Am I too old?

[spidermom]

For everybody wondering if they're too old to do this, that, and the other thing, let me lead the masses in a resounding "Heck no!"

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/colorful.jpg

Grow your hair as long as you like it. Color it whatever color grabs your fancy. Live long and prosper.

[Cowgirl16]

HECK NO!!

What an impressive braid I might add :D

[julliams]

What a gorgeous braid!!! Thanks Spidermom.

[summerjade]

Spidermom, Thank you for your thread statement!! You have a great way with words and I needed to hear that today!! Sometimes I feel too old to do a lot of things. Now I know better!!!

[cowgirllong]

I love those hints of purple! Never too old, I say.:)

[summerjade]

Oh, BTW, Your braid is so full and thick and beautiful!!

[spidermom]

I needed this reminder myself today. Not hair related, but I've got my hang-ups - that's for sure. Oh, and thanks for the braid comments. I posted it in my blog today, which is friends only, and people like it, so I thought I should share with the wider membership here.

[maborosi]

Love that braid- and the hints of purple, too ;)

~maborosi~

[AmericanWoman]

I'm old, but not too old. lol

[trillcat]

Holy heck Spidermom! You could kill someone with that braid! Awsome!
I look forward to when my natural hair reaches shoulder so I can see just how thick it is compared to the bleached stuff, my taper is horrible. It is going to be awsome though, with what I have learned here!
Too old to grow it out, and this IS going to take years and years and years, NO WAY!! I estimate I will be 50 when my natural hair reaches waist. (I am 44 now)

[christine1989]

That is one of the most amazing braids I have seen on LHC! The color makes it even more special. :)

[racrane]

Well, I'm only 20 but I completely agree with what you said! And your hair is awesome! :)

[Hylia]

No, it looks beautiful!

[Sunshineliz]

LOVE that braid! I am in awe (and jealous) of how thick it is!

[Joribear]

Holy mackerel, Batman, errr.... Spidermom - that is one THICK braid!! Wow!! Gorgeous!!!

[MariaAZ]

Spidermom, I haven't really been on the forums much for the past few years (I pop in now and again though) and I was completely floored by how lovely your hair is!!! I seem to remember it being a lot shorter ;)

Great growing!

[ericthegreat]

That's a wonderfully thick braid! And I of course love the fushia temporary color, you can still very clearly see it towards the ends even all these weeks after Easter.

And I agree, age ain't nothing but a number. You rock that color!:rockerdud

[Anje]

Amen! Amen (again, because I need 10 characters...)!

[GeoJ]

Heck No!!! I must also add that your braid is awesome!

[Carolyn]

Spidey, we are finally old enough to do what pleases us and not care what the rest of the world thinks.

[dulce]

Wow,what a gorgeous braid!

[Islandgrrl]

Amen, sister!!!

[EdG]

Grow your hair as long as you like it. Color it whatever color grabs your fancy. Live long and prosper.:thumbsup: to you, spidermom!

That's an amazingly thick braid! :thud:
Ed

[trillcat]

Spidey, we are finally old enough to do what pleases us and not care what the rest of the world thinks.
This, a million times this!
:cheese:

[Elenna]

Spidermom, your braid is gorgeous and THICK! Love the color too. You must be brave! Ha, brave braid!!!!! Nevermind, I get this way sometimes!

[kitschy]

You are awesome and so is your braid!

[AnqeIicDemise]

-standing ovation-

That's what I always tell my Mum when she says I'm too old to get piercings/color my hair funky, etc. :D

[bahoban]

ohhh I'm in love with that purple braid,, just gorgeous!

[twilightmom]

All I can say is WOW!!!! Gorgeous hair and such thick hair. Who said hair thins when you get older? I'm 53 and its great to see women my age growing their hair long and doing what they want...

BTW Spidermom.. have you always had thick hair? Do you do anything special?

[Mesmerise]

Wow! What an AMAZING braid! You know, it'd be a CRIME to cut that off and have an "old lady" haircut LOL. I haven't got half that hair thickness. What an inspiration for all older LHC members (and the younger ones too)!!

[ElusiveMuse]

Spidermom, you're so lovely :)

[gthlvrmx]

Oh my lord, what a wonderful thick braid you have! I hope by the time im 50 i will have such a thick braid like yours! And trailing on the ground :p I could just bite into it!
Simply amazing. :)

[prosperina]

When I saw this thread title and that you, spidermom, were the original poster, I had a moment of confusion and panic. Then I opened the thread and saw the beautiful thick blond/purple braid--and all was well with my world again!

Beautiful hair!

[kwaniesiam]

Never too old!

Someday I hope to be known as the eccentric old lady with lots of piercings and crazy long, colorful hair :D

[Gumball]

I definitely agree with that sentiment. That also one awesomely colorful braid! :agree: :D

[WaterMusic]

Your braid is huge! And purple! And excellent!

[pennyroyal]

What a gorgeous, thick braid & that color is so gorgeous! I agree, we are never too old to do the things we wanna do. Age should never stop us from being who we are.

