If you’re in the mood to change up your hairstyle as temperatures soar, we have some great news: there are so many cute haircuts that are currently trending and work beautifully on mature hair. These seven haircuts and hairstyles run the gamut from short, sleek, and in need of consistent styling to look their best to longer and less structured, but no less stylish ‘dos.
Finding a haircut that gives your hair volume and helps conceal common issues that can occur with age, like thinning and shedding, can make you feel like a completely different person. Whether you want an extreme haircut that takes you from super-long hair to a chic crop, or you just want a subtle change that highlights your facial features and gives you a fresh look, here are seven haircuts to try this summer.
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1. Very Short Bob
Call it a French bob or a micro bob — or simply explain to your hairstylist that you want your bob to stop a few inches above your jawline. This cut is perfect for thin hair or hair that’s very straight, and you can easily style it so that it’s sleek or slightly textured.
2. Birkin Bangs
Even though cutting bangs is one of the fastest ways to easily change your hairstyle, it isn’t without some commitment. Bangs that are too heavy and blunt can make thin hair look thinner and create harsh lines. A trendier alternative is Birkin bangs, named after legend Jane Birkin. These bangs are soft, wispy, and are cut to graze just below the brow so that they blend into your layers.
3. Textured Waves
Texture is super trendy right now, and that can mean different things depending on your natural hair type. If you have curls and waves, invest in good curl creams and put down the flat irons for now. If your hair is straight, a heatless curling tool is your best friend. Don’t be afraid of a little frizz, either — low-maintenance looks are key at the moment.
4. ‘90s Blowout
The ‘90s blowout starts with long layers and continues with big, bouncy curls and volume at the crown. You’ll need a round brush, mousse, a blow dryer and a little patience — sectioning your hair and working one section at a time will get you to voluminous blowout perfection.
5. Graduated Bob
The graduated bob has a “stacked” look that can make thin hair appear so much thicker and healthier. It has shorter strands in the back and then gradually lengthens so that the longest pieces are in the front.
6. Medium Length With Face-Framing Layers
There’s no good reason to chop all of your hair off after 50, unless you want to do so. But cutting very long hair into a shoulder-length medium cut helps keep the ends healthy and denser looking, and adding face-framing layers is a smart way to draw more attention to your facial features.
7. Rounded Bob
Love bobs, but want to keep your hair softer and avoid sharp layers and angling? No problem — the trendy rounded bob has you covered. This bob is cut inwards so that the ends of your hair curl under into a “C” shape. It’s great on a variety of face shapes and hair types and works with and without layers and bangs.
