63 Classy Bob Haircuts for Women Over 50 To Try

Prepare to fall in love with your hair as you explore these timeless and trendy bob hairstyles for women over 50 that will have you turning heads wherever you go.

Forget the age number because these bobs are all about how fabulous you feel. From the sassy and sculpted to the breezy and carefree, get ready to meet the bob haircut that’ll become your new favorite.

1. Stacked Gray Bob with Bangs

The stacked back of this short bob gives your hair a fuller look and plenty of lift. Bangs soften the face and pair nicely with the clean shape of the cut. Ask your stylist to angle the layers slightly forward to keep the sides looking smooth.

2. Side-Parted Jaw-Length Bob

Jaw-length bobs are easy to manage and always look sleek. The side part gives it a little volume and keeps the style from falling flat. You’ll love how it draws attention to your cheekbones and facial features.

3. Medium Wavy Bob with Side Part

Soft waves fall just past the chin, giving this medium-length bob a touch of bounce and shape. The deep side part opens up the face and adds a little volume to one side. Ask your stylist for long layers and a razor-cut finish to keep the ends light and defined.

4. Curly Blonde Bob

Loose curls sit just below the chin, giving this bob a light, bouncy look. The natural part and soft texture make it look easygoing and relaxed. Ask your stylist to keep the ends slightly uneven for that beachy, lived-in finish that plays well with natural curl.

5. Layered Copper and Red Long Bob

Warm copper tones blend with deeper red for an unexpected but wearable look. The longer length sits at the shoulders, and layers keep thick hair from feeling heavy. Use a shine-enhancing serum like Kenra Silkening Gloss or a lightweight smoothing cream like Redken Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame for a sleek finish.

6. Choppy Wavy Blonde Bob

Choppy ends and waves give this bob a youthful feel. It’s light, lively, and has the perfect amount of texture. Style it with a 1-inch curling wand and finish with Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray for volume and that slightly undone look.

7. Long Blonde Bob

Here’s a long bob that’s simple, clean, and long enough to tuck behind your ears. The length brushes the shoulders and curves slightly under at the ends for a sleek shape. For an elegant finish, blow dry with a paddle brush and run a few drops of hair oil like Moroccanoil Treatment Light through the ends to add shine and tame flyaways.

8. Rounded Gray Bob

Rounded bobs like this one have a soft, classic shape that flatters the jawline. The stacked layers in the back lift the crown, giving it a fuller, more sculpted look from all angles. Ask your stylist to taper the nape and smooth out the sides to keep the shape looking clean and balanced.

9. Chin-Length Bob with Face-Framing Layers

Gentle layers around the face add a soft touch to a sharp, chin-length bob. The ends curve slightly, creating a subtle swoop that draws attention to your cheekbones. Try using a small round brush and Pureology Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Spray before styling to protect color and add bounce.

10. Lob with Highlights

The lob gives you room to play with texture or keep it sleek. Bright, golden-blonde highlights are concentrated at the front and crown, which brings warmth and depth to fine strands. Use a smoothing cream to hydrate and smooth the mid-lengths while keeping your highlights vibrant and soft.

11. Short Layered Brunette Bob with Caramel Highlights

Layered ends and caramel ribbons bring this highlighted bob to life. The shape gives the hair a nice lift while still feeling light and natural. To style, use a lightweight shine serum like the OGX Smoothing + Coconut Oil to keep the color glowing and frizz in check.

12. Rose Gold Side-Swept Curled Bob

A soft curl and a side-swept front give this bob so much charm. The rose gold tone adds something fresh without going too far outside the box. Ask your colorist to blend warm pink and peachy tones for a look that complements medium or fair skin.

13. Shaggy Long Bob with Bangs

This long bob leans into texture with soft shag layers and a relaxed fringe. The length keeps it playful with a few layers for added lift. Spritz with Amika Un.Done Volume and Matte Texture Spray to boost movement and separate layers.

14. Straight Blunt Lob with Full Bangs

Clean lines and blunt bangs give this straight bob a modern, graphic look. The blunt bangs land right at the lashes and balance out the length of the cut with a crisp line. Use a flat iron and apply Kenra Platinum Silkening Gloss to keep everything smooth and shiny.

