Lackluster hair is difficult to describe, but you know it when you feel and see it (especially when you’re looking into a mirror or running your hand through your own hair). Your strands may be drier than usual at the ends, oilier than usual at the scalp, and feel flat and like they are lacking that special oomph factor. The culprits behind lackluster hair can be numerous and varied — you may be using the wrong shampoo, over-conditoning, under-conditioning, over-processing your hair — and the list goes on.
But there’s one very real possibility, as well: you haven’t found the haircut that’s meant for you. A truly great haircut that makes the most of your hair type sings. It makes you feel like the best version of yourself. And it’s not that difficult to find, we promise. Start by considering these nine stunning haircuts that looks particularly amazing on women over 50 because they bring volume, shine, and thickness back to lackluster hair.
1. Shaggy Pixie
The shaggy pixie is just a little bit different from its classic cousin: it features longer length on top that is cut into choppier layers for an overall shaggy effect. Keep the sides and back cropped short to provide the contrast needed to make this cut stand out.
2. Lob With Long Layers
The lob is one of our favorite cuts — it lands around the collarbone to provide tons of volume, but it’s still long enough to pull back into a ponytail. Adding layers to your lob makes it appear more voluminous and gives it movement.
3. Textured Bob
There are a variety of bob hairstyles to consider if your goal is healthier-looking hair with volume. We love this textured bob on Natalie Portman, which features soft, loose waves. Any time you curl or wave the hair, it plumps up and appears thicker.
4. Shoulder-Length Hair
There is no one supreme hair length that rules over all others, and that doesn’t change once you reach 50 and beyond. But shoulder-length hair is considered the perfect compromise between short and long and is worth considering if you’ve always been a fan of long hair, but feel it looks lackluster on your now and is dragging your features down.
5. Asymmetrical Cuts
Asymmetrical bobs and lobs take an ordinary style and make it look like a stand-out style. By keeping one side shorter than the other, you emphasize your facial features and give your overall look that undefinable “cool” factor.
6. Curly Bob
Similar to the texturized bob, the curly bob has more defined curls that look classic old Hollywood. In addition to adding sophistication to your look, the curls can make your hair appear thicker and healthier.
7. Long Shag
Fans of longer hair know that length and shape go hand-in-hand when creating the perfect hairstyle. The long shag haircut works beautifully because its shorter, shaggier layers all around provide plenty of opportunity for movement and bounce, making your hair look livelier.
8. Curtain Bangs
The quickest way to make an impactful change to your hair is by adding bangs. Even if you don’t feel like traditional forehead bangs look great on you, most can rock a curtain bang with abandon. Curtain bangs start off shorter in the front and gradually grow longer so that they blend into the other layers of your hair. They have the power to make any haircut look more voluminous.
9. Face-Framing Layers
Similar to cutting bangs, adding face-framing layers is one of the quickest ways to give your hair major style points. Ask your stylist to cut the shortest layer near a facial feature that you want to emphasize — cheekbones or the jawline are popular choices — and have the other layers be cut so that they gradually blend into your haircut for a glam look.
