Most women over 50 prefer shorter or medium haircuts, and that’s perfectly okay. When it comes to the length of your hair, there are no rules. You simply choose whatever suits you and works for you.
I made this small collection of shoulder-length hair for women over 50 inspo pics, and I hope they’ll be helpful to you. Actually, I’m sure you’ll find the perfect hairstyle you’ll want to try out ASAP.
1. Low Maintenance Haircut For Women Over 50
A layered cut is the best option for anyone who wants to get a low-maintenance haircut. If you want to spice it up, simply add bangs, and you’ll get an effortless look for every occasion.
2. Curled Bob On Gray Hair
Whenever you get tired of the classic mid-length bob, you just grab a curling iron and make these wonderful curls. The best thing is that there is no woman this curled bob wouldn’t suit.
3. Flawless Vintage Curls
For a glam look, always choose vintage curls. The good thing about them is that they also hold the shape longer than any other curls.
4. Layered Collarbone-Length Haircut
If you’re one of those women who prefers keeping a low-maintenance hair routine, this layered collarbone-length haircut is the hairstyle for you.
5. Naturally Curly Hair
On the other hand, if you have curly hair, this hairstyle will make your life so much easier because it doesn’t require any special kind of treatment.
6. Layered Bob For Thin Hair
If you have naturally thin hair, try this inverted layered bob haircut. It will add volume and movement to your hair and instantly make it look thicker.
7. Feathered Bob
The feathering effect is finally back in style! It doesn’t only look amazing, but it also adds serious texture to the hair.
8. Bob With Bangs Tucked Behind The Ear
This is one of those rare effortless hairstyles that look very formal and elegant. The good news is that it can be worn as an everyday style as well.
9. Layered Bob With Highlights
If you want to create an illusion of a slimmer face, layers should always be your go-to hairstyle. Oh, and it would be rude not to mention these stunning blonde highlights that make this look so flawless.
10. Inverted Bob On Gray Hair
If your hair has already turned gray, I’m sure this picture will motivate you to quit dying it and embrace your natural color. After all, silver is indeed the new blonde.
11. The 1950s Curled Hairstyle
In my opinion, this was the era of the fanciest and the most stylish hairstyles. Even today, every time a client has a special occasion, they always ask for these vintage curls from the 1950s.
12. Flipped Bob
In a sea of different bob types, the flipped bob is my favorite. If you make the perfect flip, you’ll get a hairstyle that can be worn anywhere.
13. Gray Coils Hairstyle
It’s natural, voluminous, very easy to maintain, and looks perfect. Sounds like a dream-come-true for every woman.
14. Razor Cut Hairstyle With Bangs
If you have medium or thick hair, you should try this haircut. It will flatter your hair texture and you’ll get rid of tangles once and for all.
15. Loose Waves With Curtain Fringe
These before vs. after pictures are my favorite. Just look how much a good haircut with the right bangs can change your entire look. Her face is refreshed and she looks about ten years younger.
16. Youthful Shag With Curtain Bangs
This is the perfect example of the way shag suits absolutely everyone, no matter their age, face shape, or even hair texture.
17. Straight Mullet On Red Hair
I can’t decide what looks more beautiful, the mullet haircut or the hair color. I’m so happy that mullets are on the rise again.
18. Rich Messy Curls
Sadly, messy curls aren’t for everyone. You need to know how to wear them and this woman is doing that job perfectly.
19. ’70s Shag Haircut
Look how much volume the shag haircut added to the hair, especially at the top. Now, look at the woman’s face and you’ll see how much slimmer it looks in the second picture. Unbelievable what a simple haircut can do, right?
20. Curly Shag With Baby Fringes
If you have a broad forehead, consider getting baby bangs. If you look more carefully at the woman in the picture, you’ll notice that she has a very wide forehead but you can’t see it at first glance because the fringes have neutralized that width.
21. Permed Bob Hairstyle
Even though permed hair was out of fashion for a while, it’s having a major comeback. Even men do it nowadays. I also like perm and agree that it creates natural-looking curls. However, be careful with it and don’t do it too often because it can seriously damage your hair.
22. Side Swept A-Line Haircut
Most women over 50 love this type of bob because of its simplicity. On the other hand, I like it because you can ‘hide’ the side of your face you don’t particularly like and highlight the other one.
23. Bixie With Curtain Bangs
Besides giving you a chic and modern look, the superpower of a bixie haircut is that it can take a few years off your face.
24. Choppy Bob With Side-Swept Bangs
If you have flat and thin hair that desperately needs some texture and volume, the choppy bob is the haircut you should try ASAP.
25. Shoulder-Length Shaggy Mullet
When you can’t decide between a shag and a mullet, you simply choose a shaggy mullet! Trust me, you can’t go wrong with it.
