50 Trendy Bixie Cuts These Women Over 70 Absolutely Love

I can predict how most of my conversations will go with clients over 70. They always say the same thing. It starts with, “I want something different, but I don’t want to look like I’m trying.” Most of them want to discuss bixies, which is a style like a bob but with a lot less hair. It takes a lot of confidence to pull off a bixie. I think of one of my previous clients, who had a layered bob for years and was so nervous to make a change that she brought her daughter to the appointment to help her decide. I remember her daughter wanting to make the cut a little over 20 minutes in the appointment.

Bixies are great for this demographic because of how well it suits and flatters the hair that most clients have now rather than the hair they had when they were younger. Fine hair gets a new life with so much movement and volume. Gray hair is manageable and looks gorgeous in a bixie. Maintenance is a million times easier than longer styles. That is what a lot of stylists get wrong. The collections in this album are supposed to be a variety because almost everyone can pull off a look like this.

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Golden Feathered Bixie with Crown Lift

#1: Golden Feathered Bixie with Crown Lift

The feathered texture at the ends of this cut does the hard work of lifting — literally. The length is just above the chin, with a gentle side fringe that isn’t a bang commitment. It’s more like your hair just fell that way. If you have that little crown whorl thing going on (most of us do), you can actually take advantage of it here because graduated layers help push the volume right there. The shadows at the roots means you aren’t going to the salon every four weeks, which, honestly, is reason enough. It’s a little piecey, but it’s pretty close to a wash-and-go. Just put a few minutes of your morning towards grabbing a round brush and some heat, and you’ll get the look.

Reddish Chestnut Bixie with Wispy Center Fringe and Textured Crown

#2 Reddish Chestnut Bixie with Wispy Center Fringe and Textured Crown

I absolutely love this warm chestnut color! It’s super flattering and looks natural, not like you just walked out of the aisle of a box dye store. It’s a snug fit with the ears and nape, plus there are some feathery micro bangs that sit just above the eyebrows. If I had to give one piece of advice for this hairstyle: If you happen to have a crown cowlick, let the bangs part where the cowlick is instead of trying to comb it. The hair will create a natural volume, and it’ll look like you didn’t style it! Some products for texture will be your friend here, and a gloss will be needed to keep the warm color from looking muddy.

Auburn Rounded Bixie with Feathered Crown Lift

#3 Auburn Rounded Bixie with Feathered Crown Lift

The shape of this style does all the work! The soft rounded edges and the face framing layers feathered to soften the look but not go all the way to wispy, and that crown whirl giving you some volume for you, what else do you need? The warm auburn color is not too loud and makes the skin look warmer, which we all want! You can air dry this style and you would look good! The only thing is the razor work is going to have to be super clean because it can look messy, so just make sure you know how to do it. You will probably want seasonal warm tone touchups to keep it from getting ashy, which nobody wants!

Feathered Light Brown Bixie with Airy Crown Lift

#4 Feathered Light Brown Bixie with Airy Crown Lift

I appreciate the effort that has gone into this one. With the soft diagonal cut, it slightly lifts the lid and avoids the crown area from sitting flat. Most people won’t register this sort of detail, but every time you see yourself, it’ll be an active touch point. The cut and pointed ends mean nothing looks blunt and everything stays soft. This especially applies if you have fine hair that flares out to the sides. It requires specific texturising, or else it will misbehave, especially with the right cut. A root smudge allows the colour to grow out nicely without harsh lines showing after three weeks.

Rounded Warm Brown Bixie with Wispy Center-Part Fringe

#5 Rounded Warm Brown Bixie with Wispy Center-Part Fringe

I really appreciate the layered profile on this cut. The rounded look is nice and polished, yet soft. There is horizontal graduation along with internal point cutting designed to create more volume in the crown area, which fine hair desperately needs. Also, the mini cowlick center gap in the fringe works really well and allows the bangs to sit off the forehead effortlessly. For most people this should be an air dry cut, which I say with a little hesitation. The only exception is that if your hair is fine and thin, you may want a root gloss or some fine lowlights to keep it from looking sparse in certain lights. However, the shape itself is doing most of the work.

