While aging is inevitable, the way you look as you age is often much more within your control. Beauty and fashion choices can give you a youthful feel, and along with skincare and makeup, one of the best ways to keep looking young is with your hair. Certain styles will naturally make you look younger, like the classic curly bob or soft, medium-length curls, but the real magic happens when you avoid the universal hair mistakes that age us all. Going for an unflattering cut or neglecting to give your locks the TLC they deserve is always going to leave you looking older, regardless of what other anti-aging tricks you have up your sleeve.

To find out what classic errors to stop making, we spoke to Sanda Petrut, stylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago. In our exclusive conversation, she revealed that the biggest mistakes relate to specific cuts, particular hair colors, and, of course, looking after your tresses. These are the hair moves to cut out of your routine ASAP if your goal is to look forever young.