For some people, ages can also dictate how they express themselves. This can include changes to how someone styles their hair. The good news is, it is still possible to change things up at 60! For women over 60, one of the greatest options to modernize their look is to grow their hair long. Long hair provides a higher degree of versatility, and can also be styled in many different ways. Having long hair can be seen as a disadvantage since some people long to have sleek symmetric haircuts. They may want their hair to be bouncy or curly. With these hairstyling suggestions, older women can become even more beautiful.
One of the best memories I have was when a retired architect told me her idea for a long hairstyle. It surprised her that I considered long hair to be one of the most fascinating hairstyles. She was 60 years old and had finally stopped the tradition of cutting her hair shorter every year for her birthday. Her hair was stunning with threads of silver. Long hair also offers a depth of beauty and weight that shorter hairstyles can’t achieve. Most people miss the point of a long hairstyle after 60, because they mistakenly believe it is to remain youthful. However, longer hairstyles offer a sense of style and sophistication that is often missing from shorter hairstyles.
I have styled and cut long hair for women in this group and I noticed that the details matter even more than they used to.
The *right* color work might give your skin a *lit from within* look, the *right* layering could create volume in the areas where hair is thinning, and the styling & maintenance could make your hair look more put together than neglected. Not all of this will resonate with all of you and it doesn’t resonate with me either. That said, I think the variation in shag cuts, sleek blowouts, and nice natural waves is nice, so let’s look at it all!
#1: Feathered Auburn Shag with a Wispy Little Fringe
I can’t help but smile at this photo. The shag trend is nothing short of remarkable, especially when it is executed with design like this, with true artistry in the feathering, and those point cut ends which create an airy, piece-y movement. The micro fringe is once again working hard here to soften the forehead and pull the eyes down to the cheekbones. I will say, auburn is one of those colors that looks really pretty in photographs but in real life it looks like it is abandoned and untamed, needing a little love. A color-protecting shampoo will go a really long way on this. Additionally, the cut itself has to be done by a stylist who knows how to use a razor and is very precise with the point cutting. If the cut is too choppy, it will ruin the look and make it all fall apart. When everything is done right, like it is in this case, it gives a wonderful sense of lightness which takes years off without trying.
#2 Sleek Bronde with Those Silver Streaks at the Part
A benefit of this style is that the middle silver ribbon conceals any grays that may grow in, so you won’t have to head to the salon every three weeks. Also, the rest of the hair is a lovely bronde color, not too warm or brassy, and the inner layers allow the hair to appear smooth, beveled, and not over-thinned. For this style, you would require quite a bit of maintenance, including a polished round brush blowout, and demi-gloss treatments every few weeks, but the silver will likely begin to look yellow. The good news is that if your hair is naturally straight, then this will be a low-maintenance style.
#3 Silver-Blonde Layered Transformation
This hair transformation has a rich story behind it. Great planning went into these layers to enhance volume, reduce flattening and thinning to the hair, and the highlights are soft and brightening to the face without competing with the natural grey. I think the best part about this combination is that it does not hide the silver at all, it just makes it look good. The smoothing treatment is what makes your hair look sleek and especially if your hair has become more coarse or wiry with age. The silver-blonde highlights will be a lot of upkeep and cost, especially if you have to get it toned often to maintain those cool and vibrant strands, but if you’ve been battling with your grey and are ready to embrace it, this is a great way to refresh your look.
#4 Warm Chestnut Layers with That Gorgeous Face Frame
Seeing warm chestnuts recalls life to the skin, and warm chestnut tones make the chin area look lighter and brighter. The way the warm chestnut color layers start around the chin creates a curtain effect which is super pretty. I like how the cut is easy, and because the cut is easy, that means no additional styling is required for movement and you won’t find yourself hating the cut because of all the extra work you have to put in to make it look good. If you have thin hair, you’ll be thankful for the layers because the fullness is created by the layers and you don’t need a thick ponytail to achieve the look. As soon as your ends start splitting, you need to get a trim; otherwise, the whole thing looks less polished.