Short Warm Brunette Bixie with Razor-Textured Fringe and Natural Crown Lift

#6 Short Warm Brunette Bixie with Razor-Textured Fringe and Natural Crown Lift

All the details on this look are right. The bangs are a nice touch, framing the face while keeping the weight off the forehead. The razor texture also helps it avoid the solid wall of bangs look. The crown volume is a mix of the cut but also a cooperative crown whorl, which is one of those genetic gifts that payoff in your 70s. A single-process warm chestnut glaze handles the gray blending beautifully without the commitment of full color. You’ll want to get these bangs trimmed regularly, maybe every three to four weeks because once they hit the eyelashes the whole vibe changes, and not in a good way.

Airy Warm Blonde Bixie with Crown Lift and Face-Framing Layers

#7 Airy Warm Blonde Bixie with Crown Lift and Face-Framing Layers

I love how the color and cut come together here. The warm beige-blonde with low contrast root melt looks classy and gives off a subtle vibe, something the average customer may compliment without being able to articulate. The stacked crown gives lift and the layered feathers soften around the forehead and temples. I’m honest when I say this this look will be the most high maintenance in the morning. A root lift spray and a round brush will be a must. Expensive looking haircut? It is.

Chestnut Bixie with Lifted Crown and Soft Face-Framing Fringe

#8 Chestnut Bixie with Lifted Crown and Soft Face-Framing Fringe

The internal nape graduation is very clever. It removes weight and leaves the right amount of fullness at the crown. The warm chestnut color with babylight lowlights is so natural it looks as if you have just come back from a holiday in the sun. The face-frame fringe is soft enough to be pushed to the side or fall forwards. We expect root-lift styling. If you usually towel dry and leave, this is probably not your cut. It is a great haircut if you have three minutes and a hair dryer.

Short Textured Bixie with Soft Face-Framing Layers

#9 Short Textured Bixie with Soft Face-Framing Layers

This is a great structural cut. The stacked levels are going to give you a lot of lift, the point-cut perimeter will prevent the ends from looking too choppy, and the back nape interior taper will help it lie flat where it needs to. If you have any mild temple thinning, this is ideal because the face-framing layers will detract from that without it being too obvious. The warm beige highlights with a root shadow will give you dimension without too much upkeep. It will take a quick blow-dry to get the most out of it, and if you have very coarse or tightly curled hair, then this structure won’t work the same way.

Warm Chestnut Short Layered Pixie with Side-Swept Fringe

#10 Warm Chestnut Short Layered Pixie with Side-Swept Fringe

Long, side-swept bangs are perfect for creating an open look. They add subtle eyelid lifts, helping you look wide awake and fresh. In the crown area, graduated stacking keeps it airy and mobile, while micro-layering at the front reinforces that. The root smudge with chestnut grey blend is the thing most of my clients care about, and honestly they should. It’s well blended, and it keeps you looking like yourself, just better. I will say, this haircut will need to be shaped daily and may require you to use a round brush and some light mousse to keep it looking good throughout the day. Over-texturizing will result in a loss of fullness, so I like to take a measured approach when it comes to the razor work.

Short Curly Textured Bixie with Lifted Crown

#11 Short Curly Textured Bixie with Lifted Crown

This style demonstrates how you can embrace natural curls instead of looking for a sleeker option. A micro fringe with nape (or nape of the neck) can help avoid the mushroomy appearance most people associate with short curls. Quite the opposite, the nape and crown whorl create lift and added volume at the top. The blend of point cutting and carving shears means no curls will be disturbed. A curl cream and low heat diffuser finish the look. Please note this style is not suitable for fine straight hair you intend to curl. This look literally depends on a natural curl pattern.

