Celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston have proved time and tie again that age is no barrier to being up-to-date with the latest hairstyles. There is something that feels so liberating about cutting off a significant length of your hair. Pixie cuts, bobs and layers are not for just the younger generations. There is a certain air of sophistication that comes along with short cuts for older women. Age certainly does not define what kind of haircuts look spectacular on certain people and below we have a list of the most up-to-date hairstyles for women over 50 that you will love!
This sleek and sophisticated version of the pixie cut features long, side-swept bangs. It is one of the most prominent short cuts for women in their 50s and above. This could be down to the ease of styling as well as the classic yet edgy style that it portrays.
The undercut is an edgy look that is suited to any age group. It can be paired with a pompadour, a combo that brings this classic cut to a whole new level of chic. It gives the cut a modern twist which is perfect for women over 50 to keep up with the latest trends in hairstyles. It is very easy to style as it is a very short cut and the shaved part requires no styling whatsoever.
This cut, sported by J. Lo in recent years, is an easy and low-maintenance look that is suitable for any face shape and all ages. The hair just falls into place around the face and is parted in the middle. Just brush and you are good to go in the mornings! It is great for any event and can be styled easily without much maintenance at all. It can be worn shorter or longer depending on the time between cuts.
The shag cut is great for those with naturally thicker hair. It took off in the 80s and is coming back as a retro look for all ages, but is prominent in ladies over the age of 50. There are many variations of the shag cut, as the cut is referencing the choppy layers that are littered throughout the hair. It has been worn by many celebrities including Miley Cyrus and of course more famously by Lisa Rinna. It is perfect for those whose hair has a natural wave to it, it also works well with added highlights.
The classic bob is a sleek and timeless look that has never gone out of style. It is a statement hairstyle and can be altered in many ways to suit different face shapes and hair textures. It is often worn straight and you can style it by turning the ends in towards the face, curled up underneath, or straight for a softer look. Women such as the journalist Alina Cho have kept the style in the media and stylish for all ages.
The layered side-part bob is a pretty self-explanatory look. It involves a classic bob cut with a side part and soft, unassuming layers throughout. It is the perfect understated look for formal occasions and can be styled to suit a casual setting without much maintenance. It can be suited to any hair texture and works well even with curly hair as the side part and bob length are the main aspects of the cut. It is a great cut if you want something that is both trending and also not too much of a change from your current, longer style. It grows out quickly and can be styled in many more ways by changing the placement of the part.
The pompadour cut s a traditionally fashionable hairstyle that has stuck around for a very long time. Although it looks somewhat difficult to pull off it is surprisingly easy. It is very versatile and low maintenance, it involves having a large wave of head cascading over the crown of your head. It is best suited for straight hair and can be styled in several ways
The beachy lob is a longer-style bob with soft waves or messy layers throughout. It gives the feeling of being back from the beach on a hot summer’s day while being stylish and chic. It has been commonly worn by many celebrities and as such has stayed as one of the most common and popular short styles for all ages. If you do not have naturally wavy hair you can add waves each morning to get that beachy feel.
The classic pixie cut is a go-to hairstyle for women young and over 50. It is a perfect cut to frame the face and show off your best features! The classic pixie has been known as one of the most popular older women haircuts and is seen on many female celebrities over 50, including Randee Heller from the Mad Men franchise. It is a pretty basic cut, but it is suitable for so many different face shapes and looks great with grey hair too.
This style is great for those of us with naturally curly hair. It is short, but not too short, and accents the curls that you are already sporting. You can use products on wet or air-dried hair to add a little extra volume and avoid the dreaded frizz. This cut can be flattering to all face shapes, but if you do not already have curly hair it can be a lot of extra maintenance.
This is a flattering cut that can take years off your face. This short bob with a textured fringe is best suited to those with oval-shaped faces as it touches the face at the cheekbones. It is less flattering to those with other face shapes.
This cut is sleek and stylish. It consists of a chin-length bob without a fringe. It is perfect for slimming down a wide face, or round face shape. Using a flat iron you curl the ends in towards the face which is what gives that sleek look to the cut.
Side swept bangs are a way in which anyone can make themselves look younger, so this cut is perfect for those who want to take years off their appearance. It is a classic bob with layered ends, which is a traditional cut but also great for those of us who are looking for a shorter, youthful cut.
A fresh razored pixie cut is sleek and stylish at any age! Styling for this cut is easy on straight and wavy hair. It is a modern cut if you would like to be bold and try something edgy and extreme.
Crop cuts are traditionally cut quite short and close to the head. In this version, however, the top of the hair is left much longer to cover the shorter back and sides. Flipped-up ends with a flat iron add some fun style to the cut too.
As mentioned before, side bangs are a great way to make yourself look younger. This is a perfect cut for those with natural curls that are in loose ringlets. It requires little maintenance and maybe just a quick curl with the curling iron after you wash and let it air dry.
