50 Refreshing Short Hairstyles for Women over 50

Stylists always say that by choosing the right hairstyle, a you may become a whole decade younger. At this age, ladies can safely experiment with their images, looking for something unusual. Let’s review the most interesting short hairstyles for women over 50 with photos!

1. Boyish Tapered Feathered Pixie. It has a pronounced rejuvenating effect, since it visually makes the contours of the face clearer, and the cheekbones – more lifted.

2. Feathered Long Undercut Pixie. An undercut pixie is one of the best age-defying looks. Tousled long pixies have this youthful appeal and sassiness we are looking for. Sweep the bangs to any side for a chic effect. The layered pixie makes your mane appear fuller, while the side-swept fringe helps to neatly cover any forehead wrinkles. Dye your hair a light hair color or throw in some highlights for a trendy, picture-perfect look.

3. Wedge to Look Younger. Modern wedges are among the top ideas for straight hair. They work wonders for thick locks and for thin hair, too. The look comes with a classy flair. The back features stacked layers while the front pieces are long and wispy. And never underrate the power of highlights for your crops!

4. Gray Bob with Dark Roots. The staked bob is a dainty, casual, and low-maintenance coif. Besides, the dark roots make the silver color look more well-groomed and young.

5. White Undercut Pixie. Such statement crops suit both perfectly straight and stubborn curly hair. Also, they’re visually slimming!

6. Universal Pixie with Highlights. Pixies are among those crops that will never go out of style. Doesn’t matter how old you are! Feel vibrant with this coif and add some highlights for additional dimension.

7. Salt-and-Pepper Pixie Shag. Embrace your natural colors with one of the most refreshing crops. To top it all off – it’s minimalistic and easy to maintain! Stay classy and full of grace with different variations of salt and pepper.

8. Silver Feathered Pixie. Undoubtedly, pixies are at the forefront of the trendiest and most low-maintenance crops. Cover your grays with a light blonde shade for a more fashionable and youthful appeal. Her silver hair color has made her fine hair appear thick, full, and fascinating.

9. Elongated Pixie with Side Bangs. We love playful pixies for the youthful feel they deliver, and this grown-out variety is styled with sassy asymmetry, featuring bangs swept to one side to blend with the longer strands on the temple.

10. Shattered Brunette Long Pixie. A classic and effortless coif, the pixie is prevalent in any list of crops for any age. Not only is it a nice throwback to the 1960’s Twiggy pixie, but it’s also fit for any generation! The pixie achieves that “shattered” look by texturizing the ends with a razor, adding and defining the hair’s texture.

11. Salt-and-Pepper Tapered Bixie. Now when gray blending is gaining popularity, gray hair is no longer a shame. Break down stereotypes with new non-banal hair color schemes and techniques!

12. Spiky Silver Pixie. Stay in style with this stunning crop – it will surely make you stand out. Lavender shades work best with cool skin tones but will also flatter warmer undertones depending on your style!

13. Crisp Layered Rounded Bob. Nothing screams grace and elegance like a crisp rounded bob with layers. An upgrade in age also means an upgrade in your experience, and this coif matches your candor without making you look out of style.

14. Highlighted Tapered Pixie. If you are an ambassador of low-maintenance living, you will definitely love this sassy crop that really needs minimal styling time. The secrets are simple! The razor-cut layers create volume even without a blowout, and the highlights let you go longer between your color appointments.

15. Laconic Gray Blonde Pixie. The pixie is a wonderful and easy option for straight hair. In addition, this rejuvenating crop will go good with elegant facial features and a slim figure.

16. Voluminous Layered Silver Bob. Embrace your naturally gray hair color and enhance it by trying a silver balayage bob! These have been popular with the youngsters, but who says you can’t be an eye-catcher? It’s also fluffy, modern, and fits any aesthetic you’re interested in.

17. Honey Blonde Layered Bob. Undoubtedly, bobs know no age limits. They look classy on women of all age groups. Long bobs are particularly fascinating. Add many layers to give movement to your hair.

18. Debulked Choppy Salt-And-Pepper Bob. If you’re looking for a head-turner, this is it. Add a captivating dimension to your classic bob by cutting your hair in uneven choppy layers. Pair this with blunt-cut edges for a fascinating finish. Lovely blonde highlights, especially in ashy or silver blonde shades, add a gorgeous twist to the mix.

19. Neat Chin-Length Bob with Layers. As its name, this bob hits at your chin to show off your cheekbones and jawline. It adds definition to your face’s natural curves and makes you look younger. Layers are popular as they are created through cutting the hair at different lengths to give it more texture.

20. Tapered Gray Pixie. Take advantage of volume and shape with one of the most beautiful crops – the tapered pixie. Choose a shade of metallic gray for more glamour or simply stay true to your natural color.

21. Delicate Feathered Crop. Hair can be fun, and here is the proof! Use soft feathered layers for more volume and babylights for a subtle sparkle. Stay forever young!

22. Tapered Gilded Gray Pixie. Want something bolder than a bob? Then the tapered pixie is the one for you. Add some texture by slicing the hair so that it looks like bird feathers. This technique was inspired by 1980s Charlie’s Angels and remains popular now. Be daring with the tapered, feathered pixie!

23. Cute Gray Pixie with Bangs. Styling your gray hair into a pixie is a fantastic way to keep looking good and fashionable as you advance in age. Neat feathers and face-framing bangs help to hide a thinning hairline.

24. Soft Curly Bixie. A classy coif for those who have naturally curly hair. This marvelous bixie transforms your everyday curls into a super-fashionable, super-stunning curly crop. It usually goes with an undercut or a tapered back to accentuate a slender neck and also give volume to your hair. A curly pixie may also be a great idea for thin hair as the piece-y curls make your hair appear full and elegant.

