To style, apply Kerastase Resistance Ciment Thermique Blow Dry Primer before blow-drying for smoothness and protection. For a sleek finish, flat iron the hair and apply Redken Shine Flash 02 to add shine. For added texture, scrunch in Amika Un.Done Volume and Matte Texture Spray at the roots.
Long Pixie with Messy Texture
The Long Pixie with Messy Texture is perfect for women over 50 who want a playful, carefree style that still feels modern and chic. This pixie cut leaves a bit more length on top, which can be styled in different ways—whether tousled for a messy, voluminous look or smoothed down for a sleeker finish. The messy texture adds volume and movement, making it ideal for women with fine or thin hair who want to create the illusion of fullness. It’s a versatile style that works for any occasion, and it flatters oval and heart-shaped faces the most.
To achieve the perfect messy texture, use Bumble and Bumble Texture Cream for added grit and hold. After blow-drying, scrunch the hair with Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray for that lived-in, tousled look. For a soft finish, apply Oribe Matte Waves Texture Lotion to keep your pixie chic and controlled throughout the day.
Chin-Length Bob with Feathered Bangs
The Chin-Length Bob with Feathered Bangs is a youthful and elegant hairstyle for women over 50. This cut falls just at the chin, creating a flattering frame around the face. The feathered bangs add softness and movement, making this style perfect for women who want to hide a high forehead or balance their facial features. This cut works best for women with straight or slightly wavy hair, and it’s ideal for oval or square face shapes.
For maintenance, use Kerastase L’incroyable Blowdry Heat Lotion before blow-drying to protect the hair and add smoothness. Style the bangs with a round brush and finish with Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo to keep the look fresh and voluminous. A light spritz of Kenra Platinum Silkening Mist adds a glossy, smooth finish to the style.
Textured Bob with Beachy Waves
The Textured Bob with Beachy Waves is a trendy, laid-back hairstyle perfect for women over 50 who want a youthful and playful look. This bob falls just above the shoulders and is full of texture and soft, beachy waves. The waves add volume and dimension, making this cut ideal for those with fine hair who want to create the illusion of thicker locks. It’s an effortless, low-maintenance style that looks great on all face shapes, particularly round or square ones.
To create these effortless waves, use TIGI Bed Head Wave Artist Deep Waver for definition. For a more relaxed, beachy texture, apply Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray and scrunch the hair while blow-drying with a diffuser. Finish with IGK Beach Club Volume Texture Spray for hold and texture that lasts all day.
Modern Shag with Choppy Layers
The Modern Shag with Choppy Layers brings a fresh, trendy vibe to the classic shag cut, making it perfect for women over 50 looking for something edgy. This haircut features plenty of choppy layers, giving the style a lot of movement and volume. It’s particularly flattering for those with wavy or curly hair, but it can also be styled straight for a sleek, edgy look. The choppy layers create texture and volume, making it great for those with fine hair or anyone wanting a more playful look.
To style, apply Paul Mitchell Sculpting Foam for added volume and texture. For a tousled, lived-in look, finish with Ouai Matte Pomade to define the choppy layers and create a soft, matte finish. For all-day hold, mist lightly with Sebastian Shaper Fierce Hairspray.
Short Crop with Side-Swept Fringe
The Short Crop with Side-Swept Fringe is a chic and sophisticated hairstyle for women over 50 who want a trendy, low-maintenance look. This short crop features longer layers on top that are styled to sweep to the side, giving the haircut a soft, feminine finish. It’s a great style for those with fine or straight hair, and it flatters women with oval, heart, or square face shapes. The side-swept fringe adds a youthful touch and frames the face beautifully.
For styling, use L’Oreal Tecni Art Volume Lift Mousse to add volume at the roots, and finish with TIGI Bed Head Wax Stick to smooth the hair and add definition to the fringe. A spritz of Redken Fashion Work 12 Versatile Hairspray will keep the fringe in place all day.
Sleek Straight Bob with Subtle Highlights
The Sleek Straight Bob with Subtle Highlights is the epitome of elegance and sophistication, perfect for women over 50 who want a polished and refined look. This bob is cut to one length, just below the chin, and styled straight to give a sleek, smooth finish. The subtle highlights add dimension and shine to the style, making it look modern and fresh. It’s a flattering look for women with oval, square, or round faces, and it works well for those with naturally straight hair.
