I agree with you on all seven - in fact I’d add three more: long nail extensions (on old hands), hair scraped back in a too-tight ponytail and brassy yellow hair.
I definitely agree with the long fingernails. It does nothing for aging hands. And no slick back hair for me ever. That's a good way to develop traction alopecia if done on a consistent basis.
I also think when the nails are a bit too wide or square or thick … this is usually for extensions, even if a moderate length (sometimes gel too )- I know that’s a style, but it looks, to me, like it ages the hands - it’s just the thickness or wideness …I’m not exactly sure how to explain, bc square and a bit thicker than natural can still look good - but sometimes I even see the nail widens at the top - it’s subtle really - I think it elongates and makes more elegant/natural/youthful if the square shape is slightly narrowed toward the the top of nail - and careful not to thicken the nail too much - it’s a super subtle shape tweak
I appreciate your honest comments, and being so willing to take flack for it. Because you are genuinely trying to help people look better and they do not see what they look like to others and I don’t think they have a mirror so they can see what they look like from behind too! Some women in their 50s 60s 70s 80s where tights without a skirt and even though it may be comfortable for them it is unsightly and not good role modeling for younger women .
Hi Dez! I agree with everything you said! I remember when I was younger toying with the idea of a very small “hidden” tattoo. But for whatever reason, I never got one and I’m happy with that decision. I have a couple of friends who now getting older, regret getting their tattoos. Now on to my favorite part of the video….I absolutely cracked up when you said “give me a short haircut because I’m an old woman!” Oh Dez! You are hilarious !! 😂😂😂 This was an excellent video my friend. Throughly enjoyed it!
Thank you so much Tina! It was a bit of a punt, this video, as I thought I might haemorrhage subscribers, but happily it seems to have gone down quite well! It was fun to do and I felt like I was getting some things of my chest, so to speak! Have a great Friday and weekend ❤❤❤
Touche ! Why do the older women cut all their lovely hair off? Soo short... hair when cut correctly is our best asset. I'm doing everything to look as good as possible...no piercing tats excess make-up etc. Good on you...keep sharing😊
I am in my early 70's and always loved long hair. In my 60's it got so thin that I opted to wear wigs. I started out with a long wig that I thought I loved, but then realized that it did drag my face down and was not doing me any favors though the hair itself was beautiful. I now wear midlength wigs and it is such an improvement! I've tried shorter ones, and it a no go! Never cared for it on me.
There are many, many temporary tattoos. I agree- I have been a professional MUA for many years- you can definitely cover them but why go through all that expense and pain! ❤ It is so easy to look better, fresher, more alert, prettier with a bit of makeup. Like RuPaul says, “I know beauty is skin deep but a little Revlon doesn’t hurt anyone!” Thank you for your video! ❤
I agree with everything you mentioned. My hair is a couple inches longer than yours is now. I dont like short hair and I am 67. If you have finer hair the best thing to do IA keep the ends blunt and I like a few long layers. I don't care for full on bangs at this age, as I think for me it draws attention to the lower face, plus if a person has a larger nose I think bangs draw attention to that also. You look nice with bangs, but for me I prefer the pic without the bangs. It opens up your face. Great video.
Thanks so much Kathy! I only had the bangs cut about four weeks ago so am getting used to them. I'll see how I do - good to switch things up a bit - and you can always grow them out. My main issue is when I wear glasses they can get in the way 😉
I agree 100% 😬 on all 7 mistakes! And the long hair I don’t understand it seems almost every RUclipsr woman has it & then they play with it constantly pulling it back & forward why?? I’m not envious etc I had long hair until I had my kids! And now it’s short at the back because I can’t stand anything long behind my neck But the front is longer kind of a bob! Also fake long nails though. I won’t even go to a nail salon ! I would love to wear more makeup as I need to cover my redness so I’m now wearing tinted Bb cream, though it doesn’t last long, but I always wear lipstick & gloss & when I’m feeling good some eye shadow but my eyes don’t like mascara!! I never use bronzer or blush as I don’t need any more redness on my face! So I won’t go on about the other mistakes it would take too long to mention! And OMG Helen Mirren is that even real ? 😮
I HAVE NEVER LIKE TATOOS I LIKE MY BODY BEING CLEAN N NO MARKING ON ME IM 86 LOVE A LITTLE MAKE UP NATURAL LOOKING I DON LIKE A LOT OF IT I DONT LIKE BANGS N I LIKE MY GRAY HAIR N I DON LIKE MY HAIR NOT LONG N NOT VERY SHORT I LIKE THE WAY I AM N PEOPLE ALWAYS SAY HOW NICE I LOOK
I’m with you Dez on this one, I Hate tattoos, looks to me like the kids have gone mad with a felt tip pen while you were sleeping 😂. But each to there own. But that look is not feminine enough for me. I use a slow tanning cream by Gatineau, it’s very natural. Your right Dez, you have to wear your hair the way it suits you, long or short. BTW, you are entitled to your opinion Dez, so don’t apologise 😀😀 & thanks for your tips. 😉😉
Tattoos are not nice they fade and look tacky in my opinion.Short hair is liberating.l had a buzz cut and it was great sorry cannot agree with that comment.lts up to the individual, too dark dyed hair on older women is ageing in my opinion.
Buzz cuts - love them! I was really talking about the odd bouffant at the top with tail at the back - not sure where that cut came from but it does seem that hairdressers love to give women of a certain age that style. Completely agree about too dark dyed hair - although some people might feel I'd look better with lighter hair - but I've stuck close to what was my natural colour. As you say, completely up to the individual - and really appreciate the comments - its fun to debate these issues and I like to think I have an open mind 🙂
I associate tattoos with lack of confidence. Get a temporary one if you must. Also people will lie and say they like your tattoos but don’t believe them 😂 I don’t like all the piercings but at least it can reversed. They look tacky. Totally agree about excessive tanning and few women can wear manly hairstyles but hairdressers promote them because it requires lots of maintenance so more money for them. Too long hair looks scary on older women. Even if the hair is healthy it doesn’t match the older face. If you have it long than it should be pinned up in some way like a chignon. You have given excellent advice but people will do what they want but they should know that it doesn’t look good and they are fooling themselves thinking it’s attractive. The common denominator in many of these things is that they reek of desperation.
You may have a point, there, Wanda. And it's partly doing things to excess - a few, small, judiciously placed tattoos maybe, but a whole arm, or chest?! Thanks so much for watching, much appreciated.
You have read my mind on all of these things! The 2 things I would add are those fake, thick eyelashes (that seem to drag the eye down), and those long, fake pointy nails. So unflattering imho.,❤
I totally agree with you on the seven mistakes. Especially about tattoos and piercings! I don’t have any but I see women who are full body covered with tattoos! Why? And how will age these tattoos when your skin is sagging? And this short haircut on older women is terrible. I loved your video and your advices and immediately subscribed. Have a great day 🙂👋
Thank you - and yes agree re teeth too. Although I didn't want to mention teeth as dentistry in the UK is not what it should be and my teeth are not by any means perfect 🙂
Veneers (porcelain, of course) are the bomb, fortunately mine were done in the 90's and not as expensive. They have held their good color and they look more attractive than most real teeth.