Soft Chestnut Textured Bixie with Feathered Crown Lift

#12 Soft Chestnut Textured Bixie with Feathered Crown Lift

The bangs made of transparent material are what distinguishes this hairstyle because they provide presence enough to frame the eyes but are not too heavy and will not rest too heavily on the forehead. The crown whorl adds some stylistic elevation that makes it look like you intended to style it that way. For this cut to work, internal razor texturing is crucial because the shape falls flat without it. The root-shadow chestnut color masks regrowth and adds some dimension without frequent trips to the salon necessary. One note from me: this can bulk up and negate the whole airy feel, so be careful with thick and coarse hair. It’s pretty self-explanatory that texturizing is essential, and your stylist should be strategic about what they leave intact.

Soft Brushed-Back Short Bixie with Face-Framing Layers

#13 Soft Brushed-Back Short Bixie with Face-Framing Layers

It’s chin length so for the long side swept fringe you have choices, whether you push it back, tuck it, or let it fall, it all works. The feathered sliced ends break up the perimeter so it doesn’t look solid or helmety. If your hair likes to lay flat at the nape, you may need to blow dry it in a certain direction, but overall this cut doesn’t require a lot of work. If you are embracing your silver hair you won’t need to worry about color maintenance either. There is a small crown cowlick here that gives some natural lift, which is ideal because it means less styling. This looks really good with silver hair.

Light Silver Feathered Bixie with Side-Parted Fringe

#14 Light Silver Feathered Bixie with Side-Parted Fringe

Diagonal fringe slices are clever because they turn an annoying front cowlick into a reason why the fringe sits so nicely. The point-cut razor feathering gives the ideal weightless quality and it’s pretty much impossible to achieve that with scissors. If this makes sense, the fine to medium hair type will create the illusion of density without being dense really. Getting the shape right might take some technique, but once you get the hang of it, it’s really quick to do. You’re going to want a light styling cream with a round brush blowout. The graduated nape is essential as it prevents the back from being messy and keeps everything clean and raised.

Airy White Feathered Bixie with Crown Whorl Lift

#15 Airy White Feathered Bixie with Crown Whorl Lift

The bright white bixie is very sleek and modern! The crown whorl is exceptional because it adds height to your hair without the use of any styling products! The rest of the cut looks great, and is also supportively structured! There is point cutting, light razored pieces, and a subtle stacked nape that enhances the volume from the whorl. The curtain bangs are also nice because they can frame the eyes, and they don’t cover your face fully. There is likely going to be daily styling of hair at the crown of the head for that daily lift. If you have coarse hair that is pin straight, this is also not for you as the texture does not move as desired, and it is perfect for hair that is bouncy and moves naturally.

Airy Platinum Cropped Bixie with Razored Ends and Crown Lift

#16 Airy Platinum Cropped Bixie with Razored Ends and Crown Lift

The lift in the crown gives this cut an elegant side profile. It’s often overlooked, but that angle is very important because most people look at your hair from this side. The King’s Crown detail breaks it up from looking too blocky, and the side fringe is soft with her nice and not too delicate. Signature Silver with root smudge is sparkly and gives an authentic and luxe appearance. We will have to do bond-building treatments because this is pre-lightened hair; otherwise, it will feel like straw instead of hair. You’ll want to spend some time blow-drying the crown because fine platinum hair isn’t very cooperative.

Soft Ash-Lilac Side-Swept Bixie with Nape Stacking

#17 Soft Ash-Lilac Side-Swept Bixie with Nape Stacking

There’s something about Ash Lilac Glaze that deserves admiration! It does wonders in neutralizing the yellowish cast that white and silver hair gets and it also enhances blue eyes! I don’t usually recommend fashion colors to people, but this one is subtle enough to be more about “why does she look so good?” than an obviously colored hairstyle. The cut is also very strong. The long diagonal side-swept fringe with micro stacked nape gives you a shape that is modern and really interesting. The fine hair reality check applies here; it may fall limp by lunchtime without some root lift styling for volume, and you will have to touch up the glaze regularly as it will fade to silver. You’ll also need to maintain the ash glaze, as it’ll fade to a dull silver.

