Not long ago, a woman in her fifties walked into my salon asking for a choppy bob with curtain bangs. She brought a picture of her daughter’s haircut and told me she understood if I thought it wouldn’t work for her. The truth is, it worked great! I find it refreshing when I can do a cut and it actually looks original and not a reproduction of the photo the client brought in. With choppy bobs and curtain bangs, I have noticed a transformation for women 50 and older, that modernizes the look and feels authentic.
Over the years, I’ve noticed that with this cut style, the curtain bangs are much more than just framing bangs. They soften the look, and remove the stiffness of the entire cut while still giving a soft feel. The choppy layers underneath hold this cut from looking too done up, and that is exactly the goal from clients in this age group. They want to look like themselves. Just, on a good day. They don’t want to look like a different person. So, if this is something you have been thinking about, definitely scroll. There are endless possibilities with this cut, and I know you will find something that resonates with you.
#1: Textured Choppy Bob with Subtle Layers and Soft Curtain Bangs
The hair is right above your shoulders and the layers give that discreet look where there is movement but it doesn’t look like anyone layered anything at all. The curtain bangs are soft to the point of almost being gone, which is nice for finer hair because it helps you not lose density in the front. It has that ‘just got out of bed and my hair is behaving’ look. A little bit of effort goes into it, but it’s really not that much. Most days, just a light texturizing spray and your fingers will do the trick.
#2 Platinum Layered Bob with Natural Waved Bangs
When I hear that someone is making a commitment to platinum, I can’t help but buzz a little. If done right, the coloring can be very cool and intentional. I think it can look better on women with natural silver than women with natural gold. Now, for this specific cut, the back is shorter than the front which means the front is longer. This is good because it means you won’t have to fight to get the back front to sit up). One thing I especially love about this cut is the bangs. I think it looks really cool and chill when the bangs aren’t styled into ringlet curls. Instead they have a slight wave and look much more relaxed. That said, platinum is a big commitment especially for your hair so frequent trims and a purple shampoo should definitely be on your to do list.
#3 Vibrant Chestnut Bob with Feathered Layers and Curtain Bangs
The chestnut color enhances the warmth of the face as it catches the light and creates a flattering look to warm skin tones. The ends of the feathered layers look soft, portraying extra volume and fullness to fine hair. These types of techniques will always be in style. I would suggest keeping the styling fairly easy; a round brush blow dry every so often, and that’s it. The bangs will need some maintenance every few weeks to prevent them from getting stuck in the annoying in-between length, but that will be just a quick trim and is not difficult at all.
#4 Refined Auburn Bob with Softly Sculpted Bangs
Almost anyone looks good wearing warm auburn colored hair. January’s winds and winter chill don’t change that. This style is also easy to keep neat because of the mid-length cut. For a quick neat look, hair can be easily tucked behind the ears. The bangs are a little more rigidly cut. This allows them to move freely to sit along the head and top of the effect. A little anti-humidity spray works with this style. Compared to other styles, this is an easier style to manage and work with. Overall, this style works well and is also easy to manage.
#5 Silver Waves with Voluminous Curtain Bangs
This style lets most of the work be done by the waves. The silver coloring really amplifies the waves. The bangs also add a real sense of volume. This is a great style if your hair is thinning. This works because it hair isn’t being pulled in the opposite direction from the natural flow of the hair. It is just more refined. Wavy styles like this are going to change if you are wearing it all day. If you want the hair to look the same at 8 in the morning and 8 at night then this style is probably not for you.
#6 Rich Espresso Bob with Wispy Bangs and Subtle Waves
If you really want to, I can make some adjustments to this cut. It is ultimately about how we want to personalize this and look at the neck length. I personally like the little asymmetrical wispy bangs and create just the right amount of waves so that it doesn’t become too overwhelming. Espresso is a great rich shiny color that makes the whole thing look more intentional. This is the most cut I grab when I want someone to look reinvigorated without raising questions at the office.
