7 Medium Length Hair Styles For Women Over 50 – I’m a firm believer that no matter what your age, you can have fun with your hair.
It’s just the way things are in this day and age: we’re all living longer and healthier lives than ever before.
And while there are some things about our bodies that don’t change as we get older (like skin elasticity), our hair is completely different.
The texture, thickness and length of our hair change as we go through life’s many stages. So when we reach a certain age, it’s important to figure out what style works best for us at that time of life.
Beach waves
This style is also a great option for any length of hair, but what makes it especially suited to women over 50 is that it can be worn in almost any way.
If you want volume at the crown, pull some pieces up with an elastic band or bobby pins or leave them down and wavy. The style is all about letting your hair fall where it wants to go—literally!
Layered lob
A new trend that’s been taking the hair world by storm, the lob is a cross between long bob and lob.
It’s a long bob with some length around the face—a little less than half an inch all around, but not quite as short as a pixie, so it’s quite versatile.
If you’re looking to grow your hair out but don’t want to look like you have a mullet (or worse), this is an excellent option for you!
Shoulder-grazing curls
Shoulder-grazing curls are a great way to create a beachy look, but they can be tricky to style.
Long, layered bob
A long, layered bob is a classic haircut that works for many women over 50. It’s versatile and flattering and can be styled in many different ways from sleek to messy.
The cut is great for round face shapes because it adds length, which helps balance out the shape.
This style also looks good with bangs or without, straight or wavy hair (depending on your natural texture), making it an easy hairstyle that you can experiment with day-to-day until you find something you love!
Blunt bob
You might not be able to hide the years in your face, but you can certainly conceal them with bangs. This style is very flattering for older women because it draws attention away from your forehead and makes your eyes appear larger.
Bangs can be styled long or short, blunt or layered. Whether styled straight or curly, bangs are a great way to give new life to an otherwise boring hairstyle.
Long with bangs
Bangs are an excellent way to add volume and definition to thinning hair.
The best bangs for women over 50 have a soft, wispy look that can be straight or curly and cut anywhere from above the eyebrows to below the chin.
For the most flattering effect, your stylist should cut them at least two inches longer than your jawline so they fall on either side of your face when you sweep them off to one side.
Classic A-line bob
The classic A-line bob is a flattering cut for most face shapes. It’s long enough to cover your ears and jawline, but not so long that it gets in the way of your day-to-day activities.
If you have thin hair, this length can help add fullness to your locks; if you have thick hair, it can balance out any extra weight by creating a more narrow silhouette.
The cut should be layered to add movement and texture—and make sure that the ends are blunt (not tapered).
You want it short enough to pull into a ponytail when you want some versatility in styling options but long enough that no one would mistake you for an actress playing “Marilyn Monroe.”
Conclusion
We hope you’re inspired to try one of these styles for yourself! We know what it’s like to feel stuck in a rut with your locks, so don’t fret if none of these work for you.
There are endless options when it comes to short haircuts, and we encourage all women over 50—or any age!—to experiment until they find something that makes them feel happy and confident in their own skin.
Have fun with your hair while you’re still young enough to do so.
