Hair that sits between the collarbone and the shoulder goes into a ponytail on a gym day, and on medium-density hair it blow-dries with a round brush in about 15 minutes. That length is why medium hairstyles for women over 50 work well, as long as the layers match your texture. Most need a trim every 6 to 8 weeks.
1. Shoulder-Length Layered Cut for Women Over 50
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A shoulder-length layered cut for women over 50 keeps the base at the shoulder and starts 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 shoulder length hairstyles for women over 50, this one still goes into a ponytail. Trim every 6 to 8 weeks.
2. Collarbone Lob With Soft Layers
A collarbone lob with soft layers sets the base at the collarbone and adds two layers through the back for movement. I point cut the baseline so it does not read as a 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. Trim every 6 to 8 weeks and cover the roots every 4 to 5 weeks.
3. Medium Cut With Curtain Bangs for Women Over 50
A medium cut with curtain bangs for women over 50 keeps the base at the collarbone with long layers and 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 8.
4. Shoulder-Length Hair With Side-Swept Bangs
Shoulder-length hair with side-swept 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 and covers forehead lines. It suits fine to medium hair and oval, long or heart faces. Blow-dry with a round brush. Trim the bangs every 4 weeks and the length every 8.
5. Medium Cut With Full Bangs for Women Over 50
A medium cut with full bangs for women over 50 pairs a collarbone-length blunt cut with a fringe at the brow, point cut so it is not heavy. The bangs cover forehead lines and the blunt length keeps the ends thick. It suits medium to thick straight hair and oval or long faces. Blow-dry the bangs with a flat brush. Trim the bangs every 4 weeks and the length every 8.
6. Wavy Lob for Women Over 50
A wavy lob for women over 50 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.
7. Medium Shag for Women Over 50
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A medium shag for women over 50 is cut with a razor from the cheekbone down so the layers feather and the ends break up, with the length at the shoulder. It suits medium to thick hair with wave and oval or long faces. Air-dry with a texture spray and scrunch. Medium hairstyles for women over 50 with this much texture work on second-day hair. Trim every 8 week
8. Butterfly Cut for Women Over 50
A butterfly cut for women over 50 keeps short layers from the chin to the shoulder and long layers underneath, so the top looks full without losing length. I pull the hair straight up and point cut. It suits medium to thick hair and oval or long faces. Blow out with a large round brush and set with Velcro rollers for 10 minutes. Trim every 8 weeks.
9. Blunt Lob for Women Over 50
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A blunt lob for women over 50 is cut to the collarbone with a straight line and no layers, so fine hair looks thick at the ends. 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. Trim every 8 weeks.
10. Medium Cut With Face-Framing Layers
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A medium cut with face-framing layers keeps the base at the collarbone and cuts the front pieces to the cheekbone so they lift the face. 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 pieces forward. Trim every 6 weeks and cover the roots every 4 to 5 weeks.
11. Shoulder-Length Hair With Bottleneck Bangs
Shoulder-length hair with bottleneck bangs keeps the base at the shoulder with long layers and bangs that are narrow at the top and flare out at the cheekbones. I cut the center at the brow and let the sides lengthen fast. It suits medium to thick hair and long or oval faces. Blow-dry the bangs with a small round brush. Trim the bangs every 5 weeks.
12. Medium Hair With Gray Blending
Medium hair with gray blending keeps the base at the collarbone with two long layers, and the colorist weaves fine highlights and lowlights so the gray grows in without a line. I cut after the color. It suits fine to medium hair and oval, round or square faces. Blow-dry with a round brush and a shine spray. Trim every 8 weeks and refresh the blending every 10 to 12 weeks.
13. Feathered Medium Cut for Women Over 50
A feathered medium cut for women over 50 razors the layers from the cheekbone down so the ends taper and flip back away from the face. The length sits 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 and touch up color every 4 to 5 weeks.
