Thanks to the influential celebrities over the age of 50, who have redefined beauty standards and inspired countless women to embrace their unique style, there’s no shortage of stunning hairstyle ideas for mature women. If you’re on the hunt for fresh, sophisticated, and age-defying hairstyles that exude confidence and elegance, you’ve come to the right place. This article is your ultimate guide to discovering a variety of trendy and timeless hairstyles perfect for women over 50. Whether you’re preparing for a grand weekend party, a special occasion, or simply want to refresh your everyday look, these inspiring options will help you find the perfect style to suit your personality and flair. Keep scrolling to explore the best hairstyles that prove age is just a number, and get ready to turn heads with your newfound glamour!
. Voluminous Pixie With Side-Swept Bangs
If anyone has mastered the art of aging gracefully, it’s Halle Berry. Take the risk with a short hair style with loads of volume and layers.
Key Takeaways
- It is recommended to change your partition frequently to make your hair look voluminous.
- Celebrity-inspired short hairstyles for women include voluminous pixie with side-swept bangs, blunt bob, and spiky pixie.
- Timeless celebrity hairstyles that would look amazing on older women with long hair include a high ponytail and loose side braid
- Older women with medium-length hair can opt for hairstyles such as an asymmetrical bob or a wavy lob.
2. Asymmetrical Bob
Sleek asymmetrical bobs are perfect hairstyles for older women. They always steal the spotlight! And the warm blonde highlights further add dimension to your face and overall appearance.
3. High Ponytail
J Lo is all experimental with her hair, but this sleek high pony is the simplest and chic of all. Get all your hair up and away with a high ponytail.
4. Messy Side-Swept Updo
Don’t try to cover up your bangs if you have them. Make them the focal point of your hairstyle instead. Check Jennifer Lopez’s side-swept bangs and how they complement her relaxed high bun for ideas.
5.Twist On The High Bun
This “ Sex and the City” diva has elevated the updo to fine art. Although she frequently wears her curly hair down, Sarah Jessica Parker is a master of the updo. She walked the red carpet wearing her hair tied back enough to withstand whatever may come her way.
6. Sleek Low Side Ponytail
This effortless hairstyle is perfect for all occasions, whether a casual brunch or a glam event. You may split your long bangs and let them frame your face. Pair the style with a solid, dark color dress for a youthful vibe.
7. Wavy Lob
We can’t think of a single individual who won’t look fabulous in this hairdo. With a side partition, medium-length hair looks like perfection with flowing waves that end at the base of the neck- it just looks beautiful on everyone.
8. Messy Low Bun With Tendrils
Pulling your hair back into a messy bun is an easy way to refresh your appearance, whether you have medium-length or even long hair. Let tendrils hang down on each side to frame your face if your hair is layered like Salma Hayek.
9. Middle Part Curls
Embracing the natural curls or waves and the volume gives the face a softer, more attractive appearance. Before air-drying or styling, apply a curl-defining mousse to damp strands to get defined ringlets.
10. Dutch Crown Braid
The Dutch crown braid is one of the most popular hairstyles ever. It is enticing for both ladies with thick and thin hair since it looks exquisite and makes your hair appear fuller. Be the Greek goddess and slay this look.
11. Blunt Bob
This posh, shiny black blunt bob makes you look completely regal. The deep red makes her look stunning.
Madonna makes those baby blunt bangs look edgy, but if you want something more elegant, opt for eyebrow-grazing blunt bangs or a fringe with feathered ends. They draw attention downward to your eyes, nose, and mouth.
12. Edgy Blonde Layered Bob
The medium length bob is cut in edgy layers. The luscious thick hair and the trimmed layers are funky. Women over 50 can easily pull off the style if they can wear it with youthful vigor.
Curly hair expert and owner of Royal Locks Curl Care, Casey Simmons says, “This timeless style is chic and in trend. Use heatless rollers in large sections of hair overnight (on damp hair only, to avoid growing mold on your scalp) and shake it out in the morning for a simple and beautiful wavy look with volume.”