Soft Feathered Platinum Pixie with Gentle Crown Lift

#18 Soft Feathered Platinum Pixie with Gentle Crown Lift

This is a close cut with about 1 to 2 inches on top. This cut isn’t for everyone, but if you’re willing to make the jump, the reward is a cut that takes around 90 seconds to style in the morning! The nape taper is clean and the micro-bang fringe will keep it looking less severe. The stacked layers provide a natural height at the crown, which means you won’t need to depend on product to create that height. The left-diagonal part is a bit magical as it cleverly and secretly accentuates the cheekbone area while visually reducing weight in the temple region. Depending on where you live, if you have platinum blonde hair, it can appear brassy due to hard water, which means it will need some toning upkeep. Also, if your hair is really thick and coarsely curled, this shape may not translate very well at all.

Silver Textured Angled Bixie Bob with Long Side Sweep

#19 Silver Textured Angled Bixie Bob with Long Side Sweep

This haircut comes with a built-in style guide, which I love. It measures to my jaw which is where the guide is, and my stylist should be able to see the shape self-maintaining between cuts. I really like deep side parts especially with long face framing sweeps as I feel it is really structurally supportive and flattering. The nape grad with internal point cutting means the back won’t feel heavy. I know this is a quick-dry cut and that’s a big plus. The silvers with lowlights look great as they give depth without the maintenance of full highlights. It will only take about 5 minutes to sweep it into place, so a light blowout will be ideal as it will take less time than 15 mins.

Soft Silver Bixie with Lifted Crown and Center-Split Fringe

#20 Soft Silver Bixie with Lifted Crown and Center-Split Fringe

The center-split fringe nicely opens your face without the commitment of full bangs. The longer crown layers give room to play with volume while the nape graduation keeps the back from dragging everything down. The small crown cowlick elevates the look and saves time in the morning. The root shadow gives depth so the silver doesn’t read flat. A short blow dry is needed to keep the fringe separated.

Soft Silver Chin-Length Bixie with Feathered Face-Framing Layers

#21 Soft Silver Chin-Length Bixie with Feathered Face-Framing Layers

The slight asymmetry where one side is tucked behind the ear gives it a personal touch. It shows the stylist is paying attention. Stacked tatua at the nape adds structure and the ends that are razor texturized are kept soft. The face-framing layers do what they are meant to and simply frame the face. The silver color is gorgeous and shines beautifully as is without any color. The biggest concern with this fine density is that the parting can look wide. So, some directional root support with a blow dry each morning is very helpful. I wouldn’t recommend this for very coarse or curly hair as the tucked behind the ear look relies on hair that cooperates with gravity.

Cropped Pearl-White Bixie with Diagonal Side-Swept Fringe

#22 Cropped Pearl-White Bixie with Diagonal Side-Swept Fringe

I think that the pearl white shade is very special. With all of the complexities tied to the shade, it lightens the overall look of your face instead of detracting from your beauty, like most women fear with very light hair. The diagonal side-swept bangs are nice, and the layers in the back contribute to the style. To keep the ends nice and really textured, be sure to ask for point cutting. With this shade, added purple shampoo will be a necessity in your shower to reduce and combat fading. With white hair, it is prone to become yellow as the lightness attracts some warm colors to come in. To prevent this from happening, I recommend blending in a soft root color. To keep the shade from appearing flat and unlifted, added root lift is essential as this will be a particularly common downfall for fine hair.

