20 Hairstyles for Women Over 60
Your sixties are a good time to rethink your hair. It may be finer than it was, the colour may be turning silver, and the cut that worked at 45 may now sit flat. A smart cut fixes most of that.
Here are 20 hairstyles for women over 60, grouped by face shape and by stage of gray. Every one lists the length, how often to trim, how long it takes, and the exact words to say to your stylist.
Quick picks
- Easiest overall: Slightly cropped wash-and-wear cut (#20)
- Best for round faces: Asymmetrical contour bob (#2)
- Best for long faces: Jaw-grazing wavy bob (#10)
- Boldest: Bold cheekbone pixie (#11)
- Best for going gray: Silver blend with a gloss (#19)
- Best for waves: Shoulder-length waves with face-framing layers (#3)
How to choose hairstyles for women over 60
Start with your face shape. Height and angles flatter round faces, softness and side volume balance long faces, and oval and heart shapes suit almost anything. The sections below are grouped this way.
Check thickness and texture. Fine hair does best with a blunt edge and light layers. Thick or wavy hair can take longer lengths and choppier shapes. Our guide to hairstyles for fine or thin hair over 50 goes deeper on fine hair.
Think about your gray. Silver and white hair is often coarser and catches light, so a smooth cut with some movement looks best. A gloss now and then keeps it clear instead of yellow.
Be realistic about time. A cut that dries in ten minutes will get worn well. If you like to style, choose something with layers that hold a shape.
Look at nearby ages. Our lists of haircuts for women over 50 and hairstyles for women over 70 show how the same shapes shift.
The 20 hairstyles at a glance
| Style | Length | Trims | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Textured pixie with crown height | Very short | Every 5 weeks | Round faces; women who want low upkeep |
| 2. Asymmetrical contour bob | Chin length | Every 6 weeks | Round faces; women who like a sharp line |
| 3. Shoulder-length waves with face-framing layers | Shoulder length | Every 8 weeks | Women with wavy hair who want to keep length |
| 4. Wispy side-swept fringe | Chin to short | Every 6 weeks | Round or long faces; softening the forehead |
| 5. Sleek angled bob | Chin length, angled | Every 6 weeks | Round faces; straight, thick hair |
| 6. Long layers with a deep side part | Past the shoulders | Every 8 to 10 weeks | Square faces; women who want to keep length |
| 7. Low fringe with long layers | Past the shoulders | Every 8 weeks | Long faces; high foreheads |
| 8. Curly shag with a fringe | Chin to shoulder | Every 8 weeks | Long faces; natural curls |
| 9. Side-volume lob | Collarbone length | Every 8 weeks | Long faces; fine hair |
| 10. Jaw-grazing wavy bob | Jaw length | Every 6 to 8 weeks | Square or long faces; fine hair |
| 11. Bold cheekbone pixie | Very short | Every 5 weeks | Heart faces; confident, low-fuss women |
| 12. Sleek lob | Collarbone length | Every 8 weeks | Oval faces; straight, thick hair |
| 13. Choppy layered bob above the shoulders | Above the shoulders | Every 6 weeks | Heart or oval faces; wavy hair |
| 14. Chin-length textured bob | Chin length | Every 6 to 8 weeks | Fine to medium hair |
| 15. Wispy fringe with a long lob | Collarbone length | Every 8 weeks | Heart faces; women who want a softer look |
| 16. Shoulder-grazing lob with ghost layers | Shoulder length | Every 10 weeks | Fine to medium hair |
| 17. Sleek undercut with a fuller top | Short sides, longer top | Every 5 to 6 weeks | Thick hair; women who like an edgy look |
| 18. Graduated shoulder length with soft layers | Shoulder length | Every 8 weeks | Women who want an in-between length |
| 19. Silver blend with a gloss | Any length | Gloss every 8 weeks | Women with a mix of gray and colour |
| 20. Slightly cropped wash-and-wear cut | Short, above the ears | Every 6 weeks | Women who want the lowest-effort cut |
Hairstyles for women over 60 with round faces
Height on top and angled lines make a round face look longer and more defined.