#7 Lightly Tousled Blonde Bob with Delicate Curtain Bangs
The beautiful natural wave in this haircut is something you have or you don’t, though you could use some convincing with a large-barrel curling iron. The warm and bright blonde color goes well with lighter skin tones and makes the whole look more bright and alive. Just to mention, going this light from a darker base is not just a one and done apointmwent (it is multiple and can be a process), plus you will have to fight with brassy tones every couple of weeks to keep that bright look. This is one of the haircuts that gets compliments when it is fresh, but people can’t tell what is different, and honestly, I think that is the best compliment a haircut can receive.
#8 Sleek Chestnut Bob with Soft Fringe Accents
The quieter approach here is a compliment. Not everything needs to shout. They’re tone is warm without being shouty, the fringe merges into the rest of the bob so seamlessly that it almost reads as long layers instead of bangs. The whole thing just looks like a person with really good hair. It works across a range of hair densities too, which isn’t always the case with sleeker styles. The fringe will need more cuts than the rest of the hair, but that’s a five-minute appointment, nothing to schedule your week around.
#9 Chic Tawny Bob with Flowing Curtain Bangs
The lift at the crown is very eye-catching. It’s subtle, but lifts the entire silhouette, elongates, and opens the face. The tawny color is one of those shades that you won’t find pre-mixed in a box, so you would have to mix it. This gives it a custom look. The curtain bangs blend so seamlessly into the layers that when the wind hits, it creates a alive flow that is beautiful and not messy. For medium-density hair, this style strikes a perfect balance with just the right amount of weight to hold it in place, and enough layering to make it move.
#10 Soft Chocolate Waves with Delicate Curtain Bangs
This is a good example of a thoughtful blend. The shades chosen really show how much care and thought went into it and the highlights are nice. The waves are soft and a bit of a mess, with good length for everyday wear. The bangs are a nice way to frame the face without going for something too dated. This style also grows out nicely, which is more important than a lot of people think! People have busy lives and can’t get to the salon for trims very often so the style shouldn’t get bad because of that!
#11 Warm Blonde Tousled Bob with Lightweight Bangs
Chin-length haircuts are dropping into popularity and for good reason, they can be incredibly face framing! This look gets its character from the tousled texture and warm blonde color combo that creates a careless vibe, when really, a lot of technical work goes into a hairstyle like this. If this is what you want to achieve, make sure to say ‘texture on the ends’ and ‘balayage’ for the color when you’re getting your hair done. The bangs are also really wispy, so they won’t be heavy and greasy like thick bangs can, which is something that holds relevance in a the real world. You can wear it down or wear it up, and both looks will be super appropriate, depending on your plans for the day.
#12 Rich Chestnut Layered Bob with Voluminous Curtain Bangs
What makes this bob different is its multi-dimensional coloring. I can see at least three different tones in that chestnut color. With the layers placed to highlight different tonal shifts, the hair can catch light at varying angles. The curtain bangs have great, nice and full body (not wispy or thin) which combines beautifully with the underlying chunky texture. I also appreciate that this is a haircut that will grow out nicely. The layers will only soften slightly, the shape will retain its integrity for a long time, and the grow out will still look good between appointments.
#13 Soft Silver Layered Bob with Flowing Curtain Bangs
If you want to go silver hair, the decision is made for you with this haircut. The layered cut allows for movement so your silver hair won’t look flat. The long, curtain bangs soften your look and you won’t have to do much styling. Since this style is short enough you’ll need to get it shaped every couple weeks, but on the bright side you won’t spend much time getting ready in the morning. A lightweight hair serum will keep your silver hair shiny and healthy, and you can go.
#14 Copper Waves with Feathered Curtain Bangs
I wish that more of my clients over 50 would try the copper color. It looks natural and is warm to the skin. This chin length cut allows for the natural wave to do the work. The feathered bangs soften the top of the style in an organic and unconstructed way. The added shape was done without being too heavy. This is really important with wavy hair because too many layers cause and fight frizz. This style is in that nice zone where it is still styled but could also look like you just have really cooperative hair.
#15 Textured Choppy Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
I like the simplicity in style and appreciate the layers’ textures and movement. The layers will be easy to maintain. Curtain bangs will help balance the appearance of a wider forehead. If you wear choppy layers on your hair with medium density, you will have plenty of volume and be less likely to reach for volumizing products. However, if you get flat hair by the afternoon, I suggest root mousse before blow drying your hair for volume throughout the day.
