Makeover from Bob! What hairstyle suits curly hair in your 50s?

I don’t know the hairstyle that suits curly hair… A woman in her 50s takes on the challenge!

Mr. Sakai, who will challenge the makeover this time, says, “If I made it a bob because it’s trendy, it looks like a triangular rice ball… I don’t know what hairstyle suits me.”

As for makeup, “I’m worried about sagging cheeks and nasolabial folds. Recently, when my mother saw the sagging under my eyes, I was shocked when she said, ‘Time is cruel.'” that’s right.

Person who challenges makeover: Akiko Sakai (56 years old)

“When I was told that I wanted to have a makeover, I thought about it. It was troublesome to research the hairstyle and makeup that would suit me, so I decided to do it randomly. I want to learn the tricks and feel refreshed and appropriate for my age.” (Sakai)

Haircut: Takafumi Ishikawa

“The theme of this hairstyle is ‘intellectually relaxed short’. We aim for an easy-to-maintain short bob, where the front hair is left long to make it look intelligent, and the back is naturally gathered with a hand comb. Concerns Let’s reduce the “onigiri feeling (volume on the side)” and finish it with a hairstyle that suits curly hair.” (Mr. Ishikawa)

Makeup: Miho Suzuki

“Mr. Sakai has a gorgeous face to begin with, so simple makeup is best. Just use a base to improve the luster and complexion and cover it in a healthy way. Updating will give you a more youthful impression.” (Mr. Suzuki)

*A haircut and beauty experience (nails, make-up, hair styling, photo shoot) will be provided as a set at the “Egao Beauty Salon”, a hair salon specializing in seniors. On the day of the shoot, we asked her to come with her usual natural makeup, and compare the before and after photos to see how much the hairstyle and makeup would change.

Perfect for early summer! Transform into refreshing casual fashion

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

Wearing clothes that you don’t usually choose is a fun way to get a makeover! I decided to try a refreshing casual fashion.

Makeover point 1: From “rice balls” to diamond-shaped bobs

After shampooing, the makeover starts with a haircut.

. After cutting it a little longer in anticipation of the completion while it is wet, dry it with a hair dryer. From there, if you move freely with your hands, you won’t fail,” says Ishikawa.

First, roughly cut the neckline and sides while wet.

“As you age, the volume of your top will inevitably decrease, so if you have a heavy bob without layers, the center of gravity of your hair will be lowered and the “onigiri feeling” will increase. It can also cause the sagging cheeks to be emphasized by being pulled.”

Upon hearing this, Mr. Sakai said with a surprised face, “Well, I wanted to hide the sagging cheeks, so I purposely made them longer… but it had the opposite effect!”

“If you keep your hair long to hide the parts you care about, it will stand out even more, so it is recommended to cut your hair short and raise the center of gravity. “Bob” will make your face look smaller.” (Mr. Ishikawa)

Makeover point 2: Stretch curly hair while it is wet

Once you can see the rough shape of the diamond bob, dry it with a hair dryer.

Combing your hair with your hands instead of using a comb will increase the luster of your hair. It is important to blow air from one direction and dry it thoroughly,” says Ishikawa.

“Even if you wake up in the morning and you’re concerned about frizzy hair, it’s a good idea to soak it in water and stretch it out. If possible, it’s convenient to have a curling iron. Depending on the direction of the parting, the hair tends to swell, so ask your hairdresser. It’s good to know your own hair style.”

In addition, Mr. Sakai, who is worried about dry hair at the ends, said, “Colored hair tends to lose color over time and look dry. If you apply color all over your hair, the ends of your hair will be glossy and you will have a youthful impression.”

It is important to remember the correct care for curly hair and color!

Makeover Point 3: Completion of Intellectual Relaxation Short

After drying the hair thoroughly, balance the neckline and sides.

“If the neckline is cut straight, it won’t look natural.

“The hair on the sides tends to get heavy behind the ears, so I put layers around the face to make it look lighter. ”

In this way, a nice “diamond bob” is completed whether viewed from the side or the back.

Finally, add volume to the top with a curler and add movement and luster with an iron.

Makeover Point 4: The trick to makeup in your 50s is to give it a glossy look

Next is makeup.

“Even when I look at the make-up of celebrities, the conditions for a young and admired woman often lie in the luster and complexion of the skin. When it comes to foundation and blush, avoid powder as much as possible and use cream type. is recommended,” Suzuki said.

Especially if you add luster to the high parts of your face, it will make you look younger and healthier.

“Nowadays, when we spend a lot of time wearing masks, it is recommended to apply a sunscreen that leaves the mask under the eyes, nose, chin, etc. with a glossy finish.”

Makeover point 5: Increase the width of the eyes! eyeliner tips

“Glossy eye makeup is also key. First, put a beige highlight color under your eyes to gather light around your eyes.”

