Who says middle-aged women can’t have long hair?

We believe many, many older women look great with long hair, which can be flattering on a variety of different face shapes and hair types, and can even make you look younger. And as many of us with long hair can attest, it’s often actually easier to deal with than shorter styles—you can go longer between trims, it doesn’t require much styling to look great, and you can gather it into a quick bun or ponytail to get it out of your face.

Julianne Moore, 49