51 Modern Hairstyles With Bangs For Women Over 50
Gungun Prasad
Updated At 04 Nov 26
Bangs are a great way to update your hairstyle with a bit of flair. By choosing the right style of bangs you will be able to highlight your eyes and soften your facial structure. If you want an easy-to-manage style or something that has lots of volume you’ll find plenty of options to suit your preferences below.
1. Feathered Side Bangs and Textured Silver Lob
Feathered internally for texture, this glossy long bob lends fine, natural gray hair an instant boost of volume. The texture and undone yet professional feel pairs nicely with tailored blazers. Use a dollop of volumizing mousse scrunched into your roots before blow-drying for a lifted, plush crown.
2. Shaggy Hair and Arched Curtain Bangs
This contemporary shag incorporates deep browns and wispy silver highlights for easy, edgy volume. The rounded curtain bangs sweep out from around the eyes, breaking up lines on the forehead and drawing attention to the cheekbones.
3. Blonde Butterfly Shag with Wispy Curtain Fringe
Butter-blonde tones and soft platinum highlights elevate this ultra-bouncy, layered shag with incredible warmth and texture. The butterfly layers extend out to the sides of the face, creating a super-voluminous and thick effect, even on thinning or fine hair. Spray your roots with light dry shampoo or texturizing powder, and tease for the most height and separation on the crown.
4. Highlighted Arched Bangs
Arch bangs have a natural curve to them as they are short in the middle and longer at the temple. The highlights mean there is more dimension to the hair.
Chris McMillan is famous for creating celebrity styles that frame the face and suit their specific features.
5. Classic Bangs
Classic bangs are straight across your forehead and usually sit just below your eyebrows. This creates a sharp frame around your eyes. This style will work well if you want a timeless look.
6. Arched Bangs
These are just like the classic style but with a curve. The slightly longer length means they flow better into the hair. If you want something that will frame your face but won’t look too harsh then this could be a great option.
7. Aubrun Bangs
Auburn is a warm red brown colour which means these framing bangs will look really rich and unique. The auburn will add depth.
8. See Through Bangs
Inspired by Korean styles, through bangs have very thin sections that will leave a gap in your forehead.
Cha Hong is known for creating Korean inspired styles that are soft and will frame the face.
9. Face Framing Side Swept Bangs
These bangs are swept diagonally across your forehead.
Anh Co Tran is known for creating natural styles so this soft style with lots of movement would be the perfect option if you don’t like sharp bangs.
10. Voluminous Side Swoop Bangs
These bangs have a deep side part and lots of lift at the roots. If you love a glamorous style this would be the perfect option.
Jen Atkin is a celebrity stylist who often creates modern styles with lots of bounce and soft movement.
11. Micro Bangs
Micro bangs are short and look really bold. They sit just above your eyebrows and will help to frame your eyes and features. However they will need regular trims.
12. Red Shaggy Bangs
Shaggy bangs have an unruly look thanks to the uneven, textured pieces. The addition of a bright red colour will give more expression. They work well with layered haircuts and natural waves.
13. Light Texture Fringe
Thanks to the delicate strands, these bangs will leave a light coverage across your forehead. If you want a light style this could be the way to go.
Sam McKnight is known for working with iconic bangs and short hair.
14. Gray Bangs
These bangs will add some grey tones to your hair. They will help to give definition to your forehead. They look really elegant with layered haircuts and short hair as there will be lots of natural variations.
15. Texture Piecey Fringe
Thanks to the chunky sections these bangs will have lots of movement and definition. They work well with both straight and wavy hair. A little light styling cream can help to keep the sections in place.
16. Shaggy Bottleneck Bangs
These bottle bangs have a narrow section in the middle which widens towards your cheekbones. Adding some shaggy layers will give a natural retro look. If you want your bangs to flow into longer hair this would be a great option.
17. Brow Grazing Bangs
These sit just below your eyebrows. They will give a soft frame around your eyes. As they are an average length they won’t be too dramatic compared to micro bangs.
18. Side Swept Wispy Bangs
These bangs have a light, delicate look thanks to the thin strands crossing your forehead. If you are interested in bangs but don’t want something too thick this would be a great starting point.
19. Curly Bangs
This style will allow your curls to shine. Curly bangs will add volume and give a fun shape. Ask your stylist to work with your natural curl pattern as your hair can shrink after being cut meaning your bangs look shorter than expected.
