Spring is the season of renewal, which means new hairdos are essential. From stylish contemporary choices to elegant cuts, there is something for everyone.
Here are 24 Spring Hairstyles for Women Over 50 that balance beauty, freshness, and style.
Bob Cut with Soft Layering
A soft layered bob cut is the ideal choice for women who want their hair to have a polished, slightly sophisticated look. The layering, although soft, allows for more movement and texture, which is excellent when it comes to fine hair. Women with oval, round and heart shaped faces will love how this hairstyle accentuates their natural beauty. The length of the bob can range from chin length to shoulder length.
Make sure to keep your hair in maintenance by using Redken Volume Injection shampoo for full, bouncy layers. Hold can be achieved through shape using Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam for a lighter weight styling mousse.
Chic Pixie Cut
For women over fifty that want to maintain a relaxed yet trendy appearance, the chic pixie cut is a perfect fit. Rest assured that this pixie haircut style will highlight the lovely contours of your face regarding your hairstyle. For women with fine hair, it makes their hair thicker and more voluminous.
Apply a lightweight styling cream like Aveda Control Paste for texture and use the finishing spray such as Oribe Superfine Hairspray for shine and smoothness.
Shoulder-Length Lob
Mid-length haircuts such as the lob is one of the most fashionable and appealing cuts for women over 50. The lob style enables women maintain their hair and be able to style it in different creative fashion. Young as polished as women of younger ages is the style’s intended effect through out various possible combinations of hairstyles.
Thin but apparent ends are surely prevalent and using Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream enables them to stay soft. Hot styling tools need a heat protectant like GHD Bodyguard Spray, it’s simply a must have.
Elegant Wavy Bob
Wavy versions of the bob add some softness and dimension to the hair. This is a fine example of a wavy take on a classic which works incredibly well for fine or medium layered hair especially square and angular faces as the waves soften the bold facial lines.
Utilize a curling wand to define the waves, finishing off with a flexible hold spray such as Living Proof Flex Hairspray. For additional moisture, try a lightweight oil, like the Kerastase Elixir Ultime.
Sleek Chin-Length Bob
A sleek chin-length bob is perfect for those who prefer a polished and modern look. It enhances facial structure and gives the illusion of a sharper jawline. This cut is best for fine hair because it helps give the hair density and makes it look thicker.
To keep the smoothness, use a straightening balm like John Frieda Frizz Ease Secret Weapon. Add a shine serum like TIGI Bed Head Control Freak for the finishing touch.
Feathered Layers for Volume
This style features feathered layers that create movement and volume. It is the best choice for fine or thin hair. The layers frame the face while letting the rest of the hair look youthful and lifted.
To keep this hairstyle bouncy, try volumizing sprays like Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray. Lightweight mousse at the roots, such as Kenra Volume Mousse, helps maintain the lift.
Textured Crop Cut
The textured crop cut makes you look both edgy and sophisticated by adding dimension. It is short and funky, making it easy to style for the youthful and sassy at heart.
For styling, you can apply a texturizing spray like Ouai Dry Texture Spray. To better define the layers, use a matte pomade like American Crew Fiber.
Medium Length Side-Swept Bangs
Bangs are a great way to appear younger, while side bangs are perfect for medium or shoulder-length hair. With this style, a person’s facial features become softer to achieve more movement, which is a well known desired style for women over the age of 50.
To maintain the style of the bangs, smoothing serum like Biosilk Silk Therapy can be used. Additionally, lightweight sprays such as L’Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray can help keep bangs styled throughout the day.
Pixie Cut – Short And Spiky
More youthful and edgy, a short spiky pixie increases volume and texture, especially for someone with fine hair. This hair cut is perfect for women who desire more attention grabbing, shorter hair but don’t want to spend too much time styling. Those with oval, round or heart shaped faces can benefit the most from this haircut, as it highlights the cheekbones quite a bit. This cut is especially ideal for modern, low-maintenance women. But for those with more prominent square jaws, a softer pixie may be easier to pull off.
