These Hairstyles Are Aging You. STOP! 

For years everyone said: „A middle part makes you look older“ Now it‘s the other way around. 😂 Just shows how fast fashion changes.

I agreed with all of then except for the bun. A messy bun is definitely a younger hairstyle than a slick and tight bun, in my opinion, which is purely based on my preference and nothing else lol

From an "older" woman's POV (I'm 50). As a lot of people have commented, this is just what's trendy as opposed to aging. I've had the tight curls, the A-line Bob, the thick fringe, the thin wispy fringe, the tight pony, the looser pony, the side part, the middle part, the face framing layers, the scruffy layers, pretty much all of these hairstyles I've had at one time or another. And it's always been whatever happens to be in trend and suits my face shape. The ones considered aging will be back in trend soon enough, you'll see.

The curls voted as “NOT HOT” don’t look fake, it looks like a lot of people’ completely natural hair….

I agree with everyone in the comments. The “hot” hairstyles are just the trends right now. There’s nothing wrong with the other looks they’re just not super trendy right now so they’re considered “old”

This video isn’t about “aging” this is about trends. Some of these “hot looks” look terrible on certain faceshapes. There is a difference between a style aging you and a style being dated. A hairstyle that ages you (like the title implies) has a cut or style that dosnt suit your faceshape or color washes you out. Yes these cuts are what’s in and trending but if you truly want to look younger (not just trendy) you need to make sure the cut and color actually suit your faceshape and skin tone. These shag cuts though super cute and trendy can make you look dramatic older if not suited to your face. All that layering can draw attention to facial features and cast shadowing where you don’t want it. Just a thought

This whole "young = hot, aging = become less hot" equation thing ist so toxic...

I think we should normalise women looking old and still be beautiful. I know this Video doesn't had the Intention to bring of this message, but its still giving me the "women shouldn't look old"

A lot of these have nothing to do with actually making you look younger. They’re just trends that are in right now. If anything the desperation to follow trends rather than finding your own style will age you just as much as anything else

We need to stop thinking that aging is scary. 😖

Our obsession with women's youth is really uncomfortable. Men are allowed to age while women have to constantly worry how to look the youngest as we possibly can. And the beauty industry is THRIVING because of it. Teen girls are buying anti-wrinkle creams and 20-year-olds are getting botox. It's freaky and so harmful for women.

Let's stop making aging a bad thing.

Totally disagree about the buns. The tighter buns are definitely giving older vibes. The messy bun is giving the younger vibs & looks better.

The problem is once you reach a certain age, following the youthful trends can actually age you because it looks like you're trying to look like a teenager when you're clearly older. I think the best way to age gracefully is to adopt a more classic/timeless look. And there is nothing wrong with looking older and like a mature woman. Besides many of the "hot" looks just looked sloppy and unkempt to me. The pulled back ponytails always look harsh to me, so I would never wear a pony like that. I prefer a softer more feminine look. Honestly, I can't stand current trends, so I just do my own thing.

“Aging” isnt scary, stop perpetuating the idea that women who ‘show’ their age are undesirable and “not hot” lmao

this only applies to white people honestly, some of the “not hot” ones are pretty popular in asia and they look gorgeous! definitely doesn’t make people look older

The key to this game is that every messy hairstyle is the young one. Without fail.

I personally think you just chose looks that are considered “in” not what looked better. Just because a cut is current does not mean it makes you look younger.

Get real. This is all about how to get that clichè look in what is currently trending, NOT 'how to look younger'. Just because it looks hot on a celebrity does not mean they all will look hot on everyone. To look young is different for everyone depending on texture, facial features & ethnicities. Half the women on here are literally still young or look young because of plastic surgery & botox. But shit I suppose all middle age women should just slap on a current taylor swift or Selena Gomez style to look young again, how easy.

Why is aging seen as a tragedy instead of a blessing? All women are beautiful. The experience and wisdom that comes from aging is something to revere, not fear. ❤️

“Youthful” simply equates to health and vitality. Worrying unnecessarily about people discussing “aging” will make you old, prematurely. 😅 Relax. I’m 42 and I ain’t trippin.

