Beauty

Thinking of adding layers to your hair? Looking for new inspiration for your hairstyle? Have you had the same style for years? Maybe it’s time to try something new and different…

Retinol is often hailed as a skincare powerhouse, but understanding how it fits into your skincare routine after 50 requires a bit of insight. As our skin ages, its needs evolve, and retinol can play a key role in maintaining healthy, vibrant skin. Here’s everything…

Hyaluronic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Retinols, Biotin, Ceramides, CoQ10, Jojoba Oil, Resveratrol… How is an aging woman to choose the best and safest lotions and potions to apply for a youthful appearance? Here are some dos and don’ts…

I’m a 62-year-old reformed over-packer. You know the type. We want ‘options’ while traveling, which, in my case, meant I threw everything I had into my suitcase the night before the trip, assuming I would “figure it all out” on the fly…

Wedge haircuts for women over 60 are a timeless and versatile hairstyle choice that continues to capture the hearts of those seeking a chic and manageable look as they enter their senior years. This classic haircut, characterized by its graduated layers…

Are there some things you loved doing a couple of decades ago, but which you don’t love so much now? A few days before Thanksgiving, I spent a wonderful few hours with my long-time best friend Joyce who lives in another state. We reminisced about giggling…

Since starting Sixty and Me, I have come to expect the unexpected and embrace the diversity and eclectic style of women over 60. Sometimes when I look at a woman my age, I forget that behind that conservative dress and sensible shoes lurks the heart…

I have never been a save-your-best-clothes-for-special-occasions kind of girl, happily gardening in a party dress or walking down the shopping aisles in something glittery. Now that I am over 60, I don’t have enough years left to keep things for Sunday Best. :)

Have you noticed your hair is thinner than 30 years ago? If so, you’re not alone. By middle age, most people’s hair becomes finer as the diameter of individual hair follicles, and the hair they produce, decreases. The good news is that several diet…

In our youth too many of us thought ourselves unattractive. Now, at this stage of our lives, when we look back on photos of our teenage years – wearing those scandalous miniskirts, tube tops with bell bottoms, crowned by long straggly or wild hair – we think…