As women age, their hair can often become thinner and more difficult to manage. However, embracing the natural texture and experimenting with different styles can make a significant difference. For those over 70 with a penchant for curls, finding the right style can not only enhance your look but also make your hair appear fuller and more vibrant. In this guide, we explore 25 gorgeous curly hair styles for women over 70 that can rejuvenate your locks and add a youthful, healthy bounce to your everyday appearance. Whether you have naturally curly hair or are looking to add some waves, these styles are designed to make your silver strands shine.
#1: Luminous Golden Corkscrew Curls Transformation
This makeover showcases a vibrant transformation from long, straight hair to short, voluminous corkscrew curls, ideal for enhancing hair texture and volume in women over 70. The tight curls add significant volume and bounce, making the hair appear thicker and livelier. While this style requires maintenance to keep the curls defined and moisturized, the result is a youthful, rejuvenated look. The curls work particularly well with finer hair types as they add body and movement, though regular hydration treatments are recommended to maintain hair health and curl vivacity.
#2 Graceful Natural Grey Spiral Curls
This style showcases beautifully defined spiral curls in a medium-length that flatters the oval face shape of women over 70. The natural grey color enhances the depth of the curls, making the hair appear thicker and fuller while being low maintenance. The spiral curls are cut in a way that frames the face, drawing attention to her features gracefully. Ideal for those with naturally curly hair, this look can be achieved with a simple curl-enhancing product and diffuser drying. The main challenge is to maintain the shape and volume, which can be managed with regular conditioning treatments to keep the curls bouncy and healthy without making the hair look weighed down.
#3 Voluminous Silver Curls for Mature Hair
This style showcases naturally curly, silver hair that exudes charm and elegance, perfect for the mature woman seeking a low-maintenance yet fashionable look. The curls are cut to a medium length which enhances the hair’s natural volume and texture, making the hair appear fuller and robust. Ideal for those with a round face, this haircut frames the face beautifully by lifting and lightening the overall appearance. While highly manageable daily, this style might require regular hydration treatments to maintain the curl’s luster and health. This particular look also offers the flexibility to transition easily from casual to more formal settings, giving it a versatile edge that’s perfect for multitasking lifestyles.
#4 Auburn Elegance Medium Layered Curls
This shoulder-length style with medium-layered curls exudes a timeless charm. Tailored to enhance the natural curl, the layers alleviate the weight and add movement, ideally suiting thinner hair that needs volume. Unique to this look is the hint of copper undertones among the auburn hues, adding a gentle warmth, which brightens the complexion and could work well with fair to medium skin tones. On the downside, curly hair requires more upkeep to maintain definition and reduce frizz, so investing in quality hydrating products is a must. This style is a brilliant choice for adding volume while staying effortlessly chic in your golden years.
#5 Copper Cinnamon Curls with Gentle Lift
This style is perfect for adding a youthful touch with its copper cinnamon hue and natural-looking waves. The length is just right to frame the face beautifully, highlighting the cheekbones without overwhelming the face shape. It’s ideal for those with thinner hair looking for extra volume but keep in mind, the curl can require some upkeep to maintain its bounce and shape. Using a lightweight mousse and diffuser when drying can really help accentuate these curls while protecting the hair’s natural texture.
#6 Chic Silver Coils with Delicate Layers
This look is perfect for ladies looking to embrace their natural gray curls. The hair is cut into soft layers that help reduce weight and add movement, making the hair appear fuller. Ideal for those with thinner hair, as the layers create an illusion of volume. However, be mindful if you have naturally frizzy hair; this style might require regular use of conditioners or styling products to maintain its defined shape. The subtle highlights bring depth, enhancing the curl pattern without overpowering. Suitable for a round face, this style frames it beautifully! This hairstyle standouts due to its uniquely short, but vertically voluminous structure, offering a fresh take on gray curls.
#7 Chic Soft Curly Tapered Cut for Natural Gray Hair
This style features a naturally curly, short, and tapered haircut that really flatters more mature facial structures by softening features. Particularly suitable for women with fine to medium hair density looking to maintain a manageable length while boosting texture. The tapered neckline subtly enhances the jawline and draws attention upwards, brightening the face. However, shorter styles like this might require more frequent cuts to maintain the shape. This cut leverages the natural gray color, presenting an elegant yet manageable look that requires minimal styling products.
#8 Whimsical Rosy Swirls for Graceful Volume
This look is all about embracing that naturally curly texture with a short, layered cut that enhances the hair’s natural body and volume. Perfect for fine hair, the layers add depth and the shorter length makes it manageable. It’s a great style for those with an oval face, as it highlights the symmetry beautifully. While it’s chic and low maintenance, keep in mind, the curls will require regular hydration to maintain their bounce and prevent frizz. A diffuser on low heat works wonders to boost these curls without over-drying.
