A good cut on fine or graying hair should still hold its shape at week six, with a round brush or none at all. Fine hair needs weight kept at the ends, gray hair frizzes under a razor, and thick hair needs bulk taken from the inside. These hairstyles for older women are cut with that in mind.
1. Soft Layered Bob for Older Women
A soft layered bob for older women sets the base at the jaw and adds light layers through the back so the hair moves. I point cut the baseline so there is no hard line. It suits fine to medium hair and oval, round or heart faces. Blow-dry with a round brush and bend the ends under. It is one of the hairstyles for older women that works on straight and wavy hair. Trim every 6 weeks.
2. Short Pixie With Soft Fringe
A short pixie with a soft fringe keeps the top two inches long and cuts the sides short with scissor-over-comb. The fringe sweeps to one side and covers the forehead. I point cut the top so it lies in pieces. It suits fine to medium hair and oval or heart faces. Blow-dry with a mousse and finish with a light wax. Trim every 4 to 5 weeks.
3. Shoulder-Length Layers for Older Women
Shoulder-length layers for older women keep the base at the shoulder and start the layers at the chin. I point cut the layers so they bend instead of flipping. It suits medium density hair and oval, round or square faces. Blow-dry with a round brush and a light cream. Among hairstyles for older women, this length still goes into a ponytail. Trim every 6 to 8 weeks.
4. Classic Chin-Length Bob
A classic chin-length bob is cut with a blunt line at the chin and a slight graduation at the nape for lift. I check the line from both sides in the mirror. It suits fine to medium hair, since the blunt line keeps the ends thick, and oval or long faces. Blow-dry with a flat brush and a smoothing cream. Trim every 6 weeks.
5. Wavy Lob for Older Women
A wavy lob for older women is cut on dry hair with the base at the collarbone and a few invisible layers so the waves fall evenly. It suits 2A to 2C hair of medium density and oval, round or square faces. Air-dry with a curl cream and scrunch, or use a one-inch iron and leave the ends out. Trim every 8 weeks and gloss every 8 weeks.
6. Short Stacked Bob
A short stacked bob builds graduated layers at the nape so the back rounds out and lifts at the crown. I cut the front to the chin for a slight angle. It suits fine to medium hair and round or square faces. Blow-dry with a round brush, lifting the stacked section. It is one of the senior hairstyles older women request for volume at the back. Trim every 5 weeks.
7. Long Hair for Older Women With Layers
Long hair for older women with layers keeps the length below the shoulder and starts the layers at the chin so the ends do not look thin. I point cut only three long layers. It suits medium to thick hair and oval or long faces. Blow-dry the front with a round brush and air-dry the rest. Trim every 8 weeks so the ends stay full.
8. Curly Pixie for Older Women
A curly pixie for older women is cut dry, curl by curl, so the curls sit where they will land. I keep the top longer and the sides close. It suits 3A to 3C curls of any density and oval or heart faces. Air-dry with a curl cream and a light gel, then fluff the top. Trim every 8 weeks and deep condition every two weeks.
9. Natural Gray Pixie Cut
A natural gray pixie cut is cut with scissors, since gray hair frizzes under a razor. I keep two inches on top and taper the sides and nape. A clear gloss keeps the gray bright. It suits fine to medium hair and oval or heart faces. Blow-dry with a mousse and finish with a shine serum. Trim every 5 weeks and gloss every 8 weeks.
10. Silver Layered Bob
A silver layered bob keeps the base at the jaw and adds a few point-cut layers through the back so the silver catches light in pieces. It suits fine to medium hair and oval, round or square faces. Blow-dry with a round brush and a shine spray. Use a purple shampoo once a week to keep the silver from yellowing. Trim every 6 weeks.
11. Short Shag for Older Women
A short shag for older women is cut with a razor from the crown down so the layers feather and fall in pieces. The length stays above the shoulder. It suits medium to thick hair with some wave and oval or long faces. Air-dry with a light mousse and scrunch, or diffuse. Hairstyles older women can air-dry save time. Trim every 8 weeks.
