Remember the edgy shag hairstyle from the 80s? Joan Jett popularized it back then, and it is now making a huge comeback.

Shag haircuts are characterized by uneven choppy layers with shorter ones at the crown of the head. Typically, longish feathered bangs are added along with fringed layers around the face. In its essence, this is an organized messy-look hairstyle.

Here’s my list of the best shag hairstyles for older women:

1. Short Shag – The classic look, but shorter.
2. The Classic Sleek Shag – The tidied-up shag.
3. The Iconic Shag – A modern-day shag cut for older women.
4. The Naturally Curly Shag – Natural curly shag style.
5. The Shag with Volume – Pump up your shag hairstyle.
6. Shag with Long Bangs – Let the bangs grow long.
7. Pixie Shag – Super short shag cut.
8. Easy Shag Hairstyle – Easy to maintain layered cut.
9. Salt & Pepper Shag Style – Great color combo!
10. Straight Shag – Straight clean shag.

The shag is best if you have medium-thick or thick hair – as the feathered layers tend to thin the hair out. It can be cut in a variety of lengths, from short to long, and is rather flattering for most face shapes. It’s a fairly low-maintenance style and is a perfect wash-and-go cut – for us busy ladies that don’t want to fuss too much on our hair but still want to look modern and feminine.

You don’t have to go all out “I Love Rock-and-Roll” and cut your hair like Joan Jett to get the look. Here are some shag-inspired haircuts that are adapted for older women and easily achievable.

Best Shag Haircuts for Older Women

Short Shag

Take the shag look to short hair for a put-together and elegant style. We can subtly see the playful wispy layers and feathered bangs giving this a modern twist on an iconic hairstyle. Add as much or as little texturing paste to get the effect you want.

The Classic Sleek Shag

You can still sport the shag look without the usual “messy look” associated with it. This hairstyle is a shag cut with less feathered layers. Keep it neat and tidy with a finishing holding spray.

The Iconic Shag

This beautiful woman is wearing a classic modern shag. The style suits her face perfectly and the natural gray gives it an authentic look. Keep the flyaways and your hair shiny with a shine glossing spray.

The Naturally Curly Shag

The shag hairstyle can be cut into naturally curly hair perfectly. Cut shorter curls at the crown and around the face to get the look. Keep your beautiful curls under control with a moisturizing leave-in conditioner.

The Shag with Volume

Add volume to the short layers at the crown for a fun and airy shag style. The messy look is perfectly arranged to look effortless. Try adding a little volumizing and thickening product and fix it with hairspray to keep all-day volume.

Shag with Long Bangs

Wearing a longer bang with a shag hairstyle gives it a softer and flirtier look. Blow-dry using a large-barrel round brush to get the volume at the crown and around the face. This style looks great on a variety of face shapes.

Pixie Shag

A pixie style can be trimmed to a shag cut by feathering the layers and wisping them towards the front. Dab a little bit of texturizing gel to keep your fabulous haircut in place.

Easy Shag Hairstyle

This version of the shag hairstyle is easy to maintain and looks good in all colors and face shapes. Keep it frizz-free with an anti-frizz serum.

Salt and Pepper Shag Style

Salt & pepper hair looks great in a shag cut. You can ask your hairstylist to add dark lowlights to your gray hair to get the desired effect. Add texture and definition to the cut with a texturizing mousse.

Straight Shag

Your shag can be worn several different ways, and, on those days when you don’t want wispy feathered layers, you can straighten them with a straightening product and a flat iron.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Did you wear the shag hairstyle in the 80s? What do you think about it? Will you be trying one of the shag haircuts of older women? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Last year I discussed how vitamin D may provide protection against acute respiratory infections, such as the common cold and pneumonia. It also appears to have powerful immune-boosting properties. 

Now, a recent study from Australia shows a direct link between vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk of dementia and stroke. The link was so pronounced that researchers believe that up to 17 percent of dementia cases in some groups may be prevented by addressing this deficiency and imbalance.

Why This Research Matters to Us

This news is important for us since we are more likely than men to have dementia. And if we look at Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, nearly four million of those affected by Alzheimer’s are women.

By some estimates, we represent almost two-thirds of Americans with this disease with our estimated lifetime risk of developing it at 65 being around one in five. Those living with dementia are faced with a chronic and progressive condition that impacts their cognitive function, including memory, thinking and decision making.

While more research needs to be done on the link between vitamin D deficiency and dementia, it is logical to assume that vitamin D deficiency would affect us more because increased age reduces our skin’s ability to make vitamin D from sunlight. This puts us at greater risk for not getting enough of this important vitamin.

What Your Body Needs

As with everything relating to nutrition, how much vitamin D we need as boomers is an individual matter. For this reason, I always recommend getting a nutrient test that includes vitamin D and then working with a competent healthcare practitioner to interpret the results and what they mean for you.

But as a guide, the National Institutes of Health recommend that adults under 70 years of age need 600 IU (international units) of vitamin D daily; for those older than 70, this amount should be increased to 800 IU.