#9 Timeless Tawny Tousled Layers
This style features shoulder-length, tousled curls that enhance volume and texture, making it a great choice for over-70 hair that may be thinning. Tawny highlights woven through ash brown base enliven the overall color, offering depth and dimension without requiring frequent touchups. While absolutely charming, the curls require some maintenance to keep them looking fresh and vibrant. On the technical side, using a diffuser when drying can help maintain the integrity of the curls, and a light mousse will keep the curls defined without weighing them down. For ladies wanting a low-maintenance yet stylish look, this could be perfect!
#10 Enchanting Silver Waves for Radiant Volume
This style is all about embracing the beauty of natural gray curls, adding a magical touch to over-70 hair without looking overdone. The medium length is effortlessly manageable, and the dense waves enhance the overall volume, making the hair appear fuller and vibrant. The slight layering around the face beautifully frames the features, balancing any face shape. Ideal for someone with natural curl looking to maintain a bit of length, the cut reduces weight at the ends, promoting bounce and reducing frizz. Perfect for daily wear or special occasions, it needs minimal styling but consider a light mousse for definition. Beware, it may require regular hydration to keep those curls looking luscious!
#11 Effortless Espresso Swirls for Mature Hair
This hairstyle, showcasing short, natural curls with a rich espresso hue, perfectly complements the soft, oval face shape typical of more mature women. The haircut enhances hair density by adding a touch of volume on top, which draws the eye upward, creating a lifting effect—ideal for those whose hair may be thinning with age. Additionally, the subtle layering around the face softly frames the features, infusing a youthful energy without overwhelming maintenance. The darker color adds depth and is fantastic for covering any grey hairs. However, bear in mind that dark colors might require frequent root touch-ups to maintain their depth. This choice is excellent for women looking for a low-maintenance yet chic, rejuvenating look.
#12 Elegant Ash-Blonde Wavy Cascade for Mature Elegance
This style highlights ash-blonde waves cascading gracefully past the shoulders, ideal for adding volume to thinning hair. The layers are cut to enhance the natural curl pattern, boosting fullness around the face—perfect for oval and heart-shaped faces. While this look brings a youthful spirit and frames the face beautifully, maintaining this color can require frequent salon visits to avoid brassy tones. The cut is versatile for styling yet demands high-quality products to maintain its texture and color vibrancy.
#13 Short and Sassy Natural Grey Curls
This style features naturally grey curls cropped close to the head, maintaining a full look with minimal effort. Perfect for dense, curly hair, this cut reduces weight and keeps styling straightforward, especially beneficial in maintaining scalp health. While it flatters rounder face shapes by framing the face and highlighting the eyes, it may not suit those looking for longer hairstyles. This easy-maintenance hairstyle is ideal if you’re looking for a fresh look without a daily hassle.
#14 Rich Auburn Medium-Length Curls for a Youthful Appearance
This rich auburn medium-length curls style is a stunning choice for thick hair, creating an illusion of even more volume, which is fab for fine hair too! The gentle layers around the face soften features, perfect for round or heart-shaped faces. The warm tones energize the skin, adding a youthful glow that’s hard to miss! It might require a bit of maintenance for color upkeep and curl definition but trust me, it’s well worth it. A monthly deep conditioning treatment will keep those curls bouncy and vibrant. Ideal for adding life and color to any look—great for women ready to embrace a vibrant, confident style!
#15 Playful Silver Spirals with Gentle Volume
This style features short to mid-length curly hair, ideal for enhancing natural textures while infusing youthful energy into gray hair. The curls here are showcased with a layered cut that naturally boosts the hair’s body, making it look fuller and livelier. It’s particularly suitable for you if your strands have thinned over the years, as the layers create volume and the illusion of density. One caveat—it requires regular maintenance to keep the curls well-defined and bouncy. Also, I must point out her eyes light up with those curls; it frames her face beautifully, highlighting her cheekbones. Perfect for daily elegance or special occasions!
#16 Warm Chestnut Tresses with Natural Voluminous Curls
This look highlights soft, thick curls perfectly tailored for dense hair, giving a fuller appearance and infusing warmth with its chestnut hues. Ideal for oval faces, the medium-length cut maintains a light feel while offering easy manageability. Great for those who desire a wash-and-go style that keeps form throughout the day. On the flip side, this style might require regular moisturizing treatments to keep the curls lively and fresh. Its unique aspect? The curls are cut to enhance volume at the top subtly, balancing the face beautifully.
