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Beauty is so tied to youth in our society.

The two ideas are almost inseparable.

Lets be real; were all vain here.

happy senior person

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We all want to look beautiful.

But with such a limiteddefinition of beauty,we leave out a lot of the real kind.

One of the overarching themes that emerged was that they dont view aging as a bad thing.

Byrdie pull quote, “In an ideal world, the young would see the lines and aging on someone’s face as a marker of the life they’ve been lucky to live.” — Julie, 55

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Understand that we don’t want to look like we wish we were 30.

Let us be 50 and fabulous.

We’ve earned that right.

Byrdie pull quote “I get tired of the constant push to “do” something–to counteract aging” -Kathy, 66

Youthful but classic cuts?

Janet, 59

Were having so much fun in our 50s!

We can breathe a little more and are more comfortable with ourselves.

Byrdie pull quote “My routine is more minimal, but I still like to break the rules every once in a while.” — Katie, 52

Katie, 52

Theyre also real about it, though.

Aging isnt a bad thing, but no one is bemoaning youth here either.

I still feel like the girl in her 20s or 30s, but the face and body have changed.

beautiful senior black woman

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I just don’t remember the years going by so fast.

That has been a challenge to accept and get comfortable with, but I am adjusting.

Celia, 65

Do I wish I looked younger?

Byrdie pull quote “When it comes to hair and makeup, by the age of 50, you know what works and what doesn’t. And you finally have the confidence you wish you’d had in your 20s and 30s.” — Kimberley, 54

But the bottom line is this is my face, it is my life, and I earned it.

I get tired of the constant push to ‘do’ somethingto counteract aging.

Kathy, 66

I would like other people to remember that we all grow older.

Byrdie pull quote “I buy less but better—and I realize product can make my appearance only just so youthful.” — Janet, 59

That is a concept that is hard to grasp in our youth.

Celia, 65

I know so many women who are so beautiful naturally.

Cynthia, 55

I started with a few highlights, before my hair started going gray.

And now I am trapped.

And no stylist I know will help me make the transition.

And it really frosts me that men do not feel the need to color their hair.

They get to be gray and no one says a word or pressures them.

I wish that other people will not stereotype a certain beauty style for older women.

Anna, 50

As an artist, I believe there are no rules about what defines beauty.

I believe each age has its own beauty regardless of the number.

Katie, 52

Older women still want to feel attractivewe’re not our mothers.

Some women praise the virtues of good highlights while others lament their decision to evercover up their grays.

I could go on and on.

The physical benefits of exercise are just the cherry on top.

Both of those help with the body and spirit, and that to me is healthy.

Janet, 50

My approach today is more holistic.

Katie, 52

They also talk about a confidence that comes with age.

Again, not one that comes from great product, but rather, experience.

There’s not as much experimenting.

And you finally have the confidence you wish you’d had in your 20s and 30s.

Cynthia, 55

Pearls of Wisdom

Ready for some inspiring beauty sound bites?

These wise words apply at every age.

She was beautiful, and I wanted to be just like her (and still do).

But, when necessary, a baseball cap works well.

Luanne, 55

I buy less but betterand I realize product can make my appearance only just so youthful.

Janet, 59

Im just trying to look like the best possible version of myself at this agenot young.

And good highlights are a must.