Bob haircuts for women over 50 are short to mid-length cuts that offer a chic, youthful look. There are endless ways of enhancing a bob haircut. Wavy, sleek, tousled, or funky—every style must suit a particular vibe and personality.
One of the classic and safest hair trends for older ladies in their 50s to try is a bob cut. It’s versatile and customizable. Bobs are great for giving oneself a younger-looking edge. Plus, it’s so much easier to jazz up!
Before getting a chop, ask for the best hair type and lifestyle type. The face shape also plays a crucial part in identifying which is the best haircut to go for.
Annmarie Delgado-Prosch, a California-based stylist, shares her #1 hair tip. Always know what the maintenance is going to be.
“To maintain a nice clean shape, I recommend they come every 6 to 8 weeks. This could be a deal-breaker, especially if they aren’t ready to commit to the upkeep,” says Annmarie.
When asked about her most loved product, Annmarie mentioned Davine’s all-in-one milk. Apply it before blow-drying sleek hair or before diffusing the curls.
If you’re over 50 and considering a bob haircut, check out these pictures!
#1: Straight Bob with Natural Color
Your natural hair color, including silver, can make a striking statement. If you pair it with a straight, sleek bob, your overall style could be chic and classic. Blunt bobs with volume and texture are ideal for hair types that are thick and dense in volume. If you desire more texture in your hair, you can ask your stylist to use techniques like razor cutting or texturing shears, which helps to reduce bulk.
#2: Dimensional Lob with Balayage
Try a dimensional lob with a balayage to transform your overall appearance. A lob haircut is a modern hairstyle that is stylish and popular, essentially a longer bob. It’ll look flattering on your aging hair and pairs well with a dimensional balayage. A balayage is a freehand painting technique that gives you a very lived-in, low-maintenance color. Stick to medium or lighter shades to maintain a youthful appearance.
#3: Asymmetric Bob with a Swoop Bang
An asymmetric bob with a swoop bang is one way to balance your favorite shape. Emphasize your natural beauty with a great cut. If your face is long, square, or round, opt for an asymmetric bob with a side-sweeping bang. For finer hair textures, add body by creating a blunt perimeter and incorporating slight crown layers.
#4: Modern Textured Bob Haircut
The modern bob haircut is popular among women over 50. This haircut could be an excellent choice if you want to lift your aging hair. Tell your stylist you want a blunt textured perimeter with texture layers inside. This gives your hair a fuller appearance at the borders and creates a textured look on the layers over your crown. For the perfect and modern bob hairstyles for women past their 50s, use a one to two-inch barrel to style your hair into waves, not ringlets.
#5: Side Parted Straight Bob for Fine Hair
Most women notice their hair thinning as they get older. If you notice your hair is thinning, consider getting a blunt bob. This style can make your hair look thicker. Adding a side part can also enhance the volume of the blunt bob.
#6: Apricot Wavy Bob with No Bangs
Looking for a fresh and stylish haircut that is perfect for women aged 50? Consider the apricot wavy bob haircut with no bangs. It’s a style where the hair is cut short and dyed apricot, a gorgeous color! The apricot-colored and bob-cut hairstyle is versatile and flattering, giving you a youthful and elegant look. The length of these short bob haircuts for women over fifty helps maintain the natural volume and texture of a wavy hair type. Not having bangs keeps the focus on your facial features. To style this look, start with damp hair and apply a curl-enhancing product to enhance your natural waves.
#7: Side-Parted Blonde Bob for Straight Hair
A side-parted blonde bob for straight hair is a great way to add fullness to finer textures. For a sleek bob and denser ends, keep the haircut above the shoulders with few or no layers. Add style by applying a volumizing mousse to the crown of the head, which will give the hairstyle a lift.
#8: Gorgeous Bob with Natural Coloring
A beautiful, naturally colored bob is a great choice. It always looks good when you maintain a natural color, especially with the right cut for your face and lifestyle. If you have a narrow jawline, request a blunt bob. Blunt bob haircuts for older women will enhance the fullness around your jaw and neckline, creating a balanced shape.
#9: Red Sweeping Bob Hairstyle
The red sweeping bob hairstyle is a chic and timeless option for women aged 50. This hairstyle features a sleek bob cut that gracefully frames the face. The sweeping nature of this hairstyle adds movement and dimension. It creates a soft and feminine look. This style works well for women with different hair types, such as straight or slightly wavy hair. Be aware that the red color can fade quickly. So grab some sulfate-free shampoo so your color can last longer!
#10: Simple Bob Haircut for Straight Hair
A simple bob haircut is a classic shape for women over 50 with straight hair. With my years of experience, this haircut always goes in style and looks good on people of all ages. A side-swept bang is a nice addition to this cut and helps to bring attention to the eyes.
#11: Cute Bob Hairstyle with Natural Curls
A cute bob hairstyle with natural curls is perfect for ladies in their 50s who want a fresh and youthful look. This low-maintenance style frames the face beautifully. It draws attention to the eyes and cheekbones. Keeping the length at or above the shoulders prevents the curls from becoming too weighed down. It also prevents them from losing their natural bounce. A bob with natural curls is a versatile and easy-to-maintain hairstyle.
#12: Butterfly Layered Cut with Center Parting
If you want short hair that doesn’t skimp on the volume, try a short butterfly layered cut with a center parting. The layers and texture in a butterfly haircut will provide your hair with lots of movement. It also gives the illusion of volume. Ask your stylist for lots of texture on the hair to give a more feathered, butterfly look. To style the hair, use a round brush or large barrel iron to lightly curve the hair away from the face.
#13: Chopped and Blonde
For women in their fifties, a bob can take 10 years off! Blonde is the perfect look for this age group as it will keep them looking on-trend and fabulous. Blondes should opt for buttery rather than platinum tones. It helps soften those greys around the hairline and brighten up her complexion. Plus, going shorter reduces dry time, and no more need to fuss all morning with styling tools. To finish, I recommend using Wella Eimi Perfect Me Lightweight Hair Cream. It gives your hair a subtle shine and hold.
#14: 1960s-Inspired Razored Curly Bob
Try a 1960s-inspired razored bob for curly hair for a timeless look. Using a razor for the haircut will create texture and layers. Just be careful not to overdo the razor, as it could cause unwanted frizz!
#15: Inverted Curly Bob Without Bangs
Go for a new look with an inverted curly bob without bangs. Cutting off dead long lengths will be helpful to give your face an instant lift. It will also give your hair a more youthful appearance. A shorter length will give your curls new life and bounce for a perfect style if you are in your fifties.
#16: Before and After Sleek Bob with Bangs
These before and after pictures of a bob with bangs prove how a haircut and color can make women over 50 look younger! The new cut with bangs brightened her up by warming up her base color to complement her skin tone. Ask your stylist what cut and color can make you feel younger.
#17: Glossy Blonde Bob
This short bob with fringe for older ladies has a glossy blonde tone to brighten the face. Many celebrities wear this sleek style and straight hair. Don’t forget to use a shine serum so you feel that you’re red-carpet-ready!
#18: French Bob for Thinning Hair
The French bob can be a perfect choice for women with thinning hair. The short ends make the hair feel and look thicker.
#19: Sleek Brunette Bob with Wispy Bangs
For women over 50, adding wispy bangs to a bob can bring out the eyes and soften the face. A sleek bob is a classic style and works great on medium to fine textures. Try a light gloss from Hairstory on your fingertips after you blow-dry to add shine. This product works on all hair textures.
#20: Dirty Blonde Bob Haircut
A bob haircut is a great option for older women to freshen up their style. The dirty blonde helps keep a natural look while blending grey versus covering it completely. A bob haircut is always on-trend and never looks dated. Styling with a round brush to add volume and movement. Hold the style with a hard-hold hairspray.
#21: Vintage Bob with Bangs
A vintage bob with bangs is a short box bob perfect for women over 50 as it’s light and easy to wear and style. It suits most face shapes except for very squared or rectangular because of the angles of the box bob itself. The slight bevel at the back makes it ideal for finer and flatter hair.
#22: Silver Textured Bob
If you’re a woman over 50 with fine hair, consider choosing this textured bob. The more vibrant it is, the more youthful it looks on you! For your love of short hairstyles, this is the ever-stunning silver textured bob you must wear. The secret to getting this nice and cool movement is dryer and diffuser. And lock the moisture onto your strands with a leave-in conditioner and volumizing lotion.
#23: Straight Bob with Glasses
For a lovely woman in her 50s who can never leave her specs at home, you must go for this bob! This straight bob with glasses will make you stylish from any angle. Its bright shade does a superb job of helping the natural grey strands to blend in. For an additional touch that grants you a fresher look, never miss having subtle bangs, too.
#24: Flattering Asymmetrical Bob with Bangs
Of course, you can enjoy an attractive short, uneven bob hairstyle when you reach the 50s! This flattering asymmetrical bob with bangs allows you to have an eye-catching look. It features shorter layers to achieve volume and long side bangs for a youthful edge. Find satisfaction from its unique dimension when you fuse blonde highlights and lowlights.
#25: Stacked Bob Hairdo
Consider opting for a jaw-length stacked bob hairdo that’s flattering on ladies aged 50. When styling, apply a mousse to your honey-highlighted hair for added volume and texture.
#26: Simple White Bob with Bangs
This simple white bob with bangs is the perfect haircut to flaunt your grey locks with flair! The solid shade is full of glamour, working well on fine tresses. Keep the length right at the jawline to maintain the hair’s shape, fullness, and volume.
#27: Salt and Pepper Pixie Bob
A pixie bob on a fifty-year-old is a great cut short enough to pull off a bob. This lovely salt and pepper pixie bob is easy to style and only needs a dab of texture for a finishing touch. It has some pops of grey and silver hues, creating a high-contrast dimensional look. Now, that’s how you embrace your natural grey hair color.
