They Don’t Refresh, They Age: Which Hair Colors Women Over 40 Should Avoid 0 18

As we age, the skin becomes less contrasting and changes tone, so overly cool, very dark, or excessively bright hair colors may appear less harmonious.

Experts highlight several shades that often make the image more strict or visually add years.

Jet Black

A very rich black color creates a sharp contrast with the skin and can accentuate wrinkles, dark circles under the eyes, and uneven skin tone. This shade often makes features appear harsher.

Ash Blonde

Cool ash shades can sometimes strip the skin of warmth and may enhance the feeling of paleness or fatigue. This is especially noticeable in people with warm skin undertones.

Platinum Blonde

This striking color requires intense lightening, which can worsen the condition of the hair, making it drier and more brittle. Additionally, the platinum shade often emphasizes skin texture and redness.

Burgundy Shades

Deep red-purple shades can sometimes "compete" with the skin tone and may draw attention to redness or unevenness of the face. As a result, the image becomes heavier.

Light Ginger with Yellow Undertones

Too warm and "yellowish" shades can highlight skin redness and create an uneven skin tone effect.

"Mouse Brown"

Muted brown without depth and warmth often looks too flat and can visually "merge" with the skin color, making the face less expressive.

Which Shades Can Look More Flattering

Experts note that after 40, soft and multifaceted shades work better. These include warm blonde, chestnut tones with slight highlights, or soft copper shades. Such colors add volume and refresh the face.

Stylists also recommend avoiding solid coloring and choosing techniques with multiple shades — for example, balayage or soft highlights that create depth and visually lighten the image.

...The choice of hair color after 40 plays an important role in how the face looks. Too dark, cool, or excessively bright shades can accentuate age-related changes. Softer and more natural tones, on the other hand, help refresh the appearance and create a harmonious image.