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6 senior beauty video bloggers you should follow

<p>Beauty advice and tutorials are some of the most-watched videos on YouTube, but if you thought they’re just for teens and 20-somethings, you’d be mistaken.</p> <p>There are a number of talented senior beauty vloggers (video bloggers) out there with tips on how to look your best no matter what your age.</p> <p>So, the next time you’re stuck on what make-up look to do for an upcoming wedding or social event, let one of these lovely ladies give you a hand.</p> <p><strong>1. Melissa55</strong></p> <p>It’s hard to believe, but self-described beauty guru Melissa is 62 years old! This Tennessee grandmother knows how to look her best without turning to surgery or Botox. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVxz3ekxV8xW7HP-X2hiaw" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Click here to visit her YouTube channel</span></strong></a>, which features hair styling tips, make-up tutorials and skincare advice.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Belcg49hElY/" target="_blank">A post shared by Melissa (@msmelissa55)</a> on Jan 30, 2018 at 11:19am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><strong>2. Tricia Cusden – Look Fabulous Forever</strong></p> <p>In 2013, fed up with the beauty products on offer for older women, Tricia Cudsen created her own make-up brand, Look Fabulous Forever. For the past five years, she (along with fellow over-60s beauty lovers) have been uploading their tips, tricks and tutorials to the accompanying <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuflfWUNugwPkZOQUEyAowQ/videos" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">YouTube channel</span></strong></a>, showing older women how to look their best.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ohen8_Qq2jA" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>3. FiftyPlusBeauty</strong></p> <p>Beth from FiftyPlusBeauty, who turns 60 next month (but you wouldn’t have guessed it by looking at her), decided to start her own <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC56oWj1NoeVBucf9ijPWeDg/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">YouTube channel</span></strong></a> after seeing how much other vlogger’s tutorials helped her own make-up skills. In her videos, Beth shares all the latest in anti-ageing skincare and beauty.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wwduwe2VAHE" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>4. MaryEllen After 60</strong></p> <p>Since 2014, 64-year-old Mary Ellen has not only been dishing out skincare and make-up advice for mature women, but also time- and money-saving tips and DIY projects via her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQaM2bIPgPd9byjJ_DaZxEA/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">YouTube channel</span></strong></a>. She’s never had surgery, fillers or injectables, but still manages to look much younger than her 64 years.</p> <p><strong>5. Hot and Flashy</strong></p> <p>Angie is the 55-year-old make-up queen who looks at least 15 years younger. On her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/HotandFlashy" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">YouTube channel</span></strong></a>, she shares easy-to-follow make-up tutorials, product reviews, and skincare advice. Angie isn’t afraid to talk about her cosmetic procedures either, opening up about her experiences to her hundreds of thousands of loyal followers.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LsHp-GMmMZM" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>6. Uppiesbeads59</strong></p> <p>Tammy (otherwise known as uppiesbeads59) is 58 years old and fabulous. This make-up and skincare lover isn’t afraid to address the not-so-pleasant sides of ageing (facial hair anyone). She shares all things ageing, beauty and more on her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/uppiesbeads59/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">YouTube channel here</span></strong></a>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rkPS9bNN6QE" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p>

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Top 5 YouTubers over 50

<p>For those who don’t know what vlogging is, let us explain: It’s the new diary. Books are out and MacBooks are in. Instead of writing your thoughts down, video blogging enables you to speak, instead of write. In order to vlog you must have something topical to talk about, film it, upload it and wait for the whole world to watch and comment. Here are five YouTubers over the age of 50 that have passionate followers.</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/3GoldenSistersTV" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>3 Golden sisters</strong></span></a></p> <p>What more do you want from a wild trio of hilariously funny grandmas that get together once a week to upload a vlog on topics from Kim Kardashians sex tape, twerking like Miley or give their take on erotic books like 50 Shades of Grey.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.lookfabulousforever.com/makeup-for-older-women-video-tutorials" target="_blank">Look Fabulous Forever</a></strong></span></p> <p>Age is no barrier to looking fabulous, which is exactly what is promoted by this channel for older women seeking to look fabulous. You can learn how to get an elegant, chic look or even if you want to learn the best way to apply lipstick. It also highlights makeup tips for the mother of the bride or groom.</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/geriatric1927" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Geriatric1927</strong></span> </a></p> <p>86-year-old Peter Oakley told it all in a series of short videos titled “telling it all” where he claims he was able to “bitch and grumble” about his time in WWII or how to find the # button on the keyboard. At one point, Oakley was the most subscribed user on YouTube, the only person from the UK to ever done so, and remained at the top spot for 31 days.</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxKMBc307p0BGtNv6pM3kdA" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Over 50 and Fantabulous</strong> </span></a></p> <p>Over 50 and fantabulous indeed. Especially with this vlogger who likes to push the boundaries of mainstream society and talk controversy. Her favourite topics are about “old stuff: grey hair, sagging butts, sagging breasts, menopause, cranky men, wanting to have sex, wanting to have too much sex, trying to date younger men, being stupid” – what more could you want? This is why she makes our top list.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/DepressionCooking" target="_blank">Great Depression Cooking </a></strong></span></p> <p>Just when you thought cooking couldn’t get better, 100-year-old cook, great grandmother and vlogger, Clara, recounts her childhood during the Great Depression while preparing meals from the era. Learn how to make simple yet delicious dishes of the past while listening to her amazing stories from the Depression.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/entertainment/books/2015/12/great-opening-lines-in-literature/">15 great opening lines in literature</a></strong></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/entertainment/books/2015/12/best-coffee-table-books/">Gift idea: 6 Coffee table books for every personality</a></strong></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/news/news/2015/12/favourite-quotes-from-childrens-book/">20 quotes from children’s books you’ll love</a></strong></span></em></p>

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