27 Modern Long Hairstyles For Women Over 70
Mriganka Sheker Mukhopadhyay
Updated At 04 Nov 26
Longer hair allows you to have fun with your natural texture, try out a braided style, or switch up your part without having to get a whole new haircut. There are 27 different long hairstyles for women older than 70 listed below. Many of them feature long flowing silver locks, layered cuts that provide movement, bangs that frame the face, and loose wave patterns; some are also a little shorter than others, but most fall somewhere between shoulder-length and waist-length.
Which style is best for you will depend upon the way your hair grows and the amount of time you want to spend on styling each day. Pay close attention to the shape of the cut around the face and the final appearance of the cut through the ends as you select a photo to show your stylist at your next appointment.
1. Center Part with Loose Silver Bends
A center part opens into silver lengths with loose bends around the shoulders. Colorist Jack Martin recommends face framing when keeping gray hair long, a useful starting point for adapting this shape. Let the front pieces fall beside your glasses.
2. Long Auburn Hair Swept Over One Shoulder
Warm auburn lengths fall over one shoulder, with lighter strands visible near the hairline. The mostly straight finish lets the color variation stand out. Sweep your hair forward, keeping some root lift.
3. Silver Side Ponytail with Long Front Pieces
A simple hair tie feels like it's been thought through when you have a long piece of your hair down on one side, and then gather up all of the other hair into a side ponytail that is low. Make sure to use a soft elastic, and don't pull too hard on your hair.
4. Extra Long Straight Blonde Hair
Long blonde hair falls well below the shoulders, with one side tucked behind the ear. The straight finish creates a clean outline beside the statement jewellery. Smooth the ends with a lightweight product.
5. Full Feathered Layers with Wispy Bangs
Silver streaks stand out against darker lengths, while wispy bangs blend into broad, feathered layers. Hairstylist and educator Sam Villa demonstrates how shorter crown layers can support volume while retaining length. Discuss this fuller shape with your stylist.
6. Loose Side Braid with Crown Volume
This relaxed braid sits across your shoulder, pulled back by a soft, swept-back crown that's a little bit tousled-looking. A few stray strands help keep the whole look pretty low-key. Start braiding below the ear and gently tug on each section to loosen it up.
7. Side Swept Gray Hair with Darker Ends
A deep sweep across the crown brings height to gray hair that darkens toward the ends. Much of the length rests on one side, giving the outline an uneven balance. Experiment with your part to find some lift.
8. Long Silver Waves with a Printed Headband
A simple printed headband does a great job of holding your front hair back, while long silver locks spill all over your shoulder. If you like wearing your hair down but need to keep your face clear, this is a handy option. Just make sure the headband fits nicely and snugly.
9. Long Salt and Pepper Waves
Dark lengths threaded with silver form loose waves below the shoulders. The softly lifted side part gives the front some height without a defined fringe. These long haircuts for women over 70 retain enough length for tying back.
10. Smooth Silver Hair with a Soft Side Part
There are these beautiful fine silver streaks running through long, smooth gray hair, and the front just falls to either side in a gently sweeping motion. The overall look is more 'your hair is perfectly imperfect' rather than 'your hair is all stiff and straightened.' Start by detangling from the ends up, then smooth on some serum.
11. Swept Back Silver Half Up Style
The front and sides are drawn back, leaving silver lengths loose behind the shoulders. This half up shape keeps hair away from the face while preserving softness at the crown. Secure the upper section loosely with a clip.
12. Golden Blonde Waves with Light Bangs
Light bangs sit across the forehead above long golden blonde waves. The separated curls give the ends movement without forming a uniform ringlet pattern. Let styled sections cool before finger combing.
13. Long Blonde Shag with a Straight Fringe
An eyebrow skimming fringe meets tousled blonde lengths with uneven, tapered ends. The contrast between the straighter bangs and wavy sides gives this shag its character. Discuss your natural growth pattern before cutting bangs.
14. Silver Streaks with a Lifted Side Sweep
A broad silver section sweeps upward and back above darker, loosely waved lengths. Gathering the hair over one shoulder makes that color contrast especially noticeable. Arrange the front with your fingers, leaving the texture loose.
15. Sleek Blonde Lengths with an Ear Tuck
An ear tuck exposes the jewelry on one side while long blonde sections hang straight in front. Unlike a heavily layered cut, the visible outline stays narrow and flowing. Tuck the front section behind your ear.
16. Airy White Waves with Curved Bangs
Soft white waves fall past the shoulders beneath a lightly curved fringe. The airy texture gives this style its gentle shape, with no sharply defined curls. Apply a little curl cream through the lengths.
17. Side Parted White Hair with Curled Ends
White hair is swept across the forehead and then falls loosely in curls on one side of her head. Much of the hair's motion is concentrated toward the tips of the strands, while the upper portions are smooth. Use a big roller to give form to the lower part of the hair.
18. Long White Hair with Blunt Bangs
Straight white lengths fall down the back beneath a blunt fringe and a decorative headpiece. The simple hair shape lets the accessory stand out. Try a smaller barrette for everyday wear.
19. Waist Length Silver Hair Worn Forward
Very long silver hair is brought forward over one shoulder, showing its fine, tapered ends. A side part keeps the front uncomplicated. Detangle patiently, checking where hair rubs against clothing.
20. Long Gray Layers with Glasses
Gray lengths with warmer ends frame the glasses and curve gently outward near the shoulders. The centre part leaves both sides balanced. For long hairstyles for women over 70 with glasses, keep front pieces clear of the frames.
21. Loose Silver Blonde Waves with Round Glasses
Loose silver blonde waves curl away from the cheeks and rest across the shoulders. Round glasses remain visible through the open front sections. Style away from the face, then separate the curls.
22. Light Brown Layers with Flipped Ends
Light brown hair has fine silver strands and long layers that flick outward near the chest. A near-centre part keeps the shape relaxed. Turn a round brush outward at the tips.
23. Defined Salt and Pepper Curls
Silver ribbons trace the bends of these long, defined curls, making the texture easy to see against the darker hair. The front curves away from the face. Scrunch damp lengths, then leave the curls undisturbed as they dry.
24. Long Blonde Blowout with Side Bangs
A sweeping side fringe blends into blonde layers that curve outward below the shoulders. The rounded blowout gives the lower lengths a fuller outline. Let roller-shaped sections cool before brushing through.
25. Silver Feathered Layers with Outward Flicks
Broad silver layers sweep away from the cheeks and flick outward around the shoulders. The lifted side part adds height, while finer ends keep the outline light. Discuss the face-framing length with your stylist.
Choose the photo that comes closest to your own texture, then talk through the length and daily styling it would need. A different part, a few face-framing pieces, or a loose braid may be all the change you're looking for.