25. Fly Away Shaggy Bob with Bangs. If you want a messy but still stylish look, go for a shaggy bob! Even if it was lifted from the 70s, the shaggy bob is still as trendy as it was first discovered. This one is best for oval face shapes and fits whether you have thick or fine hair.

26. Pixie Bob with Wispy Layers. A shag can be sexy, business-like, or romantic, depending on the styling option. So, if you’re a bright and mischievous person, feel free to try it!

27. Long Jaggy Pixie. Let your coif stay true to your personality at every point in time. If you want your hair edgy; we say go for it. Choppy layers throughout your head give a fascinating edgy feel to your pixie.

28. Layered Bob with Highlights and Lowlights. We often see highlights and lowlights in crops. Now we know why! The highlights give the hair a graceful touchable feel. The lowlights create dimension. This fabulous simple-and-stylish no-fuss bob without the traditional sleekness features funky layers with defined ends and oozes a super modern flair. This is also a great hair idea for those with extra weight.

29. Slender Gray Feathered Pixie. A wispy crop with lots of feathered layers can make your fine hair look thicker and fuller. Add side bangs and you have a chic and elegant coif.

30. Classy Jaw-Length French Bob. Here is a refined chestnut brown bob with the ends slightly curled inward, which is suitable for creating both casual and business looks — you just need to replace the hair flick with beach waves to land a more relaxed style.

31. Choppy Silver Fox Pixie. This is a stylish crop that requires minimal maintenance. Moisten your fingers with a mousse or gel, run them through your hair, and rock one of the boldest pixies ever.

32. Pixie Shag for Thick Hair. Keep your vibe casual and fun with this messy and sassy crop that’s always on-trend. Achieve the disheveled look and be ready for any event!

33. Layered Hair Full of Waves. This heavily layered coif is well-suited for thick hair since it effectively debulks the manes and fills them with texture while the highlights enhance movement and freshen up the face.

34. Blonde Pixie with Short Bangs. Adding a short thinned-out fringe to a voluminous crop is a good idea, as it spotlights the eyes and hides wrinkles on the forehead without creating harsh lines.

35. Feathered Pixie Plus Full Bangs. The creative combination of wispy side-swept strands on the crown and dense straight bangs on the forehead makes it one of the edgiest crops in our list, not to mention the fullness it builds in the front.

36. Classic Bob with Dark Underneath. Don’t be shy to go for a bob. That’s an idea with full options. You can use layers to enhance the movement of your bob. Cropping your hair to stop right at the nape of your neck exposes your neck and makes it appear longer.

37. Gorgeous Stacked Bronde Bob. Among many crops available, the stacked bob has been one style that continues to fit women of any age. Combining it with the “bronde” trend that mixes brown and blonde will result in a lovely variation of this fashionable bob. A product of the 60s, this bob is suited for any hair texture and face shape with its infinite varieties!

38. Platinum Shag with Curtain Bangs. This rejuvenating messy coif flawlessly blends choppy ends and trendy curtain bangs, with their outer edges flowing down into the elongated strands on the sides to flatteringly frame the face.

39. Salt-and-Pepper Undercut Pixie. A tight pixie styled with long top layers is a lovely idea. It gives you a look that is neither matronly nor childish, but quite chic and elegant.

40. Spiky Gray Pixie. Both the front and back views of this pixie look so cool! The hair is voluminous on the top of the head, but in the back it’s very close to the scalp…with glasses, the look will be perfect and complete!

41. Blonde Pixie with Pompadour Bangs. This beautifully textured look is just the thing for those with a high forehead: it opens up the face and creates the feel of the hair swept back by gusts of wind, accentuating the style’s volume and dynamics.

42. Salt-and-Pepper Bixie with Long Bangs. Here is a nice example of gray blending that looks totally natural and doesn’t require too much correction, but you do need to visit a salon regularly to keep the temples handsomely trimmed.

43. Bob with Piece-y Bangs. Layered looks are a great solution to achieve a softer look. Choppy bangs help to give more definition and dimension to your style, while the A-Line bob shape adds grace and chic.

44. Neck-Length Polished Lifted Bob. Is edgy your thing? A new stacked shape, a lot of texture, highlights, and a pop of bright color are all you need to be as satisfied with the result as this beautiful model. Crops don’t equal boring!

45. Signature Smoky Gray Pixie. Every person has to know their signature look that reflects their personal style, personality, lifestyle and enhances their best features. This gray pixie can become her special X factor.

46. Shaggy Bob with Curtain Bangs. A shag on straight hair has this modern, classy feel. With swoopy curtain bangs softly blended with the rest of your hair, this style is super-gorgeous. The rooted blonde hair gives us more reason to fall in love with the coif.

47. Two-Tone Textured Pixie. We bet you’ve seen many pictures of adorable crops but haven’t met this standout pixie coming. Layered all around, with cute feathered bangs, and dyed blonde with dark roots, it’s so feminine and classy.

48. Soft Bob with Side Bangs. Good crops are those that are not only comfortable and fit your lifestyle but also help you look great. Swap your longer 24/7 bun (or ponytail) for a stylish youthful bob. Get better with age!

49. Salt-and-Pepper Feathered Pixie. There are many ways you can style your pixie. Spiky layers at the crown and bangs angled to the side made the look below stand out. Highlighting your hair also makes a world of difference.

50. Choppy Piece-y Pixie. A choppy pixie is another popular choice among female coifs. It shows off your personality by properly blending classic and modern vibes.

Ladies want to stay stylish and spectacular at any age – we carefully choose wardrobe items, considering the latest fashion trends, as well as popular treatments. Take hair into account, too. With these crops, you’ll look good and feel even better!