51 Stunning Hairstyles For Women Over 70

As women age, managing long hair often becomes less practical due to thinning, greying, and the patience required for upkeep. This is why many women over 70 prefer short to medium lengths for easier maintenance. However, hairstyle options can sometimes feel limited for this age group.

But growing older doesn’t mean hairstyles have to be dull! Many women stick to the same one or two looks, either because of their chosen length or limited hairstyling guidance. With the right stylist and a bit of boldness, you can embrace fresh, daring cuts—after all, life’s too short to hold back! Here are 51 of the best hairstyles for women over 70.

  

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1. Medium Grey Hair

Who can resist romantic swoopy bangs? These medium-length hairstyles for women over 70 pair beautifully with glasses, creating a charming, intellectual look. The long, layered swoopy bangs help distract from fine lines and accentuate facial features in a flattering way.

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2. White Pixie

A textured white pixie adds dimension to naturally gray hair, creating a fuller and more vibrant look. The added texture makes this pixie cut distinctive and playful.

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3. Ashgrey Pixie

A blunt pixie with a defined shape and gentle finish offers a look that is both refined and daring.

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4. Bob White

Short-length hairstyles for women over 70 look especially flattering when combined with dimensional hair colors. Adding a bold, bright money piece can brighten the face, and blow-drying with a round brush gives the hair a lively, bouncy finish.

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5. Long Ashgrey Hair

Choosing the style with a medium length style is a great way to achieve a contemporary and stylish look. This style suits all face shapes, including round and oval.

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6. Wedge Layered Cut

For a mix of classic and modern, an edgy wavy pixie is a great choice. Its soft waves bring a touch of carefree charm while still looking chic and stylish for any occasion.

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7. Layered Pixie

A silver textured pixie embraces natural grays while adding lightness and movement with layered dimension. It’s a graceful style that enhances and flatters facial features.

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8. Blonde Pixie

When combined with fringes, a pixie cut offers a gentle, face-framing effect that enhances softness. It’s an ideal choice for women with fine or straight hair, highlighting femininity even further.

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9. Stylish Pixie

This classic, minimal pixie is soft and ideal for an easy, natural look. Though simple, it still delivers a highly refined and polished appearance.

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10. Wedgy Layered Pixie

A pixie with added volume and bangs creates the illusion of fuller hair while keeping the look stylish. This trend is especially flattering for thin hair, making it appear much thicker.

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11. Curly Messy Pixie

The pixie shag blends a classic pixie with shaggy layers, creating a stylish fusion that gives you one of the trendiest and most modern looks.

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12. Spikey Pixie

An edgy layered pixie features defined, dense layers that deliver a striking, statement look. You can enhance its bold finish by styling with a straightener.

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13. Choppy Pixie

The textured choppy pixie combines volume with sharp edges, resulting in a bold and energetic style. It’s a unique choice that brings a vibrant, lively vibe.

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14. Stylish Grey Pixie

For women with fine hair, a layered pixie is the perfect choice to achieve fuller-looking locks. It adds volume and texture, preventing the hair from appearing flat or lifeless.

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15. Ashgrey Spikey Pixie

The textured spiky pixie combines volume with sharp edges, resulting in a bold and energetic style. It’s a unique choice that brings a vibrant, lively vibe.

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16. White Pixie Fine Hair

A softly layered pixie creates fullness and flow, making it ideal for fine hair. It gives an easy, natural appearance and is a low-maintenance choice for women over 70.

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17. White Long Hair

For a smooth and refined appearance, try straightening medium-length hair. This classic style exudes elegance and sophistication, making it perfect for women over 70 seeking a simple yet striking look. It’s also low-maintenance and easy to style.

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18. White Pixie

This classic, no-fuss pixie is soft and ideal for a naturally effortless style. While simple, it still delivers a sleek and polished appearance.

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19. White Bob Pixie

Enhance your medium-length cut with side-swept bangs. Their soft, angled shape frames the face gracefully, particularly when combined with layers. This style is an excellent option for women over 70, especially for subtly diverting attention from specific areas.

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20. Messy Long Hair

Fluffy hair paired with long bangs creates a youthful and romantic look for women over 70. This style suits all face shapes, with bangs framing the face to highlight your smile. It’s especially ideal for thin hair, as it adds both volume and texture.

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21. Long Hair with Bangs

For women over 70 with straight hair, these cuts are a fantastic choice. The layers bring a youthful touch to the face while keeping the hair easy to manage. If your hair is naturally gray, this style highlights both your color and texture beautifully.

