A medium-length hairstyle for women over 50 is any hairstyle of shoulder to chest-length that complements older ladies with thinning strands by making the hair look fuller. With modern hair cutting and styling techniques, it’s now a breeze to own extra youthful looks!
Celebrity goddesses Julianne Moore, Catherine Keener, Ann Curry, and Michelle Obama are proof that literally any mid-length hairstyle can be pulled off at any age, serving us some major hair-spiration! Whether you fancy straight strands or wavy and textured locks, it’s a guarantee that you’ll be able to rock any look at this time of your life.
Switching up your image with a fitting hairstyle should be a piece of cake once you consider your face shape, hair density, as well as your complexion. Veteran hairstylist Laura Eberts works with various techniques – layering, highlights, curls, bangs – and her clients always looked fresh and cute!
What’s super about a mid-length cut is that you can have all the styles you want possible – an updo for formal events or when you need to hit the gym, or let it all down on waves for a casual, flirty look!
Outdated shouldn’t be in any mature lady’s vocabulary. Scroll down for the most popular medium length hairstyles for women over 50!
Natural Bob for Curly Hair
Cut your hair at shoulder length for a younger looking vibe. The curls add the doll-like look that makes this all cute and dandy.
For Women with Glasses
Feathered long bob is a gorgeous way to show off some layers and to give volume and texture to your medium hair. Full bangs and frames accentuate this cute hairstyle for women over 50 with glasses and eye color.
Collarbone Length Side Part
Be the best you in your 50s with some neatly parted hair that flicks backward for a softer effect. The blonde hues add natural touches to the medium hairstyle that will help tame your appearance.
Shoulder-Length Cut
This long bob just might be what you need to get a refreshing look. The simple yet sophisticated approach of this mid-length style can be explored, with soft curls, layers, and even varied hair colors.
Long Bob (Lob)
Easy does it with long tresses maintained in a graceful manner for women in their 50s. Hair falls slightly past the shoulder which achieves a mature yet modern look.
Feathered Layers
You can never go wrong which so much texture as this flyaway ends give! Shorter layers create more body and makes for one of the better hairstyles for women over 50 with thin hair.
Face-Framing Bangs
This long bob may be the key to achieving a different look. The fringed bangs on women in their 50s can take years off their face.
Q&A with style creator, Hannah Bowles
Student Stylist @ EVCC Cosmetology in Marysville, WA
How would you describe this look?
We did this look to transition her into a shorter style that is fresh, flattering, and fun! My favorite thing about this look is how it is captivating for so many different facial types. You can give it so many personalities through adding layers, doing all one length, or stacking it in the back!
Any advice for someone considering it?
There are so many fun routes you can take! The longest part of your hair in the front can act as an arrow towards your facial features, so make sure you talk to your stylist about what would be most flattering with your features and style!
Also, make sure you take your hairstyles into consideration. For example, with this look, odds are you won’t be able to put your hair up in a high ponytail.
Messy Shag for Fine Hair
A little ruffle on top wouldn’t hurt your beautiful face! Cut layers on layers and style in a wild way to achieve an adventurous 50+ look.
Q&A with style creator, Brittany Riley
Hair Stylist @ Wilson’s on Washington in Greenville, SC
How would you describe this look?
This medium hairstyle is a sexy shattered lob. I love how the slight angle gives a slimming look by drawing your eye down and framing her face. However, the shattered layers give volume to her crown drawing your eye up.
Any advice for someone considering it?
Take into consideration that you will need to have a round brush, flat iron, and texture spray or powder to achieve the full effect. This looks is fun and sassy but does take some effort to style.
If you get a texture spray like Oribe’ Dry Texture or L’oreal Techni Art Super Dust, you can rejuvenate this look throughout the day by roughing up the root with your hands. I say go for it!
Wavy Lob
Maximize your blonde and caramel streaks by putting them in soft twists! This long bob could easily use some curvy patterns to build up its form.
Q&A with style creator, Xyzia Humphries
Hair Stylist / Makeup Artist @ Salon Redd in Salem, OR
How would you describe this look?
This look is lived in and full of dimension! I love the brightness of the blonde!
Any advice for someone considering it?
