Haircolor after 60: the best color to make you look younger, says a hairdresser

From the age of 60 onwards, many people are looking for a color that softens the face. Color can warm the complexion and restore radiance, without the mask effect. Here are a few tips validated by the pros, for credible results.

After age 60, which shade really rejuvenates?

Hair changes with age, and so does complexion. Melanin levels drop, so cold highlights sometimes harden features. Golden and honeyed highlights bring out the light. Too dark a color, on the other hand, can mark shadows.

According to a hairdresser quoted in the press, a soft golden blond remains a safe bet. Aim for 1 to 2 shades lighter than your base. In addition, multi-tone coloring with fine highlights adds depth. An acidic gloss seals in shine without weighing it down.

Avoid total uniformity, especially if hair is fine. Contouring highlights around the face brightens cheekbones. As a result, the eye perceives more volume. The coloring then becomes more natural, without the need for a radical cut.

“A soft golden blond softens features and warms the complexion after age 60.”

Techniques for a natural result

For a soft finish, ask for a fine balayage and a root blur. Then tone with a golden beige to calm copper highlights. Also, tone-on-tone coloring can patina lengths without sensitizing. Contrast remains light, and therefore more flattering.

Prepare the fiber with a moisturizer the day before. In fact, perform a skin test 48 hours before application. This helps manage porosity and improve hold. The result is a more uniform color base.

• Do an allergy test 48 hours before coloring.
• Stay 1 to 2 shades away from your natural base.
• Choose golden, honey or beige highlights.
• Schedule touch-ups every 4 to 6 weeks.
• Finish with a gloss or patina for shine.

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Matching color to skin tone and white hair

The choice depends first and foremost on skin tone. On fair, rosy skin, a beige gold avoids a too-yellow effect. On the other hand, olive complexions benefit from honey or caramel highlights. This approach guides the decision beyond the simple name of the color.

The percentage of white hair also counts. Above 50%, a permanent formula often provides 80-100% coverage. What’s more, a mix of roots and lengths limits demarcation. Semi-permanent coloring may suffice if the proportion is lower.

Cut and thickness influence the look. The finer the fiber, the more luminous a light tone appears. A dark golden blond, on the other hand, creates false volume at the roots. The coloring then supports the texture, especially with set highlights.

For maintenance, use a mild shampoo and a light re-pigmenting treatment. Then space out touch-ups every 4 to 6 weeks, depending on regrowth. A touch-up spray can save a week. This keeps highlights in harmony.

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Living room or home: the right choice

The salon provides precise diagnostics and customized dosages. As a result, tonal errors are rarer. The professional adapts the oxidizer, patina and exposure time. In this way, coloring is carefully controlled.

At home, work on hair that has been dry and unwashed for 24 hours. Then draw in thin sections and evenly saturate white areas. Then watch the clock and emulsify thoroughly. A lukewarm rinse helps the fiber stay soft.

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Gentle trends and common mistakes after 60

Current trends focus on baby-lights, bronde and glossing. This keeps highlights alive without excessive contrast. A beige gold, slightly warm, lasts well through the seasons. The color is then integrated into the style, without imposing it.

Avoid opaque blacks and cold ashes. On the other hand, a touch of warmth on the lengths avoids a dull complexion. Then correct overly coppery highlights with a beige patina. The face looks more rested.

In terms of budget and time, think about reducing maintenance. A blurred root and diffused highlights will lengthen the time between appointments. Last but not least, an at-home re-pigmenting treatment will prolong the radiance of your hair between appointments. The image remains consistent all year round.

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