When my clients in their sixties sit in my chair and say, ‘I just want to look like myself but better,’ I think we’re going to do long bangs and a short haircut. I love when people make that kind of statement.
One of my clients years back had a blunt chin length haircut with no bangs or layers. This meant a rectangle of hair framed her face. She almost canceled a few times due to anxiety. We added long side swept bangs and took off a few inches of texture. When she looked in the mirror, she bursted out laughing. She said she looked like the version of herself that had been living in her head. Long bangs and a short haircut at that age is definitely about hiding anything. It’s about how the focus is brought to the areas you love most, and just gets better with age. When telling me about her vision, she gave me a lot of freedom to play around with different elements. For that reason, I want to show you some of the best examples.
#1: Warm Strawberry-Blonde Chin-Length Bob with Side-Swept Long Bangs
Here is an example of what I would consider a New York stylist and mom: a warm strawberry-blonde chin-length bob with a long side swept bang. The bob has soft internal graduation and gentle layering to highlight her natural crown lift (she has a subtle cowlick that is used for volume). This look suits oval face shapes and hair that is fine to medium in density. This look is good because it has face framing, dimension from lowlights/root-smudge, and it has low bulk. The drawbacks are that it requires light blow drying for it to be super sleek, bangs will need to be trimmed regularly as they grow, and it is not good for coarse or tightly curled hair.
#2 Rose-Gold Feathered Stacked Pixie with Long Side Bangs
I’m a salon stylist and mom in NYC. This rose gold stacked pixie has a nape length crop and side bangs that hit above the eyebrows. It was cut on straight hair of fine to medium texture with medium density using razor point texturizing and a stacked degree to lift the crown. The pastel root smudge brightens mature skin and assists in blending grey. Pros – instant lift and soft face framing. Cons – requires pre-lightening and regular toning. Pastel colors fade quicker and very coarse hair may require smoothing. The tapered ear length sideburns are a note that elongate the jawline.
#3 Light Platinum Pixie Crop with Face-Framing Long Fringe
As a stylist, wife, and mother from New York, I can say that light platinum crops with long face-framing fringes complement oval shapes and are excellent for my 60+ clients with fine to medium straight hair. The stacked nape gives a pixie extra lift at the top, while the razor-thinned side fringe adds a lot of softness to the forehead. This cut brightens the eye area and gives a ton of volume is super easy to blow dry. Cuts, color maintenance, and a subtle root band are some of the issues that can be avoided in order to keep the platinum from looking flat.
#4 Stacked Chestnut Pixie-Bob with Long Side-Swept Bangs
In my opinion, this hairstyle is a short stacked pixie-bob with longer side bangs that sit around the temples. It should compliment an oval face shape. The hair is straight and fine/medium with some micro-layering at the crown, which creates some lift. I would recommend some point cutting and a subtle root smudge with baby lights to add some dimension. The benefits of this cut include providing instant volume and framing the eyes, as well as giving the illusion of thicker hair. The drawbacks to this cut are that it requires a quick round-brush blowout or some light styling cream to achieve the desired look. Additionally, this cut will not work for very tight curls.
#5 Soft Angled Stacked Bob with Long Side Sweep
My name is **(Insert name here)**. I am a mother and a stylist working out of New York. For this bob, she got an angled stacked cut at the chin with a longer side-swept feathered finish and internally graduated at the nape for added lift. The hair is fine to medium in texture and medium in density and is somewhat straight with a little crown cowlick. which is seen and is addressed through the use of shorter internal layers with a slight root melt and lowlight done to conceal gray. Advantages are that it gives volume to thin hair and softens the forehead and has low visibility of regrowth. Disadvantages are that it needs a daily round brush blowout or root lift and also requires precision cutting which includes graduated layers and point cutting to maintain the shape.
#6 Warmed Copper Layered Pixie-Bob with Long Side Fringe
As a stylist and mom in New York, I created this design, the warm-copper pixie bob with a unique cut that sits just above the ears. She has a long side-swept fringe with forward angled graduation at the crown for instant lift. This cut is best with straight and slightly wavy textures in the fine to medium range and is best suited for oval face shapes. Let’s break down the pros and cons. The good thing about this cut is that it adds height at the crown and also frames the cheekbones beautifully. If you want a style with all these advantages, I suggest the cut, however be mindful that it will require some commitment in terms of daily blow drying and shaping. The color glosses will also need to be kept up regularly. For what I would call the best combination, I would do a blunt cut (or even a little bit shattered), nape taper, and a super subtle root smudge. What I would suggest that is completely different is micro-sliced layers towards the crown which will create a fan of hair for volume without backcombing.
