Help Yourself Feel Younger

1. Keep your brain active: Help yourself feel younger by keeping your brain in tip top shape by giving it daily workouts. Do a crossword puzzle, read a book or challenge it with discussions, learning and memory games.

2. Meditate and relax: The effects of stress can make you look haggard and tired and much older than you actually are. Meditation and relaxation can give you a chance to escape from those daily stressors and allow you body to repair and rejuvenate.

3. Get outside: A little sunshine can make you feel better, give your skin a little color and help your body to produce much needed vitamins. Plus, the outdoors is a great place to get active and keep in shape.

Hair

Whether you’re worried about losing it or just want to ensure it looks fabulous at any age, check out these tips.

4. Change your style: Had the same haircut since the early 80’s? It might be time for a change. Keep your hairstyle up-to-date or change it up now and then to give yourself a fresher, more carefree and youthful appearance.

5. Add highlights: Sometimes a few simple highlights around your face can make you look lighter, more vibrant and ultimately younger. Ask your stylist what would work best for you.

6. Choose a great color: If you do choose to color your hair, make sure you’ve chosen a color that will work with your natural skin tone and won’t cause you to look washed out. A good color can make you look better and make you feel more confident.

7. Choose a cut that allows movement: As we age, our hair often loses much of its natural body as it dries out and changes texture. Choose a cut that involves layers or is designed to allow hair to move and make the most of natural body and bounce.

8. Keep hair shiny: Shiny hair gives the appearance of health and youthfulness. Use conditioners and styling products that promote shine or try putting your blow dryer on cold for a burst of shine when styling.

9. Go lighter: As you age, you may find that your once lovely dark color now makes you look much older than your actual age. Try lightening it up a bit to bring brightness to your face and make you look younger and healthier.

10. Work with the gray: Whether you choose to cover up your gray hair or to leave it as it is you’ll need to treat it differently than you’ve treated your hair in the past. Gray hair often has has different texture and you’ll need to use special dyes and products to help it look its best.