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33 Short Layered Haircuts That Older Women Are Loving This Year

ByDiane Newell Last Updated

Sometimes, a fresh haircut is just what you need to feel like the best version of yourself. And short layered haircuts? They bring just the right touch of volume and texture, making your hair look lively and full of movement.

Whether you’re looking to add shape, boost thickness, or frame your face, these styles offer a refreshing change for older women that’s easy to style and perfect for any season.

1. Stacked Layered Bob

Stacked Layered Bob Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with gray hair, side view.

This stacked layered bob hairstyle brings so much life to short hair. The layers in the back are slightly stacked, giving a fuller, rounded shape that lifts at the crown. It’s like an instant volume boost that adds bounce to every strand.

2. Textured Choppy Pixie

Textured Choppy Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with short blonde hair.

This textured pixie has choppy layers at different lengths. Each piece falls into place with a fresh, edgy finish. Women with fine hair will love how a style like this gives the look of thicker hair.

3. Highlighted Wavy Textured Layers

Highlighted Wavy Textured Layers Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with highlighted brown hair.

Soft waves paired with layered highlights make this cut shine. The layers are designed to bring a gentle lift and movement that complements the natural waves. Highlights are sprinkled in to catch the light, adding a soft glow and bringing out each layer’s texture.

4. Long Pixie with Gray Blending

Long Pixie with Gray Blending Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with short medium-to-dark-silvery gray hair.

Layers on the top of this longer pixie almost a pixie bob) are left slightly longer to fall over the ears. This way, you get options to style it with volume or keep it straight and sleek. The gray blending here is natural and understated, making this short hairstyle look refined.

5. Layered Bob with Wispy Bangs

Layered Bob with Wispy Bangs Hairstyle on a softly smiling older woman with brown hair.

This layered bob features piecey, wispy bangs that add softness around the face. The layers give the cut a lightweight feel. If you want a touch of fringe without the weight, you’ll love how the wispy bangs complement the layers, completing the look.

6. Feathered Layered Bob

Feathered Layered Bob Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with brown hair and blonde highlights.

With its feathered texture, this bob is light, breezy, and a super flattering short layered haircut. Each layer is gently feathered, creating a soft, seamless flow. Some styling cream is all you need to keep the feathered layers looking sleek and touchable.

7. Curly Textured Layers

Curly Textured Layers Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with short curly dark brown hair.

If you have natural curls, this layered look adds the right structure to let each curl shine. The layers work with the curls, not against them, creating a defined shape that’s free from floofiness. (Is that even a word 🤪 ?) Basically, this style celebrates curls by bringing out the best in each curl without weighing it down.

8. Choppy Spiky Pixie

Choppy Spiky Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with warm light blonde hair.

For a pixie that packs a punch, this choppy, spiky version brings all the edge. The layers are cut in choppy, different lengths, creating a spiked, textured look. This style stands out, making it perfect for women who love a bit of attitude in their hair.

9. Wavy Layered Bob

Wavy Layered Bob Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with short wavy brown hair, side view.

Layers bring out the wave pattern in your hair, giving it a slightly tousled look for a soft, natural flow. The cut enhances your natural waves, letting them fall into an organic shape. Spritz on some texturizing spray and let the layers do their magic, adding volume and depth.

10. Cropped Layers

Cropped Layers Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with dark gray hair.

Cropped layers bring a neat, close-cut style that keeps things simple. The layers are cut high up, creating a shape that’s easy to wear without much styling. It’s a low-maintenance hairstyle that gives you plenty of style and character.

11. Tousled Layered Pixie

Tousled Layered Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with short brown hair.

Layers give this tousled pixie a textured, slightly messy finish that looks relaxed and full of volume. It’s perfect if you’re craving volume without a lot of maintenance. To style, run a little texturizing cream through your hair with your fingers to give it definition and hold.

12. Short Voluminous Layers

Short Voluminous Layers Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with grayish blonde hair, side view.

For a lifted look, this voluminous bob brings high-volume layers to the forefront. The layers are tapered and slightly feathered, making them soft and easy-flowing. They have a gentle lift at the crown for added volume.

13. Side-Parted Pixie

Side-Parted Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with short light butter blonde hair.

This side-parted, airy pixie has layers that follow the natural fall of the hair. You’ll get in a stunning straight style, making this cut perfect for thinning hair that needs a lift. The deep side part gives structure to this style.

14. Side-Swept Layered Pixie

Side-Swept Layered Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with short silver hair.

This side-swept pixie has layers that sweep to one side, creating a lovely, voluminous look on top. The layers add fullness and depth. Women with straight or wavy hair will find this a versatile style that can easily go from day to night.

15. Piecey Copper Red Layered Pixie

Piecey Red Layered Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with copper red hair.

This piecey pixie is a showstopper with its rich red shade and chunky layers. The layers have different lengths, giving that “piecey” effect that looks textured and vibrant. Use some styling wax to define each piece, keep the layers separated, and highlight the depth of the red.

16. Short Soft Layered Curls

Short Soft Layered Curls Hairstyle on a smiling older black woman with short brown-black hair.

These layered curls are perfect if you want to showcase your natural texture with a little extra shape. The layers are cut to work with each curl, giving them space to form and adding lift where you need it most. It’s a beautiful choice for curly hair, as the layers prevent any heaviness.

17. Face-Framing Layered Bob

Face-Framing Layered Bob Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with brown hair.

The face-framing layered bob is a classic, with long sweeping side bangs that add the perfect amount of softness around the face. The layers create a rounded, flattering shape that feels light but full. Ask your stylist for a slightly below-chin-length layered bob with long, sweeping side bangs and soft, wispy ends for a flattering, airy effect.

