54 Best Short Hairstyles for Women Over 50 with Fine Hair

Cindy Marcus
Cindy Marcus Hairstylist, Editor-in-Chief

A short hairstyle for women over 50 with fine hair is created to add volume to the short hair by layering or texturizing it.

Ashley Neuman is a hairstylist from New Jersey and when I asked her for her best advice on choosing the best short haircuts for women in their 50s with fine hair. Neuman Bobs, pixies, wedge cuts, and short shags are the best hairstyles for women over 50 with fine hair.

Keep in mind your face shape because this also plays a factor in determining how to amp the volume for your locks. So it’s worth talking with your hairstylist about this.

According to Neuman, “if you have grey hair, use a gentle, softening shampoo and conditioner.” From her years of experience, these products help keep hair from becoming dry and brittle.

To add volume and body, she recommends ‘This Is A Texturizing Dust‘ from Davines. Neuman obsesses over this magical little powder that expands when it’s shaken. “It’s great for keeping the volume in blowouts,” she adds.

Before your next hair appointment, check out these pictures of the best short hairstyles for women over 50 with fine hair.

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Sassy Choppy Crop for Extra Fine-Haired Ladies in their 50s
Instagram @jdxhair

#1: Sassy Choppy Crop for Extra Fine Hair

No one suits this sassy textured pixie better than a 50-year-old woman with fine hair. The razor-cut technique makes this short choppy crop possible, and it’s perfect for darker tresses.

Jaw-Length Feathered Cut for Fine Haired Ladies Aged 50
Instagram @ro.hsiqueira

#2: Jaw-Length Feathered Cut

Cutting your hair to jaw length will help fine hair seem fuller and denser. This haircut brings out a youthful look by enhancing the volume of your hair. You can style this cut as either straight or curly hair!

Short Pastel Pink Sweeping Bob Cut for Ladies Aged 50 with Fine Hair
Instagram @stil_lage

#3: Pastel Pink Sweeping Bob Cut

Ask about a pastel pink sweeping bob cut. If you decide to go for a French bob hairstyle, try a slight undercut to remove bulk in the nape. A side-sweeping style looks great on long, round, and heart face shapes. A timeless cut for any age and an easy on-the-go style for a quick blow dry.

#4: Dark Ginger Short Fluffy Hair

If you have fine and thin hair try a dark ginger shade with a short fluffy haircut to make your hair appear fuller. Fluffy hairstyles are great for fine, thin hair because it gives the illusion of fuller locks. Dark hair colors also help fine hair appear fuller.

#5: Wispy Bangs on a Short-Cut

You can add wispy bangs for a touch of softness to any short haircut, especially for women in their