Hair Styles For Older Woman Short Hair

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Beautiful Pixie Hairstyles For Older Women Over 50

Sky Kim is a hairstylist with over a decade of experience. She currently works at Serge Normant at John Frieda in New York City.

Women over 50 can rock a wide range of chic hairstyles, as icons like Halle Berry, Angela Bassett, and Helen Mirren prove time and time again. Whether you prefer long waves, easy updos, or a short cut, your 50s (and beyond) are a great time to have fun with your hair. Today, we're exploring the liberating option of chopping it all off. Whether your hair is wavy, coarse, curly, fine, or straight, there's a short hairstyle out there for you. Short haircuts are low-maintenance and can be designed for any woman, regardless of her lifestyle, face shape, or hair texture and density, says pro hairstylist Sanda Petrut. Chopping your hair can be liberating, and the right cut can complement the features you want to accentuate. Ahead, Petrut and beauty entrepreneur Savannah St. Jean tell all about the best short hairstyles for women over 50.

A sleeker take on the pixie cut features long, side-swept bangs like EGOT-winning actress Viola Davis. This is especially great on those with finer hair types, as it draws attention to the hair density in the front.

Short Hairstyles For Older Women That Are Done So Right

One of the most classic short hairstyle options for women over 50, the pixie cut frames the face and can highlight your best features, as evidenced here on Holland Taylor. Except for the occasional trim, they're relatively low-maintenance—you can wash and go, or quickly style it with a pomade.

A spiked hairstyle like Angela Bassett's is a fun way to change up your look. Soften it up by skipping the spikes and letting it fall naturally, or turn up the volume with a teasing brush and some hairspray. With this cut, there's enough length to change your style day-to-day.

To style the look, St. Jean recommends a heavy, wax-based spray such as Kevin Murphy's Touchable Spray Wax ($37). This acts as a styling paste would, except it’s in a spray form, so it's easier to control how much product you use, she says. Simply spray it in and spike your hair with your fingers.

Long Pixie Cuts For Older Women To Look & Feel Modern

A textured pixie is an effortless style that's super hip. The look, seen here on Halle Berry, is achievable with a shorter or longer cut—just use a little pomade to separate pieces of hair and add texture.

Ellen DeGeneres's mussed-up, dirty blonde pixie gives off an effortlessly cool look and feel. Keep it sleek by going over it with a straightener, or finger-comb for a more textured style.

This edgy pixie cut worn by Tyra Banks has no age limit—anyone can pull it off. Choppy bangs give this look an element of modern cool, while complementary rocker accessories can complete the look.

Haircuts And Hairstyles For Older Women

Many people with naturally curly hair like Toni Braxton turn to pixie cuts to rid their hair of extra weight and to lessen drying time. Style your baby hairs to add some glam to the look.

Subtle layers and a curled style add dimension to this go-to short haircut for older women, as seen on actress Emma Thompson. St. Jean says that a light, wax-based texturizing spray will leave you with movement but will give the piece-y look you are trying to achieve.

Vanessa Bell Calloway's pixie afro is a timeless style. Curl mousse or cream works best to style this coiled look. For makeup, you can either subtly accentuate your features or pair your cut with a bold eye to take the look up another notch.

Short Hairstyles For Women Over 50

Keeping layers longer can add volume to a pixie, which is ideal if you have fine hair like actress Nia Long. We're also digging the wispy bangs.

While she recently switched up her short hairstyle to a bob, Kris Jenner’s pixie cut will always be iconic. All eyes are on the voluminous, tousled texture here, which is easy to achieve and customize with the right products. This style works on straight, wavy, fine, or thick hair, Petrut says.

A modern take on the classic pixie hairstyle, a brushed-back version as seen here on Jamie Lee Curtis gives a sophisticated feel. The slight volume in the front is cool and edgy, but not overly so. For added protection, spritz some hairspray to ensure it stays in place.

These Are The Most Flattering Short Hairstyles For Older Women With Fine Hair

Janet Jackson's short pompadour hairstyle might look complicated, but it couldn't be easier to pull off. This cut has versatility and is low-maintenance, Petrut tells us. It’s ideal for straight hair, and it can be styled slicked back or blow-dried forward with a low part and sweeping bangs.

Tilda Swinton's undercut-pompadour combo ups the ante and gives the classic style a modern twist. Relatively low-maintenance and easy to style, this look gives off I woke up like this vibes. A root powder such as Kevin Murphy's Powder.Puff Volumizing Powder ($35) can work wonders on a look like this, according to St. Jean: Simply tap the powder into your roots and tousle your hair to add texture and volume where you need it.

Soft bangs can freshen up even the dullest of haircuts, as they add lightness and dimension all at once. If you want to accentuate your eyes like Helen Mirren, opt for a cut that sweeps downward to draw instant attention.

Best Hairstyles For Older Women

J.Lo's piecey shorter hairstyle is such an effortless look that works beautifully for both day and night, on a variety of ages and face shapes. The layers fall into place, and a middle part keeps it polished.

Lisa Rinna's shag hairstyle is ideal for thick hair that has some natural wave. If highlights are your thing, they'll definitely add extra dimension with this style. You can also opt for balayage for a natural, sun-kissed look.

Both sophisticated and sleek, journalist Alina Cho's classic bob makes a statement no matter your age. Change up the feel by curling your ends in, or keep the ends facing downward for a softer look.

Top Short Hairstyles For Older Women With Thin Hair

For straight, fine hair, the short bob hairstyle seen here on actress Cicely Tyson is a fabulous choice at any age. It's a length that naturally adds volume to straight hair, and it can be switched up on the daily: A middle part keeps it sleek, while a side part adds volume and takes the style from day to night.

Seen here on Ellen Barkin, this is a great haircut for women with different textures (straight, wavy, or curly), and different densities (ranging from fine to thick hair), Petrut tells us. It offers lots of versatility—from conservative to messy—and it can also be flat-ironed to accentuate the piecey-ness and texture at the ends.

Layers upon layers give a chin-length bob bounce and volume—just look how amazing this short hairstyle looks on Vivica A. Fox. Add some highlights for dimension, or stick to one tone for a monochromatic look.

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This old Hollywood bob hairstyle on Elaine Hendrix proves curls can look great at any length. To maintain hydration, keep a leave-in conditioner and water mixture on standby to refresh your curls throughout the week.

A straight bob is chic and timeless—just ask Maya Rudolph, who's rocked the look on numerous occasions. Start with a volumizing mousse on damp hair, then blow-dry straight with a round brush for both volume and straightness. The trick with this style is to maintain the sleek, straight look, St. Jean notes. To do this, you need a product to keep the humidity and frizz at bay. She recommends an anti-humidity spray such as Oribe’s Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray ($42): Simply style and set the finished look with this spray.

Bobs work on thick, wavy hair quite well. Alfre Woodard's chin-length bob hairstyle with long, face-framing waves is both elegant and mature, and the bangs and short layers create additional interest.

The Best Short Hairstyles For Older Women

A deep side part on a bob never goes unnoticed. Add a slight bend to your bangs or front pieces for an element of surprise, as seen here on Monica Bellucci.

Once a trend, the long bob—also known as lob—is here to stay. Seen here on Sandra Bullock, it's a great option for women who want easy-to-maintain longer hair with flexible styling options. Wear it straight and sleek or volumized and retro.

Holly Hunter's shoulder-grazing lob is majorly chic. Keep your short hairstyle all one length

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