let's play "be my hair stylist"

here's the story...
i am 30, but look much younger.
i dress appropriately for work- business casual during the week and suits on the weekends, so i know it's not my clothes that are the issue.

i can't help how i look, even when i wear make up--that can only age me so much....

i think maybe if i changed my hairstyle that might add to a more mature look?
the old people say they dont find me to be comforting (which is code for: she's so young) and other people who are 10+ yrs older than me see me as "the kid" and there are respect issues w/ them too...

i am very low maintenance when it comes to my hair, so what would be easy for me to keep up w/ and still maintain length?

TIA!
here's a pic of me to help you...

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thanks!
those are nice.
would they work w/ my curly hair?
i have tried and failed at straightening it myself....

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i think the curls make you look younger. and you need something to frame your face. i suggest long side bangs, a side part and use a hair straightener! hth!!

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Brazilian Hair Straightening and face framing layers.

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thanks ladies!

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i love your curls, i think you should keep them! my hair is curly too and i finally found a cut i love. i really like the length of your hair, but i would get some shorter layers around your face for more shape. and i would not worry too much about makeup, but i would wear lipstick, that definitely will polish your look.

truthfully, you don't look "too young" - definitely not 30, but in that suit, definitely professional! sounds like your congregation needs a swift kick in the pants

ETA: i would also move your part more to the side if possible, that will help i think!

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If you don't want to cut your hair, pulling it back in a low tight ponytail will "age" it a bit and look polished and professional.

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I say leave it alone. I like long hair and I never cut mine even when I looked young for my job. You could wear it up sometimes, too.

I recently fell in love with these hairclips, called the Designer Comb. The EZ-comb is a knockoff from them but I only like the originals. I was even considering becoming a reseller of these but I have to put that on a back burner now.



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I also like the length. I think you need more layers and I would color your hair a little darker, it will give your hair a lot of shine too.

I also think updating your suits might help. The one in the picture doesn't look like it fits your properly and the shirt seems to mature for you. I think if you wore a suit that fit you better and a fun modern top underneath it will make you look more your age.

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thank you!

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I say leave your hair long. Maybe get long layers. Not sure about those clips posted above. They remind me of the 80's..

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Japanese Hair Straightening and get a side swept bang.

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gwt the right cut and don't get a cut that you need to blow out or straighten. I have hair a little curlier than yours, and have had so amny diffrent styles, don;t go too short, DON"T use those clips (those are so weird, all the old lady hosptial volunteers where I work wear them), use the right priducts, I think you need some long layers and maybe a graduated layer around your face., but you need to go to a curl specialist, I go to Jennifer @ Colors in CSH, she is trained by the Devachan staff, they specialize in curly hair, good luck

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You don't have to wear it straight to look more professional.

It just needs more shape. Maybe something like this:

Kerri Russell

Also, I agree that maybe your suits need an update. (Just based on that one in the picture.) It's okay ( that blouse is a great color on you), but I think the instinct to go traditional to look more professional can backfire when you look young & make you like you are wearing someone else's clothes. If you go for something more modern, it shows you have a definite style, which implies confidence.

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