I’ve seen plenty of older women with short hair that look great as well as others with long hair that look great. Choosing a hair style when you are older is no different than choosing one when you are young. What looks best on a particular person depends on their face shape as well as hair texture and thickness. Let’s please throw rules out the window with regards to aging and hair styles.
Sorry disagree. There are women who do look good with short hair or very long but by far the majority look best with medium length ie snitching length or collar length
I have just found your channel….and I am thrilled! At 72 years young, your points are well taken. I know too that some will disagree, and we should do our hair, our makeup, etc in the way we prefer. However, sometimes I wonder ….does she have any friends who will tell her hard truths!🤪 I had to laugh hardest at the “Old lady haircut”. My hairdresser , who is in her late 30’s , has NEVER suggested this to me. I was heartened to see your thin, fine hair cut as mine with bangs. I keep it about shoulder length and can easily pull it back. And I feel the bangs soften the facial features. Thanks for a lovely video….on to watch more now. You are a very happy find. Be well❤😊
Oh thank you so much Bobbie, that's so kind of you! I am really pleased with my new hairdresser- I actually hadnt had a hair cut for 18 months until four weeks ago - that's lockdown for you! One of my subscribers suggested I go for bangs and I'm glad I did. Have a great rest of your week ❤
Totally agree with you regarding tattoos especially on the face or neck! Those of us who are older know to well where tattoos will end up as our skin sags. Donna
I think Hele Mirrens long white hair is most unflattering It's harsh, colorless and and aging. She's had shorter, fuller, softer styles that looked infinitely better
I slowed down with my makeup application after noticing the older woman on The Real Housewives shows. When fresh faced with minimal makeup the woman looked 10-15 years younger than when in full glam. This is with professional makeup artists applying makeup for them. I am a person who loves makeup and the ritual of putting it on but I look much better with less.
New subscriber! I'm almost 70. I can't applaude you enough about tattoos, and wild piercings! I've always thought that tattoos were not only unnecessary but ugly! Absolutely ppl don't think ahead what their skin will look like older, and colorful tattoos on older skin will fade underneath crepy flesh...it's ugly, and they're rather permanent! And piercings..it's just too much, and it, too, can really look ugly, and these ideas thus diminish the feminine beauty that should be every woman's goal esp as we get older. Additionally, these "witchy" looking nails .. they are horrible😮! I also agree with the other statements about beauty mistakes that you said as well!❤
Thanks so much! I sometimes wonder whether I would have succumbed to the tattoo craze if I'd been born in the 70s or 80s - I did once shave my eyebrows off!
I agree with everything you said. Sound advice for sure. Another suggestion perhaps is lip liner that is darker than the lip stick shade…and black eyeliner under lower lashes. It makes me crazy!!! 😂
❤ your video! One point here, if your eyelashes have gone really thin and short like mine, a subtle false eyelash can be your best friend. I wear them alone without any other eye makeup. No liner or shadow. On me it really helps to define my eyes and looks very natural. It does take a bit of practice to get them on right, but once you get it, it's very fast to do.
@mettamorph4523 I agree that on some people a few individual lashes look better than a whole strip. But where you want to place them depends on your eye shape, eyebrow shape, and face shape. On me, for instance, I do not want to emphasize the outer corners of my eyes as they are already upturned. I prefer to have the longest lashes in the center of the eye, i.e., the rounded style lash not the wing style. That's why there are so many lash styles out there! Also, I find it much faster (and prettier) to apply a strip than individuals! I use wispy lashes with a clear band so they look natural. It's all about finding what looks good on you!
Yes, the pixi short haircut doesn't soften features. They say women grow old and sort of look more like men, well really short hair helps the man look. Not good.
Bravo for being brave to speak your thoughts. I think you did so respectfully and clearly that they were your own opinions. I had a short haircut in 7th grade, i wanted a Dorothy Hammel, and it looked horrendous. I vowed it would never ever be above my ear lobes again.
I agree with you 💯 percent! I do have 3 tattoos for which I never asked for. 3 dots for radiation due to breast cancer. But I wear with pride. Every thing else you are spot on it's a weird world we live in but I guess you all can do what they wish. ❤
Oh my gosh, of course - some women have nipples tattooed on after breast cancer surgery I believe. Thanks so much for watching and commenting - I was a bit nervous about putting this out there, but its great to read so many positive comments!
I agree with everything you said in this video. And I generally don't like tattoos. But after someone I loved died, I got a tattoo with his last words tattooed on my arm. Because of the nature of my tattoo, I don't care who thinks whatever about it, it's there for me as a reminder of someone who loved me when things get rough.
I would suggest you need to lowlight and highlight your hair as it is very ageing to have the same colour . it would take 10 years off you and you would look so much better
I agree with all you have said. I follow all the points you make about make-up and hair, and I'm amazed at how many women just give up bothering with their appearance as they get older. I hate tattoos as well, would never have one. My sons toyed with getting one or two when teens, but knew I'd go mad. Now in their 30's, all are tattoo free and actually really quite pleased they didn't get any.
Thank you so much! My kids are also in their 30s, one is tattoo free, the other has a couple, but not visible. I think we were lucky it wasn't the rage when we were in our teens I guess!
I am 69 & have 2 small tatoos. 1 of a small butterfly on my upper back near right shoulder & a small vine with 2 lady bugs on my right ankle. Both were gotten in my 40's. I like them but would not get anymore.
I love a great pixie. A great short cut to wash and go. A fun fresh cut. If you have thin fine hair it should be shorter, with layers. Not pixie short, below chin, above shoulders. You have to look at your hair type. You also need to have lighter hair the older you get. If your hair is too dark it makes you look older I would say at least a level 7. It's too harsh otherwise.
Somehow I find myself 65 years old, and I still have long hair ... but with layers and bangs/fringes. I see it as my personal style, and am glad there are no style police running around telling me I'm too old for it. The old rules about what was 'appropriate' for different ages and phases are thankfully gone! I did want to compliment you particularly on what you said in #2: that your subscribers advised you to soften your brows, and you listened to them. To me, that is is quite a display of grace on your part! Gentle, sincere critique can open our eyes to rather easy changes. Good on you! I'm a new subscriber, and I look forward to hearing more of your ideas!
I disagree about the hair. Look at Helen Mirren, she always has short hair. A lot of women have health problem and just want something easy to care for.
I always view tattoos as being like a semi-talented junior high schooler’s doodles. If it was done on a piece of paper and hung on the refrigerator it would’ve been tossed out long ago. On women, to me, it always looks trashy.
I'm 66 and I hate tattos as well and piercing, except on the ears. I agree with your points, Dez! I have the same hairdo as you, by the way, fringe with shoulder-length bob (I cut it myself), I find it's versatile...you can wear it loose, up in a jaw clip or back in a ponytail.