14. Medium Cut With Flipped Ends
A medium cut with flipped ends is cut at the shoulder with the layers angled outward so the ends bend away from the face. 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 to 8 weeks.
15. Shoulder-Length Curly Cut for Women Over 50
A shoulder-length curly cut for women over 50 is cut dry with the base at the shoulder and rounded layers so the curls stack instead of forming a triangle. 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.
16. Medium Cut for Fine Hair Over 50
A medium cut for fine hair over 50 keeps the base at the collarbone with a blunt line and only two long layers so the ends stay full. I use scissors throughout. It suits fine hair and oval, round or heart faces. Blow-dry with a volumizing mousse and a round brush, lifting the roots. Trim every 8 weeks so the ends do not look thin.
17. Medium Cut for Thick Hair Over 50
A medium cut for thick hair over 50 removes bulk from the inside with internal layers and keeps the outside at the collarbone. 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.
18. Shoulder-Length Cut for Round Faces Over 50
A shoulder-length cut for round faces over 50 keeps the base at the shoulder and starts the layers at the chin so nothing adds width at the cheeks. A deep side part lengthens the face. I point cut the layers. It suits medium to thick hair. Blow-dry with a round brush, keeping the crown lifted. Trim every 6 to 8 weeks.
19. Medium Cut for Square Faces Over 50
A medium cut for square faces over 50 keeps the base at the collarbone with soft layers at the front so the corners of the jaw are covered. I point cut the front pieces and add long curtain bangs. 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.
20. Medium Cut for Oval Faces Over 50
A medium cut for oval faces over 50 can take any layering, so I cut to the hair texture. For straight hair I keep the layers long, and for wavy hair I start them at the chin. The base sits at the collarbone. It suits any density. Blow-dry with a round brush or air-dry with a mousse. Trim every 8 weeks and gloss every 8 weeks.
21. Medium Cut for Heart Faces Over 50
A medium cut for heart faces over 50 balances a wide forehead and a narrow chin. I cut soft bangs to the brow to cover the forehead and start the layers at the chin so the width sits low. It suits fine to medium hair and straight or wavy texture. Blow-dry with a round brush and flip the ends out at the chin. Trim every 6 weeks.
22. Blonde Lob for Women Over 50
A blonde lob for women over 50 pairs a collarbone-length cut with a soft beige blonde that blends with gray roots so the grow-out never shows a line. I cut a blunt line with two long layers. It suits fine to medium hair and fair to medium skin. Blow-dry with a round brush and a heat protectant. Trim every 8 weeks and tone every 6 weeks.
23. Brunette Medium Cut With Highlights
A brunette medium cut with highlights keeps the base at the shoulder with layers from the chin down and fine caramel foils through the top. I cut after the color with point cutting. It suits medium to thick hair and oval, round or heart faces. Blow-dry with a round brush and a shine spray. Trim every 6 to 8 weeks and refresh the highlights every 10.
24. Copper Lob for Women Over 50
A copper lob for women over 50 pairs a collarbone-length cut with a warm copper that brightens fair and medium skin. I cut after the color with a blunt line and a few invisible layers. It suits fine to medium hair and oval or heart faces. Blow-dry with a round brush and a shine serum. Copper fades fast, so gloss every 4 weeks. Trim every 8 weeks.
25. Silver Medium Cut With Soft Layers
A silver medium cut with soft layers keeps the base at the collarbone and adds a few point-cut layers so the silver catches light in pieces. I cut gray hair with scissors, never a razor. 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. Trim every 8 weeks.
26. Shoulder-Length Hair With Money Pieces
Shoulder-length hair with money pieces puts a bright piece on each side of the face. I foil the front inch on each side, tone, then cut long layers and curtain bangs so the pieces frame the face. It suits medium to thick hair and most face shapes. Blow-dry the bangs apart with a round brush. Trim every 8 weeks and tone the money pieces every 6.
