30 Bangs Hairstyles For Women Over 50 To Revamp Your Look
Sneha Talukdar
Updated At 15 Jan 26
Why should others have all the fun? Yes, looking presentable and chic should not just be limited to a certain age. Every person should explore themselves, so why not start with a good-looking hairstyle? Here are some options for bang hairstyles that you may like.
1. Textured Curtain Bangs
Love the effortless, "French-girl" vibe of these curtain bangs that part in the middle to frame both sides of your face.
Renowned stylist Chris Appleton suggests this cut because it’s the ultimate "cheat code" for adding volume to the front of the hair where thinning is often most noticeable. For the best results, use a sea salt spray on damp hair to encourage a natural, lived-in wave that feels modern and approachable.
2. Wispy Fringe
You can instantly soften your features with these delicate, wispy bangs that provide a light frame without feeling heavy or dated. Popular hairstylist Jen Atkin often notes that "less is more" for mature hair, as these translucent layers hide forehead lines while keeping the focus on your eyes. You should apply a tiny amount of lightweight smoothing serum to keep the strands separated and prevent them from looking frizzy throughout the day.
3. Classic Straight-Across Bangs
Command a bold, high-fashion presence with these thick, straight-across bangs that create a striking horizontal line across your brow. This style works exceptionally well if you have high hair density, as it provides a dense "curtain" that gives the illusion of a much fuller head of hair. To keep this look sharp, you must visit your stylist for a quick "bang trim" every three weeks and use a flat iron to maintain that perfectly sleek finish.
4. Bottleneck Bangs
You can enjoy the best of both worlds with bottleneck bangs that start short in the center and get progressively longer toward your ears. This works beautifully for mature faces because it provides the coverage of a traditional fringe while the longer edges help slim the appearance of the jawline. You should maintain this look by using a dry shampoo at the roots to keep the center section from looking oily or separated.
5. Voluminous Layered Fringe
Achieve maximum "oomph" with these heavily layered bangs that blend into a voluminous shaggy cut. Celebrity stylist Sally Hershberger often champions this look for over-50 clients because the "shag" texture is incredibly forgiving and adds a youthful, rock-and-roll edge to silver hair. You must use a volumizing mousse before blow-drying to ensure the layers stay bouncy and don't fall flat against your forehead.
6. Choppy Tapered Fringe
Add a sense of modern grit to your look with these choppy, uneven bangs that thrive on a bit of imperfection. Hairstylists suggest this cut for thicker hair types because it thins out the bulk at the front, making the hair much easier to manage and style. You should apply a texturizing paste to dry hair and "scrunch" the fringe to highlight the irregular lengths for a cool, effortless finish.
7. Grey Bob
A cute little bob with a bang is a low-maintenance hairstyle. If you are someone looking for a short, yet stylish hairstyle, then this is just the right one for you.
8. Half up Half Down with Bangs
In a half-up and down hairstyle, the hair is sectioned into two. Where the first half or the hair from the crown is secured using pins at the back. The rest is left open, and a cute bang accompanies the style.
9. Side-Swept Elegant Fringe
Achieve a sophisticated, asymmetrical look by opting for side-swept bangs that gently graze your cheekbones. Hairstylists suggest this style for women over 50 because the diagonal line pulls the viewer's eye upward, creating a subtle "lifting" effect for your facial contours. You should style these using a round brush while blow-drying to create that signature soft curve that blends seamlessly into the rest of your hair.
10. Light Brown with Golden Highlights
A Pixie is a very short hairstyle that is quite basic. So, to elevate the hairstyle, you can dye the hair a light brown shade. Also, on top, a few hair strands can be highlighted using the golden hue.
11. LOB with Bangs
LOB is a longer format of bob hairstyles that cuts near the shoulder. This is yet another basic hairstyle, which can be paired with bangs.
12. Face Framing Mid-Length Hair with Bangs
This is a mid-length hairstyle, which could have been kept simple. But, as we can see, the layers are cut near the face so that it frames properly. Also, a bang when accompanied can help you balance the hairstyle.
13. Piecey Micro-Bangs
Inject an edgy, artistic energy into your style with these short, piecey micro-bangs that sit well above the eyebrows. Hairstylists recommend this bold choice for women with smaller features, as it opens up the face and prevents your hair from "swallowing" your expression. To style these effectively, use a matte styling wax to pinch the ends, giving them a deliberate, textured appearance that stays in place all day.
14. Textured Pixie Bob with Bangs
A layered pixie full of pointed layers is so fluffy. And, it's super easy and comfortable to manage as it does not require 24x7 attention.
15. Long Face-Framing Bangs
Create a soft, romantic silhouette with long bangs that start at the bridge of the nose and taper down to the jaw. This works perfectly for women who aren't ready for a full commitment to fringe, as these longer pieces can be easily tucked behind the ears or pinned back. To care for this style, use a light-hold hairspray to keep the face-framing pieces in place without making them feel stiff or "crunchy."
16. Layered Pixie with Bangs and Sideburns
In this pixie, we can notice that the layers overlap each other and create a messy texture in the hair. This is super interesting, and when a bang is added, it adds all the charm.
17. Updo with Loose Layers and Bangs
Sometimes, an updo can make your face look flat when the hair is tied all up. So, then what you can do is add some loose layers and bangs in the front to balance the overall style.
18. Face Framing Highlights LOB with Bangs
This is a regular LOB style, but with a twist. A few of the hair strands in the front are highlighted using a golden blonde color. The hair helps in highlighting the face when a bang is added.
19. Platinum Blonde Feather Cut with Bangs
If you are looking for something glossy, then a platinum blonde color can beautifully sync with your hairstyle. The feather cut is composed of several layers that resemble a bird's feather. And, to balance the too many layers, a bang is added.
20. Brown Wavy Textured Hair Paired with Bangs
A simple yet elegant hairstyle is characterized by an open, wavy texture. To make it even more exciting, a beautiful shade of brown is added. The hair is mid-length, and a bang is chopped right near the eyebrows.
21. Dark Chocolate Brown Long Hair with Bangs
A dark chocolate brown is a safe color to play with if you don't want anything extreme on your hair. And, long hair with bangs is chopped and paired with the color to maintain its simplicity.
22. Grey Updo with A-Line Soft Bangs
Updos are highly manageable hairstyles as they don't require much attention. A Grey updo with some soft bangs looks super cute and elegant on any woman. A-Line bangs are those that become shorter to longer from the middle on both sides.
23. Face Framing Highlights with Wispy Bangs
When the hair strands right near the face are colored, they are known to be face-framing highlights. The hairstyle is kept simple, while the color adds all the charm. The pointed bangs finish off all the work.
24. Long Multiple Long Layers Hair with Bangs
This is a long, shaggy hairstyle that is super long. The hair has a lot of uneven layers that create volume and shagginess. Then, a bang completes the look.
25. Inverted Layers Bob with Mid Length Bangs
In this hairstyle, we can find a few hair strands twisted inwards, and those are known to be the inverted layers. Since the hair is short, it gives a unique appearance. Then bangs almost cut right in the middle of the forehead.
26. Shaggy Curly Bob with Straight Bangs
A shaggy curly bob is a super voluminous hairstyle. Here, the curls are messier and thus give the volume. And, the unique thing about this hairstyle is its straight bangs.
27. Transitioning Grey with Bangs
The hairstyle is called the transitioning grey with bangs, as the hair is left to grow in its natural habitat. If you notice the image, the hair towards the ends is blonde and grey near the roots. This style can be balanced with a bang.
28. Open Loose Curly Hair with Bangs
If you have naturally gray hair, then you can give this style a shot. The hair is left open with a bang, and then styled using a curler to give those voluminous curls.
30. Long Blonde Open Hair with Bouncy Bangs
Blonde ladies with long hair can try this hairstyle. A longer length with some bouncy bangs is such a resemblance of beauty in simplicity.