15. Silver Bob with Face-Framing Layers

Silver strands shine in this softly layered bob. The shape is easy to style (an easy wash and wear choice) and adds just enough dimension. Ask your stylist for gentle front layers and a root touch-up toner if you want to brighten the silver.

16. Multi-Tonal Layered Bob with Bangs

Blended tones bring a lot of depth to this layered cut. Ask for thin highlights throughout to keep the look light and bright. To style, run a dab of Redken Rewind 06 Pliable Styling Paste through your fingers and twist a few pieces to create definition.

17. Vibrant Orange Red Asymmetrical Bob

If you like to stand out, this fiery asymmetrical bob will do it for you. One side is slightly longer than the other, giving it movement and an edgy finish. Consider using a color-protecting shampoo (we love Pureology Hydrate) to help that rich orange-red last longer.

18. Short Layered Gray Bob with Stacked Back and Feathered Front

Layers are stacked through the back of this bob to give hair a little boost. Feathered front pieces fall around the cheekbones and taper down to the chin. Ask your stylist to razor the ends so they flip out naturally without needing extra heat.

19. Layered Bob with Bangs

There’s an easy-going feel to this bob with its loose shape and sheer bangs. Layers around the crown add lift, so you won’t need to spend a lot of time styling in the morning to get a voluminous look. The bob works well on naturally wavy or straight hair.

20. Wavy Bob

Loose waves give this bob an easy-going look without losing its shape. The length falls right below the jawline, which frames the face. A curling wand and a bit of Oribe Matte Waves Texture Lotion can make the style look sophisticated and on-trend.

21. Rounded Stacked Bob with Subtle Highlights

The back of this bob has that pretty round shape that makes your hair look lifted and styled. A few honey-toned highlights run through the top layers to break up the brown base. Ask your stylist to stack the back slightly higher for more volume at the crown.

22. Shoulder-Length Layered Lob with Bangs

This lob (long bob) hits below the shoulders, which gives you room to play with styling. The bangs are soft and wispy, lightly brushing the forehead. Adding a few face-framing layers keeps the shape from feeling bulky around the jawline.

23. Short Wavy Blunt Bob

Beachy waves bring movement and soften the clean edges of this blunt bob. It looks especially flattering with a deep side part tucked behind one ear. Use a curling wand with a 1.5″ barrel to get those loose waves.

24. Layered Blonde Bob

Layers are placed at just the right spots to create shape and fullness. The golden blonde tone keeps this bob looking bright and fresh. Use a lightweight volumizing mousse if your roots tend to fall flat by midday.

25. Soft Brown Bob with Highlights

The soft brown base paired with warm highlights gives this bob a cozy feel. Thin caramel streaks break up the base and add some softness around the face. Ask for fine babylights if you want a similar low-maintenance color.

26. Silver Angled Long Bob with Hidden Pastel Tint

From the front, this long bob looks sleek and icy, but when you turn, soft pastel tones peek out near the neckline. The shape has a slight angle that gives the illusion of lift. A purple-toning conditioner like Bold Uniq helps keep those silvery pieces crisp and cool.

27. Textured Bob with Warm Blonde Tones

Loose layering keeps this bob from feeling too boxy. The warm blonde highlights blend in easily and lighten things up around the face. Use a curling wand on a few random pieces for a tousled look.

28. Chin-Length French Bob with Piecey Bangs

The short length of this modern French bob ends right at the chin for a clean shape. Bangs are snipped into little wispy pieces that softly blend in instead of sitting like a block. Ask your stylist for feathered fringe if you want something low-commitment.

29. Curly Bob with Volume

Volume is the star of this curly bob. The springy curls are full of body from root to ends. The back is gently stacked to give your curls a little lift and keep the shape feeling light and balanced. A anti-frizz cream like Ouidad Advanced Climate Control will help keep everything smooth and defined.

30. Short Bob with Caramel Highlights

This bob is cut short at the nape of the neck and softly curves under the chin with no harsh lines. Thin caramel ribbons highlight the shape and add a bit of glow. Blow-dry with a small round brush to shape the ends under in just a few passes.

31. Short Graduated Bob

There’s a clean, sculpted shape to this short graduated bob that instantly lifts your look. The stacked layers in back give it a nice bit of bounce. Try drying the crown with a vented brush to keep the back full but not too rounded.

