8 Common Hairstyle Mistakes That Could Make You Look Older

Hair that’s too dark:

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Coloring in cold blonde shades:

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Stiff hair:

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Hair combed back:

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Long hair without volume:

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The same hair color at different ages:

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A straight part:

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Outdated hairdos:

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