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Short haircutshave long symbolized confidence, elegance, and versatility.
When it comes to fabulous short haircuts for women over 50, there is no shortage of options.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up dozens of chic hairstyles that look fresh at any age.
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Keep scrolling for 85 cropped hairstyles you’ll want to bring to your next salon appointment.
With this cut, there’s enough length to change your style day-to-day.
To style the look, beauty expert Savannah St. Jean recommends a heavy, wax-based spray.
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“Simply spray it in and spike your hair with your fingers.”
Textured Pixie
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A textured pixie is an effortless, super hip style.
Keep it sleek by going over it with a straightener or finger comb for a more textured style.
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Style yourbaby hairsto add some glam to the look.
Cropped Curls
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Vanessa Bell Calloway’s pixie afro is a timeless style.
Curl mousse or cream works best to style this coiled look.
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We’re also digging thewispy bangs.
Voluminous Pixie
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Kris Jenners pixie cut will always be iconic.
The slight volume in the front is cool and edgy but not overly so.
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For added staying power, spritz some hairspray to ensure your look will last.
“This cut has versatility and is low-maintenance,” Petrut tells us.
Relatively low-maintenance and easy to style, this look gives off “I woke up like this” vibes.
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The layers fall into place, and a middle part keeps it polished.
If highlights are your thing, they’ll definitely add extra dimension to this style.
it’s possible for you to also opt forbalayagefor a natural, sun-kissed look.
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Add some highlights for extra dimension.
Curly Bob
Thisold Hollywood bobhairstyle on Elaine Hendrix proves curls can look great at any length.
“The trick with this style is to maintain the sleek, straight look,” St. Jean notes.
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“To do this, you need a product to keep the humidity and frizz at bay.”
She recommends an anti-humidity spray.
Voluminous Wavy Bob with Bangs
Bobs work well on thick, wavy hair.
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Side-Part Bob
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A deep side part on a bob never goes unnoticed.
Long Bob
Once a trend, the long bobalso known as lobis here to stay.
Wear it straight and sleek or volumized and retro.
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Tousled Lob
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Holly Hunter’s shoulder-grazing lob is majorly chic.
To achieve it, let your hair air-dry slightly before round-brushing it straight with a blow-dryer.
Finish it off with a shine spray for that red carpet-ready look.
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To achieve the look, layer your styling products on wet curls and diffuse.
Defined Shoulder-Length Waves
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Defined waves on shoulder-length hair are timeless.
Pair it with a fieryred hair colorfor a striking finish.
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Mid-Length Springy Curls
Jane Fonda’s springy curls give this mid-length cut a youthful vibe.
A quick spritz of shine spray will enhance the curls and add definition.
Pair a deep side part with bangs curled inward and soft curls throughout for a chic, classic look.
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A defining cream can accentuate waves or curls, while a light spritz of hairspray can help tame flyaways.
Natural Afro
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Afro texture is known to be malleable and versatile.
Sassy Shag
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Sandra Oh’s low-maintenance look is equal parts messy and chic.
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If hair is straight, roughly blow-dry it and then use a curling iron to create shaggy curls.
The trick here is to use a dry texturizing spray.
Create volume at the ends by blow-drying with a round brush and going over with a large-barrel curling iron.
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Split-Bang Lob
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Bangs are not a one-size-fits-all affair.
Short Bowl Cut
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Mary J. Blige’s chic bowl-likemushroom cutmakes a statement.
Apply a dime-sized amount of a smoothing serum to lay down flyaways.
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Side-Parted Bob
Looking for a low-maintenance cut that offers a variety of styling options?
A dollop of curl cream or gel will enhance the curls and lock in moisture.
Shoulder-Length Curly Bob
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Michelle Obama’s cut is low-maintenance and versatile.
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Asymmetric Lob
Iman’s sleek center part perfectly draws attention to her gorgeous face.
Meanwhile, the blunt and asymmetric ends of her lob add interest.
Layered Lob
Patti Labelle’s side-parted bob has many layers.
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The resulting look appears voluminous and fully glam, and we love thegolden blondecolor.
This look is easy to replicate: Just air dry, add texture spray and go.
Pageboy Bob
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This updated homage to the 1920s embodies pure glamour.
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We like how Naomi Campbell’s take sees her short hairstyle a bit rounded, highlighting her face shape.
Cut your bangs to an eyebrow-grazing length for added allure.
The deep side part adds a touch of modern drama.
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Rounded Bob
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Octavia Spencer’scurved bobhelps highlight her face.
The side part and balayage highlights keep an otherwise retro look feeling modern.
Subtle side bangs frame the face and create additional interest.
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Embrace natural movement in your hair by spritzing a bit of texture spray.
One-Sided Lob
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Cate Blanchett’s one-sided lob offers a fun approach to the trend.
Just use a blowdryer with a precision nozzle and aim it at the roots for extra volume.
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Blown-Out Bob
Shohreh Aghdashloo proves that blowouts work on all ages and hair lengths.
Here, the style is shiny and fluffy.
Add texture spray and a side part to recreate the vibe.
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Herhighlightsadd extra dimension and keep the look fresh.
Bob with Locs
Whoopi Goldberg’s signaturelocscurve inward in a bob shape.
Style them fluffy and voluminous so they seamlessly transition into the rest of your hair.
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The drama and maintenance level of this look is fully customizable with the help of an expert colorist.
A rounded blowdry brush will help you easily achieve the fluffy volume you want.
Curled,side-swept bangsframe her face and create a soft, elegant look.
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The blonde, razored fringe brings the look a little edge.
Voluminous Shag
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Mimic Alfre Woodward’s voluminous shag by using volume-boosting mousse.
Mimic Iman’s glassy shine with agloss or a glaze.
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Finger Waves
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Halle Berry channels Old-Hollywood-style glamour with short, shinyfinger waves.
A deep side part adds body and dimensionality to the look.
Curl hair away from your face, and voila, a coif that looks impeccably polished.
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Short haircuts for women, like pixies and bobs, can help the hair appear thicker.
Also, with longer hairstyles, you execute the risk of hair being weighed down.
Generally speaking, a bob haircut is chin-length, while a lob can extend down to the collarbone.
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Talk to your hairstylist about ways to achieve movement without losing too much volume.
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