Cuts that are short enough for older ladies can make them appear younger and draw attention to their best features. There is an amazing variety of options available, ranging from sleek, straight lobs to short, jagged, stacked bobs for curly and wavy hair.
Take a time to peruse these attractive bob haircuts for women over 50 and select the one that best suits your style and sense of style before your next salon appointment!
1. Asymmetric Layered Pixie Bob
This Vito Sattalino creation embodies a perfect balance of edge and sophistication. The subtly graduated cut offers a modern and stylish look, while retaining a touch of elegance that flatters women over 50.
2. Wavy Angled Bob with Balayage
Embrace a revitalizing style that flatters your complexion! This captivating angled bob in warm caramel tones (think delicious fall vibes) adds brightness and a touch of luxury to your overall look. It’s a celebration of your natural beauty that works wonders in your 60s.
3. Voluminous Side-Swept Pixie Bob
Short bobs are a lifesaver for managing thick hair. Plus, the added height on top creates a visually longer face, balancing a rounder shape beautifully.
4. Chin-Length Blonde Stacked Bob
This captivating and stylish haircut by Sheila Bueno holds a special place among women above 40. While reminiscent of classic bobs, the short stacked bob adds a touch of allure, reminiscent of bolder pixie cuts.
5. Short Textured Cut with Highlights
Short hair can be transformed with this hairstyle from MC Muñoz Organic Salon! The secret lies in the highlights that “illuminate the face, provide texture and dimension, and give you a rejuvenated look.” They’re ideal for refreshing a pixie, bixie, or bob.
6. Gray Wavy Bob for Older Women
Cutting your thick, wavy hair shorter allows you to showcase its natural volume and texture. This style boasts effortless movement and bounce, making it effortlessly alluring.
7. Stylish Short Cut for Straight Hair
Simple yet stunning, this Patrizia Dessardo style exemplifies a haircut that softens the face and injects a youthful charm. The best part? It’s low-maintenance – simply blow dry your hair with a texturizing spray for effortless style.
8. Sleek Blunt Bob for Over 50
Face shape matters when choosing a hairstyle. The right cut can accentuate your features beautifully. If you have a narrow face, a medium bob can soften your angular features.
9. Salt and Pepper Bob for Older Ladies
This “perfect silver color enhanced with some lowlights” is a fantastic way to recreate classic salt and pepper shades. Pairing it with a simple short bob haircut automatically elevates your hair’s attractiveness.
10. Shaggy Bob Haircut with Bangs
Caron Weeks, the creator of this lovely bob with side bangs, is spot-on when saying it “makes a statement every time.” We love how the seamless gray blending complements the natural wave in the hair texture, making the style unique to each wearer.
11. Short Rounded Bob with Full Bangs
According to Alison Alves Espontao, this “straight bob cut, without the elongated beak, is one of the most requested cuts in the world.” So, if you want to stay on-trend and look amazing in your 50s, ask your stylist for a chin-length bob with full bangs like this.
12. Swing Bob for Thick Hair
“A bob is always a beautiful sight,” comments N32 Master Hairdresser on their stunning stacked bob. The salon suggests this haircut is timeless, as “you can style it sporty or classically elegant.”
13. Short Blonde Bob for Straight Hair
“Can’t get enough of this perfectly structured bob!” gush stylists from Sage Salon, where this stunning look was created. The honey blonde shade perfectly complements the soft bob shape, highlighting the elegance and femininity of the style.
14. Classy Textured Bob
Bob haircuts with bangs offer a significant advantage for older women, adding a charming touch that flatters even fine hair. This hairstyle flatters any face shape and complements your overall look.
15. Neck-Length Hair with Choppy Layers
For older women seeking a captivating blend of edge and allure, a choppy bob haircut is an ideal solution. The length offers versatility for different styling options to match your mood and outfit.
16. Blunt Stacked Bob with Bangs
A chin-length cut undoubtedly adds a touch of playfulness and femininity to your look. Bobs with a gently rounded contour and subtle graduation, like this one by Alison Alves Espontao, complement glasses beautifully, creating a harmonious and flattering aesthetic.
17. Dimensional Angled Bob
Bob haircuts for older women with straight hair offer a captivating blend of femininity and confidence. This hairstyle by Nacir Alberto Somera suits various hair thicknesses and can be worn with or without bangs, requiring minimal styling effort.
18. Classic Bob Haircut with Wispy Bangs
This short brown bob with a side part and wispy bangs is designed to make you look and feel younger. The feathered bob is a great option for thin hair because it grows out beautifully. Once you decide to grow your hair out, a quick bangs trim might be all you need.
19. Loose Messy Waves
Shoulder-length bob haircuts are a fantastic option for older women, flattering both straight and wavy hair textures. If you’re seeking a change, explore this youthful and energetic hairstyle by Lauren Penrose.
20. Shoulder-Length Blowout Bob
Blowout butterfly bangs are a hot trend right now! You can style them as classic curtain bangs or sweep them away from your face to open up your features. Paired with a bob and balayage, the result is chic and elegant.
21. Bob with Bangs for Thin Hair
With the right styling, any bob variation can exude volume, even for those with thinning hair. For example, side parting and side-swept bangs can instantly add dimension to your bob, creating the illusion of fuller, thicker strands.
22. Vintage Bob Hairstyle
Love the iconic 60s bob shape? Ask your hairstylist to recreate this look by Noel Halligan. It’s adaptable to all face shapes – you can adjust the length of your ends and bangs to flatter your features.
23. Short Textured Bob for Over 60
Looking to enhance your gray hair’s attractiveness? This “stunning silver and fresh summer cut with new layers and texture” by Angelica Carter is the perfect solution! It’s easy to style and maintain, yet undeniably eye-catching.
24. Elegant Lob for Long Faces
This delicate haircut exudes a sense of refinement and elegance, and can even create a more youthful appearance. Airy styling and rounded ends add volume for fine hair types.
25. Short Shaggy Bob for Older Women
The precisely crafted shaggy layers and delicately feathered ends of this bob by AB Hair & Makeup create the illusion of thickness in thin hair. To achieve the wavy texture, consider using a high-quality curling iron.
