1. The Lob (Long Bob)
The lob is a go-to haircut for women over 50 because it offers polish, versatility, and a fuller-looking silhouette without requiring heavy styling. Its length helps maintain softness around the face while the shape creates natural body, making hair appear healthier and more youthful. As Angela Copozzi explains, “I love a lob because it gives women that effortless fullness without over-layering the hair. When it’s cut with a softly blunt shape and light face-framing, finer textures, the hair instantly look thicker and healthier, with a more youthful finish. You don’t need a ton of short layers or harsh angles to create volume; the shape does the work for you. I always recommend pairing a lob with a Pure Brazilian Express Blowout. because it helps lock in hydration, boost shine, and keep the hair looking full and polished for longer.”
2. Shaggy Bangs
Shaggy bangs are especially flattering for women over 50 because they soften facial features and add movement without looking heavy or overly styled. This modern take on the shag brings volume where it’s needed while still feeling current and easy to wear. Copozzi notes, “The modern shag is back, but it’s much softer and more wearable than before. What I love about this cut is how customizable it is. Your stylist can add layers throughout the hair to create movement and fullness while still keeping everything balanced. Shaggy bangs are especially flattering because they softly frame the face, minimize harsh lines, and create a youthful look without feeling heavy or dated. It’s a great option for women who want volume and softness without exposing too much of the forehead or face.”
3. The Pixie
A pixie cut can be incredibly empowering for women over 50, especially when it’s thoughtfully customized. This shorter style removes excess weight, highlights facial features, and often enhances natural texture, making daily styling faster and easier.
According to Copozzi, “A pixie cut is such a timeless, elegant choice when it’s designed correctly. Whether it’s worn sleek and straight or with natural curl, the key is tailoring the cut to the individual’s facial structure. A well-executed pixie highlights bone structure and brings attention to the eyes and cheekbones in the most beautiful way. For many women over 50, this cut feels freeing, because it’s refined, structured, and incredibly chic while still being low-maintenance.”
4. The Butterfly Cut
For women over 50 who love keeping their length, the butterfly cut offers the best of both worlds: long hair with lift, shape, and movement. The layered structure creates fullness around the face while preserving length in the back, helping hair look thicker and more dynamic.
Copozzi shares, “The butterfly haircut is one of my absolute favorites, because it gives long hair so much movement and versatility. The modern, '90s-inspired layering creates volume around the face while keeping length through the back, which helps the hair feel fuller and more dynamic. I love that this cut can be worn straight, wavy, or curly it works beautifully with hot tools, rollers, or even air-dried styles. Applying Pure Brazilian anti-Frizz Daily Leave-In Serum (MSRP $32.00/purebrazilian.com or Amazon) before styling enhances shine and smoothness, making it easy to style in so many different ways.”
5. Choppy Bob
A choppy bob is an excellent option for women over 50 because it adds texture and movement, which can instantly make thinning hair appear fuller. The intentionally uneven layers prevent the cut from looking too severe, while the length keeps it sophisticated and age-appropriate. This style is especially great for adding personality and a modern edge without sacrificing ease of styling.
6. Bixie
The bixie — a blend between a bob and a pixie — works beautifully for women over 50 who want something fresh but not too drastic. It offers the structure and lift of a pixie with the softness and versatility of a bob, making it flattering for a variety of face shapes and hair textures. The layered shape creates volume at the crown and movement throughout, resulting in a youthful, stylish cut that’s easy to maintain and full of character.