26. Blonde Lob With Dark Roots And Bangs
Do you want a low-maintenance shoulder-length style that brings out the best in your hair? Then opt for a lob (long bob) with dark roots and stylish bangs.
27. Voluminous Wavy Lob
A voluminous wavy lob is a godsend for ladies over 50 with thin, fine hair that lacks volume. Soft waves or a bouncy blowout pair flawlessly with this style.
28. Shoulder-Length Curly Shag
Shoulder-length shag adds bounce to curls and enhances the texture of your natural hair. A voluminous hair on the crown looks flattering on curly hairstyles.
29. Shoulder-Length Hair With Feathered Bangs
Feathered bangs resemble the feathers of a bird (hence the name). Feathered bangs add softness and texture to a shoulder-length cut. Here are more stunning shoulder-length styles with bangs.
30. Layered Hair With Money Piece
Layered shoulder-length hair abounds in volume and texture. The money piece gives you a perfect face-framing effect and a subtle, sunkissed look.
31. Shoulder-Length Wavy Hair
Shoulder-length wavy hair is an elegant and sophisticated short hairstyle for women over 50. This style gives you a youthful look that turns heads.
32. Choppy Long Bob With Wispy Bangs
Wispy bangs are soft, thin bangs perfect for those with thin hair because cutting too much of your hair would result in an even thinner mane. Pair a choppy long bob with wispy bangs for a complete look.
33. Tousled Waves
Tousled waves are synonymous with effortlessness and a relaxed look. They look amazing on all hair lengths, including shoulder-length hairstyles.
34. Shoulder-Length Curve Cut
Shoulder-length curve cut features the shortest layers around the face with longer remaining layers. This cut is one of the best styles for achieving a beautiful face-framing effect.
35. Mousy Blonde Shoulder-Length Hair For Women Over 50
Popularized by Taylor Swift, mousy blonde hair combines light brown and blonde tones for a natural, lived-in blonde look that calls for compliments. This is one of the most beautiful shoulder-length styles for women over 50.
36. Shoulder-Length Layered Hair With Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs can be customized to look flattering on all hair types and face shapes. A shoulder-length layered hair with curtain bangs is a sassy, youthful style you can’t miss this year.
37. Brunette Balayage
Take your shoulder-length hair to the next level with a stunning brunette balayage that gives your hair a sunkissed look. Instead of sticking to one shade of highlights, pair dark and light tones for a beautiful dimensional look.
38. Dimensional Brunette Shoulder-Length Hair
Dimensional brunette combines light and dark brunette tones with light and dark blonde tones that create a perfect, blended look. Pair this style with layers and get ready to turn heads.
39. Shoulder-Length Blonde Hair With Side Bangs
Side bangs add allure to every short hairstyle, including shoulder-length ones. Also, they balance your features for a youthful aesthetic.
40. Bouncy Bob
A beautiful bouncy bob will always be in style. The bouncy bob adds movement and texture to every hair, so this stunning look is especially recommended for those with thin hair.
41. Blunt Lob
A blunt lob is a long bob haircut cut to the same length. This cut is great for ladies with thin hair because it creates the illusion of a thicker, fuller mane.
42. Brunette Shoulder-Length Hair With Blonde Streaks
Do you want to add a pop of color to your brunette hair? Blonde streaks refer to thicker blonde highlights that create a stunning, dimensional look on shoulder-length brown hair.
43. Shoulder-Length Wet Hair Look
The shoulder-length wet hair look involves applying hair gel and oil to damp hair and allowing it to air dry. Pair this trending style with no parting for a sophisticated appearance.
44. Gray Blending Bob Cut
Gray blending is about combining your natural gray or white hair with similar tones (blonde and light brown) to create a blended look. The gray blending bob cut is a sassy, short style perfect for ladies over 50.
45. Angled Bob With Choppy Bangs
Angled bob with choppy bangs features shorter layers at the back and longer layers at the front. This haircut has a sharp, angled look that creates the illusion of thicker hair.
46. Side-Parted Layered Brunette Lob
Side parting balances your features and gives you a youthful look. A side-parted brunette lob is a real head-turner you should try ASAP.
47. Brunette Bob With Caramel Highlights
Brunette bob with caramel highlights is a delicious hair color combination that gives your hair a dimensional look while enhancing the texture of your natural hair.
48. Sunkissed Brunette Shoulder-Length Hair
A sunkissed brunette shoulder-length hair is a great choice for summer when long hair becomes a fuss and a beautiful sunkissed look becomes the most desired style.
49. Bouncy Blowout
A bouncy blowout brings out the best in every hair texture, and it’s especially recommended for those with straight, layered hair.
50. Gray Blending Layered Cut
What happens when you pair gray blending with a layered shoulder-length cut? You achieve a flawless hairstyle for women over 50. What do you think of this style?