1. Textured pixie with crown height
A short pixie with texture and height on the crown lifts a round face and keeps it looking fresh. The sides stay close and the top has movement.
- Length: Very short
- Trims: Every 5 weeks
- Styling time: 5 minutes
- Face shapes: Round, oval
Ask your stylist for: “A textured pixie with height on the crown and short, tapered sides.”
How to style it: Work a pea of paste through the top and push it up and back.
Skip it if you dislike short hair around your ears.
Best for: Round faces; women who want low upkeep.
2. Asymmetrical contour bob
A bob that is slightly longer on one side draws the eye diagonally and slims a round face. The angle gives it a modern, designed look.
- Length: Chin length
- Trims: Every 6 weeks
- Styling time: 10 minutes
- Face shapes: Round, oval
Ask your stylist for: “An asymmetrical bob, a little longer on one side, with a soft, clean line.”
How to style it: Part it deep to one side and smooth with a paddle brush.
Skip it if you like perfectly even hair.
Best for: Round faces; women who like a sharp line.
3. Shoulder-length waves with face-framing layers
Soft waves with layers around the face keep length but stop it looking heavy. The layers frame the cheekbones and soften the jaw.
- Length: Shoulder length
- Trims: Every 8 weeks
- Styling time: 12 minutes
- Face shapes: Round, square
Ask your stylist for: “Shoulder-length layers with soft face-framing pieces and a light wave.”
How to style it: Use a medium curling iron on the ends, then brush out gently.
Skip it if you want a very low-maintenance cut. The wash-and-wear cut (#20) is easier.
Best for: Women with wavy hair who want to keep length.
4. Wispy side-swept fringe
A long, wispy fringe swept to the side breaks up a round face and softens the forehead. It works with a bob or a crop.
- Length: Chin to short
- Trims: Every 6 weeks
- Styling time: 8 minutes
- Face shapes: Round, long
Ask your stylist for: “A wispy, side-swept fringe with feathered ends, not too heavy.”
How to style it: Dry the fringe first with a small round brush, sweeping it across.
Skip it if you hate fringes growing out.
Best for: Round or long faces; softening the forehead.
5. Sleek angled bob
A bob that is angled from back to front, with a sleek finish, adds length to a round face. It looks tailored and expensive.
- Length: Chin length, angled
- Trims: Every 6 weeks
- Styling time: 10 minutes
- Face shapes: Round, oval
Ask your stylist for: “A sleek angled bob, shorter at the back and longer at the front.”
How to style it: Smooth with a flat iron or a round brush and a little shine serum.
Skip it if your hair is very curly or frizzy. The curly shag (#8) works with curl instead.
Best for: Round faces; straight, thick hair.
Square and long faces
Softness and width at the sides balance a strong jaw or a long face.
6. Long layers with a deep side part
Long layers soften a strong jaw, and a deep side part breaks up the length of the face. It keeps some length in a way that looks effortless.
- Length: Past the shoulders
- Trims: Every 8 to 10 weeks
- Styling time: 12 minutes
- Face shapes: Square, oval
Ask your stylist for: “Long layers starting at the chin with a deep side part.”
How to style it: Blow-dry with a large brush, tucking the ends under.
Skip it if your hair is very thin at the ends.
Best for: Square faces; women who want to keep length.
7. Low fringe with long layers
A low, wispy fringe shortens a long face, and long layers keep the rest of the cut soft. It looks romantic and easy.
- Length: Past the shoulders
- Trims: Every 8 weeks
- Styling time: 12 minutes
- Face shapes: Long, oval
Ask your stylist for: “A low, soft fringe with long layers through the rest.”
How to style it: Keep the fringe lightly swept and use a light cream through the ends.