In addition to sunlight, there are some foods that have vitamin D. These are usually those that have been fortified with this vitamin although it does occur naturally in fatty fish such as salmon, swordfish, and mackerel. Tuna, sardines, mushrooms, egg yolk, and beef liver have some vitamin D too. It’s also a good idea to avoid high fructose corn syrup since this can deactivate vitamin D.

Making sure you are hydrated may also help reduce your risk for developing dementia. Some signs that you’re not getting enough hydration include increased fatigue or tiredness, headaches, a dry mouth, dark urine and/or reduced urination. You should aim to drink around seven to eight glasses of water each day.

Other Ways to Reduce Dementia Risk

Your lifestyle and health choices can also increase or decrease your risk for dementia. Some things I would recommend include:

Avoid Smoking

At least 14 percent of Alzheimer’s disease cases worldwide are potentially attributed to smoking. Toxins in cigarette smoke contribute to chronic inflammation throughout the body. Smoking also increases your risk of heart disease and stroke, which are both health issues entangled in the web of the many contributing risk factors of AD.

Take Care of Your Heart Health

The leading cause of death in the U.S. is heart disease, and heart disease is believed to have some connection to Alzheimer’s. As mentioned, vascular issues (which includes heart disease) appear to increase the risk of AD and other forms of dementia. Prevent heart disease by not smoking, eating right, exercising, drinking alcohol in moderation (if at all), and maintaining a healthy weight.

Get Enough Sleep

Sleep deprivation may increase your risk of AD, and this all has to do with the accumulation of tau protein in the brain. Reportedly, more than a third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. It’s not that complicated. We simply must get more sleep if we want to decrease our chances of getting AD.

Stay on Top of Your Oral and Gum Health

P. gingivalis, a bacterium that can lead to gum disease, may be connected to the development of Alzheimer’s. It is extremely important to prevent gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), which can lead to gum disease. It’s also important to be gentle with your brushing and oral care so that you can avoid cuts and bleeding gums to decrease the chances of harmful bacteria entering your bloodstream.

Get Your Eyes Checked

Our pupils get big when we execute a difficult brain task. Usually people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) show greater pupil dilation than those without MCI. This may be a low-cost, low-invasive method to aid in screening individuals at increased genetic risk for AD before cognitive decline begins.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Have you ever talked with your doctor about how your diet and nutrition may affect your risk for developing dementia? If so, did you change your diet or other lifestyle choices as a result? Have you recently taken a nutrient test to see if you have any nutrient deficiencies or imbalances that could increase your risk for dementia? If so, did you make any changes to your diet because of them? Please join the conversation.

Kyle Richards’ Black and White Ski Turtleneck in Aspen

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Ski bunny chic! Kyle Richards’ black and white “Ski” turtleneck in Aspen on this week’s episode of RHOBH is just the cold weather fashion inspa we need right now before heading into ski season. Oh, and fyi it’s still available to shop (and on sale!), so you should probably scoop it up before the stock starts going downhill at rapid speed.

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I know what you’re probably thinking right now—not another hair growth product promising “real results”—but would you believe me if I said this one’s actually worth a moment of your time? Beyond the fact that Bellisso’s Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner Set has over 13,000 five-stars and counting, it’s packed full of nutrient-rich ingredients that only stand to benefit your hair’s strength and vitality both immediately and long-term. It’s also currently on sale on Amazon, which doesn’t hurt, either.

The 2-in-1 set cleanses your strands and treats your scalp for healthier growth and reduced shedding. It basically acts as both your daily shampoo and conditioner and as a hair loss treatment. Through stunting DHT’s arrival (a common reason for slowed growth and increased loss in both men and women) it paves the way for fresher, thicker strands to fill in bald patches across the scalp. It also leaves your locks shinier and softer with every use. 

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Bellisso’s Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner Set

Back to those thousands of glowing reviews. Amazon shoppers can’t stop raving about the results they’ve seen; even hair growth product skeptics are singing a different tune than before. From seeing differences within a week to claiming it leaves their hair “feeling like silk,” reviewers are more than happy to have “finally” found something that works. 

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“I noticed a difference in my hair softness immediately,” raved one who said their hair had grown 5 inches in just two months. “I noticed my hair isn’t falling out nearly as much as it was before, and my hair looks thicker and has grown longer! I’m very impressed! I wasn’t expecting to see these kinds of results!! Love it!!

“At age 65 my hair was thinning a bit and was not shiny. After one week using Biotin shampoo and conditioner my hair has improved drastically and very few strands [are] in the shower drain,” praised another person.

Looking for something stronger to revive your thinning locks? Pick up the Bellisso’s Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner Set while it’s currently down to $27—for two products, it’s a hard deal to pass up.

Kyle Richards’ Green Fur Slippers in Aspen

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Kyle Richards’ under $100, cozy green fur slippers in Aspen on this week’s episode of RHOBH would make for the perfect holiday gift (it’s after Labor Day so we can start talking about that lol!). Especially for her sis Kathy Hilton so that she has a pair of slippers that are actually cute and totally non-embarrassing for the next time she goes to the airport. 

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Faryn

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