By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2025-01-15 16:25:16 | Updated at 2025-01-15 18:33:51
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There’s a common misconception that women over the age of 50 should cut their hair short, but nothing could be further from the truth. Just take a look at some of your favourite celebrities – they are proving women of all ages can rock pretty much any hairstyle. All you need is some good inspiration, an appointment at a trustworthy salon, and the right tools and products to recreate the look at home.
With that in mind, we asked the pros at Jo Hansford for a list of the most flattering celebrity hairstyles for women over 50. So keep scrolling...
Sharp bob
Everyone loves a classic bob, including Cate Blanchett. It’s a versatile, timeless and fail-safe choice for women over 50, which exudes elegance and confidence.
That being said, Daniel Balbes, Senior Stylist at Jo Hansford, warns it is quite high-maintenance. ‘‘A sharp bob requires a lot of precision cutting to even out those straight, blunt edges.’
Medium-length, soft layers
Soft layers are a great way to switch up your look without making a drastic change. ‘The subtle haircut will add movement and texture,’ says Balbes, ‘while the classic 90s blow-dry will leave you feeling fabulous.’
To recreate the bounciness of Cindy Crawford’s soft, layered haircut: ‘Use a good volume spray to help achieve body, alongside a good quality bristle brush.’
Soft bob
The soft bob suits all hair types. ‘It’s a fabulous alternative to the sharp bob,’ reasons Frankie Moody, Senior Stylist at Jo Hansford. ‘I like to leave the length just below the chin – it’s chic and not as severe as a jaw-length bob.’
She cites Halle Berry as a gorgeous example of how having a soft bob with textured, curly hair in your fifties can ooze sophistication and confidence. ‘The waves add softness and create a more feminine look.’
To achieve the perfect tousled wave, Moody recommends using a small curling wand and wrapping the hair in alternative directions.
Forward graduation
The combination of soft layers and face-framing graduation à la Tess Daley is an elegant choice for women over 50, even if you have thin hair. ‘Extensions are a great addition to add thickness and shape without making the hair look thin and wispy,’ says Moody. ‘To enhance the cut, finish with a smooth blow-dry.’
Side-parted bob
Hannah Waddingham’s take on the bob is the perfect example of how impactful even the most subtle change to a haircut can be. ‘Adding a deep side parting and sweeping fringe adds softness to the forehead area, while the subtle layering creates movement and a flattering shape to enhance her features,’ explains Moody.
To get the look, use rollers to achieve bounce and body in the hair.
Shaggy layers
Michaela Galvin, Senior Stylist at Jo Hansford, says a layered haircut with a soft fringe is the ultimate accessory for over 50s. ‘The fringe will create a subtle statement and soften the face,’ she reasons. ‘Jennifer Lopez regularly rocks this style and always looks fierce.’
To embrace J-Lo’s wavy take on shaggy layers, Galvin suggests using a big curling wand to create movement, as well as a salt spray to finish.
Long, bouncy layers
When in doubt, blow it out. As Sofia Vergara proves, there’s no haircut more flattering for women in their 50s than long, bouncy layers that have been given the ‘soft Hollywood’ treatment. ‘You’ll feel like a million dollars,’ says Galvin. She recommends blow-drying your hair straight, before using a straightener to achieve these tousled waves.
Pixie cut
If you want to go short, a textured pixie cut is the way to go as it enhances your cheekbones. ‘This haircut is the definition of striking, unique and sassy – everything a woman in her 50s should be,’ says Galvin. ‘It’s Kris Jenner’s signature style and we all agree she looks fabulous in her 60s.’ To recreate her messy, textured look, using a hair paste is key.
Full-body bob
Another spin on the classic haircut, ‘the full-body bob will give your face a lift, as well as make your hair appear thicker and fuller,’ says Galvin. Keep it effortless and sleek like Lucy Liu, and amp up the volume using a volume spray to help enhance the body in your hair.
Androgynous undercut
It takes a powerful and strong individual to pull off the androgynous undercut à la Tilda Swinton, but it’s the perfect haircut for anyone with a strong jawline. ‘It’s bold, edgy and eye-catching,’ says Galvin. Finding a volume powder that works, is key to maintaining this hairstyle.