[Toadstool]

Wow! What an AMAZING braid! You know, it'd be a CRIME to cut that off and have an "old lady" haircut
OMG Can you imagine??? Nooooo.....

[Eolan]

Hear, hear, spidermom! Your hair in all it's glory rocks!

[skyblue]

wow! Thats one heck of a braid!!!
Your so blessed to have hair that thick!
Oh and no way are you too old for what ever you want to do ;)

[Nephele]

You are an inspiration spidermom! I hope I can be as gorgeous and have as beautiful hair as you when I am your age :)

[oktobergoud]

Haha, the first thing that came in my mind when I saw your picture was "OMG IT'S THIS HUUUUUUGE PINK CATERPILLAR", only to find out that it was your braid :P It just looks like a.. a.. tropical caterpillar! I like caterpillars so that's not meant to be offensive, just so you know :)

And you are totally right! :D

[jojo]

HECK NO! goodness me thats beautiful *WIT WOO* <----thats a loud wolf whistle! I love your hair in the photo, it reminds me of cross between a fat fish and a long python, which sounds daft but its just perfect :thudpile::thudpile::thudpile: I hope you make it your siggi photo! oh and if anybody dares say your too old, turn round quick and smack them in the face with it!:D

[jackie75]

Such an encouraging thread! I love playing with funky colors. It's not damaging at all & even conditions.

I wonder what others think and sometimes feel self conscious because of my age, but, I like it!! :p

Thanks for posting this!

[Lippytoes]

Spidermom, you are fantastic. :)

And that is one heck of an amazing braid. The thickness...!

[lapushka]

Amazing braid! Thanks for that, because I needed to hear that today too. :thumbsup:

[vanity_acefake]

Your braid and hair colour are beautiful.
And I agree "heck no!"
Your never too old.

[elbow chic]

Dang! Daaaaaaaaaang.

[islandboo]

LOL, I was very glad to click on the thread and read the post because I actually gasped when I read the thread title and saw the author was Spidermom. I was so sad to think she was for real! So thanks for all of the wonderful affirmation here!

[daaisychains]

Damn straight :)!

[HintOfMint]

What a gorgeous braid!

And thank you for your words. I'm already getting the "you should cut your hair in a few years" talk.

[emeraldshade]

Amen! What a gorgeous braid!!

[Firefly]

Love it-- the braid, the color, and the sentiment!

[georgia_peach]

Gorgeous braid, Spidermom! And, thank you, 'cause I surely needed to hear your wise words today. :thumbsup:

[spidermom]

All I can say is WOW!!!! Gorgeous hair and such thick hair. Who said hair thins when you get older? I'm 53 and its great to see women my age growing their hair long and doing what they want...

BTW Spidermom.. have you always had thick hair? Do you do anything special?

It's genetics for me; I've always had crazy-thick hair. If my hair is thinning at all, it's coming toward normal-thick.

[BrightEyes7]

I love the braid Spidermom!! You make me want purple hair even more now!

[Chetanlaiho]

Your braid and colour look amazing O_O (also some serious envy over the thickness going on here xD)

[jojo]

LOL, I was very glad to click on the thread and read the post because I actually gasped when I read the thread title and saw the author was Spidermom. I was so sad to think she was for real! So thanks for all of the wonderful affirmation here!

I thought the same! phew the spideys web is still a spinning!

[cindy58]

Such great thickness and color! Your braid looks wonderful!

[spidermom]

I'm really sorry for throwing this "look at me!" thread out there. I was thinking about several recent threads from people wondering if they were too old to wear long hair or to color their hair the color they like, but when I threw that braid picture up, it was clearly showing off.

I think I'll go hide in a hole now.

[Othala]

You are an amazing and inspirational person, spidermom. Beautiful too!

Thank you!

[cindy58]

I'm really sorry for throwing this "look at me!" thread out there. I was thinking about several recent threads from people wondering if they were too old to wear long hair or to color their hair the color they like, but when I threw that braid picture up, it was clearly showing off.

I think I'll go hide in a hole now.

If you've got it, flaunt it! I would show off too!

[Wanderer09]

:thud:

That is an impressive braid!

And I whole-heartedly agree: you're never too old to do anything that makes you happy! :D

[scorpio_rising]

You are awesome, Spidermom, and that braid is the bomb! Never too old!

[Sanyia]

Love the purple braid!

[jojo]

I'm really sorry for throwing this "look at me!" thread out there. I was thinking about several recent threads from people wondering if they were too old to wear long hair or to color their hair the color they like, but when I threw that braid picture up, it was clearly showing off.

I think I'll go hide in a hole now.

you keep throwing them; ive looked about 20 times at your braid, im surprised my laptop hasn't blown up with all the dribble!

[Madora]

Good heavens, how did I miss that gorgeous braid! Truly awesome and inspiring! That is hair for the ages! :agape:

[Madora]

Oh, and Spidermom, if ya got it, FLAUNT it! No harm in celebrating what Mother Nature gave you!

[Silver Strands]

All I can say is WOW!!!! Gorgeous hair and such thick hair. Who said hair thins when you get older? I'm 53 and its great to see women my age growing their hair long and doing what they want...