Skip it if you want your forehead clear.
Best for: Long faces; high foreheads.
8. Curly shag with a fringe
Curls and a fringe give volume at the sides, which balances a long face. The layers keep curls bouncy and stop them getting heavy.
- Length: Chin to shoulder
- Trims: Every 8 weeks
- Styling time: 8 minutes
- Face shapes: Long, oval
Ask your stylist for: “A curly shag with a soft fringe, cut dry so I can see the curl.”
How to style it: Scrunch in a curl cream and let it dry naturally.
Skip it if your hair is very straight.
Best for: Long faces; natural curls.
9. Side-volume lob
A lob with volume at the sides balances a long face and adds width. It frames the face without adding length, and the soft bend hides thin ends.
- Length: Collarbone length
- Trims: Every 8 weeks
- Styling time: 12 minutes
- Face shapes: Long, oval
Ask your stylist for: “A lob with soft layers and volume at the sides.”
How to style it: Use a large round brush and curl the ends outward.
Skip it if you prefer a very sleek look.
Best for: Long faces; fine hair.
10. Jaw-grazing wavy bob
A wavy bob that skims the jaw adds width to a long face and softens a square jaw. The waves hide any thin areas.
- Length: Jaw length
- Trims: Every 6 to 8 weeks
- Styling time: 8 minutes
- Face shapes: Square, long
Ask your stylist for: “A jaw-length wavy bob with soft, uneven ends.”
How to style it: Scrunch in a light mousse and diffuse on low.
Skip it if your hair is very straight.
Best for: Square or long faces; fine hair.
Oval and heart-shaped faces
Almost anything works here, so you can choose by lifestyle and texture.
11. Bold cheekbone pixie
A pixie cut short around the ears shows off high cheekbones and a defined jaw. It looks bold, young and confident.
- Length: Very short
- Trims: Every 5 weeks
- Styling time: 5 minutes
- Face shapes: Heart, oval
Ask your stylist for: “A cheekbone-skimming pixie with a longer top and short sides.”
How to style it: Finish with a light wax and sweep forward.
Skip it if you wear your hair tied back.
Best for: Heart faces; confident, low-fuss women.
12. Sleek lob
A smooth, collarbone-length lob suits an oval face and looks polished. It works for straight and slightly wavy hair.
- Length: Collarbone length
- Trims: Every 8 weeks
- Styling time: 12 minutes
- Face shapes: Oval, heart
Ask your stylist for: “A sleek, one-length lob with only a few light layers.”
How to style it: Blow-dry smooth with a paddle brush and add shine.
Skip it if you want volume and texture. Try the choppy layered bob (#13).
Best for: Oval faces; straight, thick hair.
13. Choppy layered bob above the shoulders
Choppy layers give texture and movement to a bob that stops just above the shoulders. It is playful but still smart.
- Length: Above the shoulders
- Trims: Every 6 weeks
- Styling time: 8 minutes
- Face shapes: Oval, heart
Ask your stylist for: “A choppy layered bob that sits just above the shoulders.”
How to style it: Rough-dry and rake through a texturising paste.
Skip it if you like a very sleek line.
Best for: Heart or oval faces; wavy hair.
14. Chin-length textured bob
A textured bob at chin length keeps its shape with minimal effort. The texture hides thin spots and adds body.
- Length: Chin length
- Trims: Every 6 to 8 weeks
- Styling time: 8 minutes
- Face shapes: Oval, round
Ask your stylist for: “A chin-length bob with texture through the ends.”
How to style it: Dry with your fingers and use a light spray for hold.
Skip it if your hair is very coarse.
Best for: Fine to medium hair.
15. Wispy fringe with a long lob
A long lob with a wispy fringe frames the face and keeps some length. The fringe softens the forehead and eyes, and the length is easy to pull back when you want to.
