ALWAYS Gloss Over It!

Middle-aged women like us are prone to drier skin than we had in our younger years. We can fight dry skin with topical lotions and by drinking lots of water, but we must not forget to keep our lips hydrated. 

Lip gloss is exactly what you need to have silky lips. Lip gloss will give your appearance a modern touch that shows you know how to wear makeup that is not dated. Apply lip gloss frequently, particularly if you are going out socially. Choose a shade close to your natural lip color or a clear gloss for best results.

Avoid excessively shiny lip gloss by selecting a lip gloss that is neither matte nor very thick. Keep an eye on ingredients and avoid those with cinnamon in them if you have a sensitivity to cinnamon. Many lip glosses created to "plump" your lips up contain cinnamon and can cause uncomfortable tingling of the lips.

PUCKER UP, LADIES!

Hair Color is The Elixir of Youth

If you remember Miss Clairol ads from the 1960's that asked "Does she...or doesn't she?" then you are likely one of "Us" -- a middle aged woman.

Coloring your hair is the number one way to keep your appearance fresh and modern. We can hear you groaning already. Yes, we know it is bothersome to apply hair dye but the rewards outweigh the disadvantages. If you disagree, by all means let nature take its course and revel in your luxuriant silver or grey hair and laugh at those of us who do indulge in tinting our hair. We are all sisters and can therefore agree to disagree.

Whether you tint your hair, frost, or highlight it, consider wearing a shade of hair color similar to what your natural hair color was in high school. As a result, you are likely to look more natural.

Color hair frequently enough that unmatched roots do not show (approx. every 4-6 weeks.) Pay a hair dresser to color your hair at  a salon for $30++, if you can afford it. If not, a box of hair color will set you back about $10 -- you are worth it!