#7 Soft Copper Pixie Crop with Long Sweeping Fringe
I am a hairstylist and mom from New York, and for oval face shapes, I would recommend the short pixie crop with a long sweeping fringe. It has a shorter nape, stacked crown layers, and some interior graduation for lift and micro-texturing at the hairline which is ideal for fine to medium straight hair with a medium density. Advantages: Opening up the face and adding soft movement to the style as well as modern warmth, Disadvantages: the warm copper will need to be coloured often, the crown will need some daily light shaping with a round brush and styling paste.
#8 Feathered Blonde Stacked Pixie with Long Side-Swept Fringe
I am a stylist and mom living in New York, and I have created a feathered blonde stacked pixie with a long, side-swept fringe, and a nape that is cut to short with 2 to 3 inch tapering layers razor cut on top that give an amazing lift. This is an amazing look for women in their sixties and oval face shapes. It is the perfect hairstyle for women with straight to slightly wavy, and fine to medium hair densities. The soft root shadow along with the diagonal part provides a great illusion of depth and can hide regrowth. The hairstyle also provides framing, instant lift and reduced bulk. The hairstyle will not sit well on tight curls, highly sparse scalps and will require daily heat styling.
#9 Feathered Ash Blonde Stacked Pixie with Long Side-Swept Fringe
I’m a stylist and mom based in New York – this cropped pixie is stacked behind the ear with a long side fringe that lightly touches the eyebrows. This style suits best with oval to slight heart face shapes and fine to medium straight hair, especially women in their sixties who are looking for a style that adds height. Benefits: This style is great for adding volume and framing the face with the added bonus of lower maintenance color. Downsides: Fine hair will need some extra styling to keep that shape and added root volume, that long fringe will need some extra hair cuts to keep it in check, and if you’re going for an ashy color you’ll need to keep up with toning to prevent brassy colors.
#10 Asymmetrical Feathered Platinum Pixie with Long Diagonal Fringe
Your New York hairstylist mom would probably call this a super short, ear grazing pixie with diagonal fringe that skims the eyebrows. Razor texturizing and internal point cutting assist with crown elevation and camouflaging thinning at the temple areas. This technique works well on fine straight hair of low to medium density. Pros include an instant elevation to the crown as well as a geometric and softer face-framing structure. Cons of this style include maintenance such as root blend coloring and daily molding paste applications to keep the hair from falling limp.
#11 Feathered Burgundy Pixie with Side-Swept Long Fringe
This little feathered pixie has a stacked crown, a graduated nape, and a long side-swept fringe that skims her brows. I would guess the hair is fine to medium with medium to low density, and the color is a burgundy with some micromelted balayage and a subtle root shadow to soften the grow-out. Pros: instant lift, strong framing of the eyes, and a modern texture. Cons: vivid dye needs to be glazed, and someone with fragile 60-ish hair might find a bit of dryness to be revealed with razor texture.
#12 Feathered Angled Platinum Bob with Side-Swept Long Bangs
This looks to be a chin length feathered bob with angled ends and longer side bangs. The hair looks to be fine, mostly straight, and has a medium density internal stacked graduation at the crown to create some lift. **Advantages**: delicate face framing, fuller silhouette, and soft forehead cover. **Disadvantages**: daily round brush blow drys and maintenance of a cool toned color. **Technical**: point cutting the ends and soft internal layers blend the fringe into the sides for movement.
#13 Warm Auburn Rounded Stack with Long Side-Swept Fringe
As a parent and a Stylist, I would name this cut the chin rounded stacked bob with longer side bangs. The hair is of fine to medium density with a slight natural wave. The stacked graduation at the nape paired with point cutting on the interior, creates that soft crown lift. The benefits to this cut are brightening the eyes, reducing bulk at the jaw, and aiding in holding shape. The drawbacks are that it entails a daily round brush blowout as well as a root smudge or babylights to blend the regrowth. I also see fine face framing babylights and some subtle interior texturizing which keeps the perimeter soft.
#14 Copper Stacked Bob with Long Side-Swept Fringe and Face-Framing Babylights
This hairstyle is a jaw-length stacked bob with a long side-swept fringe complemented by subtle face-framing babylights. I’m a stylist and mom based in New York – in this picture, the hair is fine to medium and mostly straight and of reasonable density, sculpted with a strong nape graduation and point cut ends to give it some lift. The benefits include added volume at the crown, softening a slightly heart-shaped face, and brightening blue eyes. The warmth of the copper color will need to be refreshed frequently, and this shape usually requires a round-brush blowout. A smoothing iron will be necessary if your hair is naturally wavy.
#15 Feathered Stacked Bob with Long Side Fringe and Soft Babylights
Hello! My name is ____________ and I am a mom and a stylist based in New York! For this look, the hair sits at the chin level and has some feathery layering in the back, along with razored ends and an inner graduation, a touch of babylights, and soft lowlights and a root melt to ensure that there is some dimension. This look is mostly for fine to medium hair, straight hair, and is especially great for women in their 60s, with an oval face, as it lightens up the face and conceals any thinning on the crown. Be prepared to do some daily styling with a round brush, and if your hair is coarser and needs to be soft, some smoothing will be required as well.
#16 Warm Copper Textured Chin-Length Bob with Blunt-Soft Bangs
As a mom and stylist in NYC, this chin length warm copper bob with texture and soft point cut bangs that brush the brows is a very flattering style for women in their 60’s with oval and heart face shapes. For added lift, the micro-layered fine low-density nape is stacked and I see a subtle root shadow and light porosity in the hair, which causes flyaways at the crown. Bangs tend to make the forehead appear smaller while layers help with the overall volume of the style. On the other hand, because copper is a warm tone, it fades more easily, and hair that is porous will need a gloss or bonding treatment to tame the frizz.
#17 Rounded Chestnut Stacked Bob with Long Side-Fringe
As a stylist and a mother, I designed this look in New York. The rounded stacked bob that is chin length and has a long side-swept fringe is perfect for women in their 60’s that want to appear younger. It also suits people with an oval face shape. The model has medium to fine hair and a medium amount of density. The technique being used here is called “stacked graduation” at the nape with an internal point cut, which creates a crown lift and controls a slight cowlick. The color has very fine babylights with a subtle root smudge to add depth to the strands. The main advantages of this style are that it provides an instant lift to the hair, has a soft frame around the face, and conceals any hair thinning at the temples. The downsides are that it requires a short blow dry every day to style, and you have to keep the layers very precise to maintain the rounded shape.
#18 Rounded Chocolate Brown Chin-Length Bob with Deep Side-Swept Fringe
I find chin length rounded bobs really versatile . For example, deep side-swept bangs soften the jaw and add height to the crown to oval 60s faces, aiding them with the desired look. The model’s hair is straight with a fine to medium texture and average thickness. For this style, I have also used internal layers or graduation as well as a subtle root smudge which helps pump up the volume at the top and create Those versatile in-turned ends. The style’s pros are the framed youthful lift to the eye and low contrast regrowth. The cons include but are not limited to how it needs extremely precise stacking and good blow dry to keep the shape as well as to look styled.
#19 Feathered Blonde Short Cut with Curtain-Fringe and Root Shadow
As an NYC stylist and mom, I would describe this as an ear-length feathered crop with a soft curtain fringe and a root shadow; it is cut with short, graduated layers and point cut ends to add elevation through the crown and movement throughout the ends. This style works best with fine to medium, oval shaped hair texture and density – the crown cowlick here is utilized for volume. Benefits include forehand coverage with a softer look and youthful framing, while the downsides are needing a round brush blowout or smoothing iron to keep the feathered ends flipped and gloss or toner to keep the warm-blonde highlights from getting brassy.
#20 Soft Chestnut Layered Crop with Face-Framing Fringe
Crops that are chin to ear length, have a soft eyebrow skimming wispy fringe + stacked razor cut layers, and a soft wave/loose curl texture, are ideal for those with medium density hair with a natural crown cowlick as it helps provide volume. This style lets the hair grow out without and is best for those with cowlicks at the crown or oval face shapes and 60s style frames that accentuate the eyes and soften the jaw line. Benefits of this style include the instant volume it creates, and the flattering eye emphasis it creates. The warm chestnut with subtle low lights also camouflages grey hair well. The only drawback is that very fine hair may need some light mousse and a round brush for shaping to create some volume. In high humidity, the waves will become looser. Technical notes: the feathered ends and movement have been created with a dry texturizing and razor point layering technique.
#21 Soft Feathered Silver Bob with Curtain Fringe
Chin length, feathered, bob in silver with soft bangs that reach the brow and internal graduation at the nape for natural lift. Best suitable for oval or heart shapes, fine to medium texture and medium density; small crown cowlick is utilized for extra volume. Benefits include flattering face-framing, airy ends, and easy round-brush styling. Only downside is bangs/silver which will need root smudging, and purple shampoo maintenance, plus fine hair may need a small amount of mousse. For cutting, point cutting the fringe, some perimeter razor texture, and internally stacked layers to remove bulk while keeping the overall shape.
#22 Rounded Blonde Chin-Length Bob with Eyebrow-Skimming Blunt Bangs
This chin length rounded bob with eyebrow length blunt bangs, is ideal for a woman in her sixties, with an oval face and fine low to medium density hair. An interior graduation with a soft stacked perimeter gives a gentle rounded graduating silhouette. An ash blonde root melt covers regrowth. She can also benefit from face framing with and added crown lift and fullness. The rounded interior along with bangs, will need to be blow dried and shaped and texturized to avoid a heavy look.
#23 Soft Champagne Blonde Layered Short Cut with Long Side-Swept Bangs
As a mom and stylist based in New York, I have this graduated chin-length bob with layers at the nape and long side-swept bangs that face brightening; and for the perks: built-in crown lift for fine to medium hair, soft face framing for oval faces, and root softening lowlight for dimension. The drawback is that daily, smoothing strokes (or light cream) is needed to tame flyaways. The technique consists of razor-thinned ends and micro layers at the crown.
#24 Raspberry Stacked Bob with Piecey Long Fringe
This stacked bob style features a fringe that is notched and long that works well for women in their 60s with an oval or heart shaped face. The length of this style comes down to the jaw and has a stacked nape with very soft waves. The hair has fine to medium density and is layered a lot. The advantage is that it gives a built in volume and lift. It also helps frame the cheekbones and can soften lines that come with aging. The burgundy color with a sheer fringe will need regular touch ups along with styling. This style uses razor techniques to texturize the ends, and face framing layers to keep the cut soft without a lot of bulk as well as blending regrowth with subtle root smudging.
#25 Rounded A-Line Bob with Feathered Baby Bangs
The stacking layers create inner curls and some volume at the crown with blunt ends and slight texturing. There are short feathery bangs. Benefit: blends regrowth with lowlights and is flattering for oval/heart shape faces; drawback: inward shape requires precise bang trims and daily heat styling. Unique: off center cowlick provides a natural lift which a short crown layer can enhance.
#26 A Bob That Feels Like It’s Already Been Styled for You
This cut is ideal for someone who wants to look more polished but not spend a ton of time styling in the morning. The long side bangs do most of the work, and shoulder length layers create enough movement so the hair never appears too rigid. The warm tones really enhance the overall look, as they create a softness that cooler tones would not provide. If you have finer hair, just a bit of volumizing mousse at the roots prior to blow drying is all you’ll need!
#27 The Auburn Layered Bob That Always Gets Compliments
The color and cut go together really well which is why I like this one especially. The warm auburn color creates the illusion of depth in the layers, which is something I do all the time on finer hair. The bangs are long enough to push to the side, or wear more forward, depending on what mood you’re in. This has a nice bounce to it as well. Even if you spent ten minutes with a round brush, it looks effortless.
#28 Copper That Actually Looks Good on Real People
I will say, giving a recommendation on copper is a little nerve-racking, but this shade is super nice! It is warm without being childish, and it glows against soft bangs and that shoulder grazing length. It is a nice texture too, and keeps it from looking overly done. This is a great choice, as nothing makes a haircut age faster than being too polished. If you’re going copper, then get ready for your colorist to become your new bff because the maintenance is going to be real.