#5 Voluminous Long Layers with Natural Waves
This can look great on you, depending on what you have to work with. If you have some natural waves and have medium to thick hair, you’re already halfway there! The layers will just enhance what happens naturally. The warmth in the colour is a richness that adds dimension to all of this so it doesn’t look flat or one-dimensional. I need to be honest, though; if your hair is fine, getting this kind of volume will probably require a close relationship with a large-barrel curling iron and some product, and that might not be the relationship you want to have with your morning routine. Now, for the right hair type, this creates, like, wash-and-go styles that look so good!
#6 Sleek Long Cut with Soft Face-Framing Layers
The design, fabric, color, and cuts come together for a nicely balanced and pleasing garment. The color of the fabric gives a nice glow to the face, and the length is shoulder length which is ideal for people who want a style that looks long enough to be a longer style, but is still short enough to be pulled back with ease. The layers are discreet enough to help avoid a drapey curtain look, and The simplicity is where the real talent is. It is a blowout look if your hair is textured at all, so consider that when thinking about how practical this is for your lifestyle.
#7 Auburn Layers with Soft Curls and Bangs
I love this combination! The warm skin tone with the auburn color, the softness of those curls, and the way the bangs frame everything. So many romantic vibes without the fuss. The body of those mid-length layers and curls look like they’ve been done with v-barrel (or even Velcro rollers with a blowout) so they def have that look! I know I already mentioned that layered curly styles do need some upkeep, especially regarding frizz controls in humid areas, and the bangs add to that, but they do look young and fun so it really doesn’t feel so burdensome! If someone pointed this out in my chair I’d be so excited!
#8 High-Gloss Long Cut with Sleek Face-Framing
This style is based on shine. The cut is long, simple, and mostly one length with just a touch of layering around the face. The shine finish is the real star of the show. For finer hair, a nice gloss treatment goes a long way in elevating your overall look from flat to expensive. I believe this look works best with the longest face shapes as they would really benefit from that added vertical line, however, on rounder shapes it may feel like there is too much length and not enough width. The maintenance consists of keeping the gloss and protecting the ends. Hair at this length will show damage really quickly, especially fine hair, so you need to be careful.
#9 Glamorous Long Layers with Soft Waves
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#10 Rich Burgundy Long Cut with Subtle Dimension
I think that many women over sixty overlook burgundy, which is a stunning color. It is warmer than most classic colors, and can create an amazing glow if it is good for your skin tone. The cut is simple but elegant. Color and sleekness do most of the work against heavy layers. The shine is fantastic and is a combination of the color and the overall condition of the wig. It is great to know that burgundy, like most colors in the red family, will fade quicker than other colors. To keep it looking great, you’ll need to be committed to sulfate-free washes in cold water. When the color is this deep, it is worth it.
#11 Brushed-Back Silver Bronde with Beveled Ends
The hair-cut has a lot of great architectural elements. The brushed-back look with an ‘S’ wave through the length gives it an unusual sculptural look, while the beveled ends keep the perimeter from looking too blunt or too heavy. The silver-bronde blend will cause your roots to grow in softer, which is a plus. However, this is a thick hair-cut. Fine hair will make it necessary to have some interior cutting done, otherwise the length will drag everything down flat. For those with the appropriate density and length, the volume and movement will be stunning.
#12 Silver Money-Piece with Blended Long Layers
The money-piece trend for women definitely works for silver, as you are letting the brightest part of your natural transition do all the design work. A single bold streak at the part draws the eye straight up to the face while the rest of the hair remains a rich, smoky mid-tone. The blunt-weighted perimeter gives it some nice substance and avoids the wall-of-hair feel, as the internal layers do the trick. You will need to keep up with some maintenance via a toner or gloss to keep that front streak from getting warm, but this is as high-impact and low-effort an approach to going grey gracefully as I have seen.
