Ted Gibson Beauty Changes Lives at any Age, Women over 45

Ted Gibson,  on  Beauty Career Opportunities for Women over 45!

Still Blonde after all these YEARS is proud to present Celebrity hairstylist and TLC What Not to Wear personality Ted Gibson serves as national spokesperson for Beauty Changes Lives, sharing his expertise on both the Website and the Beauty Changes Lives YouTube channel or on Facebook

Ted Gibson’s work on What not to Wear transforms Women’s Attitudes and Lives!(Photo Credit: What not to Wear’s DCL)

Beatuy Changes Lives, Guest post by Ted Gibson

Maybe you’ve noticed the same thing I’ve been seeing lately. More “mature” beauties are basking in the spotlight. Whether on the big screen, in the fashion press or holding court in corporate suites, women of a certain age have never looked better nor been more “in charge” of the world around them.

I believe women are beautiful at every age and as much as I’d like to attribute it to a particular product or service (preferably one from the Ted Gibson Salon), I believe that attitude is at the heart of today’s youthful vitality. Attitude is an ageless accessory. A woman can be 25, 55, or 75 and if she has a joyful attitude it will provide a sparkle that illuminates her overall look.

With that said, I’m often asked by clients of a certain age, what “traps” they should avoid when it comes to their hairstyle. Following are a few Ted-ism’s I’m happy to share:

• Don’t equate age with hair length. Turning 50 is not a mandate for a shorn style. Even if you experience a change in hair volume or texture, there are several techniques for amplifying your hair’s volume and luster.

• Just add color. Adding color can instantly rejeuvenate not just hairstyle, but skin tone. A hint of color can diminish pallor, even out skin tone and boost your radiance.

• Forget what Billy Joel said. Keep on changing. Even if you’ve found a style you love, keep it fresh. Add bangs. Change your part. Really consider a new suggestion by your stylist. The concept of change is at the heart of a youthful spirit, so apply that same attitude to your hairstyle.

I always know when a client is happy because she is talking about learning new things and trying new experiences. She’s no longer trying to hold on to something but ready to embrace something new.

Last year, I had the opportunity to step into a new role as spokesperson for Beauty Changes Lives, an initiative of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools. Beauty Changes Lives is all about raising awareness of careers in beauty and wellness. Since becoming spokesperson, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with thousands of beauty school students, including those who are pursuing beauty as an encore career.

I’ve had tears in my eyes as I listened to women tell me they always dreamed of going to beauty school, but followed a different career path based on well meaning friends or family. In fact, I heard the same concerns when I told my parents I wanted to become a hairstylist more than 20 years ago. Maybe you’ve always wanted to be a hairstylist, esthetician, nail tech, or massage therapist. The second half of life is a beautiful time to make that dream come true. Visit me at www.beautychangeslives.org and learn more about careers in beauty and wellness.

Beauty Changes Lives is a non-profit initiative of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools. The Beauty Changes Lives Website at www.beautychangeslives.org, provides information about career opportunities in cosmetology including hair, nails, skin care and make-up. Visitors can learn about job prospects in various career paths, earnings data and get the perspectives of current beauty school students.

Blog Note:  The Chief Blonde posted this article because she LOVES Ted Gibson.  She did not receive any compensation for this post–although she wishes Ted would cut and color her hair!