A while back, I joined a Facebook group called Silver Hair Foxes. The target audience is women over 50 and while the daily conversations typically clutter my feed, I can\u2019t seem to mute them. I love seeing women from around the globe celebrate aging and embrace the later stages of life. Conversations generally focus on health and wellness, beauty, and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s also quite common for ladies to ask the group for friendly advice. One member recently questioned whether it was acceptable for women in their 60s to wear colorful barrettes. The responses from the group were overwhelmingly positive,\u201d Of course, have fun! Wear whatever makes you happy.\u201d And that\u2019s the thing I appreciate about the foxes; they tend to be supportive and quick to offer kind words to perfect strangers. In a world filled with online cruelty, this is quite refreshing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for me, I\u2019m an enthusiastic \u201cyes to the barrettes\u201d kind of person. Life is short and women should wear whatever they please. As I\u2019ve grown older, I\u2019ve become incredibly bored with fashion experts and Instagram influencers determining what\u2019s appropriate for women of a certain age. The rules are silly and shaming people for their choices isn\u2019t helpful to anyone. Barrettes, bows, clips, scarves, and pins provide a wonderful way to be creative (and tackle challenging hair days).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My 89-year-old mom is a headband lady. She has worn her hair the same way for as long as I can remember: blunt bob, no bangs, and a thick hairband holding back her gray waves. For years, she has ignored friendly suggestions to try something new. \u201cI know what I like,\u201d she says and that\u2019s the end of the conversation. We should all be so confident with our hair and fashion choices- no hesitation, no doubts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The topic of barrettes also made me think of celebrity chef, Nancy Silverton. Chef Silverton is a James Beard award winner who owns five restaurants in California, including the world-renowned La Brea Bakery. If you have watched any type of cooking show, you\u2019ve probably seen her. She often serves as a guest judge who graces the screen with her colorful signature looks. And, at 68 years, she rocks the barrettes and hair clips. Different colors, shapes, and sizes cover her head, keeping her curls tightly in place. The first time I saw her, I couldn’t help but smile. It\u2019s inspiring to see a woman who owns and celebrates her unique style, particularly when it fails to conform to societal fashion expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve discovered that growing older is about freedom. And it\u2019s not just the gift of time that comes with retirement. It\u2019s about living long enough to truly feel comfortable in your own skin. This is the perfect time to be your authentic self with no apologies or permissions. So, wear the barrettes, or the bows, or the headbands, or whatever else you fancy. Heck, dye your hair pink or purple if you wish. But whatever you chose, give yourself the permission to be yourself. You’ve earned it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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