#13 Side-Swept Silver Bronde with an S-Wave Blowout
The dramatic sweep with added volume at the crown is possible with a deep side part, but rarely can a center part replicate this – and the gorgeous blowout layers paired with silver-bronde dimensional color do the job. This look feels lived-in, like you didn’t try too hard. I will say there is a large gap between the polished vs unpolished with this style. The S-wave is probably from either a round brush or big barrel iron, so you’ll have to commit to that. However, if you like blowouts and go to a place that regularly does them, you’ll find this a good style to follow.
#14 Warm Caramel Layers with a Root Shadow
The way the caramel highlights are placed is perfection as they are concentrated where the light would hit the most. The root shadow will allow the grow-out to be soft and natural rather than a hard line. I love the few silver strands at the part and how they’ve blended them into the color story instead of covering them up. It is confident not careless. The face-framing layers give movement in the right areas and allow the length to swing nicely. With this much length on fine hair it can feel like a lot but on medium to thick hair with some natural wave it is going to be gorgeous with pretty much no effort every day.
#15 Silver-Bronde Layers with a Deep Side Swoop
The start of framing is at the cheekbones that sweep downwards to give a curtain effect. With a deep side part, and a crown lift from the inner layers, there is a lot of soft movement. Se has a silver-bronde balayage that is cool and nice with a rooted shadow. Everything works beautifully for an oval face as it gives width and volume in the right places. The commitment to the style is as open as the use of a round brush, or smoothing iron for that shine, and gloss appointments to remove the dryness from lighter mid-lengths. I believe the shape makes it all worth it.
#16 Ash-Bronde with a Full Blunt Fringe
Full blunt bangs on long hair make a strong statement! This look is chic and age appropriate for women over 60; It is also very stylish. The ashy bronde effect with natural grey is stunning! The neutral gloss glaze removes warmth and achieves a polished look. I love this! The perimeter cut adds a great finish and balances the look It is wonderful to have a strong clean finish. The fringe will need to be trimmed regularly, roughly every two to three weeks. This is something I like to mention to people before they go for this look. Overall, if you are up to the maintenance the fringe definitely makes the style sophisticated and striking!
#17 Ash-Bronde Layers with a Soft Bevel and Center Part
I love the subtle sophistication. The layered center part that touches the cheeks gives a very nice, balanced, and symmetrical look. Also, the soft bevel at the edge provides a little flip of movement to the ends to keep the long hair from looking too boring. The color ash-bronde is gorgeous, and the micro grey ribbon at the part is a very clever detail to manage regrowth without worrying about obvious roots. To really show off the bevel, a round-brush blowout is a must. So on air-dry days, it is going to look more casual and less put together. For those who have hair that is naturally straight or slightly wavy, this is a great choice and ideal if you don’t mind the blowout hassle.
#18 Warm Bronde Layers with a Feathered Curtain Fringe
I can see that some fringe has been cut a little longer in the middle to fit with clear glasses. This kind of cutting shows consideration for how a style will work in someone’s daily life. The warm bronde color with babylights and root smudge is also low-maintenance and flattering. The internal gradation gives enough lift for the length to not pull everything down. This is one of those styles where the stylist was considering how the person would live with it instead of only how it would photograph well. There is a lot of length, and fine hair here will need a lightweight product, or a quick blowout to the crown to keep it from falling flat. This is an easy style that is very manageable.
#19 Feathered Layers with Softened Curtain Bangs
While curtain bangs might seem like an easy hairstyle, it does involve some level of maintenance. Styling curtain bangs can look gorgeous, but lets be honest and say that most people do not have the time to do that every single day. That being said, curtain bangs and pointed vertical cutting do create the illusion of light and feathery hair, which is a very desirable trait to have with fine to medium hair. Additionally, pointed vertical cutting gives bangs an added face-framing effect. For those looking to bring a little bit of color into their life, beige balayage offers a depth enhancement that isn’t too bold or over the top. To get the most out of this haircut, you want to spend a little bit of time styling it every day using some root-lift spray and brushing your bangs back. If that seems excessive, it’s probably best you get this haircut without the bangs at all.