@@beautybydez Fringes can be really contrary and they also frizz up alarmingly in any dampness, at least mine does! I take a long time getting mine nice and smooth and then I go out and it rains, or has rained, and all my hard work is wasted.😒😅
Just found your videos and have subscribed. I have just turned 67 and agree with all your points. Like you, I just don't understand tattoos! I see gorgeous young women who to my mind have completely ruined their lovely legs with a whole lot of tattoos. I hope they still like them when they are my age. Also particularly agree about the standard older lady short haircut! I used to have very long dark hair like yours but, again like yours, it is very fine and not as thick as it was when I was younger, so I now have it cut just on or just below my shoulders, with some layering, which works best for me. I look better with a fringe, but constantly fight with it when drying it as I have a cow's lick and often end up pushing it back in frustration. Wish my hairdresser could style it for me every morning! Looking forward to watching all your videos ❤
Thank you so much! Agree with difficulty of hairstyling - I will do a video soon on what tools I use, if it’s any help - but always a work in progress.
totally agree, I was born in 50s then my daughters started having a tattoo here and there, this was in the 90s, so I thought why not I’ll try for a little rose on the top of my are, worse thing I ever did, after I was so uncomfortable wearing a short sleeved garment, so spent more time trying to hide it, worse thing was, after a couple of years, it looked more like a space ship than a rose, the two leaves at each end made it look ridiculous, so end result had 10 removal sessions of laser treatment to get rid of it, 😂
I agree with you on all points. And I can’t understand the appeal of tattoos. They are dangerous to our health and look awful on everyone, young or old
So refreshing to see someone express their opinions freely in these times of cancel culture. I agree with everything you have said. My ex husband has alot tattoos, and from a distance it looks like he has grease all over his arms
I have to agree with all your suggestions. I am not a fan of tattoos either. I still have shoulder length hair and not about to cut it just yet. I am not ready for fogeyhood😂🌷🌷
I hate tattoos, do these young women have any idea what it will look like when they’re 40 😮. The absolute worst is seeing a young bride wearing a beautiful gown and she’s got tattoos on her arms, chest. She destroyed the entire thing. She could be wearing a 200,000 dollar gown and you will still see nothing but the ugly tatoo. Just horrendous.
Hi Des! Im a 56yr old and I have both a discreet tattoo low on my tummy, & a piercing on my face. I do love my Mermaid Tattoo , she represents my lifelong love of Storytelling, folklore & of the sea . I do however wish id not had my lip /face piercing 32yrs ago. I tried to take it out after a few years but it left a hole & an obvious indentation on my top lip, so I had a real diamond made into a stud for it & to be honest my very tiny white diamond looks much prettier than just a hole or a mark there ,so ive persevered with it. Its not even obvious unless you look for it & I forget its there. My own daughter is now 32yrs old however ,& she made no such mistakes as I was able to pass on my perspective & experience to her. I agree with everything you said, and I would add that hair colouring is probably even more important than style as we age. Too dark or a washed out faded shade on bleached or half grey hair looks terribly aging & ungroomed, & can be easily rectified today where salon products can be bought online . I colour my own hair & have always preferred it when I do, ive studied & practised since I was young so im confident & resort to doing it myself more & more again now as Im aging, because salons & stylists ive used almost always leave me far too warm toned & it does not suit my uber fair & cool skin tone. Makes me look ill & older. I think they hear my accent & assume I wont mind mahogany roots when it is really awful on me . Not all of us Irish have red hair! 😉 ... and ladies just because we are older & may have greys to cover it does not mean we need to accept being any less particular about our grooming. They give us sandy or much warmer tones because red needs to go back into the hair to build colour & cover the greys more easily & it takes a better product & more time to cover white hair with a cool tone . (for cooler brown root shadow on my ombre hair I use Shwarzkopf Igora Royal in shades 5.4 & 6.4 for the ladies who do their own, a nice beige toned light brown & dark blonde that covers my greys beautifully & naturally )
You're so right, hair colour is really important. I also colour my own hair, which I started to do during lockdown and have never gone back to the hairdressers, except once when I tried balayage. I use Cetuem, which is very kind to the hair - usually a 55.0 mixed with a 6. I know it's quite dark but I'm sticking close to my natural colour for now. I also need cool-ish colours although I am a bit olive-y too. Your mermaid tattoo sounds lovely! Thanks so much for watching ❤️
Agreed on all points. Regarding Jamie Lee Curtis, she's had that haircut for decades and has always looked fabulous with it even when she was in her 30s. The way i see it, if you would have hated it on yourself in your 30s, how could you possibly think it will look good in your 60s???
I worked in an old age home and many residents had permanent makeup tattooed 20 or 30 years ago. The results are unhappy. Blue drooping skew eyebrows and blue wobbly lip liner. Don't do it !
Love your content, but don’t agree on tattoos. For some it’s remembering a loved one, for others its art. However, art ie tattoo art is in the eye of the beholder and personal choice, should never be criticized. You may have forgotten that choice is very important in ones life. Dont Judge
Although I agree with you on all counts, I don't mind how women have their hair or make up but I really do not like tattoos and piercings - truly awful on women
Agree with you especially the tattoos! I don't understand the purpose of them and people don't think about how they will when they get older. I like some on men but hate seeing them on females. It looks trashy and cheap.
The character "Marjorie" on "Mom" was an example of old lady vests. And stylists for actors KNOW what clothes to use for what they're trying to evoke.☺️
I totally agree with you re tattoos. En masse, they look ugly. The odd one here or there can look ok. I would never have them done. Ditto piercings. Have just discovered your channel. Thank you.
I agree with you ! I think a few of them on a Man and if they have a meaning is ok! However I personally wouldn't want one. I'm 74 years old and totally agree with you. Thank you for your video's
I agree with tattoo,I work in beauty industry and I see every day women and men with lots tattoos. Tattoos are for me ugly, remind me on the bad things. Classy women don’t wear tattoos.
Old women need lipstick at minimum. The rest depends on their features. Agree with all you said. Good skin care is our best friend. I’ve also switched to tinted moisturizer with SPF 50, a little blush, mascara and eyebrow gel and that’s it for everyday. It is not too little, but the lipstick is a must. Like your channel very much and subscribed
Although I don't particularly like either tattoos or piercings, I don't think they are aging. They are a mode of self-expression and often have a personal meaning that has a great importance to the wearer. They have very little, if anything, to do with attractiveness.
I could not agree with you MORE regarding tattoos and piercings. Why do more mature ladies want to look like Millennials and Gen-Z? To be frank, the tattoo and piercing craze just baffles me, no matter the age of the person wearing them 🤢 I find them to be SO unflattering. You can call me judgmental. That's fine. I can't help thinking what I do. They're ugly. Not the person wearing them, but the tattoos themselves. And piercings...? What's the point??? They add nothing to the face. In fact, they take away because *the piercing becomes the focus, not the person's features.*
Im 48 and have very long waist length hair. Ive got Mediterranean ancestry so it suits me. It grows likr wildfire so no point in trying to have a style
Hi Dez, generally I agree with you but I think there are always exceptions. There is a woman on RUclips who has tattoos and a buzzcut and she is over 50. She looks absolutely fantastic. Her channel is grayhairandtattoos. I don't have any tattoos and piercings but very short hair and only like short hair on myself. And I think wearing not enough make-up is not as bad as wearing too much make-up.