For keeping the spiky texture, use the Redken Rewind 06 pliable styling paste which adds definition without stiffness. To maintain the spikes all day, use the Kenra volume spray 25 for a light spritz.
Stylish Blunt Bob with Curtain Bangs
For a modern hairstyle, try a blunt bob with curtain bangs. It adds a contemporary touch and enhances the facial features. This shoulder length haircut is great for offering organization without losing softness. In addition to drawing eyes, curtain bangs assist fine or thinning hair by creating an illusion of volume. This hairstyle is suited for women with oval, square, or heart shaped faces. Very curly hair, however, may need additional styling.
To maintain sleek strands, apply Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum prior to blow drying and use a ghd Platinum+ Styler after for added smoothness. To finish, apply Living Proof No Frizz Humidity Shield to stop loose hair from drifting.
Layered Shag Cut
The layered shag cut is designed differently and offers a variety of benefits to women over 50 as it is flattering and doesn’t take much time to style. Sally has to maintain with medium layers which assist with movement and add volume and dimension. Throughout the cut, there are face framing layers designed to sit on the cheekbones and give a youthful fresh look. People with oval, round and square faces are the best candidates for this modern cut.
To maintain the bounce in layers, use Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dryspun Texture Spray along with a Dyson Airwrap to create natural waves. A light mist with Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray is applied so that the style lasts long.
Classic French Bob
The Classic French Bob is ever trendy short hairstyle which is chic in nature. This shorter bob cut, which covers the chin area, has soft, blunt edges and is minimally layered, perfect for fine hair to appear more polished. Suited for women with oval, heart, and square faces, it provides a Parisian vibe to any look.
Finish styling hair with a T3 SinglePass Compact Iron and apply Kerastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil for a sleek finish. For a smooth look, use Oribe Superfine Hair Spray for light hold and frizz control.
Voluminous Shoulder Length Waves
This cut is flattering for all women over 50 during spring. The flattering waves allow for more volume for hair that is fine or thinning. It tends to be more suitable for women of all ages, enhancing the natural texture.
Achieve a bouncy and defined wave by locking in moisture with Olaplex No.7 Bonding oil and using Ouai Wave Spray alongside a T3 Curling wand. Finish off with a curling iron.
Long Bob with Wispy Ends
Elegant and modern, the long bob with wispy ends is a fashionable hairstyle maximum sophistication. This is great for those over 50 who want to look young and mature at the same time. The soft, wispy ends of this hairstyle make it more suitable for women with fine hair. It is really good for having different hair textures, whether you have straight, wavy or even curly hair. Longer hair is also easier to style into different looks, ranging from polished to messy.
For maintenance, applying a volumizing mouse like Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse helps to enhance volume. In addition, a good quality Kenra Platinum Blow-Dry Spray will work as a heat protectant for while styling the hair. Keeping up with regular trims will also give finer hair some structure while preventing split ends.
Asymmetrical Pixie
As the name suggests, asymmetrical pixie is an off centered funky modern bold ‘do and is definitely for daring women who are ready to make a drastic change. The ends of this style are longer on one side, making it very dramatic yet flattering at the same time. The style works on oval and heart-shaped faced women to some great degree since it adds dimension and sharpness to the features. The youthfulness provided by the asymmetry is sophisticated as well.
For definition and hold, Redken Rewind 06 Pliable Styling Paste will do the trick if this trendy look in shape is what you are going for. For a better volumized and lived in finish, a texturizing spray like Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray will work wonders. Regular trims are needed to maintain the shape and the fresh look.
Soft Curly Bob
A soft curly bob is a hairstyle that never goes out of taste and is sure to flatter women aged 50 and above. The style elegantly frames the face while making the curls bouncy and well-shaped and adds movement and volume making it ideal for ladies with fine hair. The mid-length cut of the style works best with hair that is curly or wavy and puts in minimum efforts to enhance its beauty.
To define curls, you can use DevaCurl SuperCream and finish with Ouidad Curl Last Flexible Hold Hairspray. For styling, a wide-tooth comb can be used to detangle the hair without interfering with the curl pattern.