BTW Spidermom.. have you always had thick hair? Do you do anything special?


twilightmom said just what I was thinking.
Your hair is simply beautiful Spidermom!

[Sunshineliz]

I'm really sorry for throwing this "look at me!" thread out there. I was thinking about several recent threads from people wondering if they were too old to wear long hair or to color their hair the color they like, but when I threw that braid picture up, it was clearly showing off.

I think I'll go hide in a hole now.


I think everybody needs some "look at me!" moments. You've got lovely hair and you deserve all the compliments you get!:applause


(Besides, sometimes we're excited when something turns out right and we just have to share with people who'll understand the excitement!)

[Nae]

It isn't necessarily a "look at me" thread. It is more of a "thumbing my nose at conventional wisdom" thread. Which I totally dig.

If Spidey can do it so can the rest of us!!

[lpsqt60]

Thanks Spidermom for the braid inspiration! I love your hair, no way are you too old or anyone else for that matter!:cheese:

[SurprisingWoman]

Awesome braid! Love the thickness.

[Charlotte]

What an incredible braid!!! :thud: :blossom:

[Kathie]

Agreed! And look at that braid.... there's no tapper! Add me too ->:thudpile:

[Dark Queen]

For everybody wondering if they're too old to do this, that, and the other thing, let me lead the masses in a resounding "Heck no!"

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/colorful.jpg

Grow your hair as long as you like it. Color it whatever color grabs your fancy. Live long and prosper.


I'm really sorry for throwing this "look at me!" thread out there. I was thinking about several recent threads from people wondering if they were too old to wear long hair or to color their hair the color they like, but when I threw that braid picture up, it was clearly showing off.

I think I'll go hide in a hole now.

Too old??? Hell NO!!! :D You deserve to be happy with yourself just as much as anyone else. We should all aspire to keep our unique sense of style as we age no matter what others say. Your hair is beautiful, and it's inspiring that you do it for yourself, and not what society thinks. Oh, and don't go into hiding; I love reading your posts :)

[pittsburgpam]

Not too old at all!!! I am 47 and my hair is almost to classic length. People are always complimentary, the only slight detractors are my two 20-something daughters. I just deflect their comments with humor but I'm about at the point that of telling them to mind their own business.

[Mesmerise]

Just out of interest, I clicked on one of those Facebook ads which said something like "In your 40s? Choose an age appropriate hairstyle".... well I HAD to look... but I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, the pictures are all of celebrities, but most of them have long hair! Maybe not LHC long hair, but still long hair by most people's standards (not just shoulder length, but many BSL+). Anyway, here's the page: http://www.youngeryou.com.au/body-zones/hair/celebrity-hair-through-the-ages-40s?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=age

I think it's a good sign that they're telling women in their 40s that "age appropriate" hairstyles can be LONG!

[Pixna]

Love this thread! LOVE your braid! And as we are age twins, I love your advice too! :D

[jasper]

Nobody better tell you you are. With that braid, you could take them out!

[lacefrost]

Spidermom, you inspire me! Because of you I've realized that no, it's not crazy for me to look forward to going gray, and no there's nothing wrong with dying your hair crazy colors once you get there. If I hadn't seen your pictures to know that it would look great I might've just decided to never do it.

[selderon]

:thud: That is a thudtastic braid, Spidermom!

[terpentyna]

The color is so wonderful... This is kind of what I dream on once I go grey, because it seems like it would really play well with "unnatural" color...

[elbow chic]

No hiding in a hole for you! We'll all just gather around the edge of it and look at you anyway.

oooooooh....

.....aaaaaaaah

[Dark Queen]

Just out of interest, I clicked on one of those Facebook ads which said something like "In your 40s? Choose an age appropriate hairstyle".... well I HAD to look... but I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, the pictures are all of celebrities, but most of them have long hair! Maybe not LHC long hair, but still long hair by most people's standards (not just shoulder length, but many BSL+). Anyway, here's the page: http://www.youngeryou.com.au/body-zones/hair/celebrity-hair-through-the-ages-40s?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=age

I think it's a good sign that they're telling women in their 40s that "age appropriate" hairstyles can be LONG!

Pretty cool. I love that longer hair is becoming more main stream on older women. I get so depressed when I see silver hair in one of those poodle-looking cuts :(

[Elistariel]

Too old for any hairstyle - never.
Too old for any hair color - never. As long as it's either super-temporary or your boss is cool with it.

[ArienEllariel]

Bravo Spidermom! I agree wholeheartedly. :)

[Becky Safari]

You rock, Spidermom!

[mimi1153]

I agree, I have major braid envy right now!!! :thudpile:

I don't have half the braid you have. Beautiful - - in whatever color you want it!! :D

[akuamoonmaui]

I feel the need never to braid again. That sets the bar. I'm not worthy....:thud:

As far as being "too old" goes, you probably are if you think you are. But there is the other side of that coin which is "just 'cause you can, doesn't mean you should".

[alyanna]

Spidermom, you're totally cute and your hair is HOT! What I would do for just one strand of that braid!
:bowtome::bowtome::bowtome: