Modern Short Hairstyles For Women Over 60

55 Trendy Short Hairstyles For Women Over 60


Sohini Dasgupta

Updated At  30 Dec 25


"Having a bad hair day? Just throw a little attitude and call it a trend." You may have heard several stylists in your life suggest you this. A good short hairstyle can be an excellent therapy to lightening up your mood and help you explore several new forms of fashion at any time and any age. Here are some gorgeous short hairstyles for you to try!

    

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1. Layered Silver Hair with Glasses

Add incredible volume and movement to your look with soft, silver layers that perfectly complement your favorite eyewear. You will find that these shorter layers prevent your hair from looking flat and help frame your face with a youthful energy. Many professional stylists recommend this pairing because the layers create a soft texture that balances the structured lines of your glasses. It is a smart way to keep your hair looking thick and full while showcasing your personal style.

    

   


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2. Silver Pixie

Embrace your natural beauty by opting for a sleek and sophisticated silver pixie cut. You will love how this low-maintenance style highlights your features while keeping you looking modern and fresh. Hairstylists often suggest this cut because it removes damaged ends and lets your natural metallic tones shine brilliantly. It is the perfect choice for a confident, "get-up-and-go" look that never goes out of style.

  

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3. Choppy Hair with Bangs

Inject a playful and edgy vibe into your aesthetic with a choppy short cut and a set of textured bangs. You will enjoy how the irregular, piecey layers add instant body and a "lived-in" feel to your daily hairstyle. This cut is excellent for softening your forehead and drawing attention directly to your eyes. It is a fun, spirited option for the woman who wants a trendy look that is easy to style with just a bit of pomade.

  


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4. Curly Messy Pixie

Celebrate your natural texture by wearing a curly, messy pixie that is full of life and personality. You’ll appreciate how the short, tousled curls provide natural lift at the roots without any heavy styling products. Hairstylists suggest this messy finish for women over 60 because it expertly hides thinning areas and creates a soft, approachable silhouette. It’s the ultimate "effortless" style that looks better and more voluminous as the day goes on.

     


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5. Gray Pixie

Showcase your elegant transition to gray with a classic, closely-cropped pixie that radiates maturity and grace. You will notice how the short length keeps the focus on your smiling eyes and well-defined cheekbones. This hairstyle is incredibly practical for an active lifestyle, as it requires almost no effort to look perfectly put-together every morning. It remains a timeless favorite for its ability to look chic and polished regardless of the occasion.

  

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6. Layered Pixie

Create a soft and airy look by choosing a layered pixie that adds delicate texture to your overall silhouette. You’ll love the way the subtle layers give your hair a natural-looking thickness and a light, wispy finish. Hairstylists often suggest this specific cut for fine hair because it builds height at the crown without making the hair look overly stiff. This style is perfect for those who want a simple, feminine look that feels light on the head and easy to manage.

                                                                                     


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7. Short Shaggy Hair

At the first glance, the mullet style might pop up in your mind once you take a look at this! However, this is another highly shaggy and 'undone' form of hair that has gained a lot of favour and traction in today's time. The slight touch of the golden hues on the front layers of this somewhat dishevelled hairstyle simply makes it stand out from the rest!

                                         

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8. Cute Pixie Design

The cuteness of any pixie cut is too much to not be mentioned! The somewhat polished appearance of the silky white layers characterizing this haircut may leave anyone absolutely spellbound! A good hairstylist creates masterpieces in the world of fashion and this might be the nothing more than the excellent creation of someone in that field! 

                                                                                         


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9. Classy Bob

"Sometimes the hair can be so fierce, that the wind even knows not to mess with it", such is the first and foremost vibe that you get, once you take a look at the hairstyle featured above! The side parted look of this neat and 'well done' hairstyle features some fantastic and adorable shades of grey, which can add an age-perfect vibe to the hairstyle. It's royalty and splendour can make this style and absolute favourite among women of your age group!

                                                                                     

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10. Tousled Pixie

Boldness, beauty and style are the simple and straightforward ideas behind this good, gorgeous hairstyle. The hair looks elegant in its own milky white shades which can be your own natural pride, or also be brought with the help of an expert stylist! The hair carries a unique taste of wisdom in its own form and the pair of glasses is what does perfect justice to the purpose behind this hairstyle!

                                                                


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11. Short Hair With Glasses

What is the purpose behind a pair of glasses when it comes to a stylish short hairstyle? You may have wondered! Well, the style can actually be used as a good accessory! Your hair can be your best jewellery at any age and time and the glasses are added only to supplement its purpose!