Eye makeup is an important point to impress your face. Next, carefully finish the eyebrows, eyelashes and eyeliner. .

“The left and right eyebrows should be the same height, and the lower left eyebrow should be aligned, and the right eyebrow should be lowered to start drawing. First, draw with powder, then fill in the missing areas with a pencil After using the eyelash curler to raise the eyelashes firmly from the root, turn on the mascara.

In addition, I will add eyeliner to finish.

“By adding a darker color to the outer corner of the eye, the visual effect is to widen the width of the eye, making it appear larger.”

According to Mr. Suzuki, the point when drawing eyeliner is not to jump up the outer corner of the eye, but to “pull with the image of extending it to the side”.

“Once you draw the eyeliner from the top of the iris to the outer corner of the eye, stretch it straight out about 3mm to the side and draw. Then, a triangular gap will be created between the extension of the line under the eye and the eyeline, so you can fill it with an orange or Apply pink eye shadow.The effect of increasing blood color and eye width will increase.”

Makeover point 6: Incorporate trends with lips

Finally, apply lipstick and your makeup is complete.

“In their 50s and 60s, more and more people wear the same make-up all the time. But just like clothes and hairstyles, there are also trends in make-up,” says Suzuki.

“If there is a color that suits you, even if it is for young people, please try it. Just add one point, a trend color, and you will have a youthful impression.”

This time, Mr. Suzuki chose a yellowish orange “Kakiiro Lipstick”.

Although it is a casual orange color, it blends well with the skin and is recommended for adult women to incorporate trends.

Makeover Point 7: Refreshing Pearl & Lame Nails

For the finishing touches, the nails are finished up to the fingertips in a stylish way.

“I usually just cut my nails with a nail clipper, and I don’t do anything special about nail or hand care,” says Mr. Sakai. I am very interested in cuticle care and nail polish.

“Just like the skin on your face, your nails are susceptible to dryness. You can also use hand cream, so if you apply it several times a day, you can prevent nail problems,” says nail artist Marie Hashimoto.

The color of the nail is decided to be light blue like early summer!

“I will finish the nails with a refreshing image that matches the clothes. Blue is a difficult color to match with your skin tone, but the light blue with pearls I use this time is easy to match, so I recommend it.”

Add silver glitter to the tip of the nail.

“When you add glitter to the tip, it makes your fingers look gorgeous and makes your fingers look longer. It’s easy to do by simply putting the tip of the nail brush on the tip of your nail, so please try it yourself. hey”

Now the makeover is all done!

Refreshing transformation! Compare before and after images

Mr. Sakai, who was worried about “I don’t know the hairstyle and makeup that suit me” before the makeover, how did you transform?

Let’s compare before and after photos!

front (from the front)

Before the makeover, the hairstyle had a volume underneath and had a “rice ball feeling”, but by cutting the neckline and sides and giving volume to the top, it became a stylish “rhombus bob”.

By increasing the luster with makeup, I didn’t have to worry about sagging cheeks and nasolabial folds, and I was transformed into a more youthful look. Eye power is also up with the effect of eyeliner!

side (from the side)

As for the sides, before the makeover, I tried to hide the sagging cheeks, and instead emphasized the contours around my face.

back (from behind)

Even when viewed from behind, the silhouette changes from a triangle to a round shape. The neckline is also compactly and naturally cut, making it a hairstyle that does not bother you with curly hair.

The damaged ends are cut and combed with your hands to improve the luster of your hair. It is exactly the perfect refreshing “intellectual relaxation short” for early summer.

Transformation with hairstyle and makeup that suits you “I was really excited!”

Mr. Sakai changed into a white denim jacket and light blue shirt and decided to pose in front of the camera, just like a real model!

The shooting progress was so smooth that the staff asked, “Are you a professional model belonging to some agency?”

We asked Mr. Sakai what he thought of the makeover!

“Before the makeover, I was in trouble because I didn’t know what hairstyle would suit me, but I’m glad I was able to transform into a stylish look without worrying about curly hair. I also learned how to create volume at the top, so I will continue to do so. I would like to try it at home.”

“My biggest problem with makeup was sagging cheeks, but I was surprised to find that by adding luster, sagging, blemishes, and wrinkles disappeared. I would like to update my makeup based on my new knowledge, as I was also taught how to draw an eyeliner that makes my eyes pop out.”

“It was my first time wearing a denim jacket, and it was refreshing! I was also happy to learn how to use nail colors that I wouldn’t choose and how to use glitter to make my nails look longer.”

“In my daily life, I rarely get called cute, so I was really excited today! I’m sorry.”

If you don’t know what hairstyle and makeup suits you, why not try a makeover with professional support?

Throw away your preconceived notions and update your hairstyle and makeup, and you should be able to have a great 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.