long hair and age

I am about to be 33 years old and just had to get my hair cut off due to damage from bleach. I am through with hair color until I go grey. I am wanting to grow my hair long--about halfway down my back. I am figuring it will probably take about three years. I am so depressed because I have always been told that people over 35 shouldn't wear long hair. What do all of you think about that idea? I want to look good with it when it gets long and I feel like I am working on limited time. I have thought of using Hairtopia to speed up the process, but I just don't want to spend the money.

Raquel, I used to think that too, and worried about the day I'd turn 30 or 35. But I am 37 and still have my long hair. I look young and I think my hair is in part responsible for keeping me looking youthful.

I will keep my hair long as long as I think it looks good and I feel comfortable with it. You should, too. Do not worry about anything else.

Elissa

Yes, Raquel, the cutting-your-hair-as-
you-age rule is nonsense. And it's a good
idea not to color it either and expose it to
(at least somewhat) noxious chemicals.
Grow it, enjoy it, and by all means try to
help it on with Hairtopia!

I agree that the "you must cut your hair once you hit a certain age" idea is a crock. If a person's general appearance, physique, etc, is that of a young person, why should someone with long hair cut it when they hit a certain age.
From a phsychological point of view, if a woman (or man), equates long hair with youth, they shouldn't have to give up their hair just because of their age.
Also, some people just look better with shoulder length hair or longer, while others suit short hair. One example (as mentioned previously), as someone who looks good in long hair, is Demi Moore. I saw her on Letterman this past week, and she looks a heck of a lot younger than 40, IMHO. Also, she looks happier, too. Not to say that it is due to the long hair, but you never know.