#17 Breezy Blonde Layered Curls for a Youthful Boost
For ladies over 70 seeking to rejuvenate their look, this style with its natural flow and light blonde shades can really do the trick. It’s cut in varied layers that help give depth and volume, working well for those with medium to thick hair. The curls are loose enough to maintain a soft look while adding texture. On the downside, curls like these might require regular maintenance with curl-enhancing products to keep them buoyant and fresh. Perfect for those wanting to balance ease with a dash of playful elegance.
#18 Radiant Chestnut Curls with Soft Volume
These short, bouncy curls bring out a lively look perfect for over-70 ladies wanting a fresh, youthful style. The chestnut color adds warmth, enhancing the skin tone, which often becomes paler with age. The layered cut provides volume that makes hair appear thicker and fuller, a key advantage for thinning hair. It’s low maintenance but requires regular shaping to keep the curls lively. This cut suits round and heart-shaped faces best, offering a soft framing that highlights the eyes and smile.
#19 Softly Defined Grey Curls with Tapered Layers
This style showcases softly defined curls with a smart tapered layer cut, perfect for enhancing volume and making hair look thicker. This look works particularly well for naturally curly, fine to medium hair, giving a fresh and lively aura that flatters a mature face. While curls add a youthful bounce, keep in mind that they might require regular maintenance with the right products to define and tame. A perfect choice for those wanting a low-fuss yet elegant look that frames the face beautifully without overwhelming features.
#20 Classic Platinum Textured Curls for Graceful Aging
This style is perfect for women over 70 who want to embrace their curls with layers that add volume and texture. The platinum color enhances the curls’ definition, making the hair appear fuller and more vibrant. The short length is practical and easy to manage, keeping styling to a minimum—great for daily upkeep. On the flip side, the lighter color may require more frequent salon visits to maintain the depth of the platinum and avoid brassiness. This haircut beautifully frames the face with curls that softly enhance facial features, lending a rejuvenating effect.
#21 Effervescent-Silver-Natural-Curls
Darling, looking at your lovely curls, this effortless silver natural style could really play up your features. It’s perfect for thick, textured hair, showing off the naturally strong curls. If you’re past seventy, this cut could add some delightful fullness around your face, emphasizing the cheekbones while keeping everything soft and manageable. The light reflects beautifully off silver hair, adding a youthful glow but remember, maintaining this gorgeous gray can require more frequent visits to keep it looking crisp and fresh. Ideal for those wanting a natural, easy-to-maintain look, this hairstyle is as rejuvenating as it is charming!
#22 Luxurious Silver Vortex Curls
This style embodies elegance with a twist—quite literally! Featuring medium-length, densely packed silver curls, this cut accentuates fullness, making it ideal for thinner textures aiming for a rejuvenated look. The voluminous layers provide a dynamic shape that frames the face beautifully, making it versatile for various face shapes. While the curls offer a glamorous aesthetic, keep in mind they might require maintenance to keep their bounce and shape. Using a light mousse can enhance the curls without weighing them down. This style is perfect for adding character and modern flair to your natural grey.
#23 Soft Caramel Waves for Ageless Charm
This cut flaunts eye-catching soft waves, adding volume to hair that may naturally begin thinning past seventy. It’s a mid-length style, perfect for keeping some length while making hair management easier. The waves add a fresh, youthful look, enhancing texture and depth, ideally suited for those with naturally curly or wavy hair. This style might require regular maintenance with curl-enhancing products to keep definition, yet it’s wonderfully manageable with the right routine—a perfect blend of elegance and simplicity. The soft caramel tones also warm the complexion, brightening the face without drastic changes.
#24 Pristine White Soft Curls for Elegant Age
This look is all about embracing the beauty of silver hair with a cut that’s perfect for maintaining volume in finer textures. Here, the hair is cut just around the neck, lightened up with some gentle layering at the ends to promote a bouncier feel. This soft curl style enhances the natural texture and adds a touch of grace perfect for any mature woman looking to freshen up her look without too much fuss. It’s quick to style with a curl-enhancing mousse for a day out. However, keep in mind, curls like these might need a bit more hydration, so a good moisture-rich conditioner is key. The light scalp areas can be disguised cleverly with this style, making it not only a chic choice but a practical one for thinner hair.
#25 Charming Chestnut Short Curly Bob
This cut is perfect for adding volume to your naturally curly hair. The short bob emphasizes waves and curls, reducing weight that can pull curls down and make them look lifeless. The rich chestnut shade adds depth and warmth, enhancing the skin’s natural glow. It suits oval or heart-shaped faces best. While this style might require more frequent cuts to maintain its shape, its ease of styling daily makes it a great choice for those who value simplicity alongside elegance.
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