Do you think short or shoulder length hair looks younger on a 55 yr old woman?

[moon]

I think you probably would need some layering, that straight style can age us older gals. But I think gray hair definitely ages a person, so if that is an issue I'd put some color in.

Funny, I think that straight hair = youth. In my view, curls and perms really age a person. Straight long layers look very youthful. JMO.

Needless to say OP, my vote goes to longer hair

 

[Mouse House Mama]

I personally think the key is to change your hairstyle. Wearing the same hairstyle for years dates a person. Change shakes things up a bit. Long to short, dark to light etc. Of course you should pick a style that is flattering but it refreshes you imo. While you (a general you) might have the same "look" since high school you don't look the same and it might be time to change things up a bit. It's like adjusting your clothing style as you get older. Low rise jeans might look cute when you are say 20 but at say 45 not so much. So you get stylish (not Mom) jeans that are still trendy but not with your bikini line hanging out. KWIM? Same with your hair. One length long hair is cute but something with movement is usually nicer and more up to date.