Layered Hairstyles for Women Over 60

Good news for you: after 60 years on this earth, you should have a good idea of what hairstyles look best on you. Don’t let beauty rules of 20 years ago dictate how you should wear your hair. You will look beautiful in layered hairstyles for women over 60, who are comfortable with who they are today.

When choosing a hairstyle, you need to consider your face shape and your hair texture. The right cut should help elongate your body and lift your features. The length can be short or long, but pay attention to how it affects your look.

Style your hair so the sides go back and away from your face, keeping the bulk of your hair off your face and off your shoulders. Layered hairstyles are great for this look. It opens up your face, lifts your eyes and flatters your neck.

If you have straight hair, a long bob that falls below the chin can be very flattering. Just make sure you get some layers cut in. You may want to tuck your hair behind your ears to keep it off your face.

For women over 60, you can choose to color your hair or let it be a natural gray or white. If you do use color, a layered hairstyle can really show off your highlights.

Great Hairstyles for Women Over 60

Wavy Bob

A chin length bob is always in style. This is a great look if you have thick hair with some wave or body to it, and suits most face shapes. Make sure to get some layers cut in to show off your natural curl.

If you like having bangs, they should be swept to one side rather than hanging down in your face. Keeping your hair styled back away from your face is a much more flattering look.

And styling is easy with this look. Just apply a small amount of mousse for control, and blow it dry.

Pixie Cut

The pixie cut is still on trend and looks great on women over 60. However, not all pixies are created equal. You should look for a style that tends toward a softer, more feminine look rather than an edgy rock and roll style.

Cuts that are short around the ears, but slightly longer and soft around the rest of your head are most flattering. This type of cut adds height, and keeps your hair off your face while keeping a mature, feminine look.

All face types are complemented by this type of pixie style. Straight hair that is medium thick works great for this style. This look is easy to fix. Apply some mousse and run your fingers up through your hair as you blow it dry.

Textured Layers

This cut, just above your shoulders, is flattering to all face types. Have your stylist cut in long, shaggy layers along the sides and back. Keep your bangs long and swept back off your face.

This is a great wash and go style, especially if you have thick or curly hair. If your hair is fine, you won’t get the same volume, but you will get a lot of movement.

Cropped Bob

 

The short bob with long layers looks great with straight hair, and most face types. Make sure you keep your bangs swept off to one side. A great way to choose where to part your hair is to start it just over the middle of one eye.

This modern and sophisticated look is easy to style, with a bit of styling cream. Just use a paddle brush to smooth your hair while you blow it dry.