Feathered Silver Bixie with Wispy Curtain Fringe and Lift

#23 Feathered Silver Bixie with Wispy Curtain Fringe and Lift

I think those soft curtain bangs look so great, and they are modern and chic! Especially for those who think that short haircuts look the same on grey hair. The feathered nape, along with the razor point cut layers, creates an airy and light look. The root shadow gives the silver hair some depth so it doesn’t look flat or one-dimensional. I love the wispy hairs at the hairline that allows the bangs to merge without needing to style it straight! You might need a texturizer as well as some regular maintenance to ensure the nape doesn’t get too limp, but otherwise, this is a great haircut and very easy to manage!

Chic Soft Layered Bixie with Gentle Waves

#24 Chic Soft Layered Bixie with Gentle Waves

This is a length that many women feel apprehensive about, but paired with the right layering it can look effortless. The soft wave adds a texture that would usually need to be created with a curling wand. Here, the hair is just doing its job. The color change shifts to a different tone that looks dimensional, but not in an obvious way. This is my favourite kind of colour work, as it really compliments the cut. Fine to medium density is ideal as the layers remain soft and bouncy. Keeping on top of your trim schedule is essential. Once the layers grow even a little, the shape softens and you probably won’t love the result.

Chic Textured Short Curly Cut

#25 Chic Textured Short Curly Cut

I always enjoy seeing customers get their first curly bixie cut and watch them straighten their hair for thirty-plus years. I get to witness them re-discover their hair and their natural texture. When a client has layers added to their hair it creates a fuller look, and gives the hair more body, which is a nice touch if the density isn’t what it used to be. The length of the layers that are added give a nice frame to the face without crowding, and it suits a wide variety of face shapes. Ideally, this cut would be better with a lightweight curl-defining cream to control the frizz, but it can be very low maintenance. Just look like yourself again! I guess it’s a happy cut.

Soft Stacked Pixie with Wispy Layers

#26 Soft Stacked Pixie with Wispy Layers

The delicate textured layers of this style give both structure and movement without any weight. This is cut really nice and lightweight, and it allows hair to move and gives volume. It offers an unstructured frame to the face, with a soft shimmer highlight and catches the light beautifully. This haircut is especially flattering for oval and heart-shaped face. I suggest a lightweight mousse if you want to maintain the light and air look. Just work the mousse into your roots before blow-drying and youu2019re good to go. It gives the effortless style that I think we all really want.

Chic Soft Textured Bixie Cut

#27 Chic Soft Textured Bixie Cut

Women have been wanting to get this length as it sits slightly over the collarbone, so you get the “short hair” feeling, without the commitment of having a pixie. An expert layering job is needed to create lift and movement on fine hair that would otherwise just sit. It also nicely highlights the cheekbones, which is always a good sign that this shape works well with the face. The closer a style is to this shape, the more it appears like you put effort into styling it. Just be realistic about the fact that fine hair requires a bit of maintenance to hold this shape. A quick brush through in the morning is all it takes, but it does show when you aren’t styling it.

Textured Silver Bixie with Soft Waves

#28 Textured Silver Bixie with Soft Waves

This haircut has the perfect flow. The waves look and feel completely natural. That’s due to the perfect layering. They’re just the right amount to let the hair move without going flat. The airy feel comes from the medium density and just the right amount of volume. And it’s super easy to achieve, especially if your hair is wavy. If your hair is straight, you may need to brush it when it’s dry to create some waves. Overall, it’s a modern look that won’t require a daily hair struggle.

Textured Wavy Bixie with Soft Layering

#29 Textured Wavy Bixie with Soft Layering

The chosen warm brown color complements the natural waves, focusing rather than distracting. When tone and texture are synchronized like that, it seems so effortless. The gentle layers around the face are very opening for oval and heart shapes, and the medium density adds volume just where you want it. I would keep some wave enhancing spray on hand for the days your hair is being particularly stubborn. Once you get the hair to cooperate, I think you will look awesome, and I think you will have to put minimal effort to get it looking just how you want. This is a fun cut, and a very loose look that I think communicates a lot of confidence.