For those with naturally curly hair, this is a great short cut to try. It shows off the hair texture with a cut slightly shorter than a bob. It also requires very little time to set.
An ultra-short cut for those not of the faint of heart. The shaved look uses a #3 clipper guard for the shortest cut on the list. It is easy to maintain and is a stylish and bold look for anyone over 50.
The quiff pixie cut is when you have a short cut on the sides with a long section on top. This longer section is known as a quiff. It works on all hair types, straight, wavy and curly. It is a great casual look when parted on the side.
Natural curls are great for a short bob. It gives some natural movement to the style and is fun and youthful. It takes barely any time to style in the morning so you can virtually wake up and go.
For a classic look with naturally curly hair, ear-length curls are classy and timeless. They work to frame the face and the shorter length means that it is far easier to maintain than longer curly hair would be.
Fun and fresh, this version of the classic pixie cut is great for ladies of all ages. Again, side-swept bangs can take years off your appearance, so it is a great short cut for women over 50. There are also many styling possibilities available to you and it can be used on any hair type.
This cut works well for those of us with oval-shaped faces as it draws attention away from the widest part of the face. As it is a one-length style, it is easy to maintain and can be paired with a headband for a classic look.
This is the perfect style for women with thinning hair. Slicking back the bangs can allow you to cover any areas that are thinning on top of the head, and this can easily be kept in place with a little gel.
This cropped pixie cut is longer on top and gets shorter as you proceed toward the neckline. Let your inner Hepburn out with this stylish cut!
If you are not interested in a sleek and over-styled look then this could be the best option for you. The dishevelled crop uses a small amount of styling product to make this messy, short and fun style. It is easy to style in the morning and makes for a fun and bold look.
If you are used to long hair then this could be a great option if you would like to try a shorter cut. The key to this cut is that the shorter layers cut into the ends so that they flip out. It gives a little flair to this longer bob cut.
Bobs generally keep the hair on the side short while crops keep it shorter, which has the effect of opening up the face more. Add in some razored bangs to complete this look.
Take a walk on the wild side with this spiked pixie cut. You can use a type of mousse or gel to spike the hair and a blow dryer to get that textured look you are going for with this style. Working a small amount of wax into the ends can give it even more bite with sharper spikes.
This sleek version of a pixie cut is perfect for those who love a pixie but are not so fussed about the spiked, edgy look for themselves. It combined sleek, straight layers to create a look that is best suited for those with naturally straight hair.
The above cuts are some of the most stylish to keep you on-trend in your 50s and beyond! They will ensure that you are up to date with your look and looking fresh all summer long. There are plenty of ways that you can keep in style and still chic without expensive makeovers and high-end clothing. A simple hairstyle can make all the difference.
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As you can see, short hairstyles can look amazing, and make you feel incredible.
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Short haircuts and hairstyles for women can be best described as where the hair has been cut to sit above the shoulders (generally around the collar) in varying lengths and layers. The arrangement, combination, and shape of hair lengths becomes the numerous hairstyles we
have come to know, some include short pixie crops, uniform layer cuts, graduated bobs, razor cuts, undercuts, and many more.
YES, these tools are a great way to go one step further than simply selecting some favoured hairstyle looks on other people.
Seeing yourself with a new virtual short haircut, or hair color is very insightful and safe. Further to this, it’s not the overall look that people struggle with in makeovers, but rather the sudden change, and so a virtual hairstyle makeover gives you time to adjust, buy in, get opinions from people around you, and to accept the new short haircut before you actually get it
done.
Lastly, remember your hair may not allow you to do everything a virtual hairstyle shows, however this is where your hair stylist will provide you with their expert advice during the valuable consultation.
It’s normal to be frightened of what is unknown, or what may be irreversible; however, there is a saying: nothing ventured, nothing gained. The fact that you may not like your new short hair makeover is a poor excuse for not doing it. Remember, an opinion is a poor substitute for an experience so don’t make your mind up without giving it a go.
My advice is to really not overthink this, just find a bunch of images that you really like and then send these or take them along to your hairstylist that should know right away which of these could fit your hair type, face shape, attributes, time requirements, and personality.
Always consider your hair texture first, what will it do when hair is cut off, when weight is taken away? Wavy and curly hair types will no doubt bounce up and appear even shorter while straight hair textures may need some special cutting techniques such as chipping, slicing, razor cutting to encourage wispy ends, shag, body, or blunt ends to do the opposite.
The next thing to consider is your face shape, what are you trying to hide or promote?
The rule of thumb is to always aim for the most oval adjustment possible.
