30 Classy and Simple Short Hairstyles for Women over 50

13. Pixie Bob with Nape Undercut

Choppy Pixie Bob

Out of all haircuts for older women, pixie bobs are arguably the most popular. Give your pixie cut some edge with a nape undercut that brings individuality and spice — formal in the front, modern party in the back!

14. Gray Pixie with Feathered Bangs

Gray Pixie with Feathered Bangs

A pixie is a classic hairstyle and a timeless cut that always looks good. Tailor yours to suit your facial features and your personality. See how the shorter feathered bangs open the face, while a voluminous top makes it visually longer.

15. A-Line Pixie Bob

Choppy Golden Bronde Bixie

Angled short hairstyles bring edge and definition, which in turn create a youthful and fresh look for older women! It’s important to let a professional hairdresser guide you as to how to style your cut, but when cut right, it will look good even after a simple wash and go.

16. Tapered Gray Pixie with Textured Crown

Short Choppy Cut for Women Over 50

Short hair doesn’t limit styling options that much — adding a textured crown to your pixie is a simple but effective way to smarten up your cut. Perfect for professional environments, tapered cuts look particularly vivacious in salt and pepper.

17. Pure Blonde Ambition

Brown Pixie Bob with Blonde Highlights

From Audrey Hepburn’s to Anne Hathaway’s, the pixie cut has become a by-word for chic hair; it’s endlessly elegant with just the right level of nonchalance. A slight update of the old style goes a long way. Experiment with texture to add a modern twist to this classic crop. With trendy highlights, shorter hairstyles for older women instantly become contemporary, without being faddish.

18. Choppy Gray Pixie

Spiky Tapered Pixie

From Audrey Hepburn’s to Anne Hathaway’s, the pixie cut has become a by-word for chic hair; it’s endlessly elegant with just the right level of nonchalance. A slight update of the old style goes a long way. Experiment with texture to add a modern twist to this classic crop. With trendy highlights, shorter hairstyles for older women instantly become contemporary, without being faddish.

19. Short Messy Lilac Hairstyle

Pastel Purple Highlights for Brown Pixie

Don’t just throw out the rulebook, burn it. Fun, fashionable hair is no longer just for the young. Whatever your age, it’s time to experiment and go as wild as you like with your short haircut. Leave your self-doubt at the door and step your style up a notch with pastel highlights.

20. Short Layered Blonde Hairstyle

White Blonde Pixie Bob Over 50

Very short hair doesn’t flatter everyone. If you prefer longer hair to short styles, keep your cut on the lengthier side with a chic pixie bob. A trendy light color like platinum, gray or ash blonde will illuminate your face and prove to be a low-maintenance hairstyle if you want to cover natural gray hair or make it look purposeful.

21. One-Length Balayage Bob with Bangs

Bronde Layered Rounded Bob

One can never go wrong with a one-length bob. Minimal layers create a cute shape to your cut. It’s short hair that still can be styled in different ways – straight, curly or wavy. A modern balayage color will make the style completely current.

22. Over 50 Long Choppy Straight Pixie

Over 50 Long Choppy Straight Pixie

Short hairstyles for women over 50 could be a smart choice if you seek low-maintenance, need a boost of volume, and a flattering frame for your face. Shorter hair may also make you look younger.

23. Layered Tousled Salt and Pepper Bob

Short Textured Hairstyle Over 50

When the color of your hair looks like a blend of your natural hue and gray, it’s known as “salt and pepper” hair. It’s undeniably striking in layered and tousled bobs. Designed to appear messy and effortless, they suit almost every face shape and skin tone.

24. Textured Pixie with Highlights

Bronde Layered Pixie for Older Women

A tailored pixie has been #1 on the “short haircuts for older women list” for a while. What sets this one apart is the detailing. Notice the deep side part that leads to a fun bang and the two tone coloring. The highlights are rich in the front to not draw too much attention to the face and then get sparser in the back to add some dimension.

25. Jaw-Length Bob with Layers for Fine Hair

Short Feathered Blonde Bob to Cover Grays
More versatile than an average bob, a jaw-length cut allows different styling options. This hairstyle produces the best visual results when left natural; however, it’s nice to have the option to curl the front pieces for dressier occasions. Blow dry for volume to create a smart, classy everyday look.

26. Long Ash Blonde Pixie for Fine Hair

50+ Blonde Tousled Pixie Bob

Go to the ashier range of blonde for a more subdued vibe that still carries just as much impact as bolder images. Fine hair benefits from a longer-cut pixie with short structured layers in the back. Don’t be afraid of the grown in roots look — it makes your hair appear thicker and adds to visual impact!

27. Feathered Back-Swept Crop

Wavy Silver Crop

Luckily, gray hair is more popular today than ever before, and that means you can embrace your real hair color and flaunt it proudly. If your hair is fairly thick, pick a feathered cut and style it with a root lift that gives the desired volume and air. Short hairstyles for women over 50 have never been more elegant and modern!

28. Silver Pixie for Fine Hair

50+ Gray Layered Pixie

Silver has become a trendy color option recently for women of all ages. We can definitely credit our lovely mature ladies with being the founding mothers of this fad. The cool tone accentuates blue eyes and pairs well with all short haircut styles.

29. Blonde Textured Pixie

50+ Textured Feathered Blonde Pixie

We vote for no more boring short hairstyles for women. Step up your classy pixie with textured layers, defined using a gel or a pomade. Smart styling can go a long way transforming your look.

30. Short Choppy Hairstyle for Thick Hair

Edgy Feathered Cut for Short Hair

Thick hair can be extremely difficult to deal with and style on an everyday basis. The short haircuts for women over 50 that tend to work best when it comes to thick, coarse hair are those of the choppy nature. These cuts might be slightly less contemporary than others, but they’re so much easier to manage and care for.

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