32. Wavy Blonde Lob

Loose waves like these bring just the right energy to a longer bob (lob). It’s got a pretty side part and subtle layering that softens the style. For waves that stay put without feeling sticky, use a lightweight mousse like Moroccanoil Curl Control Mousse before diffusing (if your hair has some natural wave or curl).

33. Short Tapered Bob with Full Blunt Bangs

There’s something fun and fresh about blunt bangs paired with a slightly tapered bob. It’s straight and neat but feels current thanks to the sharp line and clean neckline. Ask your stylist to snip the brows just above your brows for a clean, modern shape.

34. Short Textured Bob

Here’s a bob that has a soft, choppy feel that adds volume in all the right spots. The shaping in the back and outer layers makes it easy to style while still looking full. Use Shu Uemura’s Wata Wave Dry Texture Spray for a soft, buildable hold that gives the layers grit and separation.

35. Shoulder-Length Long Gray Bob

A shoulder-length bob like this one is a modern choice for a medium-length hairstyles. It’s slightly layered through the ends, which helps it fall in a nice rounded shape. Use a round brush at the bottom while blow drying to tuck the tips under (or up) just a touch.

36. Short Choppy Blunt Bob with Waves

You’ll get texture, you’ll get got bounce, and it all works thanks to that slightly blunt edge. This blunt hairstyle keeps a strong shape while still letting those waves play. For easy styling, curl with a 1.5″ iron and break it up with your fingers and a touch of dry wax.

37. Short Brunette Bob with Natural Roots

The natural root blend in this brunette bob helps soften regrowth and keeps the color low-maintenance. The shape is softly beveled so it hugs the neck without sitting too heavy. Ask your stylist for low stacked layers to get a similar result.

38. Tapered Jaw-Length Gray Bob with Fringe

There’s a cool angle to this jaw-length bob that gives your profile a little edge. The fringe is feathered just enough to blend without blocking your face. You can lift the crown with a root-lifting mist like Pureology Instant Levitation if you want more height (and heat protection).

39. Long Bob with Soft Layers and Bangs

The bangs of this long bob are wispy and the layers fall just right, giving you a soft shape that works for every day. It has a little movement yet feels smooth and neat. This long bob is great if you’re growing out shorter layers or want to keep some length around your face.

40. Textured Bob with Balayage Highlights

Balayage highlights bring this textured bob to life with its hand-painted ribbons of blonde. There’s enough layering to give it shape without sacrificing fullness. Use a shine-enhancing oil like Verb Ghost Oil to keep the balayage looking glossy and fresh.

41. Stacked Silver Bob

The back of ths gray bob is shaped with sharp precision, giving the whole haircut a smooth, tucked-in look. Silvery layers are stacked high enough to add fullness and lift. At the salon , ask for a stacked bob with soft graduation through the crown.

42. Tousled Curly Bob

Soft, defined curls give this short bob a playful shape that looks light and easy. The mix of blonde and brown tones adds warmth and movement all around. Use a curl cream like AG Re:coil to keep the texture bouncy without crunch.

43. Feathered Blonde Bob

A feathered bob like this adds subtle shape with its softly layered ends. The front flips away from the face, giving you that breezy, swept-back feel. Try a light blowout cream like Bumble and Bumble All-Style Blow Dry to keep it smooth but full.

44. Warm Copper Brown Bob with Subtle Layers

Soft layering throughout this coppery brown bob helps the brilliant copper tones reflect the light. The short cut keeps everything lightweight for a really balanced shape. For added richness and shine, apply a small amount of Virtue Healing Oil before blow-drying.

45. Angled Silver Bob with Choppy Layers

Angled cuts draws your eye forward and keeps things sharp and stylish. Choppy layers add volume while letting the silver tones blend naturally. Ask your stylist to keep the back close and build soft lift into the crown.

46. Wavy Blonde Bob with Bangs

Loose waves and bangs give this longer bob a sunny, relaxed finish. The soft blonde shade brings out the wave definition. Scrunch in a light texturizing spray like Kevin Murphy Hair.Resort for a quick, liftweight style.

47. Side-Swept Short Bob

A long side sweep shapes your face while the short length of this bob keep things casual and elegant. The layers and highlights add enough lift and dimension to make it feel styled. Use a texturizing spray like R+Co Trophy to give your hair soft hold and a touch of shine without any stiffness.

