32 Flattering Short Gray Hairstyles That Women In Their 60s Are Getting This Year

ByDiane Newell Last Updated

Women in their 60s are rocking short hairstyles that show off their stunning gray shades like never before. Short gray styles frame your face in all the right ways. It’s like finding the perfect accessory, but it’s your hair doing all the work. Whether you’re feeling casual, sophisticated, or somewhere in between, there’s a short gray haircut on this list that’s ready to make you shine.

1. Textured Face-Framing Layers

Textured Face-Framing Layers Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

This short gray hairstyle brings life and movement to your locks. The layers add body and bounce, perfect for women with fine or thinning hair. Ask your stylist for textured layers that start at the cheekbones and graduate down.

2. Slicked-Back Gray Pixie

Slicked-Back Gray Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

For the bold and daring, this sleek gray pixie is it. The slicked-back style showcases your facial features. This cut is particularly flattering for women with strong bone structure. To style, after blow drying, apply pomade or styling cream and comb back.

3. Wavy Gray Bob with Bangs

Wavy Gray Bob with Bangs Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

This playful bob hairstyle with blunt ends blends short hair with the softness of loose waves. The bangs add a youthful touch to complete the look. The length is perfect for you if you aren’t quite ready for a super-short cut but want something manageable.

4. Sleek Chin-Length Bob

Sleek Chin-Length Bob Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

This classic bob stands out with clean lines and a polished finish. The chin-length cut is flattering for most face shapes and can make fine hair appear thicker. To get this look, ask for a blunt cut at chin level with minimal layering. A flat iron and some shine serum will give you that smooth, glossy finish.

5. Gray Pixie with Long Top

Gray Pixie with Long Top Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair dressed wearing diamonds and formal attire.

Here’s a fun twist on the traditional pixie. The longer top with a center part adds a touch of whimsy to the classic short haircut. The short sides keep maintenance easy, while the longer top allows for creative styling. This style works well for all hair textures and is particularly great for women with thick hair.

6. Wavy Gray Bob

Wavy Gray Bob Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

This chic wavy bob has soft waves that provide movement and body, perfect for women with fine or thinning hair. The chin-length cut is easy enough to maintain yet versatile enough to style differently day-to-day. This look looks great on straight, curly, or wavy hair.

7. Gray Layered Cropped Cut

Gray Layered Cropped Cut Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair wearing a denim blouse.

Get a fresh, youthful vibe with this layered short blend between a pixie and a bob. The textured layers create volume. This stunning style proves that gray hair can be just as striking as any other shade.

8. Textured Bob

Textured Bob Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair wearing a black turtleneck and camel trench coat.

Choppy long layers and piecey ends give a modern feel to the classic bob shape. The textured cut is great for thick hair, reducing bulk and adding movement. Ask your stylist for point-cutting techniques to achieve that textured finish.

9. Wispy Silver Layered Bob

Wispy Silver Layered Bob Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

Put your silver strands in the spotlight with this soft, feminine layered bob. The wispy ends and face-framing layers create a flattering, youthful look. For styling, use a round brush while blow-drying to create gentle curled-under curves.

10. Wavy Gray Bob

Wavy Gray Bob Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair wearing a lavender sweater.

This wavy gray bob is the perfect example of natural texture in a silver hue. The gentle waves create a soft, playful texture that catches the light. It’s all about the movement – the waves add a lively bounce that keeps the style from feeling too structured or flat.

11. Jaw-Length Bob with Layers and Curtain Bangs

Jaw-length Bob with Layers and Curtain Bangs Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with salt and pepper gray hair.

The layers of this ultra-short bob haircut give your strands a lift, perfect for fine hair that needs a boost. Curtain bangs soften the look and can be styled to the side or center. The layers add a lovely sense of fullness and movement, making your hair look naturally voluminous.

12. Chin-Length Rounded Bob

Chin-Length Rounded Bob Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

This bouncy bob is an easy choice for women wanting to pump up their style. The rounded shape creates the look of fullness. Blow-dry with a round brush curling under the ends for that sleek finish.

13. Rounded Silver Pixie

Rounded Silver Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

Say goodbye to long styling sessions with this sassy silver pixie. It’s a great way to embrace your natural gray while keeping things modern. The rounded shape adds softness to angular features and creates a lifted effect. So chic!

14. Voluminous Layered Bob

Voluminous Layered Bob Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

Want some major volume after 60? This layered bob has layers that create movement, giving life to otherwise flat locks. To boost volume, use a volumizing mousse or spray at the roots before blow-drying with a round brush, and finish with a light mist of hairspray to keep everything in place.

15. Layered Pixie with Side-Swept Bangs

Layered Pixie with Side-Swept Bangs Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

This playful pixie is all about texture in a short, easy-to-care-for style. The layers give it a fun, tousled look. The side-swept bangs add a soft, feminine touch. It’s a chic cut that feels fresh and modern.

16. Cropped Textured Layers

Cropped Textured Layers Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair wearing a business suit.

