Cool hairstyle even with gray hair! A woman in her 60s gets a makeover

What is the point to look youthful even with gray hair?

Mr. Fujimori said that he changed his hair to gray because he could not go to the beauty salon frequently due to the refraining from going out due to the corona sickness. However, he is concerned because his children and grandchildren have told him that he looks old.

Person who challenges the makeover: Mr. Fujimori (68 years old)  

“Because of the spread of COVID-19, I had to refrain from going out, so I stopped dyeing my gray hair at the beauty salon. I want to make my hair look visible.I’m worried about the difference in the height of my eyebrows when it comes to make-up.” (Mr. Fujimori)

Haircut: Takahiro Terui

“By shortening the neckline and sides to create a round shape, your hair will look visually more voluminous. If you increase the volume and add luster to your hair by styling it, it should make you look even younger.” (Mr. Terui) )

Makeup: Miho Suzuki

“If there is a difference in the height of the eyebrows, the point is to align the ends of the eyebrows first. Please remember the tips for eye makeup that will not fail and make you look youthful!” (Mr. Suzuki) )

* Haircut and “beauty experience (nails, makeup, hair set, shooting with changing fashion)” are carried out as a set at “Egao Beauty Salon”, a hair salon specializing in seniors. On the day of the shoot, we asked her to come with her usual natural make-up, and compare the before and after photos to see how much the hairstyle and make-up would change.

Simple and cool like a European madam!

Once the point of the makeover is decided, we will immediately select the clothes for the photo shoot.

When stylist Mari Toki suggested a white shirt and colored pants coordination, Fujimori said, “I want to wear a white shirt, but I don’t usually wear it. It’s my dream.”

Ms. Toki said, “I think a cool image like a European madam would be perfect. It definitely suits you!”

Makeover point 1: Cut the neck short and make it round

After shampooing, it starts with a haircut.

“The sides of my current hairstyle look bulging, so when viewed from the front, it looks square. In the case of Fujimori-san, if the nape and sides are cut short, the visual effect will make the round head look beautiful. It makes you look younger,” says Terui.

“The key to a well-balanced look is to leave the areas where you want to add volume and tighten the areas that need to be tightened. If you tuck your neckline inward, it will lift your face and make your face look smaller.”

Point 2 of the makeover: Sophistication! modern asymmetrical short

Next is the side, “This time it’s a makeover, so please let me make a suggestion,” said Terui.

“If you have an asymmetrical hairstyle, it will look even more stylish. In the case of Mr. Fujimori, there is a parting on the right side, so it is recommended that the right side is short and the left side is long, but the left and right lengths are different. is it okay?”

In response to these words, Mr. Fujimori said, “For this makeover, I want to surprise my children and grandchildren with a hairstyle that I have never done before. I definitely want to try it!”

Hearing this, Mr. Terui’s craftsman mode went into full power. While looking at the balance with the parting, cut the sides with a serious expression.

Makeover point 3: Volume up with styling

“I also cut the bangs so that they are slightly slanted. If the top is cut too short, the volume will not come out, so I will leave the length and insert the scissors vertically to create movement.”

In fact, Mr. Fujimori is worried about the volume down of his hair and is applying a loose perm. However, she doesn’t do any particular hair care, and says, “I usually leave my hair washed and let it dry naturally.”

“Even if you have a perm, the volume of your hair will naturally decrease as you age, so after washing your hair, it is important to use a hair dryer to lift the hair from the roots. , you can increase the volume,” says Terui.

In addition, Mr. Fujimori said, “Even if you sleep with a hair dryer at night, your hair will be flat in the morning.”

“By simply winding the magic curler along the direction of the hair from the whorl to the back, you can create a soft and voluminous look.”

To finish, add a styling agent to the ends of your hair to add luster!

“Gray hair will be extra dry, so it’s a good idea to apply a styling agent that makes the ends of your hair shiny.”

In this way, a cool hairstyle is completed even with gray hair!

A new style that allows you to enjoy two sides, a modern asymmetrical short! The long hair on the left side is elegant, and the short right side is stylish.

Makeover point 4: European madam style makeup

Last but not least is makeup! “Simple makeup suits Mr. Fujimori, who has a gorgeous face,” says Mr. Suzuki, a makeup artist.

“After adjusting the overall tone with the base, I aim for a youthful tanned skin like a European madam.

After moisturizing the face with gel milk, cover the dullness with skin color emulsion .

After adjusting the tone with a base like this, the trick to makeup for aging skin is to add as much color as necessary.

“If you apply a liquid foundation that is a little darker than your skin to the outside of your face, it will give your face a three-dimensional effect, and the shading effect will make your face look smaller.”

“If you put pink cheeks on top of that to make your complexion brighter… you see, it looks more youthful, doesn’t it?”

It certainly looks like tanned skin and very youthful!

Makeover point 5: Improve your eyesight! actress makeup

Next is eye makeup. Raise your eyelashes with an eyelash curler, apply mascara, and apply light beige eyeshadow to the eyehole.