#29 The Silver Pixie That Made Me Rethink Everything
Originally I thought silver pixies could be a little bit brutal, however with cuts like this I think I’ve changed my mind. The long bangs completely change the vibe of a pixie and keep it soft, a little dreamy, and not like super edgy. I absolutely love how the shorter side pieces graduate to longer front pieces. It creates such a beautiful line over the face. The best part about this cut is how low maintenance it is once it is done!
#30 The Brunette Bob That Works Harder Than It Looks
The crown shows some nice layering that does give a bit of a lift to this style which would be unexpected with such a simple cut. The longer side bangs allow for a more free and airy feel to the look while also being medium enough to air dry it and have it look styled. This is perfect for someone who overthinks their hair a lot and just needs a cut that is simple and works for them every day without a lot of styling.
#31 Short and Modern Without Trying Too Hard
This haircut is obviously done by a good stylist. I bet the wearer gets a ton of who does your hair? comments. The chin length is universally flattering, and the soft, long bangs help avoid looking overly severe. The subtle layering is perfect to add dimension as well, and prevents it from looking overly done which is the point.
#32 Gray Hair Having Its Absolute Best Day
People will understand why you are embracing grey with this type of cut. Natural waves require no effort on your part and do most of the work to provide volume and movement. The long bangs just provide some structure so that it doesn’t look shapeless. For fine grey hair, this length and texture combination is very flattering as it offers fullness to the areas that needs it most. A light texturizing spray would be gorgeous in this.
#33 Silver at Chin Length Is Underrated and I’ll Keep Saying It
A chin length bob with soft bangs has the ideal balance between classic and modern styles. The visual softness of the bangs helps avoid the whole style looking too blunt. I also find it a good style when it grows out. This is particularly important as sometimes life gets busy and I have to push my trims back a week or two.
#34 The Copper Bob That’s Worth the Maintenance
I won’t pretend this color is low effort because it isn’t, but look at it. The copper color warmth against the layered movement is absolutely stunning, and the long soft bangs add a touch of class that really gives the impression of a weekly blowout standing appointment. If you have the maintenance color, this is one of those styles that rewards you every single day in between appointments.
#35 Choppy and Wispy in the Best Possible Way
I really like this bob because it looks feminine, and it really hits the mark. This cut’s chin length along with the longer wispy bangs gives a light and airy vibe, keeping the cut looking current. Some heat styling will be required for the upkeep of the textures but this is a 10 minute cut that is way worth the time. This style has character while remaining understated.
#36 Blonde, Soft, and Deceptively Simple
With this haircut, we want to emphasize the mixture of light blonde shades. The chin length straight cut with bangs draws attention to the eyes and cheekbones. The color combination adds a gentle dimension to the hair and the fine strands give a thicker appearance to the hair, and that is half the battle! For this shape, the bangs will need to be a bit more high maintenance since they will be doing most of the work, however, the way this cut is structured will allow for more time to be left in between trims on the rest of the hair.
#37 Below the Jawline and Perfectly Unfussy
I like this style! You want to be able to say, I want something easy, but I don’t want to look like I gave up. This is an example of a style where you can say that. The cut comes to the chin and the wispy bangs will keep it from looking boring, but it’s still low maintenance to style. About the layers, they may need some blow-dry coaxing to keep them from going flat, but once you establish a routine, it’s going to be a pretty low maintenance style.
#38 Warm Chestnut That Knows Exactly What It’s Doing
The warm chestnut color makes the skin appear healthy and vibrant, while the textured layers really frame the cheekbones in a flattering way. The long bangs are also soft across the forehead and, more importantly, they don’t hide the face which is always the best balance. This is a very easy and low maintenance cut that will work for brunch as well as something a little dressier.
#39 Ash Blonde That Feels Cool Without Being Cold
I am careful with ash tones because they can wash people out. Warmth has been blended into this shade enough to avoid that. This bob has been softened by the long side bangs which the color alone wouldn’t achieve. The length is just above the shoulders modern without an elevated styling commitment. A good purple shampoo will be essential to keep the ash from going brassy between color appointments.