#16 Sun-Kissed Feathered Bob with Curtain Fringe
I like the light and free feeling of this. It seems like it would go with a long lunch on a restaurant patio. The layered feathers add volume without feeling heavy. The curtain bangs are also really nice and draw attention to the eyes. It’s a great sunny color. To keep that warm golden zone without going brassy, it needs to be touched up or toned pretty frequently. A good lightweight styling cream will keep the layers defined and separated.
#17 Charming Chestnut Wavy Bob with Light Fringe
I bet this haircut would get lots of compliments! The natural waves add lots of volume, and the bangs are just right! The elegance is in the proportion, cut, and style; it’s not done up and over the top like some. For those with fine or thinning hair, this haircut is perfect because the waves create the illusion of jumping locks. You would only need a light hold hairspray to keep those amazing waves!
#18 Classic Bronzed Bob with Feathered Curtain Bangs
The caramel strands and light brown base color creates an illusion of a bronze shade which, for some, may be considered a bit too much; however, in this case, it is quite subtle. However, the depth and dimension single process colors lack is provided by this color. Also, the soft, feathered curtain bangs contribute to this overall effect. When they grow, they still look intentional, and like the rest of the hair, her bangs give a soft look and settle into place, being forgiving as they grow past the trim point. You can appreciate a haircut not needing excessive maintenance for it to look good, and that’s something I’ve come to appreciate, especially in my women’s cuts section of my career.
#19 Sunlit Golden Layered Bob with Natural Flowing Bangs
Resting just on the jawline is a length that feels so intentionally decisive. The warm golden shade is sunlit without tipping into the overly fake territory, and the bangs blend so seamlessly into the rest of the layers that they hardly stand out as a distinct piece. It is the kind of haircut that’s ideal for everyday life, as you can throw it up in a style that takes under ten minutes and look honestly quite polished. One thing I would say is if you value versatility and tend to wear your hair up or have a whole host of different styles you do day to day, this length can feel a bit limiting. But if someone enjoys one really good style that works every time, this is spot on.
#20 Chic Caramel Wisp Bob with Blended Curtain Bangs
This chin length style highlights the jawline and does not sever. The wisps soften the outline and create a frame better than blunt ends. Caramel highlights add warmth and create visual volume. The bangs blend so well that they become cohesive to the style, meaning they won’t take extra effort to style on their own. For this look a round brush and mousse will be your best friends.
#21 Elegant Espresso Bob with Wispy Curtain Bangs
I tend to choose darker shades less frequently as clients age, not because they are unable to, but because a darker shade has to complement their skin tone. This espresso is a perfect example of when it works, it’s rich and glossy and makes the skin look luminous rather than ashy. The wispy bangs prevent the look from becoming too heavy or too serious, and the collarbone length gives plenty of room to curl, straighten, let it air dry, or dry it with some texture. One thing to be mindful of is that very dark colors near the face can emphasize lines, so the wispy framing here is doing a lot of work to soften that.
#22 Softly Contrasting Brunette Bob with Swooping Bangs
The variety of tones in this style brings energy to the overall look. A solid color would make it much less interesting. The chin length is fun and the bangs really swoop in a flattering way. This works best on medium to thick hair as it needs density to hold the shape and layered dimensions. If your hair is finer you could still do something similar, you’d just need to be mindful of the layering.
#23 Golden Tousled Layered Bob with Subtle Curtain Bangs
I think the golden blonde tone in this style has a nice warmth to it and looks really natural. Even if it isn’t the goal, it’s nice to have the color look as natural as possible. With the tousled texture, your hair will never end up looking flat, and the soft curtain bangs give a nice look that won’t require too much upkeep besides some trimming here and there. I really love this look, especially on square and heart shaped faces. The chin layer creates a nice soft rounded effect. While the color will need to be touched up frequently to keep the brightness, the style will be super great in comparison to how forgiving it is as it grows.
#24 Dynamic Silver Layers with Soft Wave
Everyone I watch start to get ready, and the journey always looks beautiful when they start to accept their natural grays. The relaxed waves create an effortless vibe and compliment the soft, textured layers, preventing the silver strands from going flat, which can be an issue with gray hair. The length is ideal, so you won’t have to spend 20 minutes to get it to cooperate. Use a brightening shampoo once a week to avoid any brassiness.
