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As a result of thinning hair
When older women experience hair thinning, they prefer to cut it short to prevent excessive hair loss.
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It’s easier to maintain
For many women, having short hair is easier to maintain than long hair that needs constant attention.
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They are tired of long hair
Many women, especially older ones, prefer short hair as they grow old as a result of being tired of having long hair most of their lives.
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Due to health reasons
Some women maintain a short haircut due to health reasons that prevent them from being able to take care of long hair.
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It’s a trend
Some women follow the trend of cutting their hair short as they grow older if they find everyone around them doing it.
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To copy celebrities
Many famous female celebrities go for short haircuts as they grow older, which might encourage some women to do the same.
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It’s more practical
Some older women find having short hair more practical than long hair, as it saves them time in their morning routine, for example.
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To get a self-esteem boost
As women grow older, their self-esteem starts to decrease due to their changing looks. Getting a haircut can help make them feel better about the way they look.
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It highlights the face
A short hairstyle highlights the structure of the face and makes older women look more attractive. (See What makes female face attractive?)
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It hides wrinkles
Some short hair styles can hide wrinkles on the face, which is why some people opt for it.
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Due to grey hair
Most older women opt for short haircuts to prevent having to dye their hair as it starts to turn grey, which could have a bad effect on the hair’s health. (See How to slow down the greying of hair?)
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Due to social pressure
Older women are subjected to social pressure as they grey older, which forces them to cut their hair to abide by social norms.
