Hairstyles for Women Over 50

Fashion, hair and beauty are ageless and the best way to look good and attractive is having a sexy hairstyle. No sooner a woman reaches 50 than people around her say a big no-no to her having a stylish hairstyle. Why can’t a woman in her 50s look stylish? In fact, a great hairstyle can make a woman look way younger than her real age!



There are a quite a few great hairstyles that are best suited for women in their 50s. Besides these, there are some hairstyles that are classic no matter how old you are; so you can still try them. To choose the right hairstyle for you, you need to know the shape of your face and the type of your hair.

You should then decide what length of hair you would like to keep. Women over 50 need to choose a hairstyle that covers her facial flaws that come with the aging process.



For example, hairstyles for women over 50 that cover facial wrinkles are always great as they drive more attention to the beautiful hair, than the lines and wrinkles on the face. So, let’s take a look at some of the women over 50 hairstyles.

Short Hairstyles for Women Over 50



Women over 50 have to worry about maintaining their hair against aging, thinning, turning gray and even from hair fall. A short haircut which requires less maintenance, is always preferable to women who are over 50. Most of the older women look for a hairstyle that covers their dropping jawline and their frown lines. A hairstyle that is short and layered around the face will smoothen your facial features. If you style this haircut with layers up and turned outside from your jaw, it will give an instant lift to your dropping jawline. You can add fringes and make your short hair look chic and stylish. These hairstyles look great with hair-color highlights. Opt for a hair color that goes with your skin complexion. Usually blond, auburn and golden brown look great. While choosing a hair color for highlighting, you should remember that it is meant to cover your grays and that it should look elegant and not funky. So, avoid hair colors like red, pink and violet. Dry, thin and limp hair is one of the most common problems of mature women over 50. Hairstyles that add volume to thin hair is best suited for you. Short hairstyles like a classic bob, short bob with side swept bangs would be the style statement for you. If you are worrying about time constraints, let me tell you that you have to invest few minutes in shampooing followed by a gentle blow-dry! These short hairstyles are for smart women, as they suit formal clothes and are also comfortable to carry.

Medium-length Hairstyles for Women Over 50



Medium-length hairstyles are the best options for delicate darlings. A smart blend of being feminine and sassy at the same time, medium length hairstyles offer a wide variety of looks. Usually, a medium-length hairstyle is the one that goes beyond your collarbone. There are many types of hairstyles for medium hair that complements a face shape. Before you opt for a hairstyle, research well on what type would look good on you. A medium hairstyle donned properly, will not only look attractive but also accentuate your facial features quite well. To add a hint of fullness to your face, you can get a layered hairstyle that falls softly. Side-swept or swept-back bangs would look quite chic, if teamed with a shoulder-skimming sleek bob cut. A swept-back hairstyle will look flattering for oblong-shaped faces. Work it up with add-ons like tie-ups, tie-backs, bangs, fringes, layers, feathers and steps, whatever suits your personality.

Long Hairstyles for Women Over 50



If you always had long tresses ever since your prom nights, it is quite obvious how much you love them and so do the people around you! Long hairstyles are for the glam-goddesses! A long hairstyle never goes out of style and is definitely an epitome of beautiful hair. It might have been easy to spend hours on conditioning and hair care during your glam-doll days, but can you follow the same hair care regime in your 50s? I’m not insisting on chopping your Rapunzel locks off, but a haircut with a decent length will surely give you the same gorgeous look and also require less maintenance! Long hairstyles drive all the attention to your beautiful tresses, covering almost all the facial flaws including wrinkles, frown lines, dark spots and aging neckline. You can keep it simple by cutting your hair in layers for a voluminous look and the daring lady league can experiment with short bangs or fringe on hair near your crown. These bangs will be like cherry-on-the-top for your long and gorgeous hair, as they will cover your frown lines on the forehead and the crow’s feet near your eyes. If these bangs are highlighted with a shade lighter than your root hair color, they will work wonders for you! If you have long, wavy hair, you can spice it up with a blow-dry that turns your waves outside. It will give your hair a feather-like look which will drive all the attention to your hair.

Hairstyle Tips for Plus Sized Women Over 50



Women who are over 50 and are plus-sized need a hairstyle that covers their facial lines, and drives attention from the extra cellulose and heavy face to the beautiful hair. A haircut that skims the shoulders is the best one for you. A short hairstyle is not recommended, as it adds to the already wide face. Read the following tips and invite some great compliments!
✄ Bangs: Fringes and short bangs that come near your forehead, not just cover your wrinkles and facial lines but also make your face look thinner. Having fringes in itself, is like making a style statement.
✄ Flattering Hairstyles: A flattering hairstyle is the one which gives a slimming look to plus-sized women. Layered hairstyles with bangs play good with plus-sized women, as they help minimize the double chin. Try combing your hair in a side parting. It will not make your face look round and full, and it will accentuate your cheekbones.
✄ Curly Hair: Curly hair is beauty personified in its most natural form. Curly hair always look dazzlingly beautiful on any skin and personality. Curly hair is one of the best hairstyles for mature women who come under plus-size. But only long, curly locks would create a slimming effect. Curly hair adds volume to the hair, giving it an illusion of a longer and leaner face!

Covering Gray Hair



If you could prevent aging, you wouldn’t have to face the problem of gray hair! We all have to admit the fact that aging is a natural process and no matter what anti-aging creams and hair packs we apply, we will face aging hair problems. Here’s a solution! Heard of hair-color, right? Well, the world has changed, and changed for good, at least for us when it comes to hair care! If we can cover our grays, straighten our curls, perm our strands, hide our wrinkles – then why not! But that does not mean we should treat our hair with an explosion of chemicals. Choosing the right hair treatment is the catch. Analyze your hair type, density and thickness. Diagnose the core problem. Choose a hair color that suits your personality and complexion. If you’re going for color highlights on your hair, do not experiment with funky colors. Always trust a highlight that is a shade lighter than your base hair color. Always make sure your hair color doesn’t contain harmful chemicals. It should be ammonia-free too. Opt for a mild hair color, if you suffer from hair fall. Other problems like dry and damaged hair should be taken care of first, before using any hair color. Safe treatments like hair spa, keratin hair treatment, hair-protein packs work like a pamper package for your hair!



So ladies, with these women over 50 hairstyles, discover the Meryl Streep, Madonna, Susan Sarandon or Sharon Stone in you and the next time you walk next to your younger counterparts, turning heads are guaranteed! Stay stylish!

Hairstyles for Women Over 50