One of the easiest ways to look and feel put-together is to have a hairstyle that does the heavy lifting for you.
We all want to look polished, but few of us want to spend hours fussing with styling tools every morning.
I think a great short cut can be the “secret sauce” for a sophisticated look that requires less effort. So I have rounded up some elegant short hairstyle ideas that offer both volume and versatility.
1. Textured and Layered Haircut
I’ll be the first to admit that creating layers when you have fine hair can be a tasking process. But look at this! She absolutely nailed them perfectly.
I’d argue this layered cut not only makes your hair look simply gorgeous, but it also gives the impression that your hair is much fuller.
2. Bob Pixie Cut (Bixie)
It is completely natural to want something right in the middle of a bob and a pixie. Good news: this glorious combination actually exists.
If you’re in your 50s, I think you should put a bob pixie cut on your list of things to try. You should try it at least once for its beautiful appearance alone.
3. Textured Pixie with Fringe
The pixie is likely the most common cut you’ll see on older women because it does not require a ton of hair.
For a refreshed feel, you can choose to keep the fringe if you have enough hair volume to cover your forehead.
4. Sassy Short Haircut for Thin Hair
The title “best short haircut for thin hair” sounds pretty vague, but trust me, this is precisely what it is.
A bob cut for black hair is not something you see every single day, and this style is definitely going out there to make a statement. I can attest that this is a truly excellent hairstyle for women over fifty.
5. Crow Buzz Cut
When it is time to choose a hairstyle, you can always play around with mixing up two separate cuts.
Crow cuts and buzz cuts are both quite popular among those with short hair, so why not mix the two to create something that feels like a masterpiece?
6. Dimensional Layered Bob
How do you feel about layering a bob in dimensions? This does not just sound great when you talk about it in theory.
I suggest you try it for yourself! Look at her; you can see that this is a pretty amazing hairstyle.
7. Balayage Layered Bob
If you’re open to a small amount of dye, the balayage layered bob is another excellent idea for short hair.
The way it looks on her makes it clear that this style is absolutely perfect for women over the age of fifty.
8. Gray Hair Undercut
The undercut almost seems like a large pixie, and I’m personally not the biggest fan of the shorter length.
However, if this style looks like a fabulous idea to you, then it is truly one of the more desirable options in this entire collection.
9. Bob Cut
I should not have waited all the way until the ninth suggestion to talk about the bob cut, but here we are!
It really does not matter how short your hair is. If your hair is worthy of being cut, it can get a bob cut, and honestly, the style never looks bad.
10. Edgy Cut with Grunge Bangs
Instead of letting your bob cut end in a natural way, you could sharpen the edges to automatically get this incredible haircut.
For a woman who is clearly near fifty, I have to say this hairstyle truly looks amazing!
11. Platinum Blonde Pixie Cut
This style is so simple and satisfying. Provided your hair color is compatible, you can choose a pixie cut on a platinum blonde color.
This creates a visually appealing blend of the two elements. The picture shows exactly how you will look when it’s finished, and I personally don’t think it looks bad at all.
12. Messy Short Haircut for Over 50 with Glasses
Truthfully, I think this particular haircut looks slightly complicated. It’s probably going to be pretty taxing for your stylist to achieve.
Getting the bangs looks like it is a difficult process all by itself, but I have to admit that every detail really comes together beautifully in the end.
13. Short Textured Pixie for Thick Hair
When you look at hair recommendations for older women, it’s totally common to see styles for thick hair getting left out.
If you feel like you’ve been overlooked, please don’t be. I have a solution! Just get a textured pixie and I guarantee you’ll be glad you did.
14. Shag Mullet
Shag mullets look very appealing, but I’ll be the first to admit that this style has some pretty significant requirements.
You need medium length hair as a starting point. Then you need the sheer determination to look absolutely fantastic. After just a few short minutes, you’re left with this gorgeous result!
15. Pixie Cut for Thin Fine Hair
If a simple pixie cut looks plenty chic for you, then this is your ultimate go-to.
This is an especially appropriate cut for women with very fine hair that would struggle to survive any elaborate hairstyling combinations.
16. Stack Short Bob for White/Gray Hair
If you’ve got completely white or grey hair, I have another excellent hairstyle idea that could be your next look.
This cut is a bob, but the major defining feature here is absolutely the color itself.
17. Stacked Haircut
A stacked haircut is another one of those short hairstyles that women over fifty should absolutely give a try.
Honestly, I am finding it a little tough to tell the difference between all the various layered options here, since they seriously all look beautifully similar.
18. Short PixBob Hair Cut
You will not need super long and thick hair to create the perfect hairstyle.
This short haircut should look just right, even with your regular fine, blondish hair.