45 Short Hairstyles For Women Over 70
Gungun Prasad
Short hairstyles are a great way to give your look a refresh whilst being easy to style. From textured pixies to layered bobs, curly styles to sleek silver styles, there are many options to choose from. These 45 short hairstyles for women over 70 will inspire you to find a style that suits your hair type, colour and personal style.
1. Reddish Brown Pixie
This textured pixie has warm reddish brown tones. The sides are short and the layered top has a little more length.
2. Wavy Side Swept Bob
Soft waves and a deep side part give this bob a chic and relaxed feel. The side swept front also adds lots of movement and works well with naturally wavy hair.
Bobs are a great go to hairstyle as they provide a balance between a statement and easy to style, says hairstylist Michelle Cleveland.
3. Curly Voluminous Bob
This round shaped bob allows your natural curls to stand out. The layers help to spread your curls evenly.
To get the best results when getting a bob, it’s important to ensure you have the right amount of layers and length for your hair type, says hairstylist Melissa Timperley.
4. Texture Side Swept Pixie
Choppy layers give this pixie lots of texture. The side swept fringe helps to soften the short pixie look. If you like to have a short hairstyle with lots of styling options then this is a great choice.
5. Dark Pixie
This short pixie has clean lines. The dark colour gives lots of definition and the classic shape makes it easy to wear.
6. Layered Gray Bob
This soft layered bob gives lots of movement.
For extra height, Mark Clayton recommends getting a graduated bob shape.
7. Pixie Bob With Bangs
This style is a good middle ground between a pixie and bob. The bangs frame your face and the layered sides keep the shape light.
8. Bob With Curtain Bangs
The curtain bangs blend into the sides of this bob.
To get the best results, ensure you have the right amount of layers and bangs to frame your face, says hairstylist Kashmir Asvaraksh.
9. Super Texture Pixie
Choppy layers give this pixie more volume.
For a soft textured pixie, Deborah McDowell recommends getting this style.
10. Bob With Wispy Bangs
This short bob has soft wispy bangs. The bangs blend into the front layers.
11. Asyemtrical Short Gray Bob
This grey bob has a modern asymmetrical look. One side is slightly longer than the other.
12. Airy White Pixie
This white pixie has feathered layers to create a light airy look. The bright colour compliments the soft textured look. It’s also easy to style due to the short length.
13. Gray Pixie
his classic grey pixie is a great way to incorporate your natural hair colour. The short layers give a nice shape to the crown and sides.
14. Disconnected Pixie
This pixie has contrasting lengths to create a unique look. The short sides and back contrast with the longer top.
15. Wavy White Bob
This white bob has soft waves to give it a light feel. The natural texture means the short length isn’t too structured.
16. Layered Bob
This classic bob has subtle layers to give it some movement. The layers also help to reduce weight and give a lighter end result.
17. Curly Bob
This short bob has natural curls to give it some bounce. The rounded shape helps to keep everything even.
18. Layered Texture Bob
This bob has choppy layers and textured ends to give it a relaxed look. The differing lengths give lots of movement and works well with straight or slightly wavy hair.
19. Blonde Lob
This Lob is slightly longer than a traditional short bob. It gives you more styling options. You can style it smooth, with a side part or with some loose waves.
20. Tousled Layered Bixie With Bangs
This bixie is a mix between a pixie and bob. The tousled style adds volume. The bangs soften the face.
21. Layered Pixie Bob
This layered pixie bob keeps your hair short but has some length to the sides. The textured layers to the crown give lots of movement. This is easy to customise.
22. Side Parted Bob
The deep side part gives this bob a stylish look. It also gives some extra lift to the roots. The simple style can be worn every day or for more formal occasions.
23. Undercut Pixie With Side Swept Bangs
An undercut pixie with side swept bangs combines closely cropped sides with longer, sweeping layers on top. The contrast creates a modern, edgy look with a soft and flattering finish.
24. Messy Bob With Bangs
This bob has a relaxed look thanks to the uneven layers and soft bangs. It works well with naturally wavy hair.
25. Bob
classic bob is always a great short hairstyle. The clean lines can be cut around the chin or jaw. This means you can have the right length and shape for your personal preference.
26. Messy Pixie
This pixie has contrasting lengths to create a unique look. The short sides and back contrast with the longer top.
27. Tousled Layered Bob
This bob has soft tousled layers to give it more volume. It has a relaxed look.
28. Assymetrical Pixie
This pixie has some uneven layers to give it a unique look. The longer section adds interest to the face. The shorter sides keep everything neat.
29. Chin Length Soft Layered Bob
This bob sits at chin length. The soft layers give it a nice shape. It has enough length to give you some styling options.
30. Pixie With Micro Bangs
This modern pixie has very short bangs. The cropped bangs draw attention to the top of your face. The short sides keep everything neat.
31. Classic Pixie
This traditional pixie has short sides, a neat back and some length to the top. The balanced look makes it a practical option.
32. Red Undercut Pixie
This bold undercut pixie has short sides and longer top. The vibrant red colour adds another standout feature.
33. Short Spiked Pixie
This fun pixie has short spiky layers. A little styling product will help to define the sections.
34. Silver Bob
This simple bob lets your natural silver hair shine. You can add subtle layers to give it some movement.
33. Side Swoop Bob
This classic bob has a swooping front section. It gives it some movement.
34. Short Feather Layered Cut
This short hairstyle has feathered layers which give it a light feel. The ends swoop away from the face.
35. Pixie With Side Swept Bangs
The side swept bangs blend into the longer layers on top. You can style them neat or tousled.
36. Airy Pixie
This pixie has light layers to keep it looking soft. The relaxed look makes it a great option if you like soft textures.
37. Tapered Pixie
This pixie has short hair around the neck and sides which tapers into longer layers on top. It has a clean look.
38. Texture Pixie
This versatile pixie has choppy layers to give it some definition. It works with different hair types. You can style it casually.
39. Fine Hair Pixie
This pixie has carefully placed layers to give fine hair more volume. There is some extra length on top to give it some shape.
40. Dense Bixie
This bixie is a mix between a bob and pixie. The layered look helps to tame thick hair. It still has lots of volume.
41. Pixie With Volume At Crown
This pixie has extra volume to the crown. The shorter sides and back balance this out.
42. Inverted Bob With Bangs
This bob has a shorter back and longer front sections. The bangs help to soften the structured look and give it a personal touch.
43. Blonde Pixie With Longer Hair At Top
This bob has a shorter back and longer front sections. The bangs help to soften the structured look and give it a personal touch.
44. Pixie With Side Swept Micro Bangs
The short sides contrast with the extra length on top. You can brush the top forwards, sideways or add some texture.
45. Bob With Bangs
This pixie has a cropped look with very short angled bangs. The side swept bangs add some interest to the front. It has a light look.