Absolutely agree that "not enough makeup" is much better than too much. No makeup is also completely fine, as is not caring what you look like. Who of us has not spent far too much time caring about how we look to others! If one frees themselves from that, more power to them. Personally, I still care to look vital and attractive, but with as little makeup as possible.
Thank you Gaby! Just took a peek at the channel you mention - she has a beautiful face and looks amazing with her buzz cut but personally I find the tattoos off-putting - they are so in your face they distract from the rest of her - but of course that's just me and I completely appreciate that some find them super attractive. Really interesting debates being had in the comments and I really appreciate that - thanks again so much for watching and have a great rest of your week ❤
@@beautybydez I'm kind of surprised that you like her buzzcut since you mentioned that too short hair is not flattering. I think the tattoos suit her since she seems to be a quirky person but she would look even better without them.
@@gabyhagemann3319 I think what I was trying to say was that there is a type of short haircut which women of a certain age seem to wear which isn’t flattering - I think Jamie Lee Curtis, for example, looks great with her short hair, and the woman with the channel also - I was trying to be nuanced in that section but maybe it didn’t come out quite like that 😉
@@gabyhagemann3319 Thanks for the link to that fab woman! I think the tattoos signal something that gets harder to signal with age. They say she is an iconoclast and a rebel. I don't think she would look better without them. They say she was part of a certain culture at a certain time, and that's what she wants to say. I think she's pretty terrific, actually.
I must say, I totally agree with you on the Tattoos and piercings. I guess it goes back to peer pressure. It’s all so unladylike. Your advice is great. These are principles I learned early and taught my daughters. Thank you from South Carolina. 😊😊😊
I’m also from South Carolina! I’m 55 and have never wanted a tattoo. When people ask why not, I ask them “Would you put a bumper sticker on a Bentley?” 😄
@@TwoShedsJackson I tried that on my niece, and her reply was, “ I like bumper-stickers.” I’m absolutely not kidding. My daughters and I are the only ones on two sides of the family who do not have them. This is the world we live in.
@@avondalemama470 Unfortunately, yes it is. I absolutely wish social media had never been invented, because kids today follow these trashy “influencers” and make decisions they’ll later regret. I still laugh when I think of Mother saying “Tattoos are just so ‘north area.’” (If you know, you know! 😄)
@@TwoShedsJackson Hahaha, I guess I “don’t know” then. I’ve lead a very sheltered life, which is no problem for me. I haven’t missed anything worthwhile. 😀 Social media has ruined our young people. I feel so sorry for the decent people trying to bring up children today.
@@avondalemama470 Let’s just say that several-generation Charlestonian families (such as my own) tend to look down on anyone from North Charleston (“the north area”) as it’s very industrial and full of people who are “not-from-here.” This was especially so when the Navy Base was here, and Spruill Avenue and that whole area was a major area for hookers and whatnot. It’s very much improved these days, with some areas absolutely unrecognisable from 20-30 years ago. It’s good to see it looking better, but to native Charlestonians it will most likely always have that “north area” stigma.
Well said! Tattoos are mediocre art on a dubious canvas. I don’t understand the nose piercings either. I always think it looks like a pimple on the nose. I also don’t understand the ring in between the two nostrils. What is the esthetic about looking like a bull?
There are no beauty mistakes if the person loves their look. Period, end of story. Let’s stop judging others for their choices. That’s where true empowerment and wisdom lies; everybody does what suits their own taste. Do better, ladies.
Absolutely agree with all seven. Very refreshing to listen to a video from someone that’s in the same generation! I’m now going to digest the rest of your videos. Thank you.
I really hate to see poorly done makeup and false eyelashes on older women. Less is more. Also those fillers some older women use on their lips look so weird to me. I agree with you on the piercings and tattoos and good for you in saying what you feel. This is your channel so speak your mind❤ Classic beauty is simple and looks much better the older you get.
i am your generation and think the same way, but its sensless to „understand“ other Generations and their taste. I guess, we have also been rebellious in our younger years.
I'm with you, I dont understand tatoos. Why would one want to cover skin for forever. I say get a bumper sticker instead. It seems like those with tatoos always want to show them off as if they're for others. Nobody cares and they've gone and marked up their skin permanently, and for what!? Now I'm afraid I've said too much. Ohhh the same with piercings.
I agree with you on all seven - in fact I’d add three more: long nail extensions (on old hands), hair scraped back in a too-tight ponytail and brassy yellow hair.
LOL - and agree!
I definitely agree with the long fingernails. It does nothing for aging hands. And no slick back hair for me ever. That's a good way to develop traction alopecia if done on a consistent basis.
100% agree with your post!!!
I also think when the nails are a bit too wide or square or thick … this is usually for extensions, even if a moderate length (sometimes gel too )- I know that’s a style, but it looks, to me, like it ages the hands - it’s just the thickness or wideness …I’m not exactly sure how to explain, bc square and a bit thicker than natural can still look good - but sometimes I even see the nail widens at the top - it’s subtle really - I think it elongates and makes more elegant/natural/youthful if the square shape is slightly narrowed toward the the top of nail - and careful not to thicken the nail too much - it’s a super subtle shape tweak
I agree, I have 3 tattoos they are discret. I would never have them showing..
I appreciate your honest comments, and being so willing to take flack for it. Because you are genuinely trying to help people look better and they do not see what they look like to others and I don’t think they have a mirror so they can see what they look like from behind too!
Some women in their 50s 60s 70s 80s where tights without a skirt and even though it may be comfortable for them it is unsightly and not good role modeling for younger women .
Thank you!
I totally agree with everything you've mentioned!
Thank you - always a bit nerve-wracking putting it out there!
Hi Dez! I agree with everything you said! I remember when I was younger toying with the idea of a very small “hidden” tattoo. But for whatever reason, I never got one and I’m happy with that decision. I have a couple of friends who now getting older, regret getting their tattoos.
Now on to my favorite part of the video….I absolutely cracked up when you said “give me a short haircut because I’m an old woman!” Oh Dez! You are hilarious !! 😂😂😂
This was an excellent video my friend. Throughly enjoyed it!
Thank you so much Tina! It was a bit of a punt, this video, as I thought I might haemorrhage subscribers, but happily it seems to have gone down quite well! It was fun to do and I felt like I was getting some things of my chest, so to speak! Have a great Friday and weekend ❤❤❤
I liked you hair style prior to this one, just shorter like you have it now but no fringe.
Absolutely agree with each point you make. And I remember Tressy too! Thanks for another enjoyable video!
Thanks so much Sian!
Touche ! Why do the older women cut all their lovely hair off? Soo short... hair when cut correctly is our best asset. I'm doing everything to look as good as possible...no piercing tats excess make-up etc. Good on you...keep sharing😊
Thank you!
I am in my early 70's and always loved long hair. In my 60's it got so thin that I opted to wear wigs. I started out with a long wig that I thought I loved, but then realized that it did drag my face down and was not doing me any favors though the hair itself was beautiful. I now wear midlength wigs and it is such an improvement! I've tried shorter ones, and it a no go! Never cared for it on me.
