50 Classy Medium Length Hairstyles for Women Over 50

16. Crystal Gray Bob Haircut 

Crystal Gray Bob Haircut
@thefinelinemag

You don’t have to color your hair as you age; gray can also be beautiful. With this adorable crystal gray bob and the chic side-parting, I shouldn’t need to do extra work on convincing you.

17. Bombshell Blonde Layered Bob Haircut 

Bombshell Blonde Layered Bob Haircut
@thefauxblond

Dimensional bobs are naturally my thing, but this one is just on another level. The sleek, layered look, the charming side-parting, and her brilliant smile; everything about this hairstyle just feels right.

18. Side-parted High Wolf Haircut with Layers 

Side-parted High Wolf Haircut with Layers
@the_silver_canuck

If you want to turn heads at the next event you attend, try this side-parted high wolf cut. The bold gray color and high styling already do most of the work, the dimensional look only adds that extra touch for perfection.

19. Soft Wavy Gray Haircut 

Soft Wavy Gray Haircut
@theresegoesgray

Most ladies over 50 can replicate this style naturally, especially if you started going gray a bit early. As a natural fan of waves, this hairstyle instantly resonated with me, with the side parting being the sole cherry on top.

20. Minimalist Mid-Length Haircut with Fringe

Minimalist Mid-Length Haircut with Fringe
@styledbychrissie

If you manage to have natural brown hair by age 50, you should try this minimalist cut. Despite not being hard to replicate, it would be incredibly dishonest to suggest it’s not an alluring hairstyle.

21. Mid-Length Haircut with High Spiky Side Haircut 

Mid-Length Haircut with High Spiky Side
@boudoirbydominiquedavid

We’ve seen a head-turning high spike earlier, but this idea is another excellent one to consider. Despite using the natural and oft-avoided gray color, it manages to look nothing short of amazing.

22. Mid-Length Feminine Bob 

Mid-Length Feminine Bob
@the_silver_canuck

If you’re on the more voluminous side, you should be able to replicate this mid-length bob by 50. I’m not sure what I like better about this hairstyle; its adorable side parting or the chic gray-brown dimensional look.

23. Mid-Length Haircut with Curls and Bangs 

Mid-Length Haircut with Curls and Bangs
@acertainvintage

Blonde ladies on the younger side of the spectrum will appreciate an idea like this. If you’re wondering why it looks so good, it’s because of the creative use of curls and bangs to create a lovely mid-length style.

24. Gray Curly Hair with Bangs 

Gray Curly Hair with Bangs
@acertainvintage

This curly bob-like style with bangs is an excellent hairstyle idea for older women ready to ditch the dye. Interestingly, the gray here didn’t disfigure the style; rather, it introduced a dimensional look that made the cut perfect.

25. Silver Statement Medium Length Haircut 

Silver Statement Medium Length Haircut
@acertainvintage

Here’s another brilliant example of gray making hairstyles several times more adorable by introducing a dimensional look. The side parting here is another excellent touch; don’t ignore it.

26. Blonde Mid-Length Haircut with Gray Touchings 

Blonde Mid-Length Haircut with Gray Touchings
@acertainvintage

Leaving your gray untouched takes some effort, but it came out better than I even thought it would. The center parting adorns the style beautifully, and her bright smile makes everything pop.

27. Summer Side-Parted Medium Haircut 

Summer Side-Parted Medium Haircut
@acertainvintage

This side-parted haircut is a no-brainer for blonde quinquagenarians with the volume to replicate it. Its side-swept, layered look is essentially perfect, and the model’s smile only adds extra flair.

28. Brown and Gray Natural Curly Haircut 

Brown and Gray Natural Curly Haircut
@acertainvintage

Here’s another exciting combination of brown and gray that helps you make the most of your old age. The curls on this style add extra allure, and incorporating a side parting makes it one of the best medium length hairstyles for women over 50.

29. Classic Gray Wavy Haircut

Classic Gray Wavy Haircut
@gorgeouslyaging

If it’s possible to choose our graying pattern by 50, this is exactly what I’d choose. It’s not exactly shaggy, but it’s textured in a way that makes me want to grow up quickly. The wavy look also adds that extra touch that makes the style pop.

30. Silver Butterfly Haircut with Fringe 

Silver Butterfly Haircut with Fringe
@thefauxblond

A simple layered haircut should give you an outstanding look if you have enough volume, but like this model, you can choose to make it even better with a fringe. Overall, this is one of my favorite styles so far.

31. Chic Bob Haircut for Older Women 

Chic Bob Haircut for Older Women
@prettyoverfifty

This minimalist bob is practical for most 50-year-olds, and it looks insanely adorable as well. The side parting is just perfect, and her smile makes me want to grow older; a classic 10/10 hairstyle.

32. Warm Blonde Wavy Haircut

Warm Blonde Wavy Haircut
@harrah.brown

If the side parting from the preceding hairstyle wows you, here’s a creative way to replicate it with longer hair. Incorporating gray into the warm blonde gradient also creates a dimensional look that I can exchange for anything.

33. Chic Bold Blonde Haircut for Formal Events

Chic Bold Blonde Haircut for Formal Events
@embracingfifty

Side parting time is not over; here’s another excellent idea to consider replicating. Apart from the style’s natural allure, its wavy look makes it perfect, not only for casual wear but also for professional events.

34. Pixie Bob Haircut with Spiky Layers 

Pixie Bob Haircut with Spiky Layers
@suzanne_62

Pixie bobs are popular with older women, so it’d be weird to not include one in this compilation. Wear a dimensional brown pixie with these unique spiky layers and see how many heads you turn at work next week.