27. Medium Cut With Wispy Bangs
A medium cut with wispy bangs pairs a collarbone-length cut with thin, see-through bangs at the brow. I take a narrow bang section and razor it so the forehead shows through. It suits fine hair and round or square faces, since the bangs add no weight. Blow-dry the bangs with a small round brush. Trim the bangs every 4 weeks and the length every 8.
28. Shoulder-Length Hair With Soft Waves
Shoulder-length hair with soft waves is cut one length at the shoulder with two long layers, then waved with a one-and-a-quarter-inch iron. I point cut the layers so they bend. It suits medium density hair and oval, round or square faces. Wave each section away from the face, leave the ends out and finish with a light spray. Trim every 8 weeks.
29. Medium Cut With a Blowout
A medium cut with a blowout is cut at the collarbone with the layers at a 45-degree angle so they bend under when blown out. I point cut each layer. It suits medium to thick hair and oval or long faces. Blow-dry each section with a large round brush and set with Velcro rollers for 10 minutes. The blowout lasts three days. Trim every 8 weeks.
30. Medium Cut With a Deep Side Part
A medium cut with a deep side part is cut at the collarbone with the part set three inches off center so the heavy side sweeps across the forehead. I point cut the ends and add one long layer. It suits fine to medium hair and round or square faces. Blow-dry with a round brush, directing the heavy side across. Trim every 8 weeks.
31. Medium Cut With a Middle Part
A medium cut with a middle part keeps the base at the collarbone with long layers that mirror each other on both sides. I check both sides against the nose while cutting. It suits oval, long and heart faces and medium to thick hair. Blow-dry with a round brush, bending the front pieces away from the face. Trim every 8 weeks.
32. Shoulder-Length Hair With Layers and Bangs
Shoulder-length hair with layers and bangs pairs chin-length layers with a soft fringe at the brow. I point cut both so nothing looks blunt. It suits medium to thick hair and oval, long or heart faces. Blow-dry with a round brush and finish the bangs with a flat brush. Medium hairstyles with bangs for women over 50 need the bangs trimmed every 4 weeks.
33. Medium Cut With Internal Layers
A medium cut with internal layers hides the layers inside the hair so the outside looks one length at the collarbone. I cut the inside with a razor to remove bulk and keep the perimeter blunt. It suits thick, straight hair and oval, square or round faces. Blow-dry with a flat brush and a smoothing cream. Trim every 8 weeks.
34. Shoulder-Length Hair With Choppy Layers
Shoulder-length hair with choppy layers is point cut deep, about an inch into each section, so the ends look broken up. The layers start at the chin. It suits medium to thick hair and oval, square or long faces. Air-dry with a texture paste and twist pieces at the ends. Trim every 8 weeks and cover the roots every 5 weeks if colored.
35. Half-Up Style for Medium Hair Over 50
A half-up style for medium hair over 50 gathers the top section at the back of the crown in a claw clip and leaves the rest down. It lifts the face without a tight pull and works on collarbone-length hair. It suits fine to medium hair and oval or round faces. Blow-dry the length with a round brush first. Trim every 6 to 8 weeks.
36. Low Ponytail for Medium Hair
A low ponytail for medium hair gathers collarbone-length hair at the nape with a soft fabric elastic and leaves the front layers out around the face. 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.
37. Low Bun for Medium Hair Over 50
A low bun for medium hair over 50 gathers collarbone-length hair at the nape, twists it once and pins it into a small 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 works for a wedding. Trim every 8 weeks.
38. Medium Cut With Curtain Bangs on Wavy Hair
A medium cut with curtain bangs on wavy hair is cut on damp hair with the base at the collarbone and bangs that split at the center. I cut the bangs a little long, knowing the wave will lift them. It suits 2A to 2C hair of medium density and oval, heart or square faces. Air-dry with a mousse and twist the bangs away from the face. Trim every 8 weeks.
