As we get older, we gain wisdom, grace, calm, and a lifetime of experience – qualities that can also shape how we approach hair care. The best haircuts and styles should be both flattering and effortless, no matter your age. These low-maintenance hairstyles for women over 50 are full of ideas to inspire your next look.
Textured Bob with Bangs
Make a stylish statement by going for this elegant bob with layers and bangs.
This style creates the illusion of fuller, more voluminous hair. A layered bob is a popular option since it adds an element of playfulness while beautifully framing the face.
Medium Length Feathered Hairstyle
The beauty and elegance of this style is that it features medium-length hair with feathered layers, along with a stunning white dimensional hue.
It incorporates cool and icy tones for highlights and is a great way to show off healthy and shiny hair.
Cuts suggested for older women are often short, but a longer length can be a stylish choice as well.
This is a style that exudes a youthful glow. One that’s truly captivating.
Feathered Bob with Balayage
A bob haircut is a classic and sophisticated choice. It never goes out of style.
By incorporating angled layers and balayage, straight hair suddenly looks fresh and lively in appearance.
The feathered layers and bangs blend together seamlessly, resulting in a dynamic and voluminous look that’s both playful and modern.
Shoulder Length Bob with Flipped Layers
Collarbone-length haircuts with soft and subtle layers look amazing. They result in a hairstyle that is feminine, voluminous, and well-defined.
A bob with flipped layers gives a flirtatious touch all while keeping a low-maintenance and youthful vibe.
Bold highlights and lowlights added to the hair will give a more daring and edgy look. It that adds dimension and depth to this style.
Medium Cut with Highlights and Side Bangs
Incorporating highlights and bangs is an effective way of preserving a youthful appearance.
For the best results, utilize a hair mask weekly to maintain hydrated and healthy hair.
Rachel Cut with Long Curtain Bangs
You can emphasize the texture and softness of your hair by going with a haircut that utilizes layers and long curtain bangs.
Those will show off your stunning locks.
Here’s a variation of a feminine Rachel cut that’s hassle-free while imparting an effortless appearance.
This contemporary and low-maintenance haircut will have you shining with confidence.
Rounded Pixie Bob and Wispy Bangs
The divine color and shape on this cut are fantastic for women over 50.
This jaw-length pixie bob is a great choice for those who want a shorter haircut that is both versatile and vivacious.
Experiment with colors and layers to add further dimension to a style.
Low Maintenance Short Hair with Brown Balayage
A stunning balayage can give off a burst of lively color, with ample volume to go along with it.
The beauty of it is that you can customize the cut to suit your preferences. You can choose how bold or understated you want those highlights to be.
This style radiates an ultra-modern and stylish vibe sure to attract attention.
White Blonde Bob with Blunt Bangs
For women who like longer hair but struggle to maintain them, consider shoulder-length hair, like this lovely long bob with bangs that beautifully frames the face.
Keeping your hair longer also gives the added advantage of having more options, like using a curling iron, hair straightener, or blow-dryer brush.
Blonde Pixie Cut with Side Swept Bangs
This long pixie haircut is a great low-maintenance choice since it is effortless to style while giving ample volume at the crown.
It’s a style that pairs flawlessly with a tapered nape and side bangs, especially those attractive and alluring swoopy fringes.
Salt and Pepper A-Line Bob
The A-line bob gets top marks for its uncomplicated and sophisticated appearance.
It is a popular haircut for years for the sole reason that it looks fabulous.
Here’s a contemporary rounded bob cut that is smooth and lustrous, so you can incorporate a blend of layers to achieve your desired shape.
Blonde Pixie Bob
Choosing longer feathered layers and a stacked bob shape will give you a carefree and uncomplicated look.
If you are unsure as to which hair color to choose, blonde hair with shadow roots is a good option.
This adds dimension to your hair while brightening up your complexion.
Short Gray Bob for Naturally Curly Hair
Embrace your natural color and texture with this short, curly bob hairstyle. It requires little maintenance too.
This tousled haircut is super sophisticated and yet effortless, with a wash-and-go style that’s simple to achieve.
Side Part Bob with Layers
You can achieve this charming appearance with a short hairstyle that has long feathered layers.
Side swept layers provide the volume while framing your face.
This cut is reminiscent of Farrah Fawcett’s signature look, so it is ideal for women over 50 who want a style that’s low-maintenance and is simple to style daily.
Long Hairstyle with Face Framing Layers
Long hair is still an option for women over 50, just like celebrities Michelle Pfeiffer and Cher.
Long hair works well for women with thick hair. It provides them with a sustainable style.
Embrace your natural gray tones for a mature and contemporary vibe.
Medium Length Tousled Hair
If you want more life and volume to your hair, add longer layers and dimensional highlights.
And if you’re going for a gentle and charming appearance, go with hues of caramel or honey.
Just work in the layers to create that illusion of flowing waves and curls, then use a texturizing spray from brands like Oribe or Ouai to help set your style.
Long Razored Pixie Cut
To get this edgy appearance, a short, shaggy pixie haircut in a deep hair shade is the perfect choice.
Razored layers add texture while a pixie cut featuring bangs will create a flattering frame for your face.
This classic cut can also be layered in different ways, allowing for more personalization.
Pixie Bob with Choppy Layers
Here’s a hairstyle that is effortless to maintain if you’re willing to consider a layered short cut.
This bixie haircut is ideal for the contemporary and sophisticated woman.
Apply a styling cream, like Ouai’s finishing crème, to moisturize and protect your hair from heat styling equipment while adding a lustrous finish.
Short Side Parted Curls
You can have a fashionable and contemporary appearance by sporting a side swept wavy bob.
And to maintain the fullness of those curls, use a mousse on your roots after a wash. Try the Southern Belle volumizing mousse from Drybar.
A disheveled wash-and-go hairstyle is perfect for women who want a low-maintenance look.
Long Hairstyle with Loose Waves
Sporting a voluminous hairdo makes a bold statement and even exudes a bombshell vibe.
Go for a medium or long style with lengthy layers, then style loose waves to create lots of volume and texture.
Then to add glamour, incorporate wispy bangs and lived-in roots, like this particular style you see.
Spiky Highlighted Pixie
Women seeking a low-maintenance haircut will like this choppy pixie cut with a nape undercut.
Those spikes give it a playful edge, and incorporating highlights make the look stand out from any angle.
Silver Asymmetrical Pixie Cut
Razored layers are modern and stylish, and are a great choice for women who like low-maintenance hairstyles.
Incorporating long side bangs that blend well into the rest of the layered haircut makes for a striking and attractive look.
And for women with natural graying hair, silver dye is the way to go.
Curtain Bangs and Subtle Highlights
Soft face framing curtain bangs, when paired with a stylish brown balayage color, works wonders for your look. It creates a flattering natural appearance for you.
Achieving a bouncy blowout is possible with a straightener or curling iron.
For best results, use a blow-dryer cream like the one Kerastase offers before styling.
What this does is add some volume to your hair.
Short Cut with Thin Bangs
Choosing a short pixie cut with layered thin bangs adds a playful touch and grabs attention to your bright eyes.
This style is really simple to maintain and it even enhances your facial structure and features beautifully.
Textured Lavender Pixie
This cute pixie haircut is simple to style and maintain, giving the illusion of healthy, voluminous hair for women with thinner locks.
Make use of cool tones and razored layers to create a bold and empowered appearance.