#20 Ash-Blonde Layers with Face-Framing Babylights
One of the techniques that sets this haircut apart from others is the sliding technique that cuts through the ends. Unlike other haircuts, it enables movement and softness without those scraggly ends that longer haircuts give. The babylights at the front and lowlights underneath the layers at the top are great for adding volume at the crown if the hair is thinning. This is all mid-back length hair which means daily smoothing, careful de-tangling, and frequent toning is a part of the deal. If you love long hair, then the maintenance is worth it but go in with your eyes open.
#21 Beveled Layers with Curtain Fringe and Root Dimension
Here the blending of the ash-brown gloss color and the natural silver strands is so seamless that it’s almost impossible to tell where the grey begins and where the colour ends. This blending is designed to be seamless and creates regrowth that’s practically invisible which is a great relief for those who don’t want to see a root line two weeks after they get their hair done. The beveled layers will need a round-brush blowout to get the most out of its shape. The curtain fringe softens the entire look so even on a not-so-good-hair day the face-framing layers will do their thing. This will look effortless on medium to thick hair and on really coarse hair the bevel might fight against you a little. If that happens you should consult with your stylist about whether the internal graduation should be less so.
#22 Smoky Brown Layers with a Silver Face Slice
Details can change everything, and in this case, it’s that one silver slice at the part. Against the smoky brown, it makes for a modern, graphic contrast that lifts the whole look without the need for an all-over color change. The cut is pretty standard long layers with a rounded blowout; it’s done well but not super complicated. The babylights with some root-melt are nice dimension through the ends. This look is great because the color is really carrying the design and the cut is merely supporting it. Along the way, some glossing will be required to keep everything harmonious. The good news is the actual salon time for the color is way less than a full highlight, which is a nice bonus. You will need a round brush blowout to get this kind of body, but the good news is the actual salon time for the color is way less than a full highlight, which is a nice bonus.
#23 Silver-Grey Face-Framing Layers with a Root Shadow
This haircut is excellent if you want to shift to fully, or mostly grey while avoiding coverings, & fully embracing the grey. The deep side part allows the long face-framing layers create a structure that makes the silver appear intentional and styled rather than just grown out. The shadow rooting adds just enough tonal variation so it doesn’t look flat or one-dimensional. Point cutting the ends ensures they will look too scraggly, which is particularly significant because silver hair shows damage and split ends more than other shades. Using a purple toning shampoo every week will limit any yellowing, and using a root lift product at the crown will give you volume at the top, making the whole look polished.
#24 Textured Bronde Shag with Curtain Fringe
This style is fabulous! The mid-back shag cut with graduated, feathered, micro layers will be incredible for someone with natural waves and density to support it. The \”I just woke up like this\” vibe is spot on for a lot of people, and most hairstyles fail to achieve this look. This cut has natural texture, needing little style to achieve this look. Plus, the bronde balayage with ashy strands at the temples gives a coolness to the style and the root shadow will be great for regrowth. You will absolutely need an anti-frizz product since the layers will trap humidity and the fringe will need to be shaped every few weeks. This is definitely the most interesting and wearable long cut of all the options!
#25 Luxurious Soft Waves with Volume
This style is about thick, shiny, and voluminous waves that will perfectly frame your face. You know that hair you see in movies at fancy dinner parties and think, “I wish I had that”? Well, now you can! But let’s be real. This is not a low-maintenance style. Those gorgeous waves will need heat, hair products, and around 20-30 minutes every morning. For that level of volume, you need to have thick hair. If you have thin hair, then you’ll need to be a little strategic with your blowout. If that doesn’t sound appealing to you, but some of my clients loved the time it takes to style their hair, then this option is going to be stunning. You will feel amazing every time you see your reflection.
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