Sometimes, a simple question online can lead to unexpected lessons. Emily Jane posted a video on TikTok asking people, “How old do I look?” without any makeup or filters — and the answers she got were far from what she expected.
Emily revealed that she just turned 36, but some viewers guessed she was in her 40s, 50s, or even 60s! One comment even said she looked 58, which surprised her since she had never looked that old before.
The wide range of guesses left Emily wondering why people thought she looked so much older. She explained that she stopped dying her natural grey hair, which some believe makes her appear older. Emily started going grey at 19, and she thinks that people automatically assume grey hair means being over 50.
She also mentioned that her tired-looking eyes were from sleepless nights with a newborn, and wearing no makeup or filters might have influenced perceptions. Emily emphasized that she has never had cosmetic work—what viewers see is her real, natural self.
She suggested that social media’s beauty standards and heavy use of filters have distorted how we view age and appearances. Many people don’t realize what a woman really looks like without enhancements, which might explain why some guessed her age so high.
While some commenters felt her grey hair was the main reason she appeared older, others agreed Emily looked her true age but noted how society often associates grey hair with old age.
Throughout, Emily stays confident and happy with who she is, encouraging others to embrace their natural selves.