Textured Silver Bixie with Soft Volume

#30 Textured Silver Bixie with Soft Volume

I’m running and I see someone with a layered haircut. I notice a person with layered hair and it’s really interesting. The person had volume and I could tell it was a professional haircut. I appreciated the cut. I have layered hair and honestly I don’t put a lot of work into it and usually it looks pretty decent so I feel like I’d get a similar amount of volume with a good cut. I saw a kid with nice natural bangs and shoulder length hair. It was nice professionally done and you could tell there was a lot of thought into that haircut. I feel like most people in my class have pretty solid haircuts, but I don’t feel like they compare to that kid.

Modern Textured Bixie with Soft Waves

#31 Modern Textured Bixie with Soft Waves

If you have light gray hair and are considering whether to fight or embrace it, here is an example of how to embrace it, and there’s nothing wrong with this. The gray color is versatile to compliment a variety of skin tones, and the subtle waves and movement breakup the singular color. Hair this length is a practical length too, as it sits above the shoulders, it can be a challenge to the hair at this length to find styles that are easy and still interesting. The waves will require a little styling to get them there, but they’re not the most difficult. A quick scrunch with a diffuser gets you there, or a round brush should take only a couple of minutes.

Modern Sleek Bixie Cut with Subtle Layers

#32 Modern Sleek Bixie Cut with Subtle Layers

The elegance of this style is fantastic. The smooth finish together with the layers makes the look clean without being too harsh, and the soft sheen gives it a more polished look. The fine hair works to your advantage as it gives a light and smooth look. If you are looking to switch up your style without being too drastic, this is ideal. The more modern looks come from small changes, and this fits the bill. The layers will need to be maintained, otherwise, you will lose the whole defined look and it will be shapeless.

Chic Soft Textured Bixie with Fluffy Layers

#33 Chic Soft Textured Bixie with Fluffy Layers

The fluffy layers add volume and keep it bouncy, so we won’t go into “big hair” territory. Most face shapes are flattered by length that sits just above the jawline. A straight blunt cut at this length would lack personality, unlike this one. I appreciate how the cut brings out your natural color as the movement in the layers bounces light and adds more color. Let’s talk about upkeep for a minute. This will require styling pretty consistently. The effortless look is pretty effortless. In fact, it takes about five minutes. Just grab a brush, and you are set.

Elegant Silver Bixie with Soft Bangs

#34 Elegant Silver Bixie with Soft Bangs

The subtle asymmetry in this look adds a nice touch that is not going to go out of style regrettably. The soft bangs combined with the shoulder length hair creates a beautiful frame and feels clean without the commitment of going too short. Fine hair works really well here because it creates more movement and less tangles. With this look, regular trims are a must, as in every five to six weeks, to keep that intentional look.

Chic Textured Silver Bixie with Soft Fringe

#35 Chic Textured Silver Bixie with Soft Fringe

Layers in the crown section of the haircut can be difficult to notice, however, they do an excellent job to provide lift and shape to give the haircut an intentional appearance. The soft fringe gently covers and frames the forehead, providing a more casual and pleasing element The cut also gives fine hair types a fuller appearance as the layers and texturing create movement and volume rather than making the hair look bulky. Good haircuts of this length look nice for longer periods of time with regular trimming. As layers begin to blend, the cut loses its definition, feel, and overall polished look. When fresh, the cut looks great.

Softly Layered Bixie with Natural Volume

#36 Softly Layered Bixie with Natural Volume

For the person saying, “I want something easy, but still looks nice,” this is a perfect option. It requires no effort, no thought, no styling, your hair will just look good. It has soft face framing to keep it feeling feminine, subtle volume and gentle layers. This haircut is low maintenance, and it should be! Most people are excited to hear that, but I must warn you: if your hair is really thick, it could end up looking bulky. So if that’s your case, be honest with your stylist about the thickness of your hair. The shape will give you enough detail and dimension, but if you want to take it to the next level, baby lights are always an option!