There are many, many temporary tattoos. I agree- I have been a professional MUA for many years- you can definitely cover them but why go through all that expense and pain! ❤
It is so easy to look better, fresher, more alert, prettier with a bit of makeup. Like RuPaul says, “I know beauty is skin deep but a little Revlon doesn’t hurt anyone!”
Thank you for your video! ❤
Thank you Dez I have enjoyed your video Ulli
I agree with your comments. Your hair does suite you. I too had to have a trim, at 54 for me i had to have a rethink. Thankyou i do enjoy your content
Ps my hair is all curly from chemo very difficult to style thank goodness for a good hairdresser lol😂
I agree with everything you mentioned. My hair is a couple inches longer than yours is now. I dont like short hair and I am 67. If you have finer hair the best thing to do IA keep the ends blunt and I like a few long layers. I don't care for full on bangs at this age, as I think for me it draws attention to the lower face, plus if a person has a larger nose I think bangs draw attention to that also. You look nice with bangs, but for me I prefer the pic without the bangs. It opens up your face. Great video.
Thanks so much Kathy! I only had the bangs cut about four weeks ago so am getting used to them. I'll see how I do - good to switch things up a bit - and you can always grow them out. My main issue is when I wear glasses they can get in the way 😉
Hi Dez, thank you fort your sharing your knowledge with us Watching your videos Following you
Haha -Tressy “her hair grows”. Always wanted one but never did!
But I did have a ‘Mary Make-Up’ doll. Anyone remember those?
I'm with you. What is with a full covering of tatoes. Thank you for your thoughts and recommendations.
Thanks so much for watching!
I agree 100% 😬 on all 7 mistakes! And the long hair I don’t understand it seems almost every RUclipsr woman has it & then they play with it constantly pulling it back & forward why?? I’m not envious etc I had long hair until I had my kids! And now it’s short at the back because I can’t stand anything long behind my neck
But the front is longer kind of a bob! Also fake long nails though. I won’t even go to a nail salon ! I would love to wear more makeup as I need to cover my redness so I’m now wearing tinted Bb cream, though it doesn’t last long, but I always wear lipstick & gloss & when I’m feeling good some eye shadow but my eyes don’t like mascara!! I never use bronzer or blush as I don’t need any more redness on my face! So I won’t go on about the other mistakes it would take too long to mention! And OMG Helen Mirren is that even real ? 😮
I HAVE NEVER LIKE TATOOS I LIKE MY BODY BEING CLEAN N NO MARKING ON ME IM 86 LOVE A LITTLE MAKE UP NATURAL LOOKING I DON LIKE A LOT OF IT I DONT LIKE BANGS N I LIKE MY GRAY HAIR N I DON LIKE MY HAIR NOT LONG N NOT VERY SHORT I LIKE THE WAY I AM N PEOPLE ALWAYS SAY HOW NICE I LOOK
I agree with you on tattoos and piercings
What about pink and green hair??
Zandra Rhodes wears it well! Not sure about green, though 🤔
The only time those very short hairstyles look good is when they walk out of the hairdresser. After that...not so much.
Good point - that was me when I used to have short hair!
Saw a wedding party once all the main women, including the bride, were tattooed! Looked awful..
I’m with you Dez on this one, I Hate tattoos, looks to me like the kids have gone mad with a felt tip pen while you were sleeping 😂. But each to there own. But that look is not feminine enough for me. I use a slow tanning cream by Gatineau, it’s very natural. Your right Dez, you have to wear your hair the way it suits you, long or short. BTW, you are entitled to your opinion Dez, so don’t apologise 😀😀 & thanks for your tips. 😉😉
I agree that tats are not feminine and so many tats are ugly to me on ladies. Do not like at all....at all. Big mistakes.
Tattoos are not nice they fade and look tacky in my opinion.Short hair is liberating.l had a buzz cut and it was great sorry cannot agree with that comment.lts up to the individual, too dark dyed hair on older women is ageing in my opinion.
Buzz cuts - love them! I was really talking about the odd bouffant at the top with tail at the back - not sure where that cut came from but it does seem that hairdressers love to give women of a certain age that style. Completely agree about too dark dyed hair - although some people might feel I'd look better with lighter hair - but I've stuck close to what was my natural colour. As you say, completely up to the individual - and really appreciate the comments - its fun to debate these issues and I like to think I have an open mind 🙂
Grey hair thats yellowed or unkempt, spandex on old legs...
I associate tattoos with lack of confidence. Get a temporary one if you must. Also people will lie and say they like your tattoos but don’t believe them 😂 I don’t like all the piercings but at least it can reversed. They look tacky.
Totally agree about excessive tanning and few women can wear manly hairstyles but hairdressers promote them because it requires lots of maintenance so more money for them.
Too long hair looks scary on older women. Even if the hair is healthy it doesn’t match the older face. If you have it long than it should be pinned up in some way like a chignon.
You have given excellent advice but people will do what they want but they should know that it doesn’t look good and they are fooling themselves thinking it’s attractive. The common denominator in many of these things is that they reek of desperation.
You may have a point, there, Wanda. And it's partly doing things to excess - a few, small, judiciously placed tattoos maybe, but a whole arm, or chest?! Thanks so much for watching, much appreciated.
You have read my mind on all of these things! The 2 things I would add are those fake, thick eyelashes (that seem to drag the eye down), and those long, fake pointy nails. So unflattering imho.,❤
Yes, very thick eyelashes - how does one see past them?!
I totally agree with you on the seven mistakes. Especially about tattoos and piercings! I don’t have any but I see women who are full body covered with tattoos! Why? And how will age these tattoos when your skin is sagging? And this short haircut on older women is terrible. I loved your video and your advices and immediately subscribed. Have a great day 🙂👋
@@beautybydez Some false eyelashes look like HUGE caterpillars, & the wearer thinks they look great..🤣😂😅😃😀
I agree with you 100%
@@chantal5676 thank you so much - I really appreciate it! Have a great day yourself ❤
These are excellent tips,I would also include teeth that are yellowing or a dingy color
Thank you - and yes agree re teeth too. Although I didn't want to mention teeth as dentistry in the UK is not what it should be and my teeth are not by any means perfect 🙂
It's so expensive in the USA I can't afford the work I need.😒
Veneers (porcelain, of course) are the bomb, fortunately mine were done in the 90's and not as expensive. They have held their good color and they look more attractive than most real teeth.
@@tonimartine7985Mine have shifted. I would like veneers on front but they scrape the enamel off your real teeth
@@ninamc6116lucky you
I’ve seen plenty of older women with short hair that look great as well as others with long hair that look great. Choosing a hair style when you are older is no different than choosing one when you are young. What looks best on a particular person depends on their face shape as well as hair texture and thickness. Let’s please throw rules out the window with regards to aging and hair styles.
