27 Trendy Long Hairstyles For Women Over 60 That Look Effortless
Mriganka Sheker Mukhopadhyay
Updated At 09 Nov 26
Sometimes, all long hair requires is a change of parting. In some cases, the differences will lie in where the layers begin or how the ends rest upon your shoulders. These long hairstyles for women aged 60+ vary from straight silver locks to soft blond waves; there are also a number of simple half-up hairstyles for those days when you would prefer to keep your hair away from your face. While viewing the images below, observe which ones are currently suitable for the manner in which your hair dries. There is a possibility that you may discover a haircut that you wish to take to the salon, or a hairstyle that you could attempt the next day.
1. Honey-Blonde Waves With a Center Part
Loose waves and darker roots give this honey-blonde style depth, while brighter pieces skim the cheeks. Celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos likes soft waves for long hair because they look relaxed and still feel put together.
2. Brunette Layers With Blonde Face-Framing Pieces
The pale blonde pieces sweep back from the face, then give way to warmer brown through the lengths. Celebrity hairstylist Marc Ballance says face-framing layers can make hair look fuller. Here, the bright front sections make those shorter layers easy to see.
3. Blonde Waves With Curtain Bangs
The bangs open in the middle and brush the outer brows before blending into loose blonde waves. To get that soft split, blow-dry the fringe forward first, then guide each half back with a small round brush.
4. Swept-Back Silver Blowout
The front moves off of the forehead, and the silver locks are swept back over a shoulder. In order to achieve the desired height, use a large roller to sweep the front of your hair backwards. Once the hair has cooled down, remove the roller.
5. Deep Burgundy Hair With Loose Ends
Wine-red tones catch the light along the part, while the lengths look deeper against the green knit. The crown is smooth and the ends curve loosely over one shoulder.
6. Half-Up Salt-and-Pepper Waves
A small section pulled up at the crown gives these salt-and-pepper waves a little height. A bright silver piece still falls along one cheek. Gather only the top section to keep the sides loose and full.
7. Straight Brunette Hair With Fine Highlights
Slim caramel-toned ribbons run through the straight brown lengths, with a brighter piece skimming the edge of the glasses. Tuck the lighter side behind your ear when you want the frames to stand out.
8. Half-Up Blonde Waves With a Loose Tendril
The top is swept back with a single strand of blonde hair that falls over one ear. The loose strand adds softness to the pulled-back look and allows for large hoop earrings. Before you secure the top, separate this portion of your hair from the rest.
9. Platinum-Blonde Lengths With Soft Bends
A center part opens into pale blonde lengths that spill well past the shoulders. Wide bends break up the sleek finish around the face. Keep the bends broad by styling just a few large sections through the mid-lengths.
10. Silver Ribbon Waves With Glasses
Silver ribbons trace the ridges of the waves, with darker strands showing underneath. The side part lifts the hair above the bold black frames. Try placing the first bend away from your face so the glasses sit clear.
11. One-Shoulder Steel-Gray Hair
Mostly straight steel-gray lengths fall over one shoulder, with lighter strands around the part and deeper gray underneath. Pull the far side back behind your ear.
12. Pale Blonde Hair With a Soft Middle Part
A small portion of her long blonde hair was parted near the middle of her head, then fell straight down each side. One section of her hair was tucked behind her ear to show off the earring. To achieve a similar look, use a brush to sweep the front part of your hair and gently twist it at the height of your cheeks.
13. Long Gray Hair Tucked Behind Both Ears
The hair sits close at the crown and behind both ears, then falls forward in loose bends. White strands are most visible around the hairline. Let the lengths dry as they fall, then tuck back just the front sections.
14. Center-Parted Ash-Gray Hair Over One Shoulder
Cool ash tones and fine silver strands give this center-parted style its depth. The hair bends gently over one shoulder, a handy way to keep the length visible when you're wearing a bulky scarf or a high collar.
15. Chestnut Blowout With Flipped Layers
The side part gives this chestnut blowout height, and the layered ends fan out past the shoulder. Brush the front section up and back as you dry it. That sweep keeps the shape open around the glasses.
16. Deep Side-Parted Blonde Hair
A deep side part sends most of the pale blonde hair in one direction. The lengths stay fairly straight, with a little texture toward the tips. Try switching your usual part for lift.
17. Long White Hair With Airy Ends
Bright white strands sweep away from the forehead and curve softly at the ends. To keep that separation, use a little smoothing cream just on the tips.
18. Silver Layers With Flipped Front Pieces
The front pieces flip outward near the jaw, while the longer silver layers fall close to the chest. Use a round brush on the front sections to bring it out.
19. Voluminous Brushed-Out Brunette Layers
Most of the volume sits high at the crown and beside the temples. The warm brown lengths look soft and brushed out, with broad layers around the shoulders. Try setting just the crown on large rollers for that lift.
20. Champagne-Blonde S-Waves
Defined S-shaped waves fall over both shoulders, and pale blonde ribbons catch the light along each curve. For a similar finish, curl sections on each side in the same direction, then gently brush them together after they cool.
21. Side-Parted Silver Hair With Feathered Layers
Bright silver near the part sits over a darker underlayer. The front pieces fan out gently at shoulder level, giving the long hair movement. Show your stylist where that shorter layer falls if you want a similar shape.
22. Long Gray Waves With Loose Spirals
The silver is brightest near the hairline, and the texture shifts from soft bends to loose spirals toward the ends. For a similar finish on naturally wavy hair, scrunch in a light mousse and let the sections dry undisturbed.
23. Long Beige-Blonde Hair With Brow-Skimming Bangs
Soft, brow-skimming bangs sweep slightly to one side, while the beige-blonde lengths fall in wide bends. For a similar fringe, dry it first and brush it from side to side before settling it in the direction you like.
24. Sleek Ash-Blonde Lengths With a Center Part
A clean center part and smooth lengths put the color in focus here. Cooler gray-blonde near the roots gives way to warmer ends. Drape one side over your shoulder to show the full color transition.
25. Pearl-Blonde Waves With a Swept Front
In addition to lifting the front portion of the hair, it will be curved around one eye, and the remainder of the hair will fall loosely in waves. You can maintain this "piecy" look by breaking apart the waves using your hands and then spraying the hair lightly with a flexible hairspray.
Before you take a photo to show off at your next appointment, figure out what you like best about it. Whether it's the root lift, the way the hair around your face looks when you're wearing glasses, or how full your ends appear. Your preference will give your stylist an idea of where to begin.