13. Backcombed Wavy Flair
The backcombed hairdo is perfect for an evening outing. Wear this hairdo with a dash of bright colour and you are done!
14. Pinned Up Vintage Blonde Curls
A typical vintage style of the decades gone by, wear this style to be the perfect diva at 50! Use hairpins or slides near the forehead to secure this open hairstyle. The neat curls shape the tresses beautifully.
15. Loose Side Braid
Who says you cannot wear a loose ponytail at 50 and look chic? Well, Demi Moore does and looks stunning! Tame the long mane by casually braiding it and keeping it on one side. Flaunt the stylish braid with all the confidence you have.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with this look with different braid and twist styles. A fishtail braid, rope braid, or a boho braid would look amazing styled this way.
16. Long and Shiny Black
Looking for long hairstyles for women over 50? Sleek, long hair has always been the style for high fashion. Try this simple hairdo with a sexy outfit that compliments your figure and hairdo. Keep the makeup natural.
17. Medium Wavy Edged Hairdo
Long hair with subtle curls is stylish and gorgeous. Whether you wear it with a sari or simple denims, the style will just steal the show for you.
18. Wavy Tousled Hairdo
Try out this tousled wavy style. The hairstyle is stunning when worn with an off shoulder attire. The tousled curled edges make you look younger by the years.
Give this hairstyle a subtle French touch with some wispy curtain bangs. Make sure the ends of the bangs are light and feathered and not blunt or heavy. To add a chic touch, loosely curl your bangs.
19. Spiky Pixie
Yes, you can wear a pixie at 50! Angela Bassett wears it with young and feminine energy. The style is funky and chic at the same time. A complete rock star!
20. Black High Bouffant
A chic high bouffant updo is always the best bet for a party! Wow, everyone with the thick gorgeous hairdo.
21. Half Up with a Twist
The half up half down style never goes out of fashion. Loosely braid a few strands and make a small knot and leave the rest of the hair open. Highlighted streaks would give an even sexier impression!
22. Tucked Away Glitter
The just below the shoulder trimmed sleek hair looks so edgy and stylish! To get the modish coif, tuck away the hair behind the ear and put a glittering hair accessory! Accessories can never go wrong. Just make sure you dont over adorn yourself.
23. Messy Wavy Ponytail
The tousled wavy ponytail is just right for a formal outing. Make sure you do a side part and tie up the pony. The ponytail is medium based and is further enhanced by a side swept bang.
This hairstyle is perfect for those with small foreheads and faces or short heights. The slight pouf at the crown adds height to your look.
24. Full fringed Sleek Hairdo
The hair just below the shoulder with highlighted streaks can be further styled by adding a trimmed fringe. The fringe nearly touches the eyes and makes the hairdo very elegant and pretty.
25. Loose Ombre Chignon
A rolled in chignon with a subtle messy effect makes a powerful high fashion statement. A chignon is a close relative of the reliable bun and is wonderful for women across ages.
26. Messy Low Base Hairdo
The ombre low base hairdo is sophisticated and classy. The messy hairdo exudes grace and gives a very urbane impression.
27. Crisp Blunt Bob
The hairdo has very finely layered bangs in the front teamed with shoulder length straight bob. The style again is formal and classy. The style is excellent for those business meetings.
28. Thick Wavy Hairdo
This wavy side-swept hairdo is characterized by a thick wavy bang. The bang hides one eye and gives a whimsical style to it. The look is perfect for a dinner date!
Hair expert, Case Simmons adds, “If your hair is beginning to gray, and you want to embrace it without coloring it, this style is for you. Show off your demarcation line with a side flare. It will add dimension to your already chic look.”
29. Tousled Waves with a Side Part
The wavy tousled hairdo with a side part is chic and elegant. Try to wear big earrings with this hairdo. The style would be stunning and stylish.