Oh boy!! I absolutely agree with you 100 %
Sorry disagree. There are women who do look good with short hair or very long but by far the majority look best with medium length ie snitching length or collar length
I have just found your channel….and I am thrilled! At 72 years young, your points are well taken. I know too that some will disagree, and we should do our hair, our makeup, etc in the way we prefer. However, sometimes I wonder ….does she have any friends who will tell her hard truths!🤪 I had to laugh hardest at the “Old lady haircut”. My hairdresser , who is in her late 30’s , has NEVER suggested this to me. I was heartened to see your thin, fine hair cut as mine with bangs. I keep it about shoulder length and can easily pull it back. And I feel the bangs soften the facial features. Thanks for a lovely video….on to watch more now. You are a very happy find. Be well❤😊
Oh thank you so much Bobbie, that's so kind of you! I am really pleased with my new hairdresser- I actually hadnt had a hair cut for 18 months until four weeks ago - that's lockdown for you! One of my subscribers suggested I go for bangs and I'm glad I did. Have a great rest of your week ❤
Totally agree with you regarding tattoos especially on the face or neck! Those of us who are older know to well where tattoos will end up as our skin sags. Donna
I think Hele Mirrens long white hair is most unflattering
It's harsh, colorless and and aging. She's had shorter, fuller, softer styles that looked infinitely better
I agree with you on all of it. You are saying things we usually only talk about in small groups at lunch 😂 You are being helpful 🌷
How true - and thanks so much!
I slowed down with my makeup application after noticing the older woman on The Real Housewives shows. When fresh faced with minimal makeup the woman looked 10-15 years younger than when in full glam. This is with professional makeup artists applying makeup for them. I am a person who loves makeup and the ritual of putting it on but I look much better with less.
Totally agree with you. I've always thought of tattoos as graffiti on the body. Another mistake is black eyeliner on older women.
New subscriber! I'm almost 70. I can't applaude you enough about tattoos, and wild piercings! I've always thought that tattoos were not only unnecessary but ugly! Absolutely ppl don't think ahead what their skin will look like older, and colorful tattoos on older skin will fade underneath crepy flesh...it's ugly, and they're rather permanent! And piercings..it's just too much, and it, too, can really look ugly, and these ideas thus diminish the feminine beauty that should be every woman's goal esp as we get older. Additionally, these "witchy" looking nails .. they are horrible😮! I also agree with the other statements about beauty mistakes that you said as well!❤
Thanks so much! I sometimes wonder whether I would have succumbed to the tattoo craze if I'd been born in the 70s or 80s - I did once shave my eyebrows off!
Yes I'm not crazy about them either and never have been
Flabby arm skin and tattoos… priceless😂
It starts out as a rose; however, in 20 years it will look like a cabbage
LOL...!!!
Almost agree , in my 60s , have a couple tattoos that o love , and have long blonde highlighted hair ….. so there ..😂🤣. Have just subscribed though 😉
Nose piercings are awful! They either look like a booger or a bull ring
I agree with everything you said. Sound advice for sure. Another suggestion perhaps is lip liner that is darker than the lip stick shade…and black eyeliner under lower lashes. It makes me crazy!!! 😂
❤ your video! One point here, if your eyelashes have gone really thin and short like mine, a subtle false eyelash can be your best friend. I wear them alone without any other eye makeup. No liner or shadow. On me it really helps to define my eyes and looks very natural. It does take a bit of practice to get them on right, but once you get it, it's very fast to do.
Thank you for the suggestion - I've thought about having a go so maybe I should!
False Eyelashes until death🤫
A few lashes just at the outer corners is enough to accentuate the eyes.
@mettamorph4523 I agree that on some people a few individual lashes look better than a whole strip. But where you want to place them depends on your eye shape, eyebrow shape, and face shape. On me, for instance, I do not want to emphasize the outer corners of my eyes as they are already upturned. I prefer to have the longest lashes in the center of the eye, i.e., the rounded style lash not the wing style. That's why there are so many lash styles out there! Also, I find it much faster (and prettier) to apply a strip than individuals! I use wispy lashes with a clear band so they look natural. It's all about finding what looks good on you!
Agree...my lashes have gone...so some "fakes"... Make me look awake...I put no mascara on them...!
Yes, the pixi short haircut doesn't soften features. They say women grow old and sort of look more like men, well really short hair helps the man look. Not good.
Bravo for being brave to speak your thoughts. I think you did so respectfully and clearly that they were your own opinions. I had a short haircut in 7th grade, i wanted a Dorothy Hammel, and it looked horrendous. I vowed it would never ever be above my ear lobes again.
Had to Google Dorothy Hammill and yes, I had that haircut too in my 30s 😱 Thank you 💗
Oh yes I did the same Dorthy Hamill cut in 6th grade too. It was awful. I’ve never had short hair since 😊
@@lalablotz7348Same. I felt ugly.
@@lalablotz7348 at least we learned from our mistakes. Lol
I agree with you 💯 percent! I do have 3 tattoos for which I never asked for. 3 dots for radiation due to breast cancer. But I wear with pride.
Every thing else you are spot on it's a weird world we live in but I guess you all can do what they wish. ❤
Oh my gosh, of course - some women have nipples tattooed on after breast cancer surgery I believe. Thanks so much for watching and commenting - I was a bit nervous about putting this out there, but its great to read so many positive comments!
@@beautybydez
No nipple Tattoos!
I agree with everything you said in this video. And I generally don't like tattoos. But after someone I loved died, I got a tattoo with his last words tattooed on my arm. Because of the nature of my tattoo, I don't care who thinks whatever about it, it's there for me as a reminder of someone who loved me when things get rough.
I would suggest you need to lowlight and highlight your hair as it is very ageing to have the same colour . it would take 10 years off you and you would look so much better
I dye my own hair but I have been considering doing my own balayage! I had it done at the hairdressers last year but it started to look a bit brassy.
Def go lighter hair.
I agree with all you have said. I follow all the points you make about make-up and hair, and I'm amazed at how many women just give up bothering with their appearance as they get older. I hate tattoos as well, would never have one. My sons toyed with getting one or two when teens, but knew I'd go mad. Now in their 30's, all are tattoo free and actually really quite pleased they didn't get any.
Thank you so much! My kids are also in their 30s, one is tattoo free, the other has a couple, but not visible. I think we were lucky it wasn't the rage when we were in our teens I guess!
I am 69 & have 2 small tatoos. 1 of a small butterfly on my upper back near right shoulder & a small vine with 2 lady bugs on my right ankle. Both were gotten in my 40's.
I like them but would not get anymore.
Excellent,agree, especially on tattoos as well as body jewelry, for healthy collagen sun care vital.
I love a great pixie. A great short cut to wash and go. A fun fresh cut. If you have thin fine hair it should be shorter, with layers. Not pixie short, below chin, above shoulders. You have to look at your hair type. You also need to have lighter hair the older you get. If your hair is too dark it makes you look older I would say at least a level 7. It's too harsh otherwise.
I'ts called the Old lady Haircut for a reason. I have far too many friends who have it.
Somehow I find myself 65 years old, and I still have long hair ... but with layers and bangs/fringes. I see it as my personal style, and am glad there are no style police running around telling me I'm too old for it. The old rules about what was 'appropriate' for different ages and phases are thankfully gone!
I did want to compliment you particularly on what you said in #2: that your subscribers advised you to soften your brows, and you listened to them.
To me, that is is quite a display of grace on your part! Gentle, sincere critique can open our eyes to rather easy changes. Good on you!