Modern Silvery Bixie with Textured Layers

#37 Modern Silvery Bixie with Textured Layers

This specific haircut features multiple textured layers that encourage movement within the hair. Each time you turn your head, it will look different. That’s one of my favorite things about layered styles. The hair length is spot-on, the volume is just right, and the best part is that your silver color needs no toner or color treatment from you (for the most part anyway). If the hair is not healthy, it can look dull, so use a good shine conditioner. Overall, the cut and shape is a good option that is not too demanding.

Classic Silvery Bixie with Soft Layers

#38 Classic Silvery Bixie with Soft Layers

It makes sense why these are labeled classics; they suit pretty much everyone and never really go out of style. The shoulder length is versatile enough to be worn up or down, and styled or unstyled and it will still look good. The layers provide a fuller look for fine hair and don’t give that stiff, overstyed feeling. Depending on the humidity where you live, you may just need a volumizing spray to keep it lifted, but the cut will be super easy to maintain. It’s that type of cut where you walk out of the salon and feel like yourself just better, and isn’t that the point?

Textured Silver Bixie with Soft Rounded Layers

#39 Textured Silver Bixie with Soft Rounded Layers

The rounded layers are done exceptionally well giving the cut a soft silhouette which is very flattering for heart-shaped faces. The length is perfect, it sits just above the shoulders. This makes it easy to style while still having enough weight to move nicely. The textured finish looks like there is a lot going on, but in reality you don’t have to do much to maintain the look. Finer hair types will want some hold but it should not be too heavy. If you want to enhance the look of the texture a bit a subtle highlight through the mid-lengths will do the trick.

Softly Textured Bixie with Subtle Highlights

#40 Softly Textured Bixie with Subtle Highlights

The soft layers create volume and movement, while keeping the shape looking fresh and interesting as it moves. The soft layers create volume and movement as they keep the shape looking fresh. A good quality lightweight oil or serum will make a difference in the shine and texture. You’ll see a difference in maintenance between appointments.

Chic Soft Textured Bixie with Subtle Layers

#41 Chic Soft Textured Bixie with Subtle Layers

All praise to the lift at the crown! It gives a youthful shape to the cut without trying to youthful, which many short cuts for this age group tend to do. The texture adds volume without the weight, and the layers frame the face in a lovely, natural way. This shape is ideal for fine to medium hair because it works with your density, rather than against it. It’s also low maintenance! You’ll need a brush or two to maintain the volume, but this cut will still look great even if you miss a few days of styling. It’s forgiving! This is just about my favorite thing a haircut can be.

Softly Layered Dark Bixie with Subtle Volume

#42 Softly Layered Dark Bixie with Subtle Volume

I wish more women over 70 wore darker colors because of how much richness and depth it adds. The slight wave gives movement that a straight cut wouldn’t have, and the soft layers around the face framing that is feminine. The versatility with the shoulder length means you can clip it up, pin it back, or leave it down and it all works. Fine hair is going to want a volumising product to keep the bounce going, especially on day two. The subtle highlights through the layers keep the dark tone from reading heavy or flat and adds a nice dimensional quality.

Textured Silver Bixie with Natural Movement

#43 Textured Silver Bixie with Natural Movement

This length just skims the ears and is such a lovely spot as it frames the face without overcrowding it. You get a bunch of the benefits of a short cut without the “Can I even style this?” anxiety. The movement that the layers create means that the hair isn’t just sitting there, it’s actually doing something. This may seem minor, but it is the difference between a haircut that looks alive and one that looks like it’s just waiting for something to happen. The crown layering adds dimension without creating excessive bulk, and for fine to medium density, achieves more volume than you started with. An occasional reset with a brush or your fingers to help redirect things is truly all you need.

