25 Trendy Short Hairstyles For Women Over 70 To Get A Fresh Look
Mriganka Sheker Mukhopadhyay
Updated At 17 Oct 26
A short haircut can be anything but dull. Its look is often down to the right fringe, the way the cut hits your neckline, and how much you want to keep going on top. These short hairstyles for women over 70 are all about options—from ultra-cropped pixies to neat and tidy bobs that are a bit longer at the back, with a few longer layered cuts to really go for it. When you're picking your favorite, look beyond just the color: think about what your natural hair does on its own, your glasses, and just how much faff you enjoy with styling. Bring the picture to your stylist and have a chat about what bits will actually suit you.
1. Swept Grey Pixie with Crown Volume
Sweep those grey hairs across the front of your face and snuggle the rest of the sides right in around your ears. Grey tones are blended so the crown is just about poking out. Try blow-drying your roots upwards to get that lift going.
When you've got fine hair, hairdresser and educator Andrew Carruthers reckons you can still use layering to add some much-needed texture while keeping your edges looking nice and full. But you need to balance it all out - see what he means when he talks about movement and density around the ears.
2. Soft Blonde Crop with Glasses
This cut is all about keeping the sides neat, then leaving a bit of extra length for the top. Looks really nice above a pair of glasses too. Just give it a quick sweep with your fingers to get that 'just-rolled-out-of-bed' look.
3. Spiky Silver Pixie
You can't help but look lively with a silver pixie like this - all those upright hairs add loads of texture to the close cut of this style. Short sides show off the spiky top, and the forehead is completely exposed. Try using some styling paste to get that added oomph, then use your fingers to pinch out the individual tips and separate them.
4. Tapered Grey Crop with a Neat Nape
When you see this one from the back, the grey layers are all settling in really nicely around the neckline - super full and rounded across the back. A really neat shape without a heavy edge at the bottom. Always worth including a back view when you're trying to get the right taper.
5. Long Silver Pixie with an Undercut
This silver top falls over the undercut in a diagonal line - a great shape from the side. Got a really sharp edge from the contrasting lengths. Ask your hairdresser how often that undercut needs tidying up to keep the shape going.
6. Short Brunette Curls with a Wispy Fringe
Loose curls are just the thing for this short brunette cut. Tailor it to suit your face with a nice wispy fringe. To get those curls right, just scrunch a bit of lightweight mousse into damp hair and leave it be. No need to over-brush it - just let the texture be.
7. Silver Crop with a Swept Quiff
A lifted front section sweeps backwards above closely cropped sides. The darker silver underneath adds depth to the brighter top. Use a small brush at the front roots to encourage height while keeping the side sections smooth.
8. Tousled Silver Bob with Fine Bangs
This jaw-length silver bob combines wispy bangs with loosely waved side sections. The uneven, airy finish keeps the shape from looking rigid. Twist a few damp sections around your fingers to encourage gentle bends near the cheeks.
9. Feathered Silver Pixie with Side-Swept Bangs
Short silver layers poking out through the crown are pretty sharp - and then there's that delicate side fringe that angles in just the right way. Your ears get to stay exposed, which keeps the whole thing nice 'n' compact. When you're finishing the look, focus on getting product to the tips - that way the feathered bits stay nice 'n' light.
10. Auburn Bob with Curved Layers
This rounded bob's got a rich auburn colour that really makes the whole thing pop - especially when you've got those smooth, sweeping layers. Your back curves in while longer bits frame your face. Keep the ends from getting all curled up - instead, get them to dry-brushed back to really bring out the shape of the cut.
11. Center-Parted Platinum Chin Bob
A middle part divides this pale blonde bob into two neat panels that finish just at the chin. It's the dark roots that really add some contrast to the whole thing. When you're trimming, try to keep the ends even - that way you'll keep that crisp, balanced outline.
12. Soft Blonde Layers with Airy Bangs
Light blonde layers just pour around your neck, you've got fine bangs skimming the forehead, and loose flips at the sides. This one's one of the longer options we've got. If you want to get the fringe just right, dry it first - that way you can guide it into place before it sets.
13. Textured Grey Pixie with Glasses
When you've got piecey grey layers poking out through the crown, it looks a bit like you just rolled out of bed - in a good way. A diagonal fringe sitting right above your glasses is pretty sharp too. We try to keep the whole shape nice 'n' compact by making sure the sides are nice 'n' short. When you come in, be sure to ask your stylist to take a gander at how the temple area fits with your frames.
14. Highlighted Layered Bob with Wispy Bangs
Beige blonde highlights brighten this layered bob, with longer front sections and light bangs framing the eyes. The ends curve toward the neck. Use a vented brush to smooth the surface while keeping some movement through the layers.
15. Sleek Platinum Bob with Straight Bangs
A straight, pale blonde bob meets a full fringe that falls close to the eyebrows. The smooth sides create a clear frame around the face. Brush the bangs gently from side to side while drying for an even fall.
16. Sculpted White Pompadour
The front rises high and sweeps backwards, creating a sculpted white pompadour above close sides. Its appeal lies in the deliberate height. Blow-dry the front upward in small sections, then use a light mist of hairspray for support.
17. Angled Silver Bob with a Deep Side Sweep
Grey front layers sweep diagonally across your face, creating an awesome contrast with the shorter back. Pale streaks really bring out the angle. Before you go, show your stylist where you'd like the longest front piece to end up, then decide on the overall length.
18. Rounded Two-Tone Bob with Full Bangs
A curved bob paired with a nice fringe 'n' dense makes for a super sharp silhouette - just what you need if you've got pale silver on top and darker hair underneath. The ends turn inwards around your jawline, so you'll want to keep the rounded edge with a small brush to get the look just right.
19. Close Blonde Pixie with a Short Fringe
This super short blonde pixie hugs your head super close, with a teeny forward fringe and tidy edges around the ear. It's a super simple, compact silhouette. Before choosing a length, have a chat with your stylist about your growth pattern.
20. Silver Bob with a Voluminous Side Sweep
A broad, sweeping side sweep and lifted roots give this silver bob a lot of movement around the face. The ends just kind of fall loosely. When you're drying your hair, try shifting your part a bit to get some extra lift up front.
21. Highlighted Pixie with a Long Diagonal Fringe
Fine blonde highlights really make the longer top layers of this pixie stand out. The diagonal fringe reaches right up to the cheekbone, while the ear's still visible. To get a good look at the contrasting lengths, smooth that fringe forward a bit, then out to the sides.
22. White Feathered Bob with Soft Waves
Soft white waves just sweep away from the face, giving this bob a really rounded shape with feathery sides. The side part gives you some lift without making a sharp division. If you want an open frame around the eyes, just gently brush those front layers outwards.
23. Choppy Blonde Pixie with Spiky Layers
This pixie's got a super tousled finish - uneven blonde spikes and darker roots really give it some attitude. The wispy front bits kind of break up the forehead line. When you're styling, work some matte paste through those dry ends and leave a few bits loose for a more relaxed look.
24. Silver Shag with Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs blend right into those outward-flicking layers, while the longer silver ends just skim your shoulders. It's a style that offers a bit more length than the cropped styles here. To get an open, feathered framing, just brush those front layers away from your face.
25. Icy Pink Quiff with Closely Cropped Sides
This tall, swept-up quiff's got a really cool pale pink tint - and the much shorter sides really show it off. The exposed forehead and lifted top make for a bold silhouette. First, style the roots up, then lightly shape the tips back to keep the height looking great.
Pick a style that you can really see yourself wearing every day. When you're chatting with your stylist, make sure to ask about the fringe, neckline, styling time and upkeep. And use that reference photo you found to explain your preferences - and your stylist can work with you to make any adjustments for your hair type.