#25 Breezy Blonde Bob with Light Curtain Bangs
I appreciate how the jawline construction highlights bone structure, some of which longer hair can cover. The cut can look decent on a lazy day because blonde highlights offer dimension before styling products are used, which is evidence enough. Curtain bangs are light and airy and not heavy and blunt, which is a good choice since she has finer features that could be easily overwhelmed. For maintenance, the ends will need touching up less often than the bangs, which will need it more to keep everything looking sharp. Other than the bangs and ends, there is very little styling that will need to be done on a regular basis.
#26 Effortlessly Chic Silver Textured Bob with Fringe
I appreciate the intention behind the cut. There is great root lift and nice layering. The fringe is great to showcase the eyes. The balance between polished and structured is almost impossible to achieve and it is fair to say that other cuts will take inspiration from the example your cut sets. The difference between flat and intentional is, quite frankly, the precision of the cut, and this cut has it with fine hair, the difference between flat and intentional is, quite frankly, the precision of the cut, and this cut has it with fine hair. The silver hue will require upkeep every six to eight weeks. That will be even easier to follow if you happen to be going naturally gray.
#27 Textured Choppy Bob with Soft Layers and Curtain Bangs
When someone comes in and says they want to feel ‘lighter’, this is the type of haircut I suggest. Loose and free, it sits above the shoulders, the layering is more subtle and blended rather than stacked, and the curtain bangs are fresh without being too crazy. On finer hair, this is particularly lovely as it offers shape without losing bulk, which is usually too precious to lose. A little dry texture spray on second day hair will bring the whole look back to life.
#28 Textured Copper Choppy Bob with Effortless Waves
This cut has a copper color that showcases depth. It has multiple colors that shift from a warm brown to a bright penny. The balayage does a nice job at complementing the color. The cut is right at the jawline which sits perfectly on oval and heart shaped faces, and the waves look effortless enough but I bet there is a wand in there somewhere. Fine to medium hair works super well here because it gives you enough waves to give volume without making the whole hairstyle a production. Just be honest with yourself about whether you’ll style it most days, because this cut does benefit from a few minutes of effort.
#29 Textured Choppy Bob with Curly Curtain Bangs
Curly bangs add a unique charm that straight or wavy bangs just won’t have; they look fun and I think that will translate with any age! The rest of the haircut is soft and airy, with layers that create volume but avoid bulk, which is important when the bangs have that much texture. It’ll be easy for you if you have some natural curl as it’ll require next to no effort to match the bangs. Otherwise, you’ll need a small-barreled curling wand and a bit of dedication to curl just that section of bangs regularly. Once you start with curly bangs, the unmaintained grown out look can seem intentional after a while.
#30 Chic Textured Bob with Playful Bangs
I appreciate that they offer this service and that they do it well. The warmer tones will suit multiple skin tones and the choppy layers create movement, alongside the bangs which tie everything together. This won’t turn heads as you walk by, but it will make you look put together time and time again and sometimes that’s all you need. This look falls especially well on fine to medium hair.
#31 Chic Textured Bob with Face-Framing Curtain Bangs
The highlights in this haircut do something really subtle but very impactfuy, brighten the face. Color used around the face always achives this. The layers provide just enough dimension to keep medium density hair from falling flat. The curtain bangs certainly do leave everything out of the way, which is what good bangs should do. This is one of those haircuts where you can bring in a picture, and the stylist has plenty to work with to customize it to your face and hair, which is the best outcome. Keeping the hair styled in a way where the texture looks purposeful does require some maintenance, but it shouldn’t be very time-consuming.
#32 Playful Choppy Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
When the chin touches a cut like this, the face looks more lifted because of where the weight of the hair sits. The soft bangs also assist in this, their light enough not to drag them down, and fine hair, the chop creates visual thickness and does so quite convincingly. I would view this as a decent choice for those wanting to make a change after having had their hair longer and I can understand that. It’s a better next step that still gives the impression like something has changed.
#33 Sleek Choppy Bob with Bold Curtain Bangs
What I really enjoy about this style is the boldness. We don’t see hairstyles with bangs this bold often. The bangs really make the eyes pop since they frame them. The bob is straight and goes right above the shoulders. It shouldn’t be too choppy where it looks messy, but enough to have some movement. This style is better for more dense hair. The bangs need enough weight to sit properly and even with fine to medium hair, it should work with the right layers. Bangs will need to be trimmed every 3 to 4 weeks; bold bangs need to appear maintained. Because bold bangs grow quickly, they can become uncertain and questionable once they grow out.
#34 Textured Choppy Bob with Fluffy Curtain Bangs
What I really like about this cut is the softness all around it. The bangs are not severe, which is a good thing most of the time. These bangs are great on oval and heart-shaped faces; there’s no need for any correction, they can just be pretty. With medium-length hair, the choppy layers really get a chance to stand out, and the movement is definitely there. The layers give the hair a pretty youthful appearance and show good movement. Depending on the hair’s natural texture, you might want to keep that fluffy quality all day. You may need to use a volumizing powder at the roots.
#35 Textured Choppy Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
Combing warm balayage highlights to this haircut gives added dimension that single process color can’t achieve. It also works well with highlighted layered texture. The haircut is relaxed and is about shoulder length with the potential to do multiple styles. It does not require much maintenance daily. Curtain bangs can soften angular features, and have a more natural than tactical effect. This style can work wonders on fine hair but volumizing product will be needed as the cut may start looking too close to the head around midday.
#36 Softly Textured Choppy Bob with Gentle Curtain Bangs
I notice the wave isn’t uniform, giving it a more realistic feel as opposed to looking artificial from an iron and even sections. The subtle curtain bangs frame the face perfectly, and the good thing is that you don’t have to deal with a fully styled fringe every day. This would be gorgeous with some highlights intertwined in the layers to really elevate the textured dimension. This is one of those haircuts where the grow-out phase is nice, as opposed to cuts where you feel compelled to return to the salon to get it fixed.
#37 Textured Silver Choppy Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
This hairstyle gives off a confident energy, and I believe a big part of that is how it fully embraces the silver and doesn’t shy away from it. The waviness of the hair adds dimension to the overall hairstyle and helps the hair avoid a shapeless appearance. The curtain bangs add the right amount of softness needed to blend with the rest of the hairstyle, and they are not heavy to make them feel as if they are just sitting on the forehead. The style is versatile enough to be appropriate for both a weekday meeting and a weekend brunch without needing any changes, which is what most of us want from our hairstyle.
#38 Choppy Silver Textured Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
The hair cut is enhanced with extra movement and length due to the layering, and that is always a plus for fine hair. Bright and clean hair colors always look stunning, and the curtain bangs elevate the chicness of the look by making the cheekbones pop. The hair also keeps the look less serious which is important because silver hair can come off as boring. Keeping up with regular cuts will hold the style.
#39 Softly Textured Bob with Feathered Curtain Bangs
The fan effect on bangs creates a tight fade between the short and long strands making it very flattering and it is a little hard to capture the infatuation through photo, but when people with this style cut turn their head and everything about the look just moves is very captivating. The mid-length style keeps everything light and the layering gives just the right amount of dimension to make fine hair look like it has substance. This style cut really simplifies the morning routine; a little heat protectant, a quick blow dry and you are out!
#40 Textured Choppy Bob with Subtle Curtain Bangs
I appreciate the haircut! I love the bangs, and that they are understated. The layers are soft and the overall look is timeless. The look is perfect for someone wanting to move away from a longer style without losing too much length, and is great for enhancing the natural wave. Also, the layers mean you don’t need to have thick hair to have good volume, and the texture helps with that. The cut is still long enough to give it a bob shape while keeping a substantial amount of hair.
#41 Effortless Textured Bob with Luminous Warm Highlights
The warm highlights bring light and softness to the hair, and when the sun hits it, the hair looks deep and expensive in a good way. The shoulder length cut with soft layers is the ideal shape for air drying. If you have natural waves or curls, it will be really easy and low effort to wear it like that every day. This is a style where very little effort is needed when it comes to styling. The cut will do all the design work, and all you have to do is leave it alone.