What I would want a future client to know about this style is that you can skip the salon appointment every four weeks. The look helps blend any unwanted grays coming in. It’s for someone who just doesn’t have the time to hang out in a salon. It’s a very easy wash-and-go style. You can also style it up with some texture spray for a slept-in look!
Layered Bob
Q&A with style creator, Linda P.
Master Stylist @ Carmine&Co Hair Salon and Color Studio in Warrington, PA
How would you describe this look?
This cut is a medium length lob (long bob) with light layers at the bottom. What I really love about this look is the versatility. The layers give it movement to enable you to wear it in multiple ways. It can be worn casual or dressy, curly, messy or straight.
Any advice for someone considering it?
Go for it! It is so easy to style, and almost all hair types work well. For styling a messy finish, let it air dry on a hot day with some light gel. With thicker hair, blow dry with smoothing creme and a round brush for a straighter finish.
Volumizer can be used on finer hair over 50. Also, you can really dress this look up by curling it. Another fabulous thing about medium length hair is that you can still pull it up! You cannot go wrong with this style. To keep this cut looking its best, I suggest a cut every 5-6 weeks. Enjoy!
Medium Length Beach Waves
Q&A with style creator, Helen Anderson
Hairstylist @ Pygmalion Spa in Ottawa, ON
How would you describe this look?
I think this medium haircut is really ‘in’ right now to embrace this kind of messy texture, so to me this look is very effortless and lived-in. My favorite thing about it is that as you wear it over the next day (or two), the wave will loosen more. I think it looks even better as it becomes a little more undone.
Any advice for someone considering it?
Honestly, the lob is so versatile that I think anyone can wear it. The length is flattering on most face shapes, and it’s pretty low maintenance day-to-day. I cut this one pretty textured because my client has a nice wave to her hair and I wanted to enhance that and keep it easy to style.
For example, it would look good if she were to just use some sea salt spray and air dry it. On the other hand, if she wanted to change it up a bit and blow it out straight, it would create a totally different look.
Textured Lob for Thick Hair
Q&A with style creator, Alena Gale
Master Colorist @ Hair by Alena in North Charleston,SC
How would you describe this look?
I’d describe this mid-length haircut as textured, shaggy yet versatile. The color consists of several warm tones including Rusk’s triple pigmented chocolate series and a custom toner using Shades EQ from Redken.
Any advice for someone considering it?
If you want low maintenance, try these piecey layers. If you’re carefree and love wild hair, go for it! There can be tons of texture added in with a dry texture spray like Beach Club IGK or my favorite – Texturiza by Unite. Rough dry or air-dry, and if you need the extra body, try using a medium curling iron. Shake out and add texture with your favorite spray. 😍
Medium Length Angled Bob
Q&A with style creator, Christi Jimenez
Owner / Stylist @ Zion Salon in Eagle Point, OR
How would you describe this look?
This shoulder-length cut is a very low maintenance but modern look! With this color, I touched up her pretty sparkles (root smudge) and then I painted balayage pieces and ended with a Redken gloss! It’s great for those who want something trendy but don’t want to break the bank! My favorite thing about this look is how it looks so effortless but so trendy.
Any advice for someone considering it?
I honestly think this look can work for anyone! Whether you love to wear your hair messy, naturally wavy, or curled loosely, this style will work great. I always use a leave-in conditioner and a blow dry balm, and my favorite curling iron for this look is a 1-inch curling iron.
Lightly Layered Cut
Q&A with style creator, Lauren Oakley Peed
Hairstylist @ Carmen! Carmen! Salon & Spa in Durham, NC
How would you describe this look?
This collarbone-length haircut is a soft and natural looking blonde. The cut and color framed around her face giving her youthfulness and glow!
Any advice for someone considering it?
This look is great for women in their mid 50s who wants low maintenance hair or is more high maintenance. The medium length caters to both. It can be tied back into quick style or blown out.
For styling products, I love the Aveda Cherry Almond Leave in Conditioner! This is one styling product that can take the place of many! Super easy!
If you want a fun and easy medium hairstyle in your 50s, this is perfect and so versatile! It fits the on-the-go person as well as the professional office-type!