#28: The Round Bob
Here’s a round bob that looks flattering on a woman over 50 who is going for a classic look. It’s a chop featuring gradual layers for a dashing edge that doesn’t require too much styling.
#29: The Layered Bob for Fine Hair
This stacked and layered bob is perfect for women over 50 with fine hair. The layering and stacking will bring out more volume and fine locks. The more stacking you add, the more lively it turns out! Its stunning and sassy outcome works best on a length grazing the jawline and a chop offering bangs.
#30: Wispy Bob for Thin Hair
Women in their 50s tend to struggle with thin hair, and a wispy bob is a great cut to consider. Exploring a new look is always fun, so don’t be scared of a big chop and try out a blonde balayage. This is the ultimate wispy bob for the thin hair of a 50-year-old stunner. Aim for this wavy look by opting for a razor cut, adding details to this neck-length hair.
#31: Medium Length Wavy Bob
This is the perfect medium-length wavy bob hairstyle for growing out longer hair in your 50s. Your smooth, thin tresses need more texture and dimension, so go for this look. A brunette balayage and color melt will provide you with what you ever needed and more!
#32: Shaggy Bob with Bangs for Fine Hair
Opt for a shaggy bob with bangs hair trend that grants you an ageless stylishness. This shoulder-grazing shaggy bob for fine hair is all about sophistication. If you have golden tones of blonde hair and are ready for some layers and bangs, this style will suit you perfectly.
#33: Feathered Long Bob
When choosing a bob haircut in your 50s, a feathered bob is still trendy. This is a lovely shoulder-length feathered long bob that screams volume and movement. Here’s a tip—don’t let your blonde locks fade its vividness, so use a purple shampoo. See more shoulder-length feather cuts.
#34: The Graduated Bob
This is a modern-day bob with easy maintenance; the layers complement this look. The shape coming into the back of the neck sets the look off, with the length being longer around the front. It shapes the face, and as the hair is thick, the shape takes a lot of weight out to reduce drying time and makes it easier to style at home.
My favorite product is the Revlon 10-in-1 spray, a leave-in conditioner that helps reduce humidity. It smoothens the hair and makes it last longer. I finish off with the Wella Reflections oil to add smoothness and shine.
As the hair can’t be tied up, you need time in the morning to style it. Blow-dry and straighten it. It’s not practical for women with a busy lifestyle, although once done, it looks amazing.
#35: A Youthful Short Bob
This look is a short textured bob for women over 50. It’s a great haircut and style for any woman over 50 who wants to grow out a pixie cut or wants a change but doesn’t want to go too short. What I love about this look is the versatility in styling options and how a shorter style can bring out personality and confidence!
For clients considering this bob style, it’s a great way to make a statement while still being soft and professional! It’s great for anyone with fine to medium hair types and clients who love playing with visual texture in their haircuts.
I recommend using styling products like spray wax, texture spray, or a volumizing spray or cream! You can apply a volumizing product and blow dry for soft volume, add some texture with flat iron curls, and use a spray wax for that beachy look! With simple steps, this style is versatile, easy, and fun!
#36: The Inverted Bob
This bob cut is feathered, layered, timeless, and very easy to style. This is always a great go-to cut when you no longer know what to do with your hair. It’s virtually effortless to style (if cut right to the client’s texture and wave pattern, if there is any). Also, please do your homework about the stylist cutting this because they are quite challenging.
I often do this bob cut on women who live a very active lifestyle, whether it be new moms or moms with young children, women who like to wash and go, women who love to work out a lot or spend a lot of time outdoors, and most of all something simple but looks like a million dollars. Depending on your hair type, I like to blow dry with a bit of a root booster, and my personal favorite is Redken’s velvet gelatine!
#37: Classic Bob Cut for Silver Hair
Choose a classic bob shape and embrace your grey, and you’ll be happy you did. Many older women are tired of the constant touch-ups at the root, so why not go grey? Request a very heavy highlighting to remove the color. Be aware this will be an extensive coloring process to get you to grey, which will take time and money. But it will be worth it once achieved, and your roots won’t show regrowth as readily. The bob cut suits the grey shade wonderfully.
#38: A Flattering Lob
Talk to your stylist about a flattering lob if you’re looking for a versatile cut. The ‘long bob’ looks sleek and professional when worn straight and can transform into flirty and fun when styled with soft waves. Women over fifty often find their hair isn’t as thick as it used to be. With proper texturizing, this cut helps the hair look and feel fuller.
#39: Blunt Bob Cut for Ladies 50 and Up
Ladies 50 and up should try a blunt bob cut. Blunting the bottom length makes your hair appear thick and healthy. This modern style looks great on most face shapes and can be curled for more volume. A low-maintenance style is quick to dry and must only be cut every 6 weeks.
#40: Sleek Bob with Bangs for 50-Year-Olds
A sleek bob with bangs is an instant anti-aging haircut for 50-year-old women! This length and fringe give off a youthful appearance, while these bangs help conceal your lines and wrinkles.
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