#40 The Lob That Makes Everyone Ask What You Changed
My pictures don’t do this haircut justice! The new length falls just above the shoulders which is perfect. The long bangs frame the face beautifully without losing that length people get attached to. The movement and soft layering keep the hair from looking overdone. Plus, the bangs can be tucked behind the ears so you can just deal with them!
#41 Copper Layers That Feel Like They Belong on You
The way the hair is cut, and how the hair is styled creates volume, even for the finest hair type. The long bangs frame the face nicely, and aren’t overbearing. I love hair that is above the collarbone because I think that it is a great length to feel fresh and clean, but it is still long enough that you could tie it back if you wanted to. The tousled finish here does a lot of the work in smoothing, and softening the look. Honestly, a sea salt spray and a little finger work should get you pretty close to this look.
#42 An Auburn Crop With Some Real Personality
This crop’s layers have a fun quality; it seems to embrace imperfection, which makes the look come together. The long bangs draw the focus to the eyes, which is always a plus, and the warmth added by the auburn color livens everything up. Compared to some other styles here, this one does require more frequent shaping, but once the cut is done, day-to-day styling tends to be really minimal, so it kind of balances out.
#43 Choppy Texture with Bangs That Know Where to Fall
I wouldn’t think it would work, but I think bangs and choppy, short hair cuts look good on many people. It is also nice to see that this hairstyle is nape length. The top layers will help create volume and movement. The subtle highlights help add brightness without an obvious attempt to go blonde. Highlights help break up the color just enough. To keep that shape crisp, regular trims are a must.
#44 A Textured Bob That Does the Talking for You
This hairstyle is a great example of the combination of bangs and texture. It’s a great length because it’s just above the shoulders, and the longer bangs framing the face helps to soften things up, but not hide too much. The gentle layering helps create that more natural and effortless body which is ironically more difficult to achieve than most people think. For this style, your stylist has to be good with the layers, so don’t hesitate to show them the picture.
#45 A Pixie for People Who Think They Can’t Do a Pixie
For anyone who has thought about getting a pixie cut and thought “I could never” , this style may change your mind. The long, soft bangs take away some of the intimidation and provide some versatility, while the shorter sides and back keep the cut light and easy to maintain. The added texture from the layers ensures the style has volume, which is typically the concern people have about going this short. I personally love this cut and think it actually works on more people than most would expect.
#46 The Brown Bob You’ll Forget Takes No Effort
This is a good cut that looks really good, and allows you to just throw it on and take that “day”. If you do not feel like doing anything to your hair, the longer layered bangs will give the illusion you styled it. Besides the very soft subtle length and brown color that will make it easy to manage, it will also not look boring. The light subtle layers give enough movement to keep it from looking flat and to even it out and avoid the brown being too much. I would give this cut to just about anyone who is done dealing with having to do too much with their hair.
#47 Brunette Layers with Bangs That Have a Sense of Humor
The bob cut hair style with a brunette shade is elevated with outstanding tone variation. The bangs are not too dramatic, and give a casual feel to the whole cut. The shoulder length layers give shape and added volume. You would love to have this haircut. It is easy to manage and maintain.
#48 Modern and Textured with Bangs That Earn Their Keep
With the right styling, these layers, as well as the bangs, are really face-framing and move the cut right to day 3 hair. For a soft balayage, it would have even more dimension, but the cut is strong enough to stand on its own. This type of shape is really ideal for fine to medium hair.
#49 Gray, Side-Swept, and Completely at Home With Itself
The confidence that comes with this haircut is clear. It is not trying to disguise itself as something else. The side-swept bangs and soft layers give the fine hair the volume it requires without going overboard, and the medium length is easy to control. The hair will not look messy when left untouched and it is all thanks to the texture. It is possible to have regular trims to maintain the shape but aside from that, this haircut will require very little effort.
#50 Short, Elegant, and Smarter Than It Looks
I think the long face-framing bangs are a good choice with this short cut. They really soften everything. They draw the eye where it’s desired. A bit above the shoulder is a great length for a nice clean silhouette that is polished, but not too stiff. The soft layers are just enough to keep it moving and interesting. The fine to medium hair density is great with the cut and keeps the hair feeling light and natural. This is the type of cut that looks effortless, and of course, that means your stylist worked very hard, and that is how it should be.
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