Getting older isn't scary. I'm 51 and totally in love with my life. Hair half way down my back and rocking the silver.

Okay, Brad, you're great but you DO realize you have a large older woman demographic and not all of us are afraid of being our age. I'm headed toward 61. I'm successful and happy, and I'll dye my hair whatever color I want and wear it how I am most comfortable with because...I didn't get to this age just to fear the social stare. I'm also heavily inked...people need to be happy in their skin and their styles, whatever they may be.

As a hairstylist of 20 Years, growing out the shag/wolf cut mullet situation is GONNA BE A NIGHTMARE growing out all them damn layers. Good luck and may tha force be with ya!

Anyone who has asymmetric features on their face should proooobably go for a side part or something that is off-centered. As someone with a crooked nose… a dead center middle part only makes it more noticeable.

Don’t like how aging seems to be a negative thing :(

Usually I enjoy Brad's videos, but come on, this is just a bunch of trends and in a year or two this video will be horribly outdated. Let people style their hair how it works and looks best for them! Blindly following trends makes you look like a 12-year-old, and not in a good way. Women are allowed to look older if it suits them better! I'm calling bs on this video.

So, honest question... Just what the hell are we naturally curly girls supposed to do? Especially those of us who are staunchly anti-straightening? For real, I'd love to know how you deal with curls. You never show curly hair except to straighten it. Do you hate us?

For most of these, the real answer is "it depends" because we all have different natural hair textures, different style preferences and different face shapes. It's not one size fits all. I especially disagree with the thumbnail.... A sharp bob looks amazing on Taylor, probably her most iconic look. It goes so well with her facial features.

This video should be titled, "My opinions on hair trends: Hot or Not?"

Why does aging is scaring? It's part of life! We should accept it and embrace it! Love yourself and be thankful for the time you're still enjoying this world.

The 'Not Hot' looks won't make you look older, they'll make you look less trendy. Not the same thing IMO

Brad darling, you of all people know that people with a rounder face shape cannot wear a center part, all it does is make the face look wider, which I definitely do not want!

Getting older is a privilege. Own it❤️

why is it assumed that we want to look younger? aging isnt a bad thing.

Personally I feel like the most "aging" style is one that doesn't flatter your features, bone structure, skin color etc. Trying too hard for a style that doesn't suit you. As long as it's tailored to your hair type and your face, it'll look hot

The only one I got wrong was the J.Lo bun. I think I still disagree with it.

i thought we got past this type of nonsense in the early 2000s. Let women be themselves and age as they are supposed to. Also these hairstyles that you're saying aren't hot were at the time the pics were taken. Trends change all the time and the things you're calling hot now won't be in a couple of years..

According to whom? It's all a matter of perspective, opinion and current trends. It's all about what suits the model as well

Brad and everyone else. Please stop thinking that aging is SCARY! If you look up the history of why women's aging especially is frowned upon, you'll see that it's based is really misogynistic traditions. Edit: my mom rocked a middle part in the 70s, I did in the 90s, and if I had children they would be too 😂

Brad, dear.... I'm 55 and I can tell you, by the time you get to middle age you don't give a fiddler's fart about what others think regarding hairstyles and clothes etc. That's the best part about getting older, so liberating 😉

I think this is about trends, not looking younger. Some of the hairstyles were a trend in the past and some are trends now (when I made this comment). Not all of these will look good on all face shapes. One hairstyle I disagree with is the bun J Lo had. I think that messy bun is more "in" nowadays than a slicked back/polished looking bun. A middle part isn't suitable for everyone.