12. Pixie Bob for Older Women
A pixie bob for older women keeps the top at the cheekbone and cuts the back and sides short, blended with slide cutting. It suits medium to thick hair and oval, round or heart faces. Blow-dry the top back with a round brush and finish with a light pomade. It hides thinning at the temples. Trim every 5 weeks and touch up color every 4 weeks.
13. Side-Parted Bob With Sweeping Fringe
A side-parted bob with a sweeping fringe is cut to the chin with the part set two inches off center. The heavy side sweeps across the forehead and covers lines. I point cut the fringe so it blends into the side. It suits fine to medium hair and round or square faces. Blow-dry with a flat brush, directing the heavy side across. Trim every 6 weeks.
14. Medium Layered Cut With Face-Framing Pieces
A medium layered cut with face-framing pieces keeps the base at the collarbone and cuts the front pieces to the cheekbone. The pieces draw the eye to the cheekbones. I point cut the layers. It suits fine to medium hair and round or square faces. Blow-dry with a round brush, pulling the front forward. Trim every 6 weeks and cover the roots every 4 to 5 weeks.
15. Feathered Layers for Older Women
Feathered layers for older women are cut with a razor so the ends taper and flip back away from the face. I cut the layers from the cheekbone down and keep the length at the shoulder. It suits medium to thick hair and oval, square or heart faces. Blow-dry each layer back with a round brush and set with a light spray. Trim every 6 weeks.
16. Short Haircut With Tapered Nape
A short haircut with a tapered nape takes the back down with clippers on a number 4 guard and blends up into a short top with scissor-over-comb. I leave a little length at the crown for lift. It suits fine to medium hair and oval or heart faces. Blow-dry with a mousse and finish with a matte paste. Trim every 4 weeks.
17. Bob With Soft Curtain Bangs
A bob with soft curtain bangs pairs a chin-length cut with bangs that split at the center and sweep to the cheekbones. I cut the bangs with a razor for softness. It suits fine to medium hair and oval, round or square faces. Blow-dry the bangs over a round brush and sweep them apart. Trim the bangs every 5 weeks and the length every 6.
18. Short Hair With Full Bangs
Short hair with full bangs pairs a jaw-length cut with bangs at the brow. The bangs cover forehead lines and the length covers the neck. I point cut the bangs so they are not heavy. It suits fine to medium hair and oval or long faces. Blow-dry the bangs with a flat brush. Trim the bangs every 4 weeks and the length every 6.
19. Low Chignon for Older Women
A low chignon for older women gathers shoulder-length or longer hair at the nape, twists it once and pins it into a loose knot. Pull out a few pieces at the temples. It suits medium to thick hair and any face shape. Smooth the front with a light cream and set with a soft spray. It is one of the senior hairstyles older women wear to weddings. Trim every 8 weeks.
20. French Twist for Older Women
A French twist for older women rolls the hair up the back of the head and pins it in a vertical seam. It needs at least shoulder-length hair. I leave the front soft so it does not look severe. It suits medium to thick hair and oval or long faces. Tease the crown lightly and set with a firm spray. Trim every 8 weeks.
21. Soft Updo With Volume at the Crown
A soft updo with volume at the crown teases the crown, pins the back into a loose roll and leaves wisps at the face. It needs shoulder-length hair or longer. It suits fine to medium hair and round or square faces, since the height adds length. Use a volumizing mousse before drying and a light spray to finish. Trim every 8 weeks.
22. Half-Up Style for Older Women
A half-up style for older women gathers the top section at the back of the crown and clips it with a barrette, leaving the rest down. It needs chin-length hair or longer. It lifts the face without a tight pull. It suits fine to medium hair and oval or round faces. Blow-dry the length with a round brush. Trim every 6 to 8 weeks.
23. Short Layered Cut With Highlights
A short layered cut with highlights uses fine foils through the top to show the layers and blend gray. I cut the layers short and point cut after the color. It suits fine to medium hair and most face shapes. Blow-dry with a round brush and a volumizing mousse. Trim every 6 weeks. The highlights need a touch-up every 8 to 10 weeks.