18. Tapered Feathered Pixie

Tapered Feathered Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with blondish brown hair.

For a pixie with structure and elegance, this tapered feathered cut is a standout. The back is neatly tapered, giving a clean and defined silhouette. The feathered layers at the top and in the front add a touch of softness and volume. A lovely feminine style!

19. Feathered Textured Pixie

Feathered Textured Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with gray hair, side view.

The feathered textured pixie is where softness meets structure. The feathered layers are brushed to the front. They have textured ends that add depth and movement. Women with fine hair will love how this cut adds volume and depth, making each strand feel fuller and more defined.

20. Short Layered Curls

Short Layered Curls Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with short curly blonde hair.

These short layered curls bring texture and volume. The layers bring out the natural shape of each curl, giving a lovely, rounded shape (instead of the triangle shape that can come from one-length curls). This cut is fantastic if you want your curls to feel styled yet free.

21. Layered Silver Pixie Bob

Layered Silver Pixie Bob Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with gray hair.

This layered pixie bob (a blend of a pixie and a bob) has layers that fall in a soft, rounded shape. The top layers stay slightly longer for a soft lift at the crown. With just a small amount of volumizing mousse, you can amp up the texture and create thicker-looking hair.

22. Voluminous Silver Pixie

Voluminous Silver Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with gray hair.

This close-cropped style flatters with its clean lines, enhanced by the cool, silvery hue that makes every detail shine. This cut is all about refined texture on top, where the layers are crafted to give depth to your hair. For a glossy finish, work a shine serum into your hair, letting the silver shimmer steal the show.

23. Rounded Pixie with Bangs

Rounded Pixie with Bangs Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with blonde hair.

If you love curves and softness in a short style, this rounded pixie with bangs is perfect. It’s all about that graceful, rounded shape. The bangs are gently layered and feathered, blending into the rest of the cut for a piecey, airy finish.

24. Bob with Face-Framing Layers

Bob with Face-Framing Layers Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with dark brown hair, side view.

You can’t go wrong with a classic bob. The length is just around the chin, but the magic lies in those face-framing layers that add softness and dimension. The layers are limited to the front and are cut to follow the natural contours of your face, giving movement without losing that iconic bob shape.

25. Short Shaggy Layers

Short Shaggy Layers Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with wavy brown hair.

This style is pure, playful energy wrapped in shaggy layers. Layers are cut at different lengths to give maximum texture and volume all around. With a spritz of texturizing spray, you can tousle your hair for added separation and definition.

26. Textured Feathered Pixie

Textured Feathered Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with short brown hair, side view.

Light, feathered layers give this pixie an almost weightless feel. This cut is cropped short on the sides, but the top is kept longer, allowing the feathered layers to create subtle lift and texture. There’s an airy quality to this style, and each delicate layer isn’t too blunt.

27. Textured Pixie with Bangs

Textured Pixie with Bangs Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with short blonde hair.

This cut combines texture with defined bangs. The layers are cut to be choppy and textured, giving you that perfectly messy look that still feels intentional. The bangs sweep across the forehead, blending with the rest of the style. To make the texture pop, a small amount of matte pomade can keep the layers defined and slightly messy.

28. Side-Swept Layered Feathered Pixie

Side-Swept Feathered Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with swept-back brown hair.

With its feathered layers, this cut gives your hair a boost of natural volume and keeps it looking full without any weight dragging it down – ideal if you have fine hair and want that full look that doesn’t require a lot of fussing. The side-swept layers bring a little drama, giving your face a flattering lift. It’s low-maintenance, so you won’t spend ages styling it each morning – use texturizing cream to define the layers.

29. Wispy Layered Bob

Wispy Layered Bob Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with platinum blonde hair and dark roots.

Each layer is crafted to add just a hint of volume to this pretty blonde style, so your bob appears full yet soft around the edges. It’s a perfect choice if you love a natural look with a bit of flirtiness. A spritz of texturizing spray will work wonders here, bringing out the layers and adding a bit of tousle.

30. Feathered Cropped Layers

Feathered Cropped Layers Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with short feathered brown hair, side view.

A cropped length keeps this short layered style off your shoulders. The defined, feathered layers add softness and height, especially around the crown. It’s a style that gives your hair life, with layers that almost seem to float above the rest. Perfect for hair that’s naturally straight or slightly wavy.

31. Short Side-Swept Pixie

Short Side-Swept Pixie Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with short side-swept gray hair, dark background.

With its cropped length, extra short sides, and textured layers, this cut adds volume at the crown and creates a natural lift. The side-swept top section gives it a soft, flattering frame around the forehead, balancing the sharp angles of the cut. Ideal for silver or salt-and-pepper hair, the short layers show off the shade’s depth and dimension, making each strand stand out.

32. Layered Bob with Bangs

Layered Bob with Bangs Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with short rounded brown hair.

Classic meets contemporary with this layered bob that’s paired with bangs for an extra dose of charm. The bob itself is layered to create a rounded shape with movement and body. Apply a smoothing cream to damp hair before blow-drying to keep the layers looking soft and frizz-free.

33. Layered Bob for Thick Hair

Layered Bob for Thick Hair Hairstyle on a smiling older woman with light warm brown hair, side view.

If you’ve got thick hair and want a look that celebrates all that volume, this layered bob is the answer. The layers add shape and remove excess weight, letting your natural volume take the spotlight. The result is a bob that’s structured, luxurious, and undeniably glamorous.

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