31 Stunning Short Hairstyles For Women Over 50
From the edgy pixie cuts that frame the face and accentuate your features to the soft, layered bobs that offer versatility and a contemporary flair, short hairstyles for women over 50 are all about sophistication and ease.
These hairstyles are not just a reflection of the current trends but also reflect timeless elegance. Whether you’re after a bold transformation or a subtle update, these short hairstyles for your 50s provide a range of choices that will have you looking fabulous.
1. Silver Stacked Bob with Texture
This short, stacked bob haircut adds volume and gives gray hair a fresh, modern shape. It’s an easy way to keep things stylish without adding any extra effort to your routine. Ask your stylist for textured ends so it moves nicely and doesn’t feel stiff.
2. Chocolate Brown Rounded Pixie
The rounded shape of this pixie gives the cut a soft, sculpted appearance. The rounded shape of this pixie softens your features while the chocolate brown shade adds warmth (and lightness with some blonde highlights). It’s a great choice if you want a short style that still feels full and dimensional.
3. Tousled Brunette Pixie
This pixie has a relaxed, slightly messy texture that gives it a laid-back feel. The tousled top adds a little lift, which helps if your hair tends to fall flat. It looks good air-dried with a dab of styling cream worked through the ends.
4. Short Blonde Layered Bob
This short bob has soft layers that make it feel light and airy instead of boxy. The shape sits just below the ears, giving it a neat look. You can wear it straight, waved, or tucked behind one ear – it’s super flexible. Ask your stylist for blended layers through the sides and some light texturizing at the ends.
5. Wedge Haircut with Stacked Layers
This classic wedge cut is perfect for older women, featuring a stacked design with gentle layering that curves smoothly into the sides. Ask your stylist for a short wedge with soft graduation through the back and subtle layering to keep the shape flowing. Note that it can feel a bit heavy at the crown if left too dense, so light texturizing helps the cut feel softer and more balanced.
6. Shaggy Blonde Cropped Cut
This cropped blonde haircut is short, fun, and full of texture. The shape is short but long enough on top to play around with different styles. You can add volume with mousse or just let it air dry for a more undone finish.
7. Layered Bob with Bangs
Light layers keep this bob full without making it feel too heavy. Layers add movement through the sides. It hits just below the chin, so it still feels like a bob but with more shape. Tip: Bring photos to your stylist so they nail the look you want.
8. Stacked Bob with Layers
Stacked layers in the back give your hair a nice lift and keep the style full. It’s great if your hair is starting to thin and you want to add some volume. Ask your stylist to soften the ends so it doesn’t feel too boxy.
9. Highlighted Bouncy Bob
A rounded shape and light layering give this bob a full, lifted appearance. It’s especially flattering on fine hair that needs a bit of bounce. Blow-drying with a round brush really brings the shape to life.
10. Textured Pixie with Dimension
This pixie has lots of layers and color depth to make your hair look thicker. The texture adds volume and lets you switch up your look depending on how you style it. Short sides may grow out quickly, so plan for trims to keep the shape from getting bulky.
11. Inverted Bob
A sharp angle from back to front gives this bob a sculpted shape. The back sits close to the neck while the front pieces dip just below the chin for a little extra length. Ask your hairstylist for a traditional inverted bob with gradual length toward the front.
12. Copper Pixie with Sideswept Bangs
Short sides and soft bangs give this pixie a more casual feel than a traditional cropped haircut. The sideswept bangs adds a nice bit of movement and helps draw the eye upward. An easy, wash and wear style.
13. Graduated Bob with Silver Highlights
This bob blends natural grays with silver highlights for a soft, stylish transition. The graduated shape gives a little lift at the crown. It’s an easy, go-to style that requires minimal layering.
14. Tapered Gray Pixie with Feathered Layers
This gray pixie is tapered neatly at the nape of the neck, with feathered layers on top that add soft volume and texture. The layers are cut to flow back and slightly upward, giving the style a light, lifted shape that’s easy to work with. Ask your stylist for a tapered pixie with short sides and crown layers that can be brushed back or worn forward.
15. Straight Copper Bob
Clean lines and a sharp finish give this bob its modern feel. The cut falls just below the jaw, making it ideal for showing off your neckline. Blow it out smooth or use a flat iron for that ultra-sleek effect.
