Last month a reader wrote me asking "Why are women in their 70's and 80's not addressed in clothing and make-up articles?" That's an excellent question, so from time to time, I will try to include some skin, health and beauty tips especially for older woman.

Hair Tips for Senior Women

So, you're a senior citizen now and have reach or passed retirement age. Here are some 21st century tips on hair care for older women who realize senior citizens can be sliver foxes!

Consider a Longer Hair Style

Older women don't have to wear their hair short anymore. While a short cut is certainly acceptable, now it is fine for older women to wear a sleek, modern cut that frames the face and reaches the shoulders.

Get Rid of the Frizz with a Straightening Iron

If you wear your hair longer, consider a straightening iron. Grey hair is courser and frizzier, especially in the Nashville humidity. Straightening irons are similar to curling irons and can help flatten the frizzies that come with grey or white hair. A large curling iron can do the same trick and leave some wave in your hair. Finish it off with a good medium hold hairspray that adds shine, and you can have a sleek hair style.

Caution: Curling irons and straightening irons are HOT and can burn delicate older skin on the face, scalp and fingers. Be very careful if you use a curling or straightening iron. If you have any trouble using the iron, have your beauty professional do it for you.

Use Gentle Hair Color

If your hair was formerly black or bright red and you are now in your 70s, it might be time to ditch the black or bright red hair color. A softer shade is usually more flattering and believable. You might consider going grey but you can pick the color grey you want to be. Or consider a light brown or strawberry blond that flatters your skin tone. Black and bright red are harsh colors that make an older woman look even older, and trust me, no one believes your hair is naturally raven black or bright red anymore! A gentle color brings softness to your face and raises the question "Does she or doesn't she?"

Consider Wigs for Hair Loss

Did you know many older women suffer from what is usually called male pattern baldness? Women lose hair thickness and volume as they age just like men, especially on the top of the head where men tend to lose most of their hair. If you have lost a lot of your hair to the point you are self-conscious, consider a wig. Synthetic fibers have improved a great deal in the past decades, and there are wigs in many price ranges available to cover thinning hair. If your hair loss is due to an illness, you might even qualify for a free wig. As with hair color, go with a soft, flattering shade for a wig. If your budget will allow, you might even want to get a couple of different cuts and/or shades for different looks.

For Thin Spots Use Eye Shadow

If your hair is just thinning a little near the front or around your part, use eye shadow to fill in thinning spots! Pick an eye shadow that is the same color as your hair. To fill in small areas, just use the sponge applicator that come with the eye shadow. To cover more ground, get a makeup brush and apply the powder to the thinning areas. You might also want to ask your doctor or dermatologist about usingMinoxidil which somes in a formula just for women.

Source: www.examiner.com