Style Hair Short Hairstyles These Short Haircuts for Older Women Flatter at Any Age By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on May 19, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Donna Means / @salondm3 A Southern woman knows her way around the hair salon. She's well-versed in which highlights, products, and tools are required to prep her strands for every occasion, from lunch with the girlfriends to holiday soirées—because hair is the ultimate accessory, after all. We know just the right time to swap our pearls for tasteful diamond studs, but also when it's time to shake up our signature hairstyle with a little refresh. From super pixies to shoulder lengths, these short haircuts are for older women looking to revamp and revitalize their tresses. We focused on classic haircuts that not only work for different textures, but also maintain a timeless appeal (like all women do, of course.) These short haircuts will change the game for women of any age since we're all in this together. Get ready to find your new signature look. 01 of 15 Layered Lob Donna Means / @salondm3 Long bobs, or lobs, have been going strong over the past few years, and we can't complain. The effortlessly stylish cut lets you customize with layers and bangs in infinite ways. Adding layers can also compliment your hair's natural texture without forcing a cut that wouldn't suit your face shape. This shoulder-length version gets movement and personality from shorter and longer layers. 02 of 15 Soft Modern Shag Donna Means / @salondm3 This soft approach to the modern shag features blended layers, but keeps the short, flippy ends and bangs of the original cut. Go for a side part, as it complements more face shapes than one down the center. 03 of 15 Curly Super Pixie Christina Kelley / @msberrybacon For ladies with tight curls, we love a super short pixie cut that lets your texture show in a totally different way. It requires only minimal diffusing, which—as all curly-haired women know—is the stuff of dreams. 04 of 15 Classic Bob Donna Means / @salondm3 You really can't go wrong with a classic bob at any point in your life, with any face shape. The minimal, face-framing layers of this cut work great for straight and wavy hair. Curly haired ladies might find they need a bit more layering. This side-by-side image is an example of different approaches to the bob. This client at Salon dm3 in Athens, Georgia, typically rocked a classic bob but chose to switch to a shorter cut, says Donna Means, the salon owner. Even though the cut was great, the client didn't enjoy styling it and eventually grew her hair out back to the classic bob, Means says. 05 of 15 Short Stacked Bob Donna Means / @salondm3 This chin-grazing style uses side-swept bangs and stacked, short layers in the back to give major volume and body. We love the placement of caramel balayage highlights throughout the chestnut hair. 06 of 15 Layered Shoulder Length for Curly Hair Christina Kelley / @msberrybacon Layering is the key to making any medium-to-long length, curly hair work in your favor. It gives much needed shape and helps with curl definition. 07 of 15 Sculpted Crop Therese Snow / @theresesnow_haircolor This sleek, sophisticated look is a classic choice and works well for straight hair. The heavy side sweep on the crown gives the cut personality and style. 08 of 15 Full Bangs Therese Snow / @theresesnow_haircolor Full bangs are like a chameleon that blends into any style. They can instantly update your bob, lob, or even medium to long hair. 09 of 15 Super Pixie Therese Snow / @theresesnow_haircolor The pixie cut is perhaps our favorite classic cut for those who aren't afraid to go ultra-short! While we find this style to be universally flattering for all textures, it works great with this thick, straight hair. A little pomade lets you give some lift to the bangs. 10 of 15 Side-Swept Medium Length Therese Snow / @theresesnow_haircolor This elegant feminine look makes us swoon every time. It works well with medium to thick hair, and the soft face-framing compliments high cheekbones. 11 of 15 Textured Bob Christina Kelley / @msberrybacon Let your texture loose in a lightly layered bob. A simple switch to a center part will channel curly haired Meg Ryan. 12 of 15 Choppy Pixie Donna Means / @salondm3 An edgy pixie takes your classic style to the next level with choppy layers and, if desired, side-swept bangs like these. It gives some sassiness to the ultra-short look. 13 of 15 Lots of Layers Donna Means / @salondm3 These swept-back layers catch the light and show off the blonde tones. Highlights in light ash blonde blend well with grays and silvers. 14 of 15 Wispy Bob Donna Means / @salondm3 For fine-haired ladies, this wispy cut will give you breezy movement. Plenty of layers and delicate bangs offer an effortless touch that can go from day to night without additional styling. 15 of 15 Stacked Crop Donna Means / @salondm3 A short, layered hairstyle is always best for fine hair. You can briefly hold the end of your layers in a curling iron for a lifted effect that will add freshness to a mature hairstyle. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit