Short haircuts for older women create flattering and easy-to-create hairstyles. The chop ranges from pixie to bob-length, exposing the neck and shoulders for a bold, modern look.
Sarah Piel is a haircut specialist from San Diego, CA. She notes that short hair is only low-maintenance if it’s cut right. “Usually, short-length cuts are wash-and-wear or might require very minimal styling,” she adds.
Even if short hairstyles are easier to manage, regular maintenance is essential. Ask your stylist how often you must visit the salon for hair trims.
The right hairstylist will give you great results. When looking for one, make sure to check their portfolio. Piel states, “You’ll be able to tell whether or not you’ll get the cut you’re looking for by their previous work.”
Here are images of the most popular short haircuts for older women. Pick the one you’d love to try!
1. Edgy Short Pixie Cut
This short edgy pixie is one of the most versatile short hairstyles for older women. This picture only shows one of the many ways this cut can be worn. You can also push it forward and down for more of the classic pixie look or style it all up toward the center to make a fauxhawk with it.
2. Super Short Crop of Elegance
This super short crop for older women is perfect for those seeking a chic, low-maintenance hairstyle. The pixie cut features soft, feathered layers that add volume and texture, ideal for fine hair. The striking white color enhances the youthful, fresh look. Easy to style with a bit of texturizing spray, this cut offers a sophisticated yet modern appearance, making it a versatile option for daily wear or special occasions.
3. Liberated Grey Hair Short Shag
This dynamic mid-neck hairstyle is styled with textured, choppy layers, creating an airy and voluminous look ideal for a haircut on thinner hair. The soft natural waves enhance volume and provide a youthful, spirited appearance, perfect for those seeking an energetic and easy-to-maintain style. It’s particularly flattering for older women, adding texture and movement that lift the facial features, making it a practical yet fashionable choice for everyday elegance.
4. Spunky Pixie for Women Over 50
A spunky pixie is one of the best short hairstyles for women over 50 who are busy and need a fairly low-maintenance look! From the color to the cut, style time is minimal and it’s super versatile. The rooted color lets you go longer between sessions so you’re not in the salon every four weeks for color. It’s young, spunky, and works well for any lifestyle! It’s great for a fast style that’s still trendy and you aren’t spending an hour on your hair in the morning. It’s quick and fun, but still a put-together look!
5. Blue Steel Pixie for Asian Women
I would best describe this style as a blue steel, disconnected pixie. My favorite aspect overall would be the creativity and unique originality involved with the entire color and haircut process. Also, it’s not very often that I get such requests from an Asian woman over 40 years old wanting a short haircut.
6. Concave Bob with Micro Bangs
Try a short concave bob styled with micro bangs. If you are an older woman and want to stay with the trends, adding a pixie bang is a great way to do that.
7. Low-Maintenance Bob with Soft Swoopy Layers
A low-maintenance bob with swoopy layers is a perfect short haircut for older women. Ask your hairdresser for a lot of layers for this short bob haircut. This will give you tons of texture and height, making this look easy to style every day.
8. Messy and Choppy Straight Hair
Consider a short straight messy cut. As you get older, your aging hair texture changes. A short pixie or French bob style with a fun choppy texture to create movement are both fun short haircuts.
9. Layered A-Line Bob With Lowlights
A short layered A-line bob with light stacking in the back gives women the freedom to wear their hair straight, and curly, or put some fun twists into it. Keep in mind, shorter hair is more maintenance and does need to be kept up because it will fall flat and out of shape faster than long hairstyles typically do.
10. Long Pixie with Side-Swept Bangs
This is a classic shape with a little more weight and length on top and a closer, tapered length on the sides. This cut is so versatile – it can be messy and textured for a casual look or slicked down for a more refined, elegant look. This is a great transitional cut for straighter-haired clients who want to cut their hair short but aren’t ready for a full-blown Mia Farrow pixie. The longer bangs provide a little “security blanket,” and the sides could be left longer as well. The back should always be the shortest part of any shorter haircut this gives a beautiful silhouette.
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