27 Stunning Short Haircuts For Women Over 70
Kathakali S
Age is not a hindrance to stylish beauty—particularly when it comes to hair. Older women in the 70s and 80s are redefining beauty norms with confident, sassy, and low-maintenance short haircuts that project personality, character, and individuality. From classic to edgy to playfully fun, there's a fabulous short hairstyle for every taste. Here are 27 gorgeous short haircuts for women above 70 that are popular throughout the USA in 2025:
1. Choppy Pixie
This hairdo is great for creating texture and volume in thin or fine hair to give it a denser appearance. The almost whimsical and irregular ends add to the contemporary style and are a great complement to natural greys or brightly colored hair.
2. Short Asymmetrical Pixie Cut with Side-Swept Bangs
This cut brings together sophistication with asymmetry, providing a new and trendy look. Side-swept bangs soften the face, and the shorter sides keep everything sleek and easy to style.
“Side-swept bangs can mask forehead wrinkles and give a lifting effect,” says Louise Crandall, stylist in Scottsdale, AZ.
3. Tousled Bob
The tousled bob is chic and effortless. With gentle waves and subtle volume, this style gives movement and makes hair look young and bouncy. It's ideal for women with natural curls or waves.
4. Voluminous Layered Bob with Bangs
This cut employs layering to provide body and lift, making it a great option for women with thinning hair. The bangs create attention for the eyes and define the face tastefully.
5. Reddish Middle-Parted Pixie
A center part in a pixie is balanced, while a reddish color provides warmth and energy to the look. This cut is particularly flattering for women who want to enhance their complexion.
6. White Lifted Pixie
The raised white pixie exudes a sophisticated and elegant aura. It proudly accepts natural silver or white hair, and the volume at the top of the head stretches out the face and gives it a sophisticated look.
7. Salt and Pepper Pixie Mullet
Fusing the edginess of a pixie with the classic chicness of a mullet, this cut rocks the natural salt and pepper hue while providing a stylish shape.
8. Grey Curly Short Hair
If you have curly hair, this shortcut is a great way to work with it. Cut short for ease but long enough to display texture, it creates a young, lively appearance.
“Curly grey hair is beautiful when hydrated and shaped well,” recommends Ruth Landon, curl specialist from Detroit.
9. Blonde Shag Cut
The blonde shag provides layers and riotous texture that enhance the playful aspect of short hair. The style is perfect for the woman who wants something light, bouncy, and full of spirit.
10. White and Brown Textured Pixie
Combining white and brown shades gives depth to this pixie cut's short style. Texture contributes to creating depth, causing hair to appear thicker and more dynamic.
11. Shaggy Textured Pixie
Short and full of feathered layers, the shaggy textured pixie is feminine yet edgy. Simple to style, it suits both straight and wavy hair textures.
“This style is wash-and-go yet stylish- it works well with wavy or straight hair,” notes Ellie Hart, stylist in Seattle.
12. Lifted White Pixie
With height at the crown and freshly tapered sides, this white pixie cut provides shape and elegance. It's trendy for most face shapes and simple to keep up.
13. Asymmetrical Mixie
The mixie (mix of a mullet and pixie) with an asymmetrical edge is cool and artistic. It provides length in the back with shape in the front, creating a fashionable contrast.
14. Shaggy Bob with Fringes
This bob is layered to add volume and finishes with soft fringes. It provides a fuller look and is perfect for a slightly tousled, youthful look.
15. Purple and Black Spiky Pixie
Make a bold statement with a pixie in purple and black. The spiky layers add attitude and depth, ideal for women who appreciate a little edge.
16. Bowl Cut with Fringes
The contemporary bowl cut is tidy and edged with soft fringes on the forehead. It's structured, bold, and wonderfully becoming for older faces.
“When styled properly, the bowl cut adds character without looking outdated,” says Susan Mendez, a stylist from Portland.
17. Flipped-Out Bob with Micro Bangs
The outer ends of this bob are flipped outward for a vintage flair, while the micro bangs add a fashionable, offbeat touch to the style.
18. Fresh Feathered Cut with Bangs
Feathered layers provide a light and airy texture in this cut. Combined with soft bangs, the look is elegant and refined—perfect for fine hair.
19. Short Feathered Shag with Bangs
This hairstyle incorporates feathering and layering for a shaggy but tidy haircut. It provides bounce and ensures the hair is full and textured, and bangs provide softness.
20. Textured Shag Grey Pixie
This grey pixie relies on layering and texturizing to achieve a slimming silhouette. It enhances the natural elegance of silver locks and adds a young spin to the cut.
21. Curly Messy Boy Cut
This very short curly cut is low maintenance but high impact. The curls add volume and drama, which makes it a great option for women who prefer a hassle-free yet expressive look.
22. Razored Faded Pixie
The razored, faded pixie has faded, soft sides and razored top layers, making it look trendy and sculpted. The cut is particularly chic with statement glasses or earrings.
23. Tapered Pixie Cut
Tapered on the sides and back of the head, this pixie has a gradual blend from short to slightly longer top layers. Refined, classy, and simple to style.
“Perfect for seniors who want a tidy and refined look,” says Annabelle Morris, stylist from Arizona.
24. Razored Pixie
The razored pixie is distinguished by its sharp, defined shape. This cut is about attitude and confidence, creating a face that is lifted and structured in appearance.
25. Layered Shoulder-Length Cut with Bangs
While technically at the longer part of the short, this layered, shoulder-grazing cut with bangs offers versatility and softness. It can be straight, curled, or tousled for various appearances.
“Bangs draw focus up while layers reduce the weight of the hair,” explains Julie Marks, stylist in Pennsylvania.
26. Asymmetrical Blonde Bob
A side-swept bob with blonde highlights instantly lights up the face. Asymmetry creates interest and contemporary style, ideal for those who desire a radical, new look.
27. Pixie Mullet with Purple Highlight
This edgy cut combines the short pixie in the front with the slightly longer mullet at the back, all capped with a purple streak for drama. It's unconventional, innovative, and high-impact.
