Finding the perfect haircut after 60 doesn’t mean settling for boring styles. The right short, choppy cut can take years off your appearance while being easy to maintain.
These trending 2025 styles combine modern flair with practical elegance, proving that fabulous hair has no age limit.
1. Textured Pixie with Wispy Bangs
Feathery strati create movement while wispy bangs soften facial features. This carefree style requires minimal styling—just finger-comb with lightweight mousse for instant volume.
2. Asymmetrical Bob with Choppy Ends
Bold and youthful, this bob features one side slightly longer than the other with deliberately uneven ends. The choppy texture brings modern edge to a classic shape. Spray with texturizing product for that perfectly imperfect finish that’s so on-trend for 2025.
3. Layered Shag with Face-Framing Pieces
Channel your inner rock star with this revival of the classic shag. Strategic strati around the face highlight cheekbones while creating gorgeous movement. The beauty lies in its versatility—air dry for casual days or blow-dry with a round brush for more polish.
4. Undercut Pixie with Long Crown
Who says daring styles belong only to the young? This edgy cut features closely cropped sides with longer, textured pieces on top. The dramatic contrast creates stunning dimension while eliminating bulk—ideal for thick hair that becomes unmanageable in traditional cuts.
5. Tousled Crop with Razored Edges
Razor-cut ends create airy, lightweight movement in this sophisticated crop. The deliberately messy finish looks effortlessly chic rather than unkempt. A dab of texturizing paste gives definition without stiffness—wake up, run your fingers through, and go!
6. Choppy Bob with Side-Swept Bangs
Graceful yet contemporary, this jaw-length bob features irregular layers throughout for texture and body. Side-swept bangs elegantly disguise forehead lines while drawing attention to your eyes. The cut works wonders on straight or slightly wavy hair textures.
7. Graduated Pixie with Tapered Nape
Sophisticated yet playful, this graduated cut creates volume on top while tapering beautifully at the neckline. The varying lengths add wonderful dimension that flatters mature faces. Bonus: the tapered nape means fewer salon visits as it grows out gracefully.
8. Choppy Wedge with Textured Crown
The classic wedge gets a modern makeover with choppy, point-cut layers throughout the crown. This technique removes weight while creating fantastic movement that catches the light. Particularly flattering for those with naturally straight hair looking for low-maintenance volume.
9. Disconnected Pixie with Bold Fringe
Make a statement with this architectural cut featuring distinct sections that don’t blend together. The strong fringe balances the short back and sides for dramatic impact. Despite its edgy appearance, it’s surprisingly versatile and can be styled sleek or tousled.
10. Feathered Crop with Piece-y Texture
Soft feathering creates beautiful movement in this neck-length crop. The piece-y finish gives hair the appearance of thickness and volume—a godsend for thinning locks. A light-hold styling cream enhances the feathered effect without weighing down delicate strands.
11. Layered Bowl Cut with Choppy Ends
Forget the stiff bowl cuts of yesteryear! This modern interpretation features soft layers and deliberately choppy ends for movement and texture. The rounded silhouette frames the face beautifully while the textured finish keeps it thoroughly contemporary and flattering for mature women.
12. Choppy Pageboy with Textured Fringe
The retro pageboy gets reinvented with choppy layers and a textured fringe that avoids looking too “helmet-like.” This style maintains length around the ears while creating fabulous volume. Particularly flattering for heart-shaped faces and those with prominent cheekbones.
13. Tousled Crop with Disconnected Layers
Embrace beautiful chaos with this deliberately messy crop featuring disconnected layers that create fantastic dimension. The seemingly random pattern actually requires strategic cutting to look so effortlessly cool. Perfect for those embracing their natural silver or salt-and-pepper hues.
14. French Crop with Textured Top
Borrowed from men’s styling but thoroughly feminine, this French-inspired cut features a short back and sides with longer, textured pieces on top. The contrast creates striking visual interest. Surprisingly versatile—style sleek for elegant evenings or tousled for casual daytime looks.
15. Choppy Micro-Bob with Point-Cut Ends
Shorter than a traditional bob but longer than a pixie, this in-between length hits right at the jawline. Point-cutting technique creates soft, diffused ends rather than a harsh line. The choppy texture throughout adds youthful energy while still looking sophisticated enough for any occasion.