The shorter length of this layered bob keeps it fresh while the layers create a beautiful sense of dimension. The silver highlights in the gray shade shimmer, making the hair look radiant and full of depth. Apply some styling cream and gently run your fingers through the layers to create more definition.

17. Silver Feathered Pixie Bob

Silver Feathered Pixie Bob Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair wearing a royal blue top.

The length of this short pixie bob hairstyle is between a pixie and a bob, giving you the benefits of both cuts. The angled sides slim the face, making it flattering for many face shapes. To get this look at the salon, request a pixie bob with feathered layers and extra length on top.

18. Textured Layered Bob with Bangs

Textured Layered Bob with Bangs Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

This short haircut is all about texture that adds depth and character to your look. The layers are softly cut to create a playful, tousled effect, giving your hair a lift. The bangs gently sweep across the forehead, and the airy layers make the style feel light and effortless.

19. Side-Parted Chin-Length Bob

Side-Parted Chin-Length Bob Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her sixties with gray hair.

This sleek bob is styled with a side part that adds asymmetry and creates an immediate lift at the roots (volumizing or root-lifting spray will help, too). The chin length is universally flattering and helps define the jawline. The blunt ends also help to make thin or fine hair look thicker.

20. Tapered Side-Parted Pixie

Tapered Side-Parted Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

Get ready to turn heads with this bold, modern pixie with tapered sides and longer layers on top. The side-swept bangs soften your facial features and can help hide thinning at the temples. This cut makes gray hair look intentional and chic.

21. Tapered Wavy Layers

Tapered Wavy Layers Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair wearing jewels and an elegant ball gown.

This style brings playful movement to gray locks. The tapered layers create a flattering shape that’s easy to style. Women with wavy hair will love how it amplifies their natural texture.

22. Slicked-Back Pixie with Cropped Sides

Slicked-Back Pixie with Cropped Sides Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair wearing a coral blazer.

Here’s a sleek and modern style. This edgy pixie cut has closely cropped sides, with a longer top that can be styled slick or tousled. It allows all the focus to stay on your striking facial features.

23. Jaw-Length Bob with Stacked Back

Jaw-Length Bob with Stacked Back Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

Va va, volume! The stacked layers in the back of this bob create instant lift and body. The jaw-length cut is universally flattering and easy to style.

24. Spiky Pixie

Spiky Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair wearing a beige turtleneck and leather jacket.

This funky pixie haircut is all about attitude and texture. The spiky top adds height and texture, while the short sides keep things sleek. Pomade or texturizing paste will help you achieve those perfectly piecey spikes.

25. Bob with Side-Swept Bangs

Bob with Side-Swept Bangs Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

Soft, sophisticated, and super flattering! This chin-length bob with side-swept bangs is truly a timeless choice. The gentle sweep of the bangs adds a softness and charm to this cut. To style, blow-dry the bangs with a round brush to create that smooth, sweeping effect that defines this classic bob.

26. Curly Bob

Curly Bob Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

Voluminous curls add a playful bounce and youthful energy to this bob hairstyle. This style works wonders for women with naturally curly or wavy hair, reducing styling time and frizz. The shorter length keeps your gray curls manageable while allowing them to shine.

27. Layered Bob

Layered Bob Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

This layered bob brings out the best in gray hair, showcasing its natural beauty with dimension and shine. The layers add a subtle depth that lets the shades of gray play off each other. The result is a stunning, multi-tonal effect.

28. Wispy Gray Pixie

Wispy Gray Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

This wispy pixie is a fantastic way to highlight the natural beauty of gray hair. The light, feathery layers create a soft texture that lets different shades of gray catch the light. It’s a cut that feels airy and effortless, giving your hair a fresh, modern feel.

29. Face-Framing Bob

Face-Framing Bob Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

This face-framing bob with gentle curves softens angular face shapes and draws attention to your eyes and cheekbones. The length hits between the chin and the shoulder, creating a balanced look. For added interest, consider incorporating subtle highlights or lowlights to create depth in your gray tones.

30. Tapered Gray Pixie

Tapered Gray Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

This chic pixie cut showcases thick silver strands with a tapered shape. The longer layers on top bring some height and drama. To style, use a lightweight styling cream to define the layers and keep the look smooth and in place all day.

31. Wispy Silver Bob with Razored Ends

Wispy Silver Bob with Razored Ends Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair.

For a gorgeous silver mane, try this shoulder-skimming bob haircut. The wispy, razored ends create a lightweight feel that moves with you. The subtle layers add plenty of body and bounce. This style is for you if you want to keep some length without the hassle of long locks.

32. Silver Pixie Bob

Silver Pixie Bob Hairstyle on a smiling woman in her 60s with gray hair, side view.

This pixie bob has longer top layers that can be styled sleek or tousled for different looks. The swept-back crown adds height, creating a flattering shape. For a similar style, ask your stylist for a graduated pixie bob with extra short layers at the nape of your neck and longer pieces on top.

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