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22. Blonde Cute Bob

Bob hairstyles are a popular choice for women over 70. These medium-length cuts can refresh your look, particularly if your hair is thinning. Layering adds volume, and incorporating face-framing highlights enhances the style even further.

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23. Messy Medium Hair

Shoulder-length waves create a natural, laid-back look. The soft, flowing waves add a subtle touch of glamour while giving medium-length hair extra volume and movement.

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24. Backbrushed Medium Hair

While younger women often prefer sleek, gelled-back hairstyles, older women prioritize volume. That’s why medium-length hairstyles for women over 70 should be blow-dried and gently pulled back to achieve a lifted, fuller look.

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25. Coloured Hair

A pixie hairstyle with blonde and pink hair is a great option for women who are not afraid to opt for bold colors as it is a fun and creative way to express one's inner persona. This haircut stands out due to its combination of bright shades, injecting fun into the shorter cut and making it feel less rigid.

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26. Tied Long Hair 

For a smooth and refined appearance, try straightening medium-length hair. This classic style exudes elegance and sophistication, making it perfect for women over 70 who want a simple yet striking look. It’s also easy to maintain.

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27. Highlighted Hair

This pixie variation features a tapered back paired with soft bangs, creating a beautifully structured style. It’s a chic and elegant choice, especially for women over 70.

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28. White Lob

The layered lob, or long bob, brings depth and flow to the hair. This versatile medium-length style offers a fresh, youthful vibe while allowing plenty of room to try out various styling options.

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29. White Pixie for Fine Hair

Voluminous pixies are perfect for creating a fuller look. The added lift at the crown gives the hair more body and bounce, resulting in a fresher, more youthful appearance.

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30. Spikey Pixie

For thin hair, a pixie cut can add both volume and definition. Soft layering helps create the look of thicker hair without much effort. It’s a low-maintenance style that always appears neat and refined.

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31. Grey Curly Hair

If you are over 70 and your hair is curly, these haircuts would look amazing. The layers add youth to your face while also making your hair manageable. If you have naturally grey hair, this hairstyle would embrace the colour as well as your hair texture.

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32. Medium Length Highlighted Hair

Shaggy layers provide a relaxed, youthful style for women over 70. They add body and texture, making them ideal for thin hair, while the layered design ensures easy movement and low-maintenance upkeep.

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33. Straight Medium Hair

For a smooth and refined appearance, try straightening medium-length hair. This classic style exudes elegance and sophistication, making it a perfect choice for women over 70 seeking a simple yet striking look. It’s also low-maintenance and easy to manage.

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34. Blonde Stylish Hair

Thinning hair is a problem most women face at some point in their lives. With age, this problem only amplifies. A mob haircut is one of the best medium length hairstyles for ladies over 70. It is pretty and shifts focus from thin hair to your facial structures. Keep your natural hair colour for this hairdo.

  

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35. Long Greyish Blonde Hair

These medium-length hairstyles for women over 70 look especially flattering when paired with dimensional hair colors. Adding a bold, bright money piece can illuminate the face, and using a round brush while blow-drying gives the style a lively, bouncy finish.

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36. Grey Spikey Bob

Choosing the right bangs with a bob cut is a great way to achieve a chic and modern look. This style flatters all face shapes, including round and oval.

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37. Wavy Grey Hair

Messy beach waves are ideal for creating a relaxed, seaside-inspired look. They add a youthful, effortless charm to medium-length hair and offer a versatile style suitable for many occasions.

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38. Highlighted Messy Hair

Shoulder-length waves create a natural, laid-back look. The soft, flowing waves give a stylish, effortlessly chic vibe while adding volume and movement to medium-length hair.

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39. White Curly Hair

Medium-length waves create a natural, easygoing look. The soft, flowing waves give an effortlessly stylish vibe while adding volume and movement to medium-length hair.

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40. White Bob Pixie

For a bolder look, a spiky pixie with sharp, defined layers creates a fun and youthful style. The textured, pointed finish adds energy and personality to the haircut.

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41. Ash Long Hair

Tousled beach waves provide a laid-back, beach-ready vibe. They bring a fresh, youthful feel to medium-length hair and work well for a variety of occasions.

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42. Simple Pixie

This short pixie crop cut is very practical and stylish. It gives a fresh, youthful look, making it perfect for women who want minimum maintenance.