“If you dare to add beige to areas where you are concerned about dullness, you can cover it naturally. If you are unsure about which eyeshadow color to use, we recommend a brown gradation. ”

And finally, Mr. Fujimori’s problem, how to draw eyebrows.

“Most of the reasons why the eyebrows are different in height are the muscles above the eyes. In Mr. Fujimori’s case, the muscles are attached above the left eye, so the left side looks raised,” says Suzuki.

“The point of eyebrow makeup when there is a difference between the left and right is to first align the ends of the eyebrows and draw the left and right eyebrows at the same time.”

Hearing Mr. Suzuki’s words, Mr. Fujimori seemed surprised and said, “Well, I’ve been drawing one eyebrow for a long time!”

“First, trace the inner corners of the left and right eyebrows with eyebrow powder and align them. If you draw eyebrows little by little while comparing the left and right above the black eye and the outer corner of the eyebrow, you will not fail. Finally, add the missing parts with an eye pencil. prize”

Furthermore, “As you get older, the space between your eyes and eyebrows widens, so if you draw your eyebrows a little lower and thicker than usual, your eyes will look youthful and gentle,” says Suzuki. .

When I saw the finished eyebrows, I was surprised, “Just changing the shape of the eyebrows can change the impression of the face so much!” 

“People with gray hair tend to have a vaguer overall impression compared to people with black hair. Drawing eyebrows and eyelashes darker gives a clear impression, making them look youthful and fashionable.”

Makeover point 6: The trick to youthful looking makeup is luster and color

Apply lipstick to finish, and the makeup is complete!

“Gray hair tends to lose color and luster, which can make you look older. We recommend adding a complexion and luster with a bright red or dark orange lip.”

Mr. Suzuki says, “Adding and subtracting colors is important for make-up.” “This time, I had the image of tanned skin, so I added a complexion to the cheeks.

“In order to make women in their 50s and 60s who are concerned about dullness look youthful, it is necessary to make their skin glossy and add color to improve their complexion.Especially in the case of gray hair, eyebrows and eyelashes.・If you darken your lips and improve your facial impression, you should be able to get closer to “actress makeup”.”

Makeover point 7: Green nails that play pop

Last is nails.

Mr. Fujimori said, “I don’t usually do nail or hand care.” It’s okay too,” advises manicurist Etsuko Takemori.

“This time’s costume is a casual style with a white shirt and colored pants, so I would like to finish it with a ‘pop playful nail’ based on the trendy color green.”

Turn on the pale green nails with a suppressed tone and silver glitter at one point. The elegant yet playful nails have been completed!

After applying a whitening sunscreen ( hand protector ) to give the skin a sense of transparency, Fujimori’s makeover is complete.

Youthful transformation! Compare before and after images

Before the makeover, Mr. Fujimori was worried that his gray hair would make him look old to his children and grandchildren.

Let’s compare before and after photos!

front (from the front)

Before the makeover, I was worried about the parting and the lack of volume at the top, but after the makeover, the volume of the hair increased, and at the same time, the asymmetrical hairstyle gave a refined impression!

As for makeup, I was worried about the difference in the height of the eyebrows, but the positions of the eyebrows and Bizan are well aligned. The luster and complexion of her skin have also improved, and she has transformed into a lively and healthy “European madam”.

side (from the side)

  A modern asymmetrical short with different lengths on the left and right, with a hairstyle that shows a variety of expressions, with an elegant impression on the left side and a stylish impression on the short right side.

In addition, the eye-boosting actress makeup and red lips make the face look gorgeous and impressive even when viewed from the side.

back (from behind)

If you cut it with the neckline inward, the visual effect will make the center of gravity appear higher. The hair at the back of the head is also voluminous, giving a youthful impression even with the same gray hair!

Transform into a fashionable madam! “I am very happy today”

Mr. Fujimori, who changes into his costume and stands in front of the camera, looks like an actress!

The shooting staff also commented, “It’s wonderful! Maybe you’ve modeled before?”

We asked Mr. Fujimori what he thought of the makeover.

“I’m very happy with the haircut, which I’ve never had before. I was surprised that just eyebrows can change the impression so much!”

“It was a new discovery for me to try out colors that I wouldn’t have chosen for my nails and outfits. I am very happy today.”

After the shooting, the staff who returned to the office received an email from Mr. Fujimori.

“On the way home, I showed them how I transformed into my grandson and daughter. My grandson said, ‘I like your eyebrows.’ My daughter also praised me, ‘Your hairstyle is very nice. !”

Age is no reason to give up fashion. For those who don’t know how to dress up, it’s recommended that you get a professional makeover. I’m sure you’ll be able to make yourself and others around you smile!

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Egao Beauty Salon

A beauty salon for lovely older women. We will answer the concerns unique to seniors, such as gray hair, lack of volume, thinning hair, and lack of luster. We are taking thorough measures to prevent the new coronavirus, such as staff temperature measurement, mask wearing, equipment disinfection, and ventilation.