24. Blonde Bob for Older Women
A blonde bob for older women pairs a jaw-length cut with a soft beige blonde that blends with gray roots. I cut a blunt line with a few invisible layers. It suits fine to medium hair and fair to medium skin. Blow-dry with a round brush and a heat protectant. Trim every 6 weeks and tone every 6 weeks so the blonde stays cool.
25. Brunette Lob for Older Women
A brunette lob for older women keeps the base at the collarbone and uses a warm brown that softens the skin. I cut a blunt line with two long layers. It suits fine to medium hair and oval, round or heart faces. Blow-dry with a round brush and a shine spray. Trim every 6 to 8 weeks and cover the roots every 4 weeks.
26. White Hair Pixie
A white hair pixie keeps the top long enough to piece and tapers the sides close. I cut with scissors and point cut the top. White hair shows every line, so I check the shape from every angle. It suits fine to medium hair and oval or heart faces. Blow-dry with a mousse and a shine serum. Trim every 5 weeks and use a violet shampoo weekly.
27. Asymmetrical Bob for Older Women
An asymmetrical bob for older women cuts one side at the chin and the other at the jaw with a blunt line on both. I point cut only the ends. It suits fine to medium hair and round or square faces. Blow-dry with a flat brush and a smoothing serum, keeping the longer side forward. Trim every 6 weeks so the asymmetry stays sharp.
28. Textured Crop for Older Women
A textured crop for older women is point cut deep, about an inch into each section, so the top looks broken up. The sides stay short. It suits medium to thick hair and oval, square or heart faces. Blow-dry with a mousse and piece the top with a matte paste. Hairstyles for older women with this much texture look modern with little styling. Trim every 5 weeks.
29. Rounded Bob for Older Women
A rounded bob for older women is cut with the base at the chin and the layers curved so the ends round inward. I use graduation at the nape for a little lift. It suits fine to medium hair and long, oval or square faces. Blow-dry with a round brush and bend the ends under. Trim every 6 weeks and gloss every 8 weeks.
30. Short Cut for Thin Hair Older Women
A short cut for thin hair older women is cut blunt at the jaw with no layers, so every strand adds to the ends. I use scissors, not a razor, and point cut only the baseline. It suits fine, thin hair and oval or heart faces. Blow-dry with a volumizing mousse and a round brush, lifting at the roots. Trim every 6 weeks.
31. Short Cut for Thick Hair Older Women
A short cut for thick hair older women removes bulk from the inside with internal layers and keeps the outside at the chin. I razor the interior so the hair does not puff. It suits thick, coarse hair and oval, round or square faces. Blow-dry with a flat brush and a smoothing serum. Trim every 8 weeks and have the inside thinned each visit.
32. Pixie for Round Faces Older Women
A pixie for round faces older women keeps height at the crown and the sides close so the face reads longer. The fringe sweeps to one side. I cut the crown with graduation and the sides with scissor-over-comb. It suits fine to medium hair. Blow-dry the top up with a round brush and finish with a texture paste. Trim every 4 to 5 weeks.
33. Bob for Square Faces Older Women
A bob for square faces older women is cut just below the jaw with soft layers at the front so the corners of the jaw are covered. I point cut the front pieces. It suits fine to medium hair of any texture. Blow-dry with a round brush and bend the front pieces toward the face. Trim every 6 weeks and cover the roots every 4 to 5 weeks.
34. Natural Short Cut for Older Black Women
A natural short cut for older Black women keeps the coils about two inches long and shapes the perimeter with clippers. I cut on dry, picked-out hair. It suits 4A to 4C hair and oval, round or heart faces. Style with a leave-in and a curl cream, then pick the roots. It is one of the hairstyles older women with natural texture keep for years. Trim every 6 weeks.
35. Short Curly Bob for Older Women
A short curly bob for older women is cut dry with the base at the chin and rounded layers so the curls stack. I cut each curl where it sits. It suits 3A to 3C curls of medium to thick density and oval or long faces. Diffuse with a curl cream and clip the roots for lift. Trim every 10 weeks and deep condition every two weeks.
36. Locs for Older Women
Locs for older women are kept at the shoulder or shorter so the weight does not pull on the scalp. I retwist the roots every 6 weeks and trim the ends every 12. It suits 4A to 4C hair and any face shape. Style with a light oil and a scarf at night. Gray locs take a clear gloss well. Wash every two weeks.