                                                       

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12. Short Grey Hair

You generally go for these types of styles 'when your hair is as bold as your personality'!Sometimes you should leave your short hair as carefree and simple as it has been by the lady in the above image. The slight blend of black and grey add a very charismatic presence to the entire look of the hair that reflects an everlasting charisma and elegance.

                                                  

                                                                


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13. Gorgeous Pixie

"Your hair should speak louder than your words". This is not just a statement uttered by many top rated stylists but also practised by many in real life! The simply designed pixie cut can look absolutely stunning and gorgeous. The hair is left in simple shades of whitish colour in this case and then the natural texture of the hair takes its own form.

                                                           

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14. Pixie In Blonde

Do you really dream of having some 'sunshine in your hair and sparkle in your soul'? You have then probably come to the right place. This cute silky hair texture is an ideal standard of fashion in today's emerging fashion world. The hair looks well brushed and well styled and beautifully shaded in the highlights of the graceful blonde.

                                                        


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15. Stylish Short Curls

This is one of the the most decorative and well adorned forms of hairstyles. The little cute cheerful curls create a delightful ambience which is an ideal dream of many fashion enthusiasts. The hair and its curls also bear some touch of the vibrant blue shade that technically lines the edges of these curls. If you are really interested to explore new forms of creativity when trying out hairstyles, this is an excellent choice!

                                           

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16. Curls And Glasses

This is another one of those graceful curly hairstyles that can absolutely suit you well! The well documented curls form the highlight of the style and has the potential to stand out from thousands! The unique taste of fashion and hairstyles reflected here looks fabulous in the splendid shades of grey and white.

                                     


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17. Shaggy Bob

Bob hairstyles as as charming as they are versatile. The little side parted nature of the hair makes you look cute and appealing and can present a look that is no less than gorgeous. The chin length shape of this hair looks stunning in grey and the somewhat polished surface of this style is not just alluring but equally magnificent.

                                                  

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18. Stylish Pixie

Are you bored of trying short haircuts? You must not be, taking into account the amazing versatility that the style has to offer. The haircut is only an extra addition to the style and glamour that you can rock by simply sporting this hairstyle. Just get a well chopped pixie, add some highlights of violet and purple to it and rock it with a pair of appropriate glasses! The magic is done and the look is complete.

                                                   


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19. Well Brushed Short Hair

Sometimes, neatly designed hairstyles have a lot more to say than some other form of average haircut. The use of styling techniques can perform a wonderful job here and the touch of the golden hues bring a royal essence to this beautiful hairstyle. It makes you feel like 'Short hair is not just a style, but it is a statement.'

                                                                  

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20. Bob With Bangs

Bangs are one of the most simplest and easiest ways to decorate any hairstyle, with minimum expense. The style does not require any elaborate styling techniques but the simple and beautifully chopped out bangs at the front of the forehead. The shades of golden or blonde can be a perfect complement to this hairstyle.

                                            


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21. Back Brushed Short Hair

Any form of short hair can be highly modernized only with the use of some smart and adorable technique. Brushing back your hair neatly is a wonderful way to accomplish that task. The use of the gel or the polish on the back brushed hair is what makes the style appealing and complete.

                                     

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22. Sleek White Hair

What do you see in the image above? The beauty and the splendor of the white hair holds no comparison. The sleek simple hairstyle in the form of a bob can honestly become the fashion statement of the day, once you try it well!

                                     

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23. Short Breezy Hair

Breezy hair is what you may have been exactly looking for to rock at a beach on one some cheerful windy day! Just leave your hair the way it is to let it gett played by the wonderful wind. The hair in the above image features graceful white shades and look magnificent with that pair of the fantastic frame of glasses in blue!

                                    

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24. Cute Short Hair

To look joyful and youthful at any age, sporting a good hairstyle is certainly not a bad idea! The hair can be chopped short in the appropriate style you want depending on your individual tastes. Just leave the hair a little shaggy but glossy and don't forget to style it up with a few nice accessories. Wait! That's all you need to get the look done!

                             

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25. French Bob In Grey

The French bob is a historically and classically significant form of hairstyle in the world of fashion. It features fringes, like the way shown by the lady in the above image and the shape of the hair resembles a typical blunt bob shape.You can also paint your hair in the gorgeous shades of blonde and then complement it with a pair of suitable glasses that suit your look!

                                  

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26. Pixie In Glasses

Grey hair has long been considered to be a colour related to wisdom and gravity.If you are desirous of getting a hair chop that suits both the wisdom and charm of your age, why wait! Here is this, one of the most suitable forms of hairstyles to meet that criteria! The hair is typically chopped in a classically pixie style and then shade the hair with that ideal shade of grey that you personally desire.

