8 Age-Defying Hairstyles Every Woman With Gray Hair Should Try, According To An Expert
April 15, 2025 by Lisa Cupido
The sky is the limit when it comes to amazing hairstyles that not only suit gray hair, but make it look its absolute best. If your hair is going gray, you may have also noticed textural changes have accompanied pigmentation changes. The same haircut and hairstyle you’ve been sporting for years can suddenly look like it doesn’t do your hair type justice. Making changes can help keep your cut up to date, while also showcasing your gorgeous gray hue.
These eight age-defying hairstyles include something for everyone: whether you favor super-short styles with funk to spare or something a little longer and softer. Give yourself a fresh new look and throw the spotlight on your gray in a good way by considering one of these styles.
1. Short Pixie
The short pixie isn’t just short around the sides and back, it has shorter pieces on top, as well. These shorter layers can be pushed to the side or styled in spikes for a fun, punkier look.
2. Pixie With Longer Layers
All pixies are not created equal. This one has longer layers on top that give you more freedom to style them pushed to the side, the back, and more. This is also a great style if you are experiencing thinning and shedding because those longer layers can cover some sparseness on the scalp.
3. Mohawk Pixie
Ready to go all out and get playful? The mohawk pixie resembled a traditional pixie with short (and often shaved) hair in the back and sides, with the exception of a strip of longer, spikier hair in the center.
4. Bixie
The bixie combines the features of the bob and a pixie, with a length that is longer than a pixie, but shorter than bob, with shaggy, lived-in layers and texturized ends. This is a soft look that pairs gorgeously with gray hair.
5. Blunt Bob
Looking for something classic and low maintenance? Look no further than the blunt bob, which sits at the chin and is free of layering and texture. This look works best if you have medium texture hair (thinner hair may sit flat without layering and movement).
6. Angled Bob
When you love your bob haircuts, but need something a little more spicy, the angled bob has you covered. This cut is shorter in the back and then gradually lengthens toward the front, ending with face-framing layers that highlight your cheekbones and jawline.
7. Tousled Bob
We included one more bob, because this cut is incredibly popular this season. The tousled bob features layers and emphasizes texture. If you have natural waves or curls, this is the time to rock them — you can also create more texture using heatless curlers.
8. Voluminous Lob
Want a little more length? The voluminous lob is a long bob that ends at around the collarbone and features long layers to create movement. Add curtain bangs for more drama and to put the spotlight on facial features like your eyes and cheekbones.