30. Braided High Ponytail
Make a braid and wrap it around the ponytail. The look would be as if you have fixed the hairdo with a braid! The style is chic gives so much detail to the hairdo.
31. Headband Curls
Accessorize the medium length hairdo with this modish feather embedded hair band. You certainly would look attractive and modish with this style.
32. Wet and Curly
This wet sassy hairdo is the best bet for a fun-filled night out! Comb your hair back and style it backwards with the help of a hair styling product. Team the hairdo with deeply rimmed kohl eyes and nude or dark lips!
33. Straight and Ombre
The ombre hairdo with a deep middle part and flashy earrings is stylish and sexy. The sleek shoulder length bob is incredibly chic.
This hairstyle is perfect for an oval face, But if you have a round, heart-shaped, or a rectangular face then consider parting your hair in a side parting as it helps highlight your face shape in a flattering way.
34. Tight Curls Updo
The hairstyle is unusual and high on the attraction scale. The sexy updo with elegant curls makes the style and the person who wears it simply stunning.
35. Puffed and Sleek
This puffy hairdo is sleek and neat. The blown up puff spices up an otherwise bland style.
36. Pinned Up Hairdo
The tied up style up has a puffy finish. With the elegant wavy curls, the style is perfect for a children’s party!
37. Elegant Curly Half Up Half Down
Kelly Preston achieves this curly and pretty style effortlessly. The casually tied up loose half up hairdo is elegant and sophisticated. The loose front bangs give a softer appeal to the personality.
38. Curly Bob
This tousled messily; overgrown bob is chic and effortless. The curls are simply combed back to give a fresh and new appeal.
39. Ombre Tousled Medium Waves
The wavy tousled blonde hairdo has a casual and very soft feel to it. The shaded streaks and wavy, messy effect awesomely fits for a gala occasion.
40. Braided Tousled Bob
This style has a braided essence to it which is dressed up for a sleeker affair.
41. Tousled Layered Bang Bob
The long bob with layered bangs with the fine tousled effect is perfect for the morning breakfast! The style is simple to wear and easy on maintenance.
42. Wavy Banged Ombre Edged Bob
Try this thick chic bob with a wavy edged side swept bang. The side part and a small side part give more detail to the hairdo. It makes the hair appear thick and radiant.
43. Quirky Banged Bob
This quirky hairdo is exemplary. If you can carry the hairdo off then nothing like it. The bangs spring from the frontal part of the head. The curly bangs seem similar to a mini pony on the top. The unusual bangs blend with the rest of the tousled highlighted short bob.
44. Medium Wavy Layers
The style looks resplendent with the hair clip. It’s a wavy hairstyle with a simple side part, and wavy side swept bang that is secured at one end with this cute hair clip. The long side-swept bangs are styled in layers.
45. Shoulder Length Bob with Soft Fringes
This hairstyle resembles the simple college girl style. With soft fringes at the front and long fine layers, this style is sleek and casual. It’s classy and modish.
46. Ombre Layered Blunt Bob
A layered ombre blunt bob, it has a windy flair to it. The layered fringes give an elegant finesse to the coif.
47. Sleek Puffy Hairdo
This straight and sleek hairstyle has the sexy puff. The style is easy to wear, secure the puff with pins and let the rest of the hair remain open. This is one of the easiest celebrity hairstyles for women over 50 to try out.
48. Tousled Bob with Whimsical Bangs
This is one of the best celebrity short hairstyles for women over 50 to try out. The inwardly curled bangs with super thick layered bangs give a very whimsical effect. The layers have a messy feel to it which makes the style young and fresh.
49. Sleek and Shine Ponytail
The sleek and shiny pony is very classy and pleasing to the eye. The style is simple and uncluttered.
50. Low Based Tight Bun
A low based tight and tidy bun is set for a smart and incredibly chic hairdo. Wear the style with a low back neck dress and you are ready to go.
