Do you notice hair as a signal to how old someone is?

Asked by JLeslie (65408) November 1st, 2015 from iPhone

What ages people? I always think wrinkles and weight can age a person, but I am more and more aware that hair is a big factor too. Thinning hair, a characteristic sign of aging. I’ve had extensions for 6 weeks now and I love feeling the thicker hair hit my back, and it’s so much easier to do my hair in the morning. My hair looks in much better condition, even my real hair, and even though I have spent more time drying it and used more hot appliances like a flat iron.

People often tell me I look younger, but usually I think they are being nice. With longer, thicker hair, I noticed almost shock in their voice and face when I tell them my age.

My hair isn’t much longer than my natural length, it’s about 4 inches below my shoulders now I think? If I go straight across from under my shoulder, my underarm, my hair is still above that. My natural hair is about two inches shorter than the extensions. My stylist wanted me to keep it longer, which I tried for a week, but I went back and had her cut back 2 inches.

I also think hair color matters. Brunette looks younger to me usually if a person, especially a woman, is obviously over 40 by looking at her face. There are exceptions of course.