How Your Hairstyle Can Make You Look 10 Years Younger

By Asgar Saboo

1. Update your up-do

A classy chignon is favoured by many actresses on the red carpet, but many don’t realise that this style can look dated and harsh instead of young and fresh, especially if the hair is scraped back too harshly. If you want something more youthful, go for a looser style and add braids, as seen on Drew Barrymore and Sienna Miller. They look modern and as part of an up-do, will look stylish and sophisticated. Start at the front of your hair and loosely braid the hair, then loosely tie your locks on top of your head and pull out some hairs for something more put together, then secure with a glossing mist. This is guaranteed to knock ten years off your look.




2. Add youth with a centre parting

Brushing the hair back with no parting can look very stuffy – it can remind you of the dated eighties or nineties style and will make you look older than your years. Refresh your look with a centre parting, as seen on Amy Adams, Cameron Diaz and Elizabeth Banks. This looks modern and is a simple step which takes less than a minute – try it and see how youthful you’ll look! If you’re not sure then try a side parting, which can feel more comfortable and will still look fresh.




3. Lighten your locks

Certainly, dark hair can look beautiful and attractive, but a single tone of colour can look flat and make your hair look dull and aged. Instead, try a lighter shade of your regular tone, or add some natural highlights at the front and crown, as seen on Cate Blanchett, Reese Witherspoon and Mena Suvari. This will brighten up your complexion, add shine to your hair and help you on your way to looking younger.








4. Use texture to make your locks playful and fresh

Although a straight, high maintenance look can be glamourous, having hair which looks too perfectly styled can look dated and make you look much older than your years. Dare to try something different with a messier texture, as seen on style icons including Jennifer Aniston and Drew Barrymore, which will bring youth and playfulness to your looks. Try a mousse before roughly blow-drying your locks, or simply use a salt spray at the ends of the hair when it’s dry to add a sexy, tousled look which looks young and modern.






5. Protect against sun damage

We’re all aware of how damaging the sun is to our skin, but did you know that its harmful UV rays can penetrate your hair and make it age faster? Overlooking this can cause serious breakage, so make sure you wear a hat in the sun to protect. I also recommend a protection spray which should be used before hitting the beach, and make sure you indulge with plenty of conditioning treatments while you’re away to minimise any damage.

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Asgar Saboo

Hairstyles of the Rich and Famous – Internationally Renowned Celebrity Hairdresser Asgar on his Brush with the Glitterati

From supermodel Cindy Crawford to Bollywood supremo and one of the world’s most beautiful women Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the name Asgar is synonymous with cutting edge and attention grabbing hairstyles. The UK based hair maestro has worked his magic on scores of celebrities and dignitaries the world over, making the front covers of several leading fashion magazines and item publications with his show-stopping and inspirational coiffures.

As well as having styled top models for the front covers of high-end fashion magazines such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, Asgar’s work has also graced the fashion and style sections of national newspapers such as The Observer, The Times, The Independent and The Daily Mail. Imparting his words of wisdom on good hair care, Asgar has also been a regular columnist for the UK’s leading national newspaper targeting the South Asian Diaspora Eastern Eye since 2005. Asgar has appeared on several top TV and radio shows, including the BBC’s Clothes Show and the Asian TV Breakfast for three years.

A regular on red carpets around the world, Asgar’s hair creations have been showcased at glittering premieres, showbiz events and Awards ceremonies, and he is sought after by the top names in the film, Royal and fashion fraternities.

Asgar’s distinguished celebrity clientele includes supermodels Cindy Crawford and Twiggy as well as Bollywood A List stars Karisma Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Hrithik Roshan and legend Rekha. He is also pivotal in the styling of business moguls, ultra-high net worth individuals and royalty such as members of the Sultan of Brunei’s household.

Asgar is famed for the headline grabbing hairstyle he created for Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan, which has been the inspiration for Hrithik Roshan’s wax work figure at London’s prestigious Madame Tussauds.