22 Popular Hairstyles For Women Over 70
Kathakali S
Updated At 03 Jul 25
Aging gracefully is all about embracing the changing styles, and this should encompass the hair. For women over 70, the right haircut will not only enhance your hair but it will also add sophistication and brighten your facial features. Such haircuts accentuate facial features with special magic, while at the same time giving thinning hair an added buoyant touch and a dash of self-expression. Whether it's a wispy pixie, bob, or gentle waves, a fabulous hairstyle awaits irrespective of hair type or face shape. Below we have the top 22 hairstyles for women over 70, including who they suit and the reasons for their popularity.
1. Silver Side-Parted Shoulder-Length Layers
This sophisticated style celebrates natural silver hair adding to its beauty with shoulder-length layers. The side part smoothes out facial lines and adds balance, particularly for square or heart-shaped faces. The layers add movement, which avoids the hair from becoming flat. Women select it as a way to retain some length without losing elegance.
“Shoulder-length layers are timeless. They give maturity a soft elegance while offering a little bounce, especially when styled with a round brush,” says Karen Fields, senior stylist at Bloom Salon, San Diego.
2. Salt and Pepper Pixie
The salt and pepper pixie is a daring and classic cut that emphasizes the natural distinction of older hair. Its close-cropped style accentuates cheekbones and jawlines, so round and oval faces are ideal. It's easy to maintain and fast to style, the go-to for those seeking ease without losing elegance. A possible downside is the constant need for trimming to keep the crisp shape.
3. Polished Straight Layers with Side Flicks
This stylish cut has straight layers with flicks out at the ends, providing a sleek and young edge. It works on straight hair and complements oval and oblong face shapes. The ends of the flicks provide body and add dimension, giving the hair a fuller effect. It requires occasional blow-drying or heat styling to maintain the flicks. Women find it fresh and professional-looking.
4. Beachy Waves
Beachy waves add a casual and youthful touch to older hair. The loose waves provide volume and movement and are therefore best for women with natural curls or waves. It suits medium to long hair and suits most facial shapes, particularly round and square. It's chosen for its relaxed, airy look that shatters the sameness of strict hairdos but frizz control may prove to be difficult in moist weather or for porous hair.
5. Messy Boycut
A playful and adventurous option, the messy boy cut exudes a trendy yet undone vibe. It suits thick, coarse, or wavy textures where layers can add natural texture. Oval or heart-shaped-faced women get the most out of this face-framing cut. It's extremely low-maintenance and ideal for wash-and-go hairstyles. The only drawback is that it can be too relaxed for dressier events unless styled with care.
“It’s a rebel cut- great for women who want to redefine aging norms with a carefree vibe,” says Donnie Rae, barber and women’s short-hair expert.
6. Simple Bob
The traditional bob remains a favorite among women. At chin or jaw length, the plain bob provides shape and frames the face elegantly. It's appropriate for straight and lightly wavy hair textures and suits oval, square, or heart-shaped faces. The style is so popular because it's ageless, tidy, and complements older hair by giving volume. The disadvantage is that it has less versatility in styling without the addition of bangs or extra layers.
7. Purple Razored Pixie
For the daring and creative, the purple razored pixie gives a new and edgy take. The zigzag razor layers create texture and movement, perfect for straight hair. The purple color adds personality, which many with a penchant for being different adore. Low in length maintenance, color maintenance is more, necessitating frequent toning. This haircut represents self-confidence, although the edgy cut might not suit every taste.
8. Textured Blonde Pixie Bob
Merging the advantages of both worlds, the textured blonde pixie bob provides volume and structure. Textured layers are perfect for fine or thinning locks, giving an instant lift and fullness. Blonde highlights brighten the face, giving it a youthful look. It works with most face shapes, particularly oval and square faces. It's moderately easy to maintain and style with little blow-drying.
9. French Bob with Bangs
Sophisticated and Parisian-like, the French bob with bangs is short, fashionable, and full of personality. The length usually skims the jawline, with soft and full bangs framing the eyes. It complements straight and mildly wavy textures and is ideal for long and heart-shaped faces. It needs frequent trims to maintain the shape and bangs in order.
10. Blonde Bob with Fringes
The blonde bob with fringes is a light and cool cut. It is ideal for fine to medium hair and fits oval, round, and heart-shaped face shapes. The blonde color brings warmth and light, but can be maintenance-intensive when coloring. It is low-maintenance, just styling in the front of the head to hold the fringe in place. One drawback could be that the fringe will need to be attended to every day to prevent it from appearing messy.
11. Fluffy Pixie
A fluffy pixie gives volume and texture on a gentler scale thus it is best for fine or thinning hair as it adds body without looking stiff. It suits all face types as it lines the eyes and jaw. Styling is minimal and often involves wearing light mousse or a texturizing spray. Ladies over 70 love it for its sheer whimsy and ease because this tends to be a casual look a little tweaking is needed for dressier events.
12. Straight Should-Length Blonde Cut with Curtain Bangs
This style screams chicness and softness in its straight, shoulder-length design and curtain bangs. It suits straight or lightly wavy locks and elongates long, oval, or pointed faces. The curtain bangs provide a trendy detail while camouflaging forehead lines. Women adore it for its fresh, face-framing look. The only drawback is that the bangs tend to split unflatteringly without styling.
“Curtain bangs are modern and soft- plus they’re great for hiding forehead lines gracefully,” says Elena Voss, curtain bang specialist.
13. Long Sleek White Hair
Long, flowing white hair is an elegant and dramatic choice for women who adore length and natural color. It is best suited to straight textures and long, oval, and square face shapes. It is a low-maintenance hairstyle, but it needs fabulous care—deep conditioning, smoothing serums, and regular trims. It's a display of elegance and confidence and it ages beautifully naturally.
14. Bangs in Medium Length Layers
This hairstyle strikes the perfect balance between low-maintenance and stylish. Medium-length layers create volume and structure, while bangs soften facial lines. It suits straight, wavy, or even slightly curly textures and complements round and oval faces well. Many women over 70 go for this cut due to its adaptability and flattering silhouette.
15. Ear-Length Bob with Micro Bangs
A super-trendy version of the traditional bob, this style has a sleek edge with prominent micro bangs. The brief length is easy to manage, and the bangs accentuate the eyes. It requires minimal styling but frequent trims to maintain the snappy look. It's selected for its creative, high-fashion look. Despite that, micro bangs might not suit every forehead shape and require confidence to rock.
16. Blonde Bob with Fringes
This blonde bob version features more defined fringes and layered texture. It brings a hint of edginess to a classic bob, providing more movement and personality. The warm blonde color brings light to the face and is a top choice for those who want a lively look. Maintenance involves frequent trims and color maintenance for the blonde color.
17. Long Layers with Fringes
This relaxed style is ideal for women who adore volume and texture. Long, disheveled layers give a carefree, youthful look, while the fringes provide softness to the face. It best suits wavy or thick textures and is ideal for round and square faces. Styling can be effortless with sea salt sprays or air-drying. Women prefer this for its easy, friendly appeal.