Textured White Bixie with Feathered Layers

#44 Textured White Bixie with Feathered Layers

The layers will help your hair feel light and allow it to feel weightless, yet there will still be some volume and density to your hair. The short length is flattering across most face shapes. If you are making a change and are unsure about what will work, this is a pretty safe bet. It looks very bright and white, which gives it a modern edge. This haircut looks confident and deliberate. It will require regular trims of about five to six weeks to keep those layers from growing out into each other and getting muddy. Overall, this is a low maintenance, high impact kind of cut.

Stylish Silver Bixie with Soft Fringe

#45 Stylish Silver Bixie with Soft Fringe

Soft bangs are details that transform a nice short haircut into something with real personality. It draws attention to the eyes and the mid-length soft layers give just the right amount of movement to keep things fun. This airy fine quality of the cut looks great with medium density hair. For women leaning into their natural silver, this shape celebrates it rather than working around it. Trims come in crucial here, as the bangs will grow out the quickest and beyond a certain length will start to look like a feature rather than an afterthought. Stay on top of it and this is a really classy, low maintenance do.

Textured Silver Bixie with Feathered Layers

#46 Textured Silver Bixie with Feathered Layers

Here is another example of a feathered look. This one is particularly different because the length is shorter, thus changing the proportions quite a bit. The face framing is also more purposeful here, hitting the cheekbones and drawing the eye upward which is always a good move. The lighter shade brings out the natural texture of the hair even more while also helping the feathering show more. This cut is ideal for fine hair because the layers create an illusion of fullness, without needing a lot of hair to begin with. There is some styling required to get that soft and airy look, a bit of product and a quick touch with the blow dryer, but a lot of effort is not needed.

Chic Silvery Bixie with Side-Swept Bangs

#47 Chic Silvery Bixie with Side-Swept Bangs

The style’s short back and longer front lend a modern asymmetry that is interesting. It’s not too edgy or scary. The side bangs soften the look, and the length that just grazes the jawline showcases your bone structure beautifully. This is the haircut that will make people think you’ve lost a few pounds or maybe even slept better when in fact it’s just an amazing haircut doing it’s job. Fine to medium density hair is ideal for this style. The structure will hold up well with little product, but some added volume will help on those days when the hair feels flat.

Softly Layered Silver Bixie with Feathered Texture

#48 Softly Layered Silver Bixie with Feathered Texture

The lift and bounce come from the crown’s layered texture, giving the entire cut a fresh, youthful look. The ends are feathered, giving a lighter appearance and the silver color really glows. The softness of the framing is just right and not too ambiguous for oval or heart-shaped faces. I will say, this look is not low-maintenance as it will need frequent styling to looks effortless. A round brush should do and a few minutes in the morning is all it takes. The reality of fin to medium hair of this length is that it will start drooping in a few days.

Softly Textured Bixie with Feathered Layers

#49 Softly Textured Bixie with Feathered Layers

The layers in this style are textured enough to keep their shape between salon visits. I know nobody wants to go to the salon every few weeks for upkeep. The shoulder grazing length offers enough hair to play with without going truly long, and because of the movement in the layers, even on days you do nothing to it, it won’t look boring. This particular cut will work best for you if your hair is fine to medium density as the layers will have more room to move and will look better. With this style, you will have to get regular trims to keep the look feathered, but it will be pretty low maintenance overall.

Chic Textured Bixie with Soft Volume

#50 Chic Textured Bixie with Soft Volume

In this case, the word ‘balanced’ means that the haircut achieves both softness and volume. That is challenging to do. The crown lift adds a decent amount of structure, while the layers are designed to give more dimension, without feeling too thin or over-layered. The frame for oval and heart-shaped faces is particularly nice, as it draws focus to the right areas. For silvers that lay flat, a root shadow is a nice addition for depth and a more modern look. It’s also low-maintenance color work that will grow out well. The cut will require a little styling, but we aren’t talking full event, just a couple minutes. It doesn’t feel practical, but that is the best compliment you can give a haircut.