37. Short Hair With Soft Waves
Short hair with soft waves is a jaw-length cut with a few invisible layers, waved with a one-inch iron. I cut it on dry hair so I can see where the waves fall. It suits fine to medium hair and oval, round or square faces. Wave each section away from the face and finish with a light spray. Trim every 6 weeks.
38. Sleek Bob for Older Women
A sleek bob for older women is cut to the chin with a blunt line and no layers, then blown out flat. I cut with the head level and check the line from both sides. It suits fine to medium straight hair and oval or long faces. Blow-dry with a flat brush and a smoothing serum, then pass a flat iron over the ends. Trim every 6 weeks.
39. Pixie With Longer Top for Older Women
A pixie with a longer top for older women keeps the top four inches long and cuts the sides close. The top sweeps back or to the side. I point cut the top for texture. It suits medium to thick hair and oval, round or heart faces. Blow-dry the top back with a round brush and finish with a light pomade. Trim every 5 weeks.
40. Wash-and-Wear Cut for Older Women
A wash-and-wear cut for older women is cut so it dries into shape without a brush. I keep the layers short and point cut everything so the hair falls on its own. It suits fine to medium hair with a little wave and oval or heart faces. Air-dry with a light cream and push the hair into place with your fingers. Trim every 6 weeks.
41. Short Bob With Flipped Ends
A short bob with flipped ends is cut with the layers angled outward so the ends bend away from the face. The base sits at the chin. I point cut each layer. It suits medium to thick hair and oval, round or heart faces. Blow-dry each layer with a round brush, rolling the ends out. Finish with a light spray. Trim every 6 weeks.
42. Shoulder-Length Hair With Side Bangs
Shoulder-length hair with side bangs keeps the base at the shoulder with two long layers and a long fringe swept across the forehead. I point cut the fringe so it blends into the side. It suits fine to medium hair and oval, long or heart faces. Blow-dry with a round brush. The bangs need a trim every 4 weeks and the length every 8.
43. Ear-Length Bob for Older Women
An ear-length bob for older women is cut to the bottom of the ear with a blunt line and a slight graduation at the nape. I point cut the ends so the line is soft. It suits fine to medium hair and oval or heart faces. Blow-dry with a flat brush and tuck one side behind the ear. It shows off earrings. Trim every 5 weeks.
44. Copper Pixie for Older Women
A copper pixie for older women pairs a textured pixie with a warm copper that brightens fair and medium skin. I cut the top with a razor for separation and the sides with scissor-over-comb. It suits medium to thick hair and oval or heart faces. Blow-dry with a texture paste. Trim every 5 weeks and gloss every 4 weeks, since copper fades fast.
45. Long Layered Hair With Gray Blending
Long layered hair with gray blending keeps the length at the shoulder blade and adds layers from the chin down. The colorist weaves fine highlights and lowlights so the gray grows in without a line. It suits medium to thick hair and oval or long faces. Blow-dry with a round brush. Trim every 8 weeks and refresh the blending every 10 to 12 weeks.
46. Loose Low Ponytail for Older Women
A loose low ponytail for older women gathers shoulder-length or longer hair at the nape with a soft fabric elastic and leaves the front pieces out. No tight pull on the hairline. It suits medium to thick hair and any face shape. Smooth the top with a light cream and wave the ponytail with a one-inch iron. Trim every 8 weeks.
47. Low-Maintenance Cut for Older Women
A low-maintenance cut for older women is a jaw-length bob with soft layers and a side part, cut so it still looks right at 8 weeks. I point cut the layers so the grow-out stays soft. It suits fine to medium hair and most face shapes. Air-dry with a light cream or blow-dry with a flat brush. Trim every 8 weeks and gloss between visits.
A good cut on graying or fine hair should still hold at week six with nothing but a round brush, which is the test I use before I call it finished. For hairstyles for older women I take weight from the crown so the shape stays lifted instead of collapsing by afternoon. A light serum at the ends keeps the gray from looking dry. oval face haircuts stay the request I get most often, and the same length rules apply whether the hair is curly, layered, or graying.