Medium Length Hairstyles for Older Women

Finding a hairstyle is never easy, and finding one that is age-appropriate and doesn’t make you look older than you are is even harder. Medium length hairstyles for older women are the perfect length for almost any face shape or hair texture. A mid-length layered cut softens and frames the face, and is chic, sophisticated and sexy.

As you grow older, your style changes. Not just your hairstyle, but your makeup, your clothes and your jewelry change as your lifestyle changes. But this doesn’t mean you have to look boring and uninteresting. With the right hairstyle, you can still look young and fashionable.
Changing your hairstyle can be nerve-wracking. Getting an updated, age-appropriate hairstyle can flatter and soften your face, taking years off of your look. Fortunately, there are many elegant and sophisticated medium length hairstyles suitable for older women.

Just because you are getting older doesn’t mean you aren’t confident and sexy. And your hairstyle should reflect this. There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing your style. Layers will give your thinning hair more volume and body, and help hide the grays. They also distract from the fine lines you may start to see around your eyes, and give you a more youthful appearance.

Mid length Hair Styles for Mature Women

Layered Bob

Layered BobThe layered bob is a popular look today with younger women and celebrities, and looks great on older women as well. Lots of flirty layers keep this style fresh and full of movement. Side swept bangs frame and soften the face. If you decide not to go with bangs, an off-center part will help soften your style.
You can wear a layered bob with any face shape, and with straight or wavy hair. The layers add volume and softness, creating a youthful look. To style, use a round brush to flip the ends out as you blow dry. Or leave it tousled and messy for a more casual look. This variation on the classic bob is a low maintenance style that transitions easily from the office to an evening out.

Modern Shag

Modern Shag

The shag is still a modern, trendy look for older women. This is a casual style that can range from a rock and roll look, to a more sleek understated style. It typically features choppy ends and layering around the crown.

A good shag cut frames your face while focusing attention on your eyes. The layers around the crown give volume and life to fine hair. And if your hair is thicker, the layers will take some of the weight off your hair, giving it movement. Side-swept bangs can be worked into your layers, giving a modern feel.

Ask your stylist to cut choppy layers from front to back with shorter layers framing your face. Style the layers flipped at the ends with molding gel to create the texture that makes this look pop.

Shaggy bob
Shag

This medium length style should be worn at shoulder length and works with well with straight or wavy hair. The shaggy bob features short layers at the crown, and longer layers further down your head. It’s great with most face shapes, and you can wear it with or without bangs. And when the cut begins below your jaw line, it will frame your face beautifully.

If you hair is thinning, it can quickly become flat and lifeless. A flipped-out shaggy bob is a great way to add volume and movement. When styling, flip up the ends in sections with a curling iron. This will create an illusion that you have more hair than you actually do.

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