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Post by shanniebananie on Mar 20, 2021 18:58:24 GMT
I have anyways had a high forehead and wore bangs (fringe) into my 30s. I have a curly bob but would style my bangs smooth with a round brush. Gradually I grew them out and had a side swept bang going on until about 5 years ago. Now I have no bangs and my hair has been thinning leaving me with a big ol’ shiny forehead. I often wear my reading glasses or sunglasses on top of my head which pulls my hair back and makes it even more obvious. This is not a good look.
I feel I need to go back to full bangs to cover up this forehead situation. Will this look weird on an older lady? Part of me says who cares, but I don’t want to look even more gross than I do already.
Do you wear bangs?
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Post by KelleeM on Mar 20, 2021 18:59:52 GMT
I just turned 59 and have bangs. I have way too much forehead to not have them.
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Post by Sue on Mar 20, 2021 19:11:50 GMT
I'm 74 and have worn bangs my whole life. I, too, have a high forehead.
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Post by paulao on Mar 20, 2021 19:17:07 GMT
I’m 63 with bangs. Age has nothing to do with bang v no bangs. If you like bangs then have them.
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Post by rodeomom on Mar 20, 2021 19:17:10 GMT
Why would there be an "age" to any hairstyle? I think that's a made-up thing.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Mar 20, 2021 19:18:10 GMT
I have bangs pushed to the side sort of.
I'm older then dirt!
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Post by amom23 on Mar 20, 2021 19:18:26 GMT
Bangs are ageless. Sounds like you have the perfect face/forehead for them. Checkout Pinterest and/or the Makeover Guy on YouTube for lots of great hairstyles with bangs.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Mar 20, 2021 19:18:41 GMT
I'm 56 and I've had bangs my whole life. I have a high high forehead. I don't even know what I would like look without bangs. I think you do what fits your face the best! Why wouldn't women over 50 not have bangs?!
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Post by FurryP on Mar 20, 2021 19:22:04 GMT
Do a google search hair over 50 with bangs. You will find a lot of nice looking hairstyles with bangs. Yes you can wear bangs.
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Post by bc2ca on Mar 20, 2021 19:26:02 GMT
I went back to bangs in my 50s because of thinning hair.  |
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Post by my3freaks on Mar 20, 2021 19:35:52 GMT
I'm 47 and have bangs. My sister-in-law is 52 and has bangs. I say go for it!
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Post by lisacharlotte on Mar 20, 2021 20:51:42 GMT
I look better (and younger) with bangs. I’m 55.
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Post by milocat on Mar 20, 2021 21:02:19 GMT
If you like them and it suits you then it works regardless of age. That goes for any hairstyle or fashion style.
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Post by Merge on Mar 20, 2021 21:04:54 GMT
My pixie cut assumes bangs, but I’ve had them longer or shorter depending on my mood. I’m 48 if that helps. IMO shorter pieces of hair and more layers definitely help with thinning.
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Post by smcast on Mar 20, 2021 21:09:37 GMT
Of course.
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Post by AussieMeg on Mar 20, 2021 21:09:51 GMT
What a strange question. I've had a fringe my whole life (I have a high forehead I look awful without a fringe). I'm not going to suddenly grow out my fringe just because I turned 50.  |
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Post by peasapie on Mar 20, 2021 21:10:13 GMT
Actually bangs are an older woman’s best friend. They cover forehead wrinkles and balance our faces as they tend to get longer with age. (Thank you, gravity). The best way for most women to wear them is slightly sideswept and soft, as this also minimizes the nose - which also becomes prominent with age. So get your fringe on!
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Post by malibou on Mar 20, 2021 21:12:47 GMT
It better be okay, as cutting fringe is top of my list once I get in to get my haircut again.
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Post by femalebusiness on Mar 20, 2021 21:38:00 GMT
There is no age limit for bangs that look great. Go for it.
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Post by gramasue on Mar 20, 2021 21:44:06 GMT
I have bangs and I'm a lot older than 50! If you like the way you look with them, then by all means, go for it.
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Post by Patter on Mar 20, 2021 21:54:36 GMT
Yes! I will be 56 in June, and I wear "piecey" bangs.  |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Mar 20, 2021 22:10:40 GMT
I think bangs are more common among older women than younger. They can look stylish, or not, depending on the length, cut and how you style them.
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Post by elaine on Mar 20, 2021 22:17:22 GMT
I just turned 58 and have had bangs my whole life because I, too, have a high forehead. 😀
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Post by Really Red on Mar 20, 2021 22:17:37 GMT
I got rid of my bangs about 10 years ago and have been unhappy ever since. I just chopped off my hair and made bangs in the middle of the pandemic and I get compliments all the time. My hairdresser will be sick when she eventually sees me again!
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Post by lucyg on Mar 20, 2021 22:21:39 GMT
I’m way over 50 and have bangs. I grew them out once years ago, but hated the look. So back to bangs for me, for the rest of time, I guess.
I give you permission to wear bangs!
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Mar 20, 2021 22:45:00 GMT
Why would there be an "age" to any hairstyle? I think that's a made-up thing. Clap, clap, clap |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 20, 2021 23:01:14 GMT
I always had bangs as a kid. There was probably a decade or so in my 20’s when I had grown out my hair so it would all be held back in a ponytail and out of my face. But when my hair started thinning in my mid 30’s I went straight back to bangs and haven’t looked back. These days my hair looks terrible when it’s all pulled back and it’s way more noticeable that it’s thinner on top.
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Post by Neisey on Mar 20, 2021 23:02:38 GMT
I’m 53...and wear a side part with sideswept bangs - I don’t like a straight bang on me but you can wear whatever type you like. . I think the last time I didn’t have bangs was grade 3 😉
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Mar 20, 2021 23:03:14 GMT
Yup, I'm over 50 and have worn fringy bangs most of my life. I also have a high forehead and a cowlick, so I have a side part as well, LOL!
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Post by stittsygirl on Mar 20, 2021 23:39:25 GMT
52 with bangs . |
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