I love you and your channel Brad! One wish of mine is that people learn to embrace and love aging and find beauty and Grace in age and not try to stop it at all costs. 💕

Being older doesn't have to be scary. I don't want to look younger. I'm gonna watch anyway though because I want to hear it.

honestly this is the first Brad video i’ve ever not liked :( nothing against Brad and no hate, but just the premise of the video and the underlying views that are hard to ignore. aging is not bad, aging is beautiful and a blessing so many people aren’t afforded. I also notice that this is very clearly only directed towards women (all the examples are women and all of the hairstyles are traditionally femme hairstyles)~ women are taught that aging is the absolute worst and most shameful thing, yet what about men? why aren’t men’s hairstyles that “might age them” a concern? why isn’t aging in general a concern for men? because men are not taught that their appearance = their value. men also aren’t taught that their youth or even ADOLESCENCE is the prime of their life. hollywood, the media, and mainstream culture (all dictated by and catered to patriarchy and the male gaze) are EXTREMELY p*dophelic. think it’s a coincidence that everything that’s “trendy and hot” and everything that’s considered “feminine” is all based around literal childlike features? nope. definitely no coincidence. we’re taught to want perfect, clear, “baby soft” (seriously, does it get more obvious or creepy?) skin, tiny waists that aren’t proportionate to a healthy adult body, long fake eyelashes mimicking that of literal babies, huge eyes and tiny almost nonexistent noses (like CHILDRENS because they’re still growing and their faces aren’t even fully formed and their features are proportioned differently than adults)…. I could go on about this until i’m old and wrinkly and absolutely grateful to be so ~ just some things to ponder. there’s a lot of context to media like this, and I feel it’s important it be recognized so it can begin to be dismantled. again no hate to brad, still watched 100% of the video and will be back next week like clockwork. just some thoughts

As a hairdresser myself, come on Brad. All you are doing is picking the Instagram picture. How is a hairstyle aging? Red carpet hair is very different than everyday hair, and you know this. A beautiful updo with a gown will always be amazing. Messy waves are boring. And what’s wrong with looking your age? Face shape has nothing to do with what is flattering on you. Hair is an expression of one’s self.

getting older ain't scary. it's a part of life and fully alright. you're not ugly just because you age.

I need a “how to pull off short hair for people who don’t think they can pull off short hair” video thanks 🥰

So, here's the thing: all of these "not hot" styles are just not in fashion anymore. But 10-15 years ago, they would all have been considered "hot." Although none of us can escape the "Karen" cut's stigma, I am willing to bet that soon enough, these "not hot" styles will be hot again.

That is because only a young woman can get away with messy sexy hair in a professional setting. When you are older you are expected to be more refined and sleek rather than edgy

I would like to point out that even though Brad is suggesting that we all pull our hair back in a Jojo Siwa tight as hell up do, it can also cause alopecia. Just look at Jojo Siwa's hairline today after wearing those high, tight ponytails for years and you'll know what I'm talking about. Nothing wrong with doing it occasionally but please do not do this on the regular or you will start losing your hair.

The premise of this seems somewhat ridiculous to me. Comparing hairstyles on different people with different face shapes and hair colours as though "hot" and "makes you seem younger" are both the same and universally true.

This video really missed the mark for me. I love brad’s videos, but I’m not sure what was worse, viewing aging as such a huge negative, using only women as the example, or the one size fits all approach to “hot or not” with no regard for face shape and hair texture. Still a big fan, nothing but love, but I wish he would’ve focused on trendy hairstyles for a variety of hair types and faces without the emphasis on youth

Center parts don't look good on everyone. I think Brad even said that in a past video (good luck to me trying to find it.) But...I mean all of this is super-objective and very straight-hair based. It's interesting to see hair trends change but can exhausting trying to keep up. Have fun with your hair and you'll be fine.

I agree with ya'll. Brad, this is more of a trend video, vs aging one.

Being a hair dresser doesn't make your personal preferences and opinions more valid than anybody elses... And you aren't "the messenger" when you're sitting there telling people what's hot or not according to your own feelings.