I'm a new subscriber, and I look forward to hearing more of your ideas!
I loath tattoos - they remind me every time of bruises
I disagree about the hair. Look at Helen Mirren, she always has short hair. A lot of women have health problem and just want something easy to care for.
I love your video and love all your points❤
Thank you so much!
I always view tattoos as being like a semi-talented junior high schooler’s doodles. If it was done on a piece of paper and hung on the refrigerator it would’ve been tossed out long ago. On women, to me, it always looks trashy.
I'm 66 and I hate tattos as well and piercing, except on the ears. I agree with your points, Dez! I have the same hairdo as you, by the way, fringe with shoulder-length bob (I cut it myself), I find it's versatile...you can wear it loose, up in a jaw clip or back in a ponytail.
Thanks so much! It is taking me a bit of time to get to grips with the fringe - particularly how best to dry it - but we're getting there!
@@beautybydez Fringes can be really contrary and they also frizz up alarmingly in any dampness, at least mine does! I take a long time getting mine nice and smooth and then I go out and it rains, or has rained, and all my hard work is wasted.😒😅
Well it as not done for her who tlaking it all about DNA if come old looking family notthing you can do about like sid James
Just found your videos and have subscribed. I have just turned 67 and agree with all your points. Like you, I just don't understand tattoos! I see gorgeous young women who to my mind have completely ruined their lovely legs with a whole lot of tattoos. I hope they still like them when they are my age. Also particularly agree about the standard older lady short haircut! I used to have very long dark hair like yours but, again like yours, it is very fine and not as thick as it was when I was younger, so I now have it cut just on or just below my shoulders, with some layering, which works best for me. I look better with a fringe, but constantly fight with it when drying it as I have a cow's lick and often end up pushing it back in frustration. Wish my hairdresser could style it for me every morning! Looking forward to watching all your videos ❤
Thank you so much! Agree with difficulty of hairstyling - I will do a video soon on what tools I use, if it’s any help - but always a work in progress.
totally agree, I was born in 50s then my daughters started having a tattoo here and there, this was in the 90s, so I thought why not I’ll try for a little rose on the top of my are, worse thing I ever did, after I was so uncomfortable wearing a short sleeved garment, so spent more time trying to hide it, worse thing was, after a couple of years, it looked more like a space ship than a rose, the two leaves at each end made it look ridiculous, so end result had 10 removal sessions of laser treatment to get rid of it, 😂
My daughter also went through the removal process 😱
I agree with you 100% a woman has much more power when she looks feminine and hence not trying to compete in the toughness department as as man
completely agree about tattoos. i don’t get it. i have seen beautiful ones, but it’s not for me.
Now I'm totally afraid to do anything with my hair LOL
Absolutely agree about short hair! It seems to be a “coming of age” thing with ladies of a “certain age”! AWFUL, a cropped grey cap style - hate this
I agree with you on all points. And I can’t understand the appeal of tattoos. They are dangerous to our health and look awful on everyone, young or old
So refreshing to see someone express their opinions freely in these times of cancel culture. I agree with everything you have said. My ex husband has alot tattoos, and from a distance it looks like he has grease all over his arms
If your over 65, your never going to look 25 again. Trying to will only make you look older. Trying too hard is just plain ugly.
I have to agree with all your suggestions. I am not a fan of tattoos either. I still have shoulder length hair and not about to cut it just yet. I am not ready for fogeyhood😂🌷🌷
I agree on all points. When I was younger only criminals who had been in jail had tattoos. They’re ugly.
Indeed - and thank you!
Why? Do people get tattoos? It is like wearing the sa.e clothes for the rest of your life 😮
I hate tattoos, do these young women have any idea what it will look like when they’re 40 😮. The absolute worst is seeing a young bride wearing a beautiful gown and she’s got tattoos on her arms, chest. She destroyed the entire thing. She could be wearing a 200,000 dollar gown and you will still see nothing but the ugly tatoo. Just horrendous.
NO BODY INK.
Just found you. I was so happy .Everything you said was spot on. Looking forward to more videos.
You are so right it ruin’s the appearance of the beautiful body God gave man and women
I really don’t understand tattoos either especially as you get older.
Tattoos!! So unattractive and unflattering on all ages !!!! Agree!!
Hi Des!
Im a 56yr old and I have both a discreet tattoo low on my tummy, & a piercing on my face. I do love my Mermaid Tattoo , she represents my lifelong love of Storytelling, folklore & of the sea . I do however wish id not had my lip /face piercing 32yrs ago. I tried to take it out after a few years but it left a hole & an obvious indentation on my top lip, so I had a real diamond made into a stud for it & to be honest my very tiny white diamond looks much prettier than just a hole or a mark there ,so ive persevered with it. Its not even obvious unless you look for it & I forget its there.
My own daughter is now 32yrs old however ,& she made no such mistakes as I was able to pass on my perspective & experience to her.
I agree with everything you said, and I would add that hair colouring is probably even more important than style as we age.
Too dark or a washed out faded shade on bleached or half grey hair looks terribly aging & ungroomed, & can be easily rectified today where salon products can be bought online .
I colour my own hair & have always preferred it when I do, ive studied & practised since I was young so im confident & resort to doing it myself more & more again now as Im aging, because salons & stylists ive used almost always leave me far too warm toned & it does not suit my uber fair & cool skin tone. Makes me look ill & older.
I think they hear my accent & assume I wont mind mahogany roots when it is really awful on me . Not all of us Irish have red hair! 😉 ... and ladies just because we are older & may have greys to cover it does not mean we need to accept being any less particular about our grooming.
They give us sandy or much warmer tones because red needs to go back into the hair to build colour & cover the greys more easily & it takes a better product & more time to cover white hair with a cool tone . (for cooler brown root shadow on my ombre hair I use Shwarzkopf Igora Royal in shades 5.4 & 6.4 for the ladies who do their own, a nice beige toned light brown & dark blonde that covers my greys beautifully & naturally )
You're so right, hair colour is really important. I also colour my own hair, which I started to do during lockdown and have never gone back to the hairdressers, except once when I tried balayage. I use Cetuem, which is very kind to the hair - usually a 55.0 mixed with a 6. I know it's quite dark but I'm sticking close to my natural colour for now. I also need cool-ish colours although I am a bit olive-y too. Your mermaid tattoo sounds lovely! Thanks so much for watching ❤️
Agreed on all points.
Regarding Jamie Lee Curtis, she's had that haircut for decades and has always looked fabulous with it even when she was in her 30s.
The way i see it, if you would have hated it on yourself in your 30s, how could you possibly think it will look good in your 60s???
I worked in an old age home and many residents had permanent makeup tattooed 20 or 30 years ago. The results are unhappy. Blue drooping skew eyebrows and blue wobbly lip liner. Don't do it !
Love your content, but don’t agree on tattoos. For some it’s remembering a loved one, for others its art. However, art ie tattoo art is in the eye of the beholder and personal choice, should never be criticized. You may have forgotten that choice is very important in ones life. Dont Judge
Good point!
