There’s something about a timeless haircut that can make you look and feel incredible. Unlike trends that come and go and can date you when you’re looking back at pictures of yourself, a timeless haircut has the ability to shine a light on your features without freezing you in a specific decade or year. No matter what your hair type is or what hair concerns you’re currently battling, including common ones like thinning, these haircuts create the illusion of more volume and look undeniably chic.
If you’re ready to try on a new haircut or hairstyle that will make a huge impact on how you look and feel, consider these seven timeless haircuts that can make you look and feel younger.
1. Blunt Lob
The blunt lob, shown here on Lucy Liu, works for so many women and hair types because keeping the ends one length helps remove dead ends and straggly, thin ends that can appear unhealthy. The length is slightly longer than a bob and usually sits around the collarbone or slightly shorter. And you can choose whether to add a few subtle layers for movement (which can help thin hair look fuller) or keep it all one length for supreme shine.
2. Shoulder-Length Hair With Layers
If bobs, pixies, and even lobs make you nervous because you’ve always had long hair and aren’t eager to part ways with it, there’s another option that allows you to retain length, but not at the expense of volume: shoulder-length hair. A shoulder-length haircut with long layers is perfect for body and movement, but it’s also short enough to remove dead weight and split ends.
3. Glam Waves
No matter what length of hair you prefer — long, short, or somewhere in the middle — adding glamorous waves to your hair is an immediate way to provide volume that makes thinning hair look more dense. Large heated curlers work fast to give you this sophisticated ‘do, but there are also numerous heatless wave options if you prefer not to use heated tools.
4. Pixie With Long Layers
It may sound like an oxymoron, but you can have both a pixie cut that features a shorter back and sides AND some length on top. Keeping the top layer of your hair longer gives you additional styling options and can soften your look.
5. A Blunt Bob With Light Layering
The bob is a forever classic haircut defined by its chin-length proportions. This style is perfect for adding lift to the face and light, long layering only adds to the movement you’ll get from this cut.
6. Long Layered Hair With Bangs
“Long hair, don’t care” is a motto that many of us aren’t parting ways with any time soon. You don’t have to cut all of your hair off once you reach the age of 50, but it is important to keep it in healthy condition with regular trims and a good shampoo and conditioner. Adding bangs to your look can soften it, give it the appearance of more body, and create an instantly sophisticated style.
7. Natural Curls
There has never been a better time to stop straightening your natural curls and texture. Straight hair is lovely and all, but have you given your curls a chance to shine lately? Curls provide an amazing amount of bounce and body that can make thinning hair look fuller and healthier. If it’s been a while since you’ve seen yours, consider purchasing a good curl cream and diffuser and going natural.
