There has never been a better time to be hairstyle curious — because so many of this year’s trendiest haircuts and styles also happen to be beautiful on mature women, and will show off gray hair and make it look its glam best.
What sets these six hairstyles for gray hair apart is their distinctive characteristics. Whether you are looking for a super-short and chic style or one with more length — straight and silky or layered and texturized — 2025 has you covered. Here are six flattering gray hairstyles for women over 50 that will be everywhere this year.
1. Side-Swept Bob
The bob has been a hot trend for a few years now, and it isn’t going anywhere. But one swap you can make to bring your bob into 2025 is to part it to one side for a side-swept look that is dramatic and flattering, especially on thinning and fine hair.
2. Long Pixie
Like the bob, the pixie is a haircut with lasting power. Women with thinning hair and sparseness around the crown are discovering the magic of keeping the top layer of their pixie longer do that they can sweep it over areas with less hair for a thicker, healthier look.
3. Lob With Long Fringe
The lob is a bob with more length, and it’s perfect for anyone who isn’t ready or willing to go too short. It ends at around the collarbone and can be paired with long, face-angling fringe for more movement and style.
4. Bixie
One of our favorite hybrid haircuts, the bixie combines the length of a bob with the shorter sides of a pixie so that you can enjoy the best of both worlds. It’s a favorite among chic celebs, including Helen Mirren.
5. Shoulder-Length With Waves
Shoulder-length hair can be a great length to keep hair looking healthy while obtaining some length, but we have to admit: it’s not always the most exciting hairstyle when it’s stick-straight. Adding layering and soft waves instantly glams it up and gives your hair more volume.
6. French Bob
This variation on the classic bob is shorter than chin length and features soft layering and sometimes even fringe for a mussed-up, casual-cool look. It’s a gorgeous look for gray hair and may even require less maintenance, leaving you with more time in your day and less time with a blow dryer in hand.