Some types of current short haircuts for women include the following;
● Short Crops
● Pixie Cuts
● Layer Cuts
● Undercuts
● Graduated Short Bob Cuts
● Wedge Cut
● Stacked Bob Cut
● Blunt Cuts
● Faux Hawk
YES, from 20 years of haircutting experience I can declare this to be true. Now what is important is the way short haircuts are planned around particular face shapes, always taking into account a person’s hair type and then other physical and personal attributes.
For example, people that have oblong (longer face shapes) should try to minimise any height on top that will add more vertical length. However bangs (fringes) help to halve the vertical length, as do side parts that make long faces appear less narrow.
Females have been cutting their locks off and working it for centuries now. Popular female short haircuts have come and gone over the past 100 years and some of these include:
● 1920’s Browband; where a jewelled band was worn across the forehead accompanied by feathers or flowers.
● Late 1920’s Eton Crop hairstyle where hair was slicked down firmly and a distinctive kiss curl swirl of hair stuck over women’s foreheads.
● Finger waves
● Short Angled Bob Cuts with Solid Bangs
● Marcel Waves, where hot tongs created deep crested waves.
● Pin Curls
● Italian Cut
● Short Crop, introduced to mainstream by Audrey Hepburn in 1953’s Roman Holiday
● The Pageboy in 1960
● The Bob, reintroduced by Vidal Sassoon
● Geometric Bobs
● Mop Tops
● Afro
● The Wedge
● Spikes and Pixie Cuts
● Concave Bobs (Victoria Beckham)
● Short Crops
Cutting or layering curly hair shorter will encourage it to bounce up, restore it, and can look amazing providing you get the right haircut. Short curly haircuts are all about shaping hair, using geomeryty against a client’s face shape and other attributes to come up with the winning look. There is an art to cutting curly hair, remembering that the nature of curls will appear much
shorter when styled naturally.
Advantages for having short female curly haircuts include versatility, better hair condition, and saving valuable time.
Cutting wavy hair short will eliminate weight and encourage it to bounce back to it’s glorious texture. This is particularly good for fine hair types that often fall limp and tend to look lifeless when longer.
Naturally, there are times when owners of naturally wavy hair want it to be straight, and this versatile hair type can be transformed rather easily through blow-drying and hot irons that consequently will leave the hair smooth and straight, but alas with body and hold.
Short female haircuts on wavy hair texture are adjustable, flexible, and most of all can be a great way to accentuate a person’s face shape and attributes when executed expertly.
Short straight haircuts ooze class, style, definition, structure, and personality. Straight hair that is cut short can be made to look blunt, solid, feathered, chic, modern, neat and clean. For straight fine hair types, short female haircuts that are shaped with heavy top layers make the hair appear thicker and more abundant, while straight coarse hair types really come to life when an open razor is used to add texture and to eliminate weight.
Short answer is YES! The longer answer is short haircuts can be very sexy indeed, and all depends on the way the hairstylists design the best haircut for each woman individually.
Razor cutting creates wispy hair that softens the look of short Pixie crops to look very sexy, blunt short Bob Cuts with jawbone hugging lines and bangs that draw attention to beautiful eyes is also incredibly sexy.
Can anybody argue that Audrey Hepburn, Twiggy, or more recently Katy Perry, or Zoe Kravitz don’t look incredibly sexy?
The benefits of having a short female haircut are numerous and include some of the following;
● Short female haircuts are low maintenance and save valuable time in home hair grooming.
● A female with a short haircut will tell you that their hair is much healthier. This is due to the hair being younger, stronger, having far less exposure to climate, chemicals, heat and moisture damage caused by some hair styling.
● A well executed short haircut can be very flattering, drawing attention to a woman’s eyes, cheekbones, face or other personal attributes.
● A short female haircut is more versatile, many different looks can be created from one haircut.
● Believe it or not, it’s much more comfortable to sleep with a short haircut.
● The biggest benefit by far with getting a short female haircut is that the change will make you look refreshed, anew, while it will make you feel energized and amazing.
Short female hairstyles are for everybody, and for every age. One of the main reasons that short hairstyles do appeal to older women is due to time constraints and easier home hair care maintenance, saving valuable time and effort.
However the frantic way we live our lives means more and more younger females are looking for ways to save time and effort, and still have a short haircut that makes them look and feel amazing.
Getting a short womens haircut should not be determined by one’s age, rather it should be considered as an option along with other important factors such as
● Hair type
● Face shape
● Lifestyle, profession, personality
● Ability for home hair styling
● Time available for home hair maintenance
● Commitment required for regular haircuts, upkeep.
Short haircuts for women are the different ways that hair stylists cut hair. This is generally done by using hairdressing scissors, shears, razors, and clippers, and techniques that all cut the hair shaft in different ways, resulting in a variety of looks.
Short hairstyles for women are the completed look that is achieved from the numerous hairstyling techniques applied to short haircuts that can coincidentally be made to look very different each time by changing the procedure and hair care products.
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