39. Shoulder-Length Hair With Side Bangs for Fine Hair
Shoulder-length hair with side bangs for fine hair keeps the base at the shoulder with a blunt line and a long fringe swept across the forehead. The fringe adds weight at the front where fine hair goes thin. I point cut only the fringe. It suits fine hair and oval, long or heart faces. Blow-dry with a flat brush and a light mousse. Trim the fringe every 4 weeks.
40. Medium Cut With Bangs for Thick Hair
A medium cut with bangs for thick hair pairs a collarbone-length cut with internal layers and a full fringe at the brow. I thin the bangs from underneath so they lie flat. It suits thick, straight hair and oval or long faces. Blow-dry the bangs with a flat brush and the length with a smoothing serum. Trim the bangs every 4 weeks and the length every 8.
41. Medium Cut With Bangs for Curly Hair
A medium cut with bangs for curly hair is cut dry at the collarbone with rounded layers and a curly fringe cut to the nose, since it will spring up to the brow. It suits 3A to 3C curls of medium density and oval or long faces. Diffuse the fringe forward and the rest down. Trim the fringe every 6 weeks and the length every 10.
42. Shoulder-Length Straight Cut for Women Over 50
A shoulder-length straight cut for women over 50 is cut with a blunt line at the shoulder and two long layers, then blown out flat. I cut with scissors so the ends do not frizz. It suits straight, medium density hair and oval, heart or long faces. Blow-dry with a flat brush and finish with a flat iron on the ends. Trim every 8 weeks.
43. Natural Medium Cut for Black Women Over 50
A natural medium cut for Black women over 50 keeps the coils at the shoulder when stretched and rounds the layers so the shape is full. I cut on dry, stretched hair. It suits 3C to 4C hair of medium to thick density and oval, round or heart faces. Style with a leave-in and a curl cream, then diffuse. Trim every 10 weeks.
44. Medium Locs for Women Over 50
Medium locs for women over 50 are kept at the shoulder 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 satin scarf at night. A clear gloss keeps gray locs bright. Wash every two weeks.
45. Medium Cut With Side Bangs and Flipped Ends
A medium cut with side bangs and flipped ends pairs a shoulder-length cut, layers angled outward at the ends, and a long fringe swept to one side. 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, and sweep the fringe across. Trim every 6 weeks.
46. Shoulder-Length Hair With Soft Gray Highlights
Shoulder-length hair with soft gray highlights keeps the base at the shoulder with long layers and lets the natural gray show through fine silver foils rather than covering it. I cut after the color. It suits fine to medium hair and most face shapes. Blow-dry with a round brush and a shine spray. Trim every 8 weeks and refresh the foils every 12.
47. Medium Cut With Curtain Bangs for Round Faces
A medium cut with curtain bangs for round faces keeps the bangs long, to the cheekbone, so they cover the widest part of the face. The length sits at the collarbone with layers starting at the chin. I point cut the layers. It suits medium to thick hair. Blow-dry the bangs away from the face and keep the crown lifted. Trim every 6 weeks.
48. Wash-and-Wear Medium Cut for Women Over 50
A wash-and-wear medium cut for women over 50 is cut so it dries into shape without a brush. I keep the base at the collarbone and point cut long layers so the hair falls on its own. It suits fine to medium hair with a little wave and oval or heart faces. Apply a light cream to wet hair and let it air-dry. Trim every 8 weeks.
49. Low-Maintenance Lob for Women Over 50
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A low-maintenance lob for women over 50 is a collarbone-length cut with soft layers and a side part, cut so it still looks right at 10 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 10 weeks and gloss between visits.
Hair that sits between the collarbone and the shoulder is the length I reach for after 50, because it still goes up on a gym day but is short enough to air-dry without a fight. For medium hairstyles for women over 50, a few layers at the crown stop the flat-by-afternoon look. A claw clip and two pins cover most of what follows. oval face haircuts stay the shape I get asked about most, and the same length rules apply whether the hair is curly, layered, fine, or graying.
