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3 Life-Changing Bob Hairstyles Every Woman Over 50 Should Try To Look 10 Years Younger

January 11, 2021 by Hannah Kerns
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A shorter haircut can be a great way to take a few years off your face, especially if you pick out a flattering bob.

Hairstylists and salon owners alike recommend a few bob hairstyles that can help you look more youthful, no matter what how old you are. These bobs practically act as a facelift, emphasizing all of the right features and downplaying signs of aging–like wrinkles and sagging skin.

Keep reading for more details.

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Rachel McAdams

Wavy Bob

A wavy bob is a great hairstyle option for anyone looking to embrace a more youthful appearance. The trendy waves keeps your hair looking fresh and bouncy, and the short cut will flatter your face.

 

Carrie Butterworth, a hairstylist at Roy Teeluck in New York City, tells Prevention, "Long hair drags the eyes down, emphasizing drooping facial features. A shorter cut is a non-surgical facelift that draws the eye away from facial imperfections."

 

The waves will only amplify this anti-aging effect, as Rachel McAdams proves in this pic.

Kerry Washington

Bob with Bangs

Sam Burnett, owner and creative director of Hare & Bone salon in the U.K, recommends a bob with bangs for younger looking hair.

 

Burnett, who has worked with celebrities such as Dua Lipa and Charli XCX, tells Byrdie, "Going shorter will automatically give you a more confident and youthful look. The modern bob has a defined outline that sits around the jawline, framing your face and directing the eyes toward your best features."

 

Plus, he says, "Textured layers and a choppy fringe just above your eyebrows create even more of a playful feeling."

 

Kerry Washington's is the perfect example of this anti-aging cut. We're obsessed!

Rosamund Pike

Asymmetrical Bob

If you're willing to opt for a more playful look, consider asking your stylist for an asymmetrical bob next time you're at the salon.

 

Hairstylist Daniel Koye recommended this anti-aging cut when speaking to First For Women. According to Koye, an asymmetrical bob "causes the eye to scan vertically to stretch and slim, shedding 'pounds' and years from the face."

 

Need proof? Just look how young Rosamund Pike looks with her asymmetrical bob!

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Hannah Kerns pitches and writes compelling stories for SheFinds' readers. When she isn't listening to podcasts or catching up on true crime, she covers the latest in beauty, health, fashion, and celebrity news. To reach Hannah, email hannah@shefinds.com.

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