20. Shaggy Choppy Bangs
Thanks to the uneven length and textured ends these bangs have a deliberate disheveled look. They work well with shag haircuts.
21. Soft Face Framing Layers
These longer sections will frame your face. The soft curve means they will follow your cheeks and jawline. If you want some movement but don’t want to get your bangs trimmed often this would be a great option.
22. Thick Choppy Bangs
These bangs sweep softly to one side, framing the face without looking too heavy. They add natural movement and work well with both straight and wavy hair.
23. Soft Side Swept Bangs
This style features a full fringe with textured, uneven ends. It creates a bold, slightly edgy look while adding volume and definition around the forehead.
24. Messy Full Thick Hair Bangs
Full bangs will give a strong frame. The slightly messy texture will mean they don’t look too formal. If you have naturally thick hair this would be a great option.
25. Short Wispy Bangs
These have a fun length but are also quite delicate. They will give a softer option compared to sharp micro bangs.
26. Full Bangs
These full bangs have a dramatic look thanks to the thick straight cut. They will look really striking with long straight hair.
27. Piecey Wispy Bangs
Thanks to the chunky sections these bangs have a light textured look. If you want some coverage but don’t want something too thick this would be a great option.
28. Feathered Bangs
Soft layers will curve out to give these bangs a nice amount of movement. They will blend into your sides. They look really flattering with long layered hair.
29. Side Swept Layered Bangs
Multiple layers will give a nice transition from your forehead to your sides. This will add definition to your face. They work well with medium and long hair.
30. Bardot Bangs
These bangs are inspired by French actress Brigitte Bardot. They have a centre part with longer voluminous sections either side. This will frame your eyes and cheekbones giving a romantic vintage look.
31. Razor Bangs
The razor cut ends will give a textured look. This means there isn’t as much visual weight. They have a softer look.
32. Texture Face Framing Bangs
Shorter sections at the front will blend nicely into longer sections at the sides. The textured look will give some movement.
33. French Bangs
French bangs are usually soft with some slight unevenness. They will have a loose centre part. The natural look works well with shoulder length hair, bobs and long layers.
34. Blowout Bangs
Using a round brush and blow dryer these bangs will have lots of lift at the roots and beautifully curved ends. If you love a blowout this would be a great option.
35. Bangs With Bob
Adding bangs to your bob will give you a balanced structured look. If you want something bolder go for blunt bangs. If you want something softer go for feathery bangs. Choose based on how much definition you want.
36. Side Swept Bang With Layered Bob
The side swept bangs will blend into your layered bob. This would be a great option if you want a stylish haircut with a natural look.
37. Airy Bangs
These light bangs will have lots of space between the strands. They will frame your forehead but won’t fully cover it. This would be a lovely option.
38. Choppy Bangs
Thanks to the uneven length and deliberate texture these bangs have a unique look. They will add some interest to simple haircuts and work well with shaggy layers.
39. Long Curtain Bangs
Long curtain bangs will frame both sides of your face as they have a centre part. They are long meaning they can easily be pushed behind your ears or blended into longer layers.
40. Long Side Swept Bangs
These bangs will fall diagonally across your forehead. They will reach your cheekbones. They are a great versatile option if you want some movement around your face.
41. Shaggy Bangs
Choppy layers will give these bangs a casual look. They look really good with wolf cuts and heavily layered hair.
42. Bottleneck Bangs
These bangs have a softer look than curtain bangs but will still give some coverage. They are short in the centre and longer around your cheekbones. The shape will give a natural frame.
43. Side Swept Feather Bangs
The feathery ends will give a soft flowing look. They will sweep to one side. They work really well with long layered haircuts.
44. Blunt Bangs
These bangs will have a sharp look thanks to the precise straight cut. They will give a bold look. They look really striking with sleek hair.
45. Wispy Bangs
These delicate thin strands will give a light coverage. If you want to try bangs but don’t want them to look too heavy this would be a great option.
46. Grown Out Curtain Bangs
These longer curtain bangs will blend into your hair. They will give a natural look. If you are growing out shorter bangs this would be a great option.
47. Texture Soft Piecey Bangs
The soft chunky sections will give a natural look. This would be a lovely option if you like your hair slightly messy.
48. Wispy Texture Bangs
The delicate strands and slight uneven ends will give a soft frame. They look really well with layered haircuts.