- Length: Collarbone length
- Trims: Every 8 weeks
- Styling time: 12 minutes
- Face shapes: Heart, oval
Ask your stylist for: “A long lob with a wispy, curtain-style fringe.”
How to style it: Part the fringe in the middle and sweep it to each side.
Skip it if you do not like having hair near your face.
Best for: Heart faces; women who want a softer look.
The 60s sweet spot and the gray transition
These five are about cuts that grow out gracefully and make silver look intentional.
16. Shoulder-grazing lob with ghost layers
Ghost layers are invisible inside layers that add movement without visible steps. This lob looks full and grows out nicely.
- Length: Shoulder length
- Trims: Every 10 weeks
- Styling time: 10 minutes
- Face shapes: Oval, round
Ask your stylist for: “A shoulder-grazing lob with ghost layers inside, no visible steps.”
How to style it: Blow-dry with a large brush and curl the ends in.
Skip it if you want a lot of lift at the roots.
Best for: Fine to medium hair.
17. Sleek undercut with a fuller top
A fuller top with shorter hair underneath makes a cut with weight and sleekness. It suits thick or heavy hair that needs some thinning.
- Length: Short sides, longer top
- Trims: Every 5 to 6 weeks
- Styling time: 8 minutes
- Face shapes: Oval, heart
Ask your stylist for: “A sleek cut with a short undercut at the nape and a fuller top.”
How to style it: Smooth the top with a flat brush and a light serum.
Skip it if your hair is very fine and flat. The textured pixie (#1) lifts fine hair better.
Best for: Thick hair; women who like an edgy look.
18. Graduated shoulder length with soft layers
A graduated cut with soft layers keeps weight at the ends but lifts the roots. It is a good middle ground between a bob and long hair.
- Length: Shoulder length
- Trims: Every 8 weeks
- Styling time: 12 minutes
- Face shapes: Oval, heart, round
Ask your stylist for: “A graduated shoulder-length cut with soft, long layers.”
How to style it: Dry with a round brush, turning the ends under.
Skip it if you want a very short style.
Best for: Women who want an in-between length.
19. Silver blend with a gloss
A soft silver blend with a clear gloss makes gray look intentional and keeps it from turning yellow. It also grows out without a harsh line.
- Length: Any length
- Trims: Gloss every 8 weeks
- Styling time: No extra time
- Face shapes: All shapes
Ask your stylist for: “A gray-blending colour with a clear gloss and no harsh root line.”
How to style it: Use a purple toning shampoo once a week.
Skip it if you want solid, uniform colour.
Best for: Women with a mix of gray and colour.
20. Slightly cropped wash-and-wear cut
A cropped cut that dries into shape with no work is the easy choice. It looks neat even when you only towel dry.
- Length: Short, above the ears
- Trims: Every 6 weeks
- Styling time: 3 minutes
- Face shapes: All shapes
Ask your stylist for: “A cropped cut with soft layers that dries by itself.”
How to style it: Towel dry and run your fingers through it with a little cream.
Skip it if you like to change your style often.
Best for: Women who want the lowest-effort cut.
Good to know
Tell your stylist how much time you really have and whether your hands can manage a brush. Bring one photo of a cut you like and one you do not.
Care and styling tips for your 60s
- Use a gentle, moisturising shampoo and wash two or three times a week.
- Use heat protection and keep tools on a low or medium setting.
- Do not skip regular trims, because split ends make fine hair look thinner.
- Use a purple or blue toning shampoo weekly for silver hair.
- Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase to reduce breakage.
A simple three-step routine for most of these cuts:
- Towel dry gently and apply a lightweight leave-in cream.
- Rough-dry or blow-dry, lifting at the roots.
- Finish with a light spray or cream on the ends.
The bottom line
If you only try one thing, start with the face-shape section that matches yours and book a consultation. If you are unsure of your face shape, the graduated shoulder-length cut (#18) suits the widest range. A good cut does most of the work.
Save this guide to your board so you can show your stylist the cut you like.