Although I agree with you on all counts, I don't mind how women have their hair or make up but I really do not like tattoos and piercings - truly awful on women
Jaime Lee Curtis looks great with her hair that short but she is the exception
Agree with you especially the tattoos! I don't understand the purpose of them and people don't think about how they will when they get older. I like some on men but hate seeing them on females. It looks trashy and cheap.
I agree with your points... I will add half or full zipped thin cheap fleeces, ugh.. particularly in light blue, purple or mauve
LOL ❤️
The character "Marjorie" on "Mom" was an example of old lady vests. And stylists for actors KNOW what clothes to use for what they're trying to evoke.☺️
I totally agree with you re tattoos. En masse, they look ugly. The odd one here or there can look ok. I would never have them done. Ditto piercings. Have just discovered your channel. Thank you.
I agree with you ! I think a few of them on a Man and if they have a meaning is ok! However I personally wouldn't want one. I'm 74 years old and totally agree with you. Thank you for your video's
I agree with tattoo,I work in beauty industry and I see every day women and men with lots tattoos. Tattoos are for me ugly, remind me on the bad things. Classy women don’t wear tattoos.
Old women need lipstick at minimum. The rest depends on their features. Agree with all you said. Good skin care is our best friend. I’ve also switched to tinted moisturizer with SPF 50, a little blush, mascara and eyebrow gel and that’s it for everyday. It is not too little, but the lipstick is a must. Like your channel very much and subscribed
Although I don't particularly like either tattoos or piercings, I don't think they are aging. They are a mode of self-expression and often have a personal meaning that has a great importance to the wearer.
They have very little, if anything, to do with attractiveness.
I could not agree with you MORE regarding tattoos and piercings. Why do more mature ladies want to look like Millennials and Gen-Z? To be frank, the tattoo and piercing craze just baffles me, no matter the age of the person wearing them 🤢 I find them to be SO unflattering. You can call me judgmental. That's fine. I can't help thinking what I do. They're ugly. Not the person wearing them, but the tattoos themselves. And piercings...? What's the point??? They add nothing to the face. In fact, they take away because *the piercing becomes the focus, not the person's features.*
Im 48 and have very long waist length hair. Ive got Mediterranean ancestry so it suits me. It grows likr wildfire so no point in trying to have a style
I have 10 tattoos all are small and in discreet places and all have special meaning to me and it's a form of artwork.
Hi Dez, generally I agree with you but I think there are always exceptions. There is a woman on RUclips who has tattoos and a buzzcut and she is over 50. She looks absolutely fantastic. Her channel is grayhairandtattoos. I don't have any tattoos and piercings but very short hair and only like short hair on myself. And I think wearing not enough make-up is not as bad as wearing too much make-up.
Absolutely agree that "not enough makeup" is much better than too much. No makeup is also completely fine, as is not caring what you look like. Who of us has not spent far too much time caring about how we look to others! If one frees themselves from that, more power to them. Personally, I still care to look vital and attractive, but with as little makeup as possible.
Thank you Gaby! Just took a peek at the channel you mention - she has a beautiful face and looks amazing with her buzz cut but personally I find the tattoos off-putting - they are so in your face they distract from the rest of her - but of course that's just me and I completely appreciate that some find them super attractive. Really interesting debates being had in the comments and I really appreciate that - thanks again so much for watching and have a great rest of your week ❤
@@beautybydez I'm kind of surprised that you like her buzzcut since you mentioned that too short hair is not flattering. I think the tattoos suit her since she seems to be a quirky person but she would look even better without them.
@@gabyhagemann3319 I think what I was trying to say was that there is a type of short haircut which women of a certain age seem to wear which isn’t flattering - I think Jamie Lee Curtis, for example, looks great with her short hair, and the woman with the channel also - I was trying to be nuanced in that section but maybe it didn’t come out quite like that 😉
@@gabyhagemann3319 Thanks for the link to that fab woman! I think the tattoos signal something that gets harder to signal with age. They say she is an iconoclast and a rebel. I don't think she would look better without them. They say she was part of a certain culture at a certain time, and that's what she wants to say. I think she's pretty terrific, actually.
Totally agree with the shirt hair. Im 81 with gray. I have a bob that goes to my chin which to me is very flattering
agree a 100, especially about tatoos and tanning
I must say, I totally agree with you on the Tattoos and piercings. I guess it goes back to peer pressure. It’s all so unladylike. Your advice is great. These are principles I learned early and taught my daughters. Thank you from South Carolina. 😊😊😊
I’m also from South Carolina! I’m 55 and have never wanted a tattoo. When people ask why not, I ask them “Would you put a bumper sticker on a Bentley?” 😄
@@TwoShedsJackson I tried that on my niece, and her reply was, “ I like bumper-stickers.” I’m absolutely not kidding. My daughters and I are the only ones on two sides of the family who do not have them. This is the world we live in.
@@avondalemama470 Unfortunately, yes it is. I absolutely wish social media had never been invented, because kids today follow these trashy “influencers” and make decisions they’ll later regret. I still laugh when I think of Mother saying “Tattoos are just so ‘north area.’” (If you know, you know! 😄)
@@TwoShedsJackson Hahaha, I guess I “don’t know” then. I’ve lead a very sheltered life, which is no problem for me. I haven’t missed anything worthwhile. 😀 Social media has ruined our young people. I feel so sorry for the decent people trying to bring up children today.
@@avondalemama470 Let’s just say that several-generation Charlestonian families (such as my own) tend to look down on anyone from North Charleston (“the north area”) as it’s very industrial and full of people who are “not-from-here.” This was especially so when the Navy Base was here, and Spruill Avenue and that whole area was a major area for hookers and whatnot. It’s very much improved these days, with some areas absolutely unrecognisable from 20-30 years ago. It’s good to see it looking better, but to native Charlestonians it will most likely always have that “north area” stigma.
Well said! Tattoos are
mediocre art on a dubious canvas. I don’t understand the nose piercings either. I always think it looks like a pimple on the nose. I also don’t understand the ring in between the two nostrils. What is the esthetic about looking like a bull?
There are no beauty mistakes if the person loves their look. Period, end of story. Let’s stop judging others for their choices. That’s where true empowerment and wisdom lies; everybody does what suits their own taste. Do better, ladies.
Absolutely agree with all seven. Very refreshing to listen to a video from someone that’s in the same generation! I’m now going to digest the rest of your videos. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
I really hate to see poorly done makeup and false eyelashes on older women. Less is more. Also those fillers some older women use on their lips look so weird to me. I agree with you on the piercings and tattoos and good for you in saying what you feel. This is your channel so speak your mind❤ Classic beauty is simple and looks much better the older you get.
Usually, long hair makes you look younger!
Yes, agree it can do.
i am your generation and think the same way, but its sensless to „understand“ other Generations and their taste. I guess, we have also been rebellious in our younger years.
Biggest agjng problem? Not looking after teeth properly.
I'm with you, I dont understand tatoos. Why would one want to cover skin for forever. I say get a bumper sticker instead. It seems like those with tatoos always want to show them off as if they're for others. Nobody cares and they've gone and marked up their skin permanently, and for what!? Now I'm afraid I've said too much. Ohhh the same with piercings.
I think you're just old-fashioned in your thinking
A completely valid opinion 🙂