16. Curly Pixie with Undercut
Curls on top and short sides underneath give this pixie a cool contrast that’s light and easy to wear. You can define the curls with cream or just let them air dry for a softer look. Frizz can show more with shorter curls, but a light anti-frizz cream or curl serum works well to keep it under control.
17. Platinum Blonde Layered Bob
This layered bob looks striking in a bold platinum blonde shade. The soft layers keep it light and wispy, so it never feels weighed down. Ask your stylist for a layered medium bob that falls between the jaw and shoulders, with light texture at the ends.
18. Asymmetrical Pixie
One side is cut shorter while the other drapes a little longer, giving this pixie a cool, modern finish. You can style it forward, over to one side, or even slick it back. The longer side may fall flat without product, though, so a sculpting gel, paste, or texture cream can help it maintain its shape.
19. Mahogany Pixie Bob
Blending the structure of a pixie with the softness of a bob, this short mahogany brown haircut gives you shape and flexibility. The longer top layers give you room to play with texture, volume, or a quick side sweep. It can feel a bit round through the sides, but a little shaping wax keeps it from puffing out.
20. Swept Back Jaw-Length Bob with Volume
This bob is styled back to open up your face and highlight your features. Ask your stylist for light layers around the crown and a length that falls just at the jaw. If your hair resists staying swept back, a root-lifting spray or small Velcro rollers can help it hold.
21. Short Gray Bob
A neat bob shape pairs well with natural gray, creating a clean and sleek look. The short length keeps things simple, but it still gives you the option to style it straight or with a little wave or curl. Tip: Gray hair can sometimes become coarse or wiry, so a hydrating leave-in spray helps to smooth it out.
22. Chin-Length Bob with Bangs
Cutting the bob right at the chin gives the style a symmetrical feel, and the bangs add a touch of softness up front. The length helps define the jawline – the bangs sit just low enough to skim your brows without getting in the way. It’s a perfect example of a short haircut for your 50s that stands the test of time.
23. Brunette Pixie Bob
With just enough length to tuck behind your ears, this pixie bob has a flexible shape that suits a variety of looks. It’s cropped in the back but keeps some softness around the front and crown.
24. Silver Pixie with Long Top
Longer layers on top make this silver pixie look fresh and current. The extra length gives you room to lift, sweep, or shape the top however you like. It’s especially nice if you want a short haircut that doesn’t feel too flat or close to the head.
25. Chocolate Brown Bob
This short style reaches the jawline and keeps a simple, blunt shape that looks clean from every angle. The chocolate brown tone gives it depth, but the shape does all the talking. Very loose waves soften the cut and add just a hint of texture.
26. Warm Blonde Textured Spiky Pixie with Micro Bangs
Spiky texture through the top and super short micro bangs give this pixie a youthful look. The cropped shape makes it feel light, and we love the warm, golden blonde shade. You can spike it up or wear it soft, depending on your mood.
27. Blonde Textured Blunt Bob
Blunt ends give this bob a strong shape, but texturing throughout stops it from looking too boxy. Ask for a blunt bob with point-cut ends to add softness while keeping the shape. If your hair has a lot of natural wave, it may flip unpredictably, so a smoothing balm before styling helps keep it in place.
28. Rounded Platinum Bob
A rounded shape gives this bob its soft, curved look, and a striking platinum blonde shade makes it stand out. It looks especially clean when styled smooth or blown out with a round brush. At the salon, ask for a rounded bob that curves in toward the chin with layers in the back for added lift.
29. Silver Jaw-Length Blunt Bob
The jaw-length cut gives this blunt bob strong lines that pair well with naturally silver hair. It has a clean look that works with a variety of styling methods. Wear it pin-straight (with some tousling, like above), add a slight wave, or tuck one side behind your ear.
30. Textured Layered Bob with Bangs
Layers add body and shape, especially if your hair’s on the thicker side. The bangs are soft and flattering without feeling too heavy. This cut works with your natural texture, whether straight or wavy.
31. Dark Brown Asymmetrical Pixie
The longer side of this asymmetrical pixie is cut to hit just below the cheekbone, while the other is tapered close to the head for contrast. The top has soft layering, so you can style it with a deep side part or tuck the longer side for a sleeker finish. Ask your stylist for an asymmetrical pixie with subtle graduation through the crown and a defined, longer side that angles forward.