#42 Modern Textured Bob with Playful Waves
I love how relaxed the waves look. It’s not an extreme curl or stick straight hair; it’s the perfect in between that appears effortless and natural. The curtain bangs frame the face and shift the perception of how someone sees you. Your eyes become the center of attention, which is awesome. This cut is great for a finishing product that is messy – that can be done with some scrunching and product and then just don’t think about it. If you’re used to hair that is second or third day dirty, this is the cut because it actually improves with time between washes. Overwashing it will wreck the texture.
#43 Modern Silver Choppy Bob with Subtle Layers
This cut is just below the jaw line, which can be a little tricky because it can either sit really well, or fall at an awkward place on the neck and make the whole style look unfinished; but here, it’s working! The slight tousle gives a warmth to the silver that it might otherwise lack, and the layers are subtle enough that they don’t disrupt the shape, just enhance it. The curtain bangs are soft and almost imperceptible, which helps to lower the age of the cut in the best possible way. Because of the length, it will require a decent amount of upkeep, as this is a length where a quarter of an inch even, can drastically change the way it all sits.
#44 Vibrant Textured Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
The right amount of brown and a bit of red is just enough to keep this non-coustumy yet grounded. It does beautiful things to the right skin tone. The cut has volume and movement, the curtain bangs are face framing, and even the added weight looks so lively and fresh. With copper, I’ll be honest, the color is beautiful, but it fades quicker than almost all other color families, so be prepared to get a color-depositing shampoo to keep it bright until your next appointment. Depending on the amount of humidity in your climate, the amount of texture may be counterproductive, so consider that beforehand.
#45 Modern Textured Bob with Feathered Bangs
The bangs here are soft and nice, elevating the whole cut. Without feathered bangs, it would just be a nice bob, but with them it becomes more flattering. The mid length is also versatile and the layers add texture, making it not look like the bob your mom had in 1987. That is always my indicator for when a classic shape has been modernised sufficiently. This style is good across hair densities and face shapes, which makes it one of the most universally flattering options in the whole collection.
#46 Textured Silver Choppy Bob with Feathered Bangs
What stood out the most was the shine. Silver hair can look dusty and dry, but the luminosity shows this person cares about the health of their hair. The feathered bangs are soft and provide a nice balance to the choppy bits throughout the hair. The length is also easy to manage without feeling too short. A gloss treatment will also keep that mirrored quality to your silver hair for weeks at a time.
#47 Modern Textured Bob with Playful Volume
The volume created at the crown is what makes this cut sing. It gives the entire face height and fullness that goes beyond the hair. If it’s fine and medium strands the lift is transforming and alters the proportions of everything. Keeping the volume in the choppy layers modern means it won’t look dated, plus the movement and texture is contemporary. If you’re going to attempt this at home the secret is to blow dry your roots while lifting with a brush, don’t just dry the ends and expect the top to go along for the ride.
#48 Chic Textured Bob with Fluffy Curtain Bangs
The combination of curtain bangs and highlights gives a warmer and more dimensional look to the hair. It will look great in photos, but even better in person. Highlights create depth and the length is perfect. It’s just long enough to be able to tuck behind the ears, but short enough to feel nice and fresh. With the natural volume, it’s going to create a good shape and the cut will help it fill out that shape without needing a lot of product. Maintaining the cut will make sure it keeps looking sharp. The six weeks will be way sharper than the eight weeks.
#49 Choppy Textured Bob with Subtle Highlights
It’s amazing to see how the highlights work with the natural grays in this cut. Here, the gray is neither being covered or competed with, but is instead complemented. This kind of integration is always going to look more sophisticated than the other extreme. Right below the jawline, tousled and airy, this is a cut that gives the impression of a casual effort, and that is totally the point. The texture provides enough character that you could easily wash and go and still look put together. It is practical in every sense.
#50 Effortlessly Chic Textured Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
This is a good note to end on because it is super versatile! This haircut can suit people with different hair textures and lengths. The length allows for versatility, and curtain bangs soften the overall look without dictating how you style the rest. There is no need to have to force a wave because the natural texture allows your hair to work with, not against it. The tousled look is perfected with sea salt spray and a light cream to provide hold without weighing down the look. If you have scrolled through trying to find the one, this is your best bet. It is stylish yet low maintenance so you won’t get tired of it.
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