair can be tied in a twist or knot.”
Classy and Sophisticated Hair Accessories for Mature Women with Thinning Hair
Top Hair Accessory: Various Hair Add-ons and Hair Enhancers
Why: These hair pieces truly are impossible for the average person to detect. If you view a few of the add-on pieces or hair enhancers, you will see the neat effects they create in hair without giving away the secret.
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Hair artist Kenneth Darrell shared, “Some of the best hair accessories for women are found in hair clip-ins or ‘pieces’. The quality of these awesome accessories has risen to the point that they are virtually indistinguishable from the natural hair. Many times by mid life hair has thinned out a bit. These add-ons can add thickness and volume and offer many texture varieties. They also have the added benefit of being fast and easy to put on! Hair clip-in ‘pieces’ are available online at www.tressallure.com and most beauty supply stores.
Selecting Classy and Sophisticated Hair Accessories
“Purchase several designs of hair accessories,” Hair artist Kenneth Darrell suggests. “Keep your store receipt and take them home. Try them in the light of your own mirror where you won’t feel uncomfortable or rushed to make a decision. Remember, in a salon there can be a vested interest in telling you that you look good with something they want to sell you. Have a close friend (who isn't afraid to be honest with you) tell you what works and what doesn’t.”
While the hair accessories above received top recognition as classy and sophisticated hair accessories for most mature women, there are of course many other hair accessories that also do a great job of spicing up one’s appearance. Let’s not forget hairpins and barrettes, or scarves and hats, as stylist Michael Peter Hayes suggests.
“As a stylist of 25 years, I can attest mature women can do more than they think, pertaining to styles,” Hayes said. “I always heard myths of what an older woman can or cannot wear, so my rule of thumb that I always suggest: ‘what is your personality and what are you trying to convey’. I recommend scarves, barrettes, ponytail holders, and combs, hats, but never a clip; they put excessive tension on the hair and are juvenile looking.”
He added, “For medium to short hair, headbands of scarves are chic, and hats I love. If a woman has grey or silver hair, and does not want to color, she should wear silver or platinum jewelry, eye frames, etc. The makeup, depending on her eye color, should be complementary. Such as: brown or hazel eyes, earth-tones are good, green or blue, the cool colors of the purples, violets, etc. Always look at the trends of the youth; a woman can assemble a variation to tailor her looks. Be bold and have fun.”
About the Experts:
- To learn more about celebrity hairstylist DaRico Jackson, please visit www.myspace.com/daricojackson.
- To learn more about Hairzing or to watch videos on how to create styles with Hairzing, please visit www.hairzing.com. You can purchase a few different styles of HairZing at Amazon.com.
- To learn more about hair artist Kenneth Darrell, please visit www.KennethDarrell.com.
- To learn more about hair stylist Michael Peter Hayes, please visit Michael Peter Hayes Art Salon at www.mphsalon.com.
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