It’s a common complaint: hair can get thinner and look more frail and fragile after 50 — and finding a haircut that suits you and makes hair look healthier is an ideal way to gain back confidence. Whether you prefer a short haircut, longer hair, something in between, one that’s got tons of texture, or one that makes the most of your straight hair type, we found six that suit so many. These six haircuts are universally flattering, though you should always ask your stylist to customize any haircut to suit your face shape, facial features, and the amount of maintenance you’re willing to put in at home.
From bobs to bangs, here are some of the best haircuts happening right now for women over 50.
Bob With Fringe
There are SO many bob customizations you can try — and so little time! The bob truly is one of the best cuts for any age, but it’s especially flattering if you are over 50 and have thinning hair because its thicker baseline boosts the appearance of your hair and plumps it up, making it look more voluminous. This version of the bob stands out thanks to a pretty fringe that frames the face and makes the bob look even more chic.
Medium Layered Cut
Longer than a bob, but shorter than long hair, the medium haircut falls to the shoulder and gives you just enough length to create an updo, while also opening up your options if you want to wear it long and loose. The key to a great medium-length haircut is layering. Long layers prevent hair from falling flat and give it movement and volume.
Money Pieces
Call them face-framing highlights or money pieces — either way, this simple change can bring about major lifting benefits. Money pieces are strategic highlights that appear around your face to bring light and radiance to your skin. They’re a shade or two lighter than other highlights you may have around your head, and this contrast creates depth and dimension that can make thin hair look thicker.
Side-Swept Bangs
If, when you think of “bangs,” images of little girls with a thick, blunt fringe come to mind and you say “thanks, but no thanks,” it may be time to give fringe another chance. There are a vareity of ways bangs can be cut to suit your face -- including a side-swept fringe that’s very trendy now. This look immediately takes any haircut, from the bob to a medium-length style, and gives it a more chic appearance. It’s also a good one for helping to make hair look thicker.
Sleek Silver Bob
Silver strands can look super glam with the right haircut. A blunt bob is one of the best to show off their shine. Although this cut is one-layer, the trick to ensuring it doesn’t look flat is its shape — ask your stylist to angle it slightly so that it frames your face.
Medium Haircut With Waves
Waves, curls, and texture are your best friends when you’re finding hairstyles to rev up thinning hair. Pairing a medium-length cut with heatless waves and curls (because, remember: heated styling tools can damage fragile strands) or allowing your own natural texture to shine through fattens each individual hair strand, making your hair look thicker and fuller.
These six haircuts and styles are worth your consideration if your goal is to make your hair look healthier and more voluminous.
