Best and Worst Hairstyles for Every Age

Rihanna

"Your twenties are a great time to experiment with short haircuts," says celebrity stylist Gabriel "GQ" Quiñones of Los Angeles' GQ Cuts. "This is the time most women are adventurous with different styles." Why not try an edgy, sassy cut like Rihanna's?

Katy Perry

You might be all grown up in your twenties, but coloring can still be fun. Now is the time to opt for unconventional color choices -- like Katy Perry's bubble gum bob. Stylist Aja Stizzo of Sacramento's Crushed VLVT salon says, "I like to add some brighter pieces of color by the face, or even a few funky colored pieces into the fringe."

Selena Gomez

Change can be fun, but you can pull off classic looks in your twenties, too. A long, layered cut like Selena Gomez's gives you a fun, flirty style. The loose waves add a touch of romance that will highlight the playfulness of your youth.

Blake Lively

"To get a dramatic, young look without the commitment of a cut, try pinning some of your hair back with a large vintage broach or experimenting with braids or buns," Stizzo says. Blake Lively rocks her locks with this fun, fishtail braid.

Rihanna

Not to knock Rihanna's style, but her hair may be in danger. "Avoid the fast, drastic changes going from dark to platinum blonde," says Quiñones. "Because then, you'll have your hair break off, and you'll be starting all over with short hair. No one wants a chemical cut. It's not cute!"

Vanessa Hudgens

In your twenties, a short cut should definitely be on your hair to-do list. But opt for something modern and preferably with fringe. Avoid the dreaded "mom haircut," like this one on Vanessa Hudgens. To be fair, Vanessa hacked her hair for a movie role.

Kelly Osbourne

Sometimes it's hard to know when an experiment has gone wrong. Trends are fun, but even the most fashion forward among us can't pull them all off. Listen to the advice of those around you -- if your 'do is getting gasps, it might be a don't.

Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan's bleached tresses don't complement her skin tone, and the color gives her hair a wig-like quality that ages her dramatically. Natural redheads tend to look better with their god-given ginger locks.

Jessica Alba

Between blossoming romances, careers and families, the average woman in her thirties is beyond busy. "The idea of your hairstyle at this age is to be flexible with minimal maintenance," Quiñones says. A simple cut like this one on Jessica Alba is a great choice -- and her deep side part keeps her long, straight strands from being boring.

Zoe Saldana

For ladies who want a more complex style, layers are a gal's best friend. "Stay modern and fresh with a comfortable hairstyle that wouldn't require immediate retouch," Quiñones says. "Add layers to your long hair for fun movement."