                                 

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27. Pixie With Whitish Hair

Pixie hair can come in different textures and different forms. One of the most common forms of pixie cut is the side-parted pixie that can be styled a little to actually distribute the weight of your hair well. The hair in this case in sleek and without much volume. The milky white graceful colour of the shades give the look and absolute ethereal presence.

                                             

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28. Neat Short Hair

A simple hairstyle can be neatly created using some fringes that shape the hair well. One of the best ways to feame up your face is to choose your hairstyle well. This is a style that can ideally accomplish that task effortlessly. This is also a very chic form of hairstyle and creates a vibe that is radiant.

                                         

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29. Polished Grey Hair

Are you not already enamored of the high quality polished used to adorn this hair, as featured by the lady in the above image? Well, this is the magic that you can bring with any pixie design. The role of the hairstylist can be quite high in the design of these forms of hair and you must be careful to use those exact accessories that go well for the texture and quality of your hair.

                                 

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30. Pixie With Volumes

Any amount of volume can be created in a modern pixie cut, using the right accessories. The image above is an excellent example right in front of you! Just know to use the styling techniques well and you get the look, with that enormous volume. The white shades complement excellently with these types of 'voluminous pixie' designs.

                                   

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31. Pixie With Spike

A spike can bring some splendour and not that that, but quite a cinematic presence to your entire look. It may make you absolutely steal the show, once you are in a party! These types of spikes in hair are generally created using some good gel on the right texture of hair. 

                                   

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32. Textured Pixie

The hair looks dramatic and quite appealing. The textured pixie is quite versatile, depending on your choice. However, if you are interested to get the look as shown above, you can simply chop your hair short but leave it in a little layered style. The sides and the back generally contain the shorter layers. There are longer layers on the top.

                                 

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33. Well Tousled Pixie

The amount of tousled nature that you bring in a hairstyle depends on your individual taste and ideal of fashion. The cute nature of the little messy style is what can get highlighted the most in the form of a well tousled pixie. The golden color is what makes the haircut look fabulous.

                                 

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34. Short Choppy Hair

The most unique advantage of short choppy hairstyles is the variety of creativity that you can bring out with these styles. The golden colour looks amazing on the layers and the unevenly shaped hair is what forms the most unique characteristic of this style. The choppy style is nothing but a fantastic combination of layers arranged in a variety of different formats.

                         

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35. Pixie With Fringes

Fringe hairstyles are some of the most popular forms of hairstyles in todays time. Not only do they carry a unique festive mood, but they are also something with which you can design any hairstyle to wear to almost anywhere. The fringes can be light or heavy but look beautifully decorative, accordingly.

                                 

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36. Golden And Silver Hair

Gold and silver forms a royal combination. Just imagine this wonderful blend being applied on any hairstyle. The gorgeous combination is simply worth admiration and is it forms a hairstyle that stands out from the rest! The hair can be chopped simple and plain in a typical pixie cut and then be beautifully adorned with this pretty shade.

                                  

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37. Messy Short Hair

Just leave your hair natural and without much complications sometimes! You would simply get the messy cut. However, style it up well with some good gel and styling techniques that suit your hair well. You can also consider this to be another form of pixie design that is layered and has different lengths of the hair at different places in its shape.

                            

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38. Cute Grey Bob

A pair of spectacles at any age is not a bad way, to wear a classical bob hairstyle, especially when you want to reflect age and maturity. The tresses of your hair can be emblematic of wisdom and your long gathered experiences of life. Grey is a colour of grace, charm and unparalleled spirit and wisdom!

                                             

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39. Voluminous Bob

Doesn't the hair in the above image look highly voluminous? Yes, of course it does! The hair has been styled beautifully with the help of styling equipments and he polished texture of the hair shows that off well. The bowl like shape of the hair is the part which mainly contributes to its voluminous texture.

                                                      

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40. Well Chopped Bob

This is another one of those chopped forms of short hairstyles that hold age old grace and charisma. The bob hairstyle can make one look cinematic and dramatic, even in some wonderful shade of the plain white. The fringes can form the highlight of the style and the glasses only serves to enhance that charm, even further.

                                                  

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41. Clean Cut Bob

Sometimes, instead of putting much effort into discovering new hairstyles, you can simply go for the clean cut bob that you once tried in your youth! This hairstyle is one of the simplest forms of hairstyles and also of low maintenance. Just apply the touch of a brush on it well, and you get the look!

                                     

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42. Trimmed Pixie Cut

The trimmed pixie cut shows off the variety of ways the different sections of a hairform can be chopped to give that unique and enthusiastic look! The uneven texture of the hair is quite visible and that is what forms the speciality of the style. The shades of grey of white is only an extra addition to its incomparable appeal and style!



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