48. Long Gray Bob with Layers and Natural Volume

Natural gray gets a boost from light layering and a rounded shape. The cut sits softly around the shouders and lifts just slightly in back. Use a volumizing root spray like Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer to add fullness on wash day.

49. Face-Framing Shoulder-Length Bob

Blended layers at the front give this bob its face-flattering appeal. The shape stays full toward the ends instead of tapering too much. Add a spritz of Oribe Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray before blow-drying to get that silky finish with a little extra bounce at the ends.

50. Dimensional Blonde Bob

The mix of warm and cool blonde tones gives this bob a lit-from-within look. Layers are cut in softly to help the color variations stand out. Try using L’Oréal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths Frizz Killer Serum to keep your ends smooth and your highlights shiny.

51. Textured Layered Bob with Soft Bangs

You can’t go wrong with soft layers and a feathered fringe like this. The cut keeps the sides wispy and lightweight, which works well on thick or coarse hair. Ask your stylist to use thinning shears at the ends to give it that airy finish.

52. Wavy Pixie Bob with Blonde Highlights

This blend of a pixie and a bob mixes pixie lightness with bob length, which is super flattering. Soft waves and blonde pieces brighten the face and add a youthful finish. A small curling wand and a bit of styling wax like KMS HairPlay will help create those defined bends.

53. Gray Bob with Subtle Layers and Bangs

A gray bob with bangs and soft layers like this is easy to style and manage. Layers fall gently around the cheekbones to break up the shape. Use a round brush while blow-drying to give it that smooth, tucked-under shape.

54. Short Tousled Bob

Here’s an easy-going bob with a slightly tousled texture that makes it fun to wear. Short, choppy layers soften the jawline. A dime-sized dab of Shu Uemura Ishi Sculpt Sculpting Paste gives it hold without weighing things down.

55. Dark Brown Bob

Sleek and timeless, this dark brown bob skims right below jawline. There’s a slight bevel at the bottom that gives it shape without needing complicated styling. Have your stylist add a tiny bit of layering underneath for a smoother grow-out.

56. Light Blonde Lob with Layered Ends

The shape of this lob (also known as a long bob), is clean and simple, with soft layering to keep it from falling flat. It hits just at the shoulders and works well whether you wear it straight or slightly curled. Use OGX Smoothing + Liquid Pearl Luminescent Serum to add shine and help protect against frizz.

57. Wavy Blunt Bob for Fine Hair

Even with fine hair, you can wear a wavy bob that looks full and bouncy. Waves add lift, and the cut keeps a blunt edge to prevent it from looking too flat. For thin or fine hair, the result is a silky, smooth, timeless style.

58. Short Layered Blonde Bob with Bangs

Bangs give a sweet touch to this sunny blonde bob. The layers keep it light and fresh. Ask your hairstylist for layers that are sliced in, not chunky, to keep the shape from puffing out.

59. Cropped Layered Bob

A cropped bob with plenty of layers is ideal when you want a short cut. The back has a gentle curve that gives you shape and volume. Keep a dry texture spray on hand to fluff it up when it needs a refresh.

60. Wavy Bob with Side-Swept Bangs

Side-swept bangs pair well with loose waves and give the cut some soft direction. It’s just long enough to tuck behind your ears if you want it off your face. For waves that last, prep with a setting spray like Kenra Thermal Styling Spray 19 before curling.

61. Choppy Long Bob with Bangs

This choppy lob has a casual shape that’s perfect for everyday wear. Bangs are lightly textured and sit right at the brows for a soft finish. Ask for internal layers to keep the ends from feeling too heavy.

62. Straight Blonde Chin-Length Bob

Clean lines and a soft curve under the chin make this blonde bob super flattering. The cut hugs the face gently and gives the hair a neat, healthy shape. A smoothing cream like John Frieda Frizz Ease Secret Weapon helps keep flyaways down.

63. Blonde Lob with Face-Framing Layers

Face-framing layers bring a soft bounce to this shoulder-length lob. The center part keeps things balanced and works well with the dark roots and lighter blonde mid-lengths and ends. For extra shine, apply a little OGX Renewing Argan Oil Penetrating Oil through the ends.