I have noticed over this past year that almost every mature friend I have has gone to natural with their hair color. It was rather shocking and I’m glad for them, but it’s not something I can envision for myself. I think medium blonde suits me better. Lol
I agree completely with olle2018. I teach an exercise class at a local Long term Care Facility and when their eyes light up and they smile, each one of them, men and women, have the most beautiful faces ... their hearts and souls do shine through. And as I have impressed upon my granddaughters, a smile is their best accessory!! Now, some of them in their 20s and 30s, wear very little makeup ... have beautiful smiles and wonderful laughs ... and their eyes shine!! Growing old gracefully is a good option.
I am not voting for a facelift as I’ve never had one. Results are no doubt entirely due to the skill of the plastic surgeon.
But I disagree about not caring at 83. I simply began to be more generous to myself at about that age. I still try to look my best while taking an “oh well!!” attitude about any of the age-related changes I can’t fix. And a big smile goes a long way!
I have noticed over this past year that almost every mature friend I have has gone to natural with their hair color. It was rather shocking and I’m glad for them, but it’s not something I can envision for myself. I think medium blonde suits me better. Lol
I had a facelift when I was 52 and never regretted it. Now I'm 78 and people say I still look at least 10 years younger. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone over the age of 70 as I believe the result would look artificial. Plus the facial skin is more delicate at an older age and the healing takes much longer.
I will be 83 on January 1 - one week from now - and I do care how I look ... natural, except for my wild, curly hair which has streaks of purple and blue throughout. I do use a little blush and lipstick when I go out but otherwise I think I look gorgeous!!
I try to focus on my inner self and think I’m doing that, but I get distracted when things like my neck looks saggy. It doesn’t fit with the rest of my face and level of fitness. I feel that if a procedure can take off 5-8 years and make me more confident, why not? That kind of thing might not bother some people, but it just seems odd on me. I’ve always had a slender firm face, chin and neck, so I miss that.
Any thing that increases self-esteem as we age is worth the time and trouble... my advice, choose with great care your plastic surgeon.. mine messed up my eyes( they are dry and I am miserable with sticky, dried out eyes.. eyes and does NOTHING about it
Any thing that increases self-esteem as we age is worth the time and trouble... my advice, choose with great care your plastic surgeon.. mine messed up my eyes( they are dry and I am miserable with sticky, dried out eyes.. eyes and does NOTHING about it
Me too. I’ve had blepharoplasty surgery twice! Both times caused dry eye. I think it was a risk, that I didn’t fully appreciate. I did check out those surgeons, but they had good records. Checking out my next ones for sure.
I understand about dry eye. It’s quite debilitating.
Just purchase a good quality face make up such as Clinique. Apply a nice shade of lipstick that compliments your skin tone, add some sparkly earrings and smile! The result will be much healthier and cheaper.
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I have noticed over this past year that almost every mature friend I have has gone to natural with their hair color. It was rather shocking and I’m glad for them, but it’s not something I can envision for myself. I think medium blonde suits me better. Lol
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2 ReactionsI agree completely with olle2018. I teach an exercise class at a local Long term Care Facility and when their eyes light up and they smile, each one of them, men and women, have the most beautiful faces ... their hearts and souls do shine through. And as I have impressed upon my granddaughters, a smile is their best accessory!! Now, some of them in their 20s and 30s, wear very little makeup ... have beautiful smiles and wonderful laughs ... and their eyes shine!! Growing old gracefully is a good option.
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4 ReactionsI suggest you don't bother. You will be 83 in ten years and, believe me, you won't care then!
I am not voting for a facelift as I’ve never had one. Results are no doubt entirely due to the skill of the plastic surgeon.
But I disagree about not caring at 83. I simply began to be more generous to myself at about that age. I still try to look my best while taking an “oh well!!” attitude about any of the age-related changes I can’t fix. And a big smile goes a long way!
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8 ReactionsI feel the same way for myself
Sometimes I think it's more about convenience than style
Grey always makes people look washed out in my opinion
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2 ReactionsI had a facelift when I was 52 and never regretted it. Now I'm 78 and people say I still look at least 10 years younger. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone over the age of 70 as I believe the result would look artificial. Plus the facial skin is more delicate at an older age and the healing takes much longer.
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7 ReactionsI will be 83 on January 1 - one week from now - and I do care how I look ... natural, except for my wild, curly hair which has streaks of purple and blue throughout. I do use a little blush and lipstick when I go out but otherwise I think I look gorgeous!!
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6 ReactionsAny thing that increases self-esteem as we age is worth the time and trouble... my advice, choose with great care your plastic surgeon.. mine messed up my eyes( they are dry and I am miserable with sticky, dried out eyes.. eyes and does NOTHING about it
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3 ReactionsMe too. I’ve had blepharoplasty surgery twice! Both times caused dry eye. I think it was a risk, that I didn’t fully appreciate. I did check out those surgeons, but they had good records. Checking out my next ones for sure.
I understand about dry eye. It’s quite debilitating.
Just purchase a good quality face make up such as Clinique. Apply a nice shade of lipstick that compliments your skin tone, add some sparkly earrings and smile! The result will be much healthier and cheaper.
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