Side-Parted Straight Bob
A side-parted straight bob is an elegantly simple look that is easy to maintain. The volume and structural benefits of the deep side part make it suitable for individuals with fine hair. This hairstyle is also suitable for women above fifty years who want a mature polish without too much effort in upkeep.
For a softer finish, style the hair with a flat iron after applying CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray. Frizzing is also easily managed by applying Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil.
Glam and Glossy Mid-Length Hair
For women over fifty seeking a contemporary and sophisticated style, try a polished mid-length hairstyle. It is described by sleek, shiny hair that elevates its gloss, allowing it to shine more. The mid-length also offers flexibility since it can be worn straight or slightly wavy. Moreover, it complements warm and cool toned hair colors, making it a stylish option in 2025.
Kerastase Discipline Smoothing Shampoo with Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother will work best to keep shine, while GHD Platinum+ Styler will make the sleek look possible.
Stylish Shoulder Length Curls
Shoulder length bouncy curls add volume and movement to the hair making it a pursueable ageless classic. This style is perfect for women looking to achieve youthful, romantic vibes with a mid-length cut. Curls soften the jawline helping in face shaping which looks modern and fresh. Best suited for fine wavy or naturally curled hair, heat tools make it easier for straight haired people too.
To maintain your hair, try using a curl-enhancing shampoo and conditioner like Moroccanoil Curl Enhancing Shampoo or DevaCurl One Condition. To keep the hair bouncy while minimizing fuss, apply a lightweight defining mousse like Living Proof Curl Enhancer for curls.
Face-Framing Highlights with Long Layers
Adding and softly transitioning highlights to this longer hairstyle enhances movement and dimension. It also creates the illusion of fuller, fine hair, which is youthful and sassy. The cut highlights the features and give an overall trendy impression with sophisticated highlights adding depth to the face.
This style can be maintained and the highlights kept vibrant when a sulfate-free shampoo is used, for example, Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo. To enhance shine and protect from dryness, a Pureology Color Fanatic leave-in conditioner can be used.
Subtle Waves with a Choppy Bob
For women seeking a low-maintenance options, this shorter bob choppier bob with waves offers more volume and texture. Fine hair is perfectly suited for this look, as the layers provide a natural lift. It’s an easy, popular, and effortless hairstyle for everyday life.
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray is excellent for adding extra volume with a lightweight touch. Achieving defined waves while maintaining a frizzy look is more easily done with Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum.
Tousled Short Hair with Side Bangs
Short hairstyles are very much in fashion and can be easily paired with adorable bangs, as side-swept bangs and tousled hair do here. These bangs frame the face beautifully while emphasizing the carefree, youthful look that the tousled texture provides. This style is most suitable for medium and fine-haired women who appreciate a modern, low-maintenance hairstyle.
Use Kenra Volume Mousse 12 for volume and texturizing sea salt spray, like Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray, for effortless styling.
Wavy Lob and Textured Ends
The wavy lob is ideal for women looking for a lovely, relaxed hairstyle that grazes the shoulders. This hairstyle is very much on trend because it offers an effortless way to add texture and fluff to fine hair while maintaining an overall sophisticated appearance. The movement provided by the soft waves along with the heavy feeling that the texturized ends would add, make this style uniquely sophisticated.
Maintain this fresh look with the famous styles of Ouai Wave Spray and Redken Frizz Dismiss Serum to keep waves steady and the ends smooth and frizz free.
Mid-Length Shag with Curtain Bangs
A mid-length shag with curtain bangs is a look that combines cool and classic. The layers are so textured that they move, and sass is always welcome with hair. The face is enhanced by the cheekbones due to the youthful curtain bangs that frame the face.
To achieve my hair, I recommend applying volume with Kristin Ess Texture Spray and hydrating with Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother.
Conclusion
Spring is coming along, and hair makeovers are certainly trending. Everyone should get a chance at effortlessly making modern hairstyles because no one misses the true beauty of self-expression. Which ones did you enjoy the most? We invite you to tell us what you think in the comments!
