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4 Life-Changing Short Hairstyles Every Woman Over 50 Should Try To Look 10 Years Younger

November 22, 2020 by Robyn Turk
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Your hair is often the first thing people notice when they see you, so changing your hairstyle can often change your entire look. Many women often spend most of their beauty efforts focusing on their skincare, though when it comes to rejuvenating your appearance, you can accomplish quite a lot with a new hair style.

These are the best short hairstyles to try to look at least a decade younger.

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Textured Pixie Cut

When in doubt, go with any type of textured hairstyle to add depth, dimension and a playful sense of youth to your look. Pixie cuts are popular choices because they are often low maintenance - and the shorter your hair is, the easier it is to keep it looking healthy. Opt for a textured style to your pixie cut if you're looking to keep your hair super short.

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Side Part Bob

If you're looking for a little more length to your short cut, a side part is always a great way to add extra dimension to your style. Charlize Theron's side-parted bob cut proved this. A low maintenance cut, the side part bob always looks young and energized.

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Short, Beachy Waves

Another carefree and playful style is the beachy wave. This look works on any length haircut, but we especially love it on shoulder-length or shorter hair because you can really see the depth to the layers.

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Short Curls

In a similar fashion, curls are always a great choice. Leave your hair natural or add some new curls to your cut with styling tools for a laidback and stress-free look. They key to keeping curls looking young is to make sure your hair is always well hydrated.

Author:

Robyn Turk is a style and beauty writer, contributing to the SheFinds team. Her work has appeared in StyleCaster, Business Insider, Refinery29, DailyMail and others.

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