Short hair doesn’t mean limited options, especially for women over 70! Step haircuts create beautiful layers that add volume and movement to thinning hair.
These styles are not only easy to maintain but also frame your face beautifully while requiring minimal styling time.
1. Classic Graduated Bob
Shorter at the back, gradually lengthening toward the front. This timeless cut creates natural volume at the crown while framing your face with soft, flattering layers.
Perfect for fine hair that needs a boost!
2. Pixie with Stacked Nape
Playful and youthful, this cut features closely cropped sides with longer textured layers on top. The stacked back creates fullness where many women lose volume with age.
Easy morning styling makes this a practical favorite.
3. Feathered Step Cut
Wispy, feather-like layers cascade from crown to ends. This airy style softens facial features while creating movement that catches the light beautifully.
Ideal for women with naturally wavy texture who want effortless elegance.
4. Asymmetrical Step Bob
One side slightly longer than the other creates visual interest and modern appeal. Staggered layers throughout add dimension to otherwise flat hair.
A touch of asymmetry brings contemporary flair to this classic shape.
5. Tapered Crop with Textured Crown
Short sides blend seamlessly into a more voluminous top section. The graduation creates a flattering silhouette while the textured crown adds height where many mature women need it most.
Requires minimal product for maximum style.
6. Layered Wedge Cut
Reminiscent of Dorothy Hamill’s iconic style but updated for mature women. The wedge shape stacks layers at the nape while maintaining length around the ears.
Works beautifully for straight hair with medium thickness.
7. Soft Undercut Pixie
Bold yet feminine, this style keeps length on top while closely cropping the sides and back. The dramatic contrast between lengths creates a stunning profile.
Perfect for the confident woman who embraces her age gracefully.
8. Choppy Stepped Layers
Deliberately uneven ends create texture and movement throughout the cut. These purposeful “steps” add visual interest and prevent the dreaded “helmet hair” look that can age a woman.
Great for naturally straight hair.
9. Rounded Step Cut with Fringe
Gentle curves follow the head shape while soft bangs frame the face beautifully. The graduated layers create fullness at the crown and sides where thinning often occurs.
Bangs can conceal forehead lines for a youthful effect.
10. Textured Bowl Cut
Not your grandson’s bowl cut! This modern version features soft, disconnected layers that create movement and texture. The stepped graduation prevents the heavy look of traditional bowl cuts.
Perfect for women with regular salon access.
11. Angled Step Bob
Dramatic graduation from back to front creates a bold, architectural line. The precise stepping of layers adds dimension while maintaining the strong silhouette.
Ideal for women with strong facial features who want a statement style.
12. Layered Pageboy
This updated classic features curved ends that turn under gently around the face. Multiple step layers throughout prevent the heaviness of traditional pageboys while maintaining the elegant shape.
Timeless and sophisticated for any occasion.
13. Shaggy Step Cut
Rock-inspired layers create movement in all directions. The deliberate messiness of this cut adds youthful energy while the stepped technique ensures volume stays where you want it.
Surprisingly flattering for women with angular faces.
14. Stacked Mushroom Cut
Don’t let the name fool you! This sophisticated style features closely stacked layers at the nape, gradually lengthening toward the face. The rounded silhouette creates flattering softness.
Easy to style with just a round brush.
15. Tapered Step Pixie
Shorter than traditional pixies, this cut hugs the head shape while maintaining feminine softness. The varied layer lengths create beautiful dimension even in fine, straight hair.
Minimal styling required—perfect for active lifestyles.