JLo's giant slicked back bun looks like it ages her if you ask me. A hard turn from all the looser, messier looks getting all the love in this video. Perfect-looking updos are, in my opinion, out of the current style. That picture could be from the early 2000s. But JLo doesn't age so she can do whatever tf she wants.

i can definitely see why people think you prefer blondes over brunettes lol

Arielle is not a random girl, gurl! And she's been rocking that look for a long time, she just has a good style in general. Looks good with a side part too. This are like trends, not what looks good on everyone. Me with a middle part is just atrocious

Love Brad and I love watching his videos usually he's my fave for cheering myself up but I had to stop watching this, I don't like the vibe of this video. Why is aging a bad thing? Are we not past this now? Surely this video should be more based on current trends? Life doesn't end at 30 people 😑

Sorry Brad … love your videos but you kind of missed the bus on this. This video is the epitome of why I hated my natural curly hair growing up and straight permed the shit out of it for a decade. Every ‘hot’ one is a person with thin and straight hair with curls added from a curling iron. I mean, you’re not wrong, that’s the aesthetic that’s been pushed forever, that the only hair that’s beautiful is straight … but like the hair you’re picking out as ‘not,’ this attitude is also a ‘not.’

I have to disagree with the bun one, I felt it made Jen look WAAAY older than her years even. A little face framing when you have a bun is much more flattering to an older face imo

the comments absolutely ripping this concept apart is just *chef's kiss* mwah. it's beautiful.

Trendy versus dated hair is different than looking younger versus old. You have to take into account where wrinkles are and face shape to look younger versus older which is more than picking a trendy hairstyle.

Or people could just have whatever haircut they really like and not have people judging it 🙃

Let's not forget you face shape has a lot to do with how good a hairstyle will look on you. Very few people looking good in a middle part so I'd say most people should go for side partings

The snatched face lift bun would give you a receding hairline/tension alopecia 😱 - which you have spoken about! Just thinking about being "snatched" gives me a bun headache!! I would rather never look snatched and have hair than be snatched for a little while and then have bald areas at my hairline! I love the messy bun personally! But even that, I try to keep my hair down as much as possible.

I think it’s interesting how many people are surprised that the “hot” ones are just what’s trendy because if you wear a hairstyle that was quite trendy or iconic at one time people are automatically going to think of that time and incidentally how long ago that was making you seem older. Plus all the “hot” looks (apart from the bun and ponytail) are part of that “effortless beauty” trend that has been around for quite a while. And if for some reason you are upset, he is not telling you to get any of those hairstyles he’s just telling you what looks cool and hip (trendy) right now and will therefore make you look younger by default.

Having a very pointy widow's peak hairline, a middle part looks horrible on me. I tend to do a side part, but it's always a bit messy, hardly like Lauren's.

I have a blonde lob with baby lights, a root melt, and an oval face. I don’t care how in style it is. I don’t care that gen Z says it’s the thing to do. I don’t care if someone gave me money for it. A middle part makes me look like a Hanson brother. Side part for LLLIIFFFEEE! 😂

Nothing wrong with aging. And why is this focused on current styles? Also not all styles fit all face frames. Love ya Brad but let us just age gracefully. From a 45 year old young woman.

There's nothing wrong to look more mature.

I agreed with everything except bun and curls. Tight, strict buns remind me of old English teachers in ill-fitting costumes. The curls looked natural on the "not" side and overly polished on the "hot" Leave the polished curls to permed Grannies

Fun fact: a hairstyle that looks good on you is hot. Period. I wish people would stop listening to this mindless drivel. A look in which you are confident and comfortable is all you need.

I usually like Brad's hair videos but this one felt like a lot more unsolicited advice than usual. Why so much hate for hairstyles that aren't necessarily trendy at the moment? I also find it very sad how he is only targeting women here -where is the video for men? The title says "These Hairstyles Are Aging You", not "Hairstyles That Age Women"🙂food for thought.

What's wrong with aging? The 'hot young looks' will be the old people's hairstyles one day.

So basically the idea is that slick and tamed hair is more of a mature hairstyles, because adults tend to put more care into their hair, while teens wear the messy hair more often

I'm 62 and I don't give a crap what someone else thinks of my hair or the way I look. I wear mine pixie short.

One thing I would love to see you tackle is how some of us have our hair type changes as we age. I have always had hair that was about as close to 1-A as it gets and now I have 2B at 40 and it's pretty shocking.

I don’t think there’s hairstyles that age you, there are hairstyles that are simply out of date. That’s why they “age”, not because you actually look older in them. Also you can make oldschool work and trendy if you’re intentional

You can’t disparage tight curls and not have naturally curly girls come after you. Our hair is what it is. Leave it be. I definitely disagree with a lot of these.

The only thing I've learned is that if you want to look "younger" just have messy hair.

As a 64 year old, I really appreciate you Brad. Tell it like it is. I agree with all but the bun...still love you to the moon and back!

So styles that "age you" are not hot. So.. when you age that's not "hot "? U love Brad but I wish he worded this video different. There's already so many expectations for women to look flawless and forever young...

If I did a center part, I'd be trading a trend for looking attractive. I can't wear a center part unless I want to look ugly AF, so no Brad. I'm also so over fake loose beauty waves/curls. It's basic and not that attractive.

The one I really don't agree is the JLo bun. That thing makes most women look matronly. It literally only works as an alternative to a face lift, which is then negated by the receding hairline.

It's Brad calling Arielle Vandenberg a random girl for me lmao 😆

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="297">4:57</a> "Random girl". Arielle, girl, is that you? 😂😂❤️.

Ageism is the last acceptable prejudice. No doubt about it though, ageism is prejudice. Are you going to decide which prejudice is OK? Which isn’t OK? Or is it all not good? Body weight, skin color, ethnicity? Which ones OK? None of them

i wish i could do the middle part but my hairs too thin/fine. it lays flat to my head, and you can see my scalp if you volumize. a video on how to style thin hair would be lovely.

Aging is normal babes, don't stress too much about it, it's N O R M A L 🥰

brad, i love you and truly appreciate your expertise…this type of content would be waaaaay more relevant if these style were shown on women with some actual age…none of these look really aging when we are looking at them on 26 year olds….and thank you for all of your guidance over the years xoxoxo

As someone who had a middle part all my life until I was in my 20s and when I went to the side part it was *LIFE CHANGING*! Never going back to the middle part lol

Yeah, trends change with the wind. Imma stick with my side part and normal face frame….because you know, it’s what looks right on my face? Because that’s what actually matters?

For me personally, I think curly hair (nr 1) makes you younger looking. Maybe it's just me personally that I somehow connect curls and young but that's how I felt.

In reality you can have whatever hairstyle you want. This is just Brad’s opinion. He’s young and aging is scary to a lot of young people. This isn’t meant to insult older people just not make yourself look older when you are young. I don’t agree with most of this video but he just has a different opinion than me. Aging is normal and beautiful. We are just afraid of death and aging shows we are closer to it. I think that’s why a lot of young people are afraid of it. I don’t think he meant to be offensive and in the end do whatever you want and don’t let this determine your hair worth. Be you.

This should have been called, My favorite Trends. So many of these would age me by 10 - 15 years or just look plain terrible on my friends. But thatsOK because there is one thing Brad hates 100 X then brown hair. That would be short hair on women and not chin length short, I’m talking short hair. You know he hates it because he never shows or mentions it. Even though it is the most trendy haircut for some women.

It's pretty gross and mysoginistic to suggest that young = hot and old = not hot.

I feel like you missed the mark here. Face shape, spacing between facial features, and hair texture/density all factor into how a cut or style will make you look. Hair is so subjective, that’s why it’s an art form. To place a hair style into a cookie cutter mold saying it will make everyone who wears it look older is a little silly.. not everyone will look the same even with the exact same style.

The looser messier curl and waves have been popular for so long that it honestly gives me older vibes than the tighter curls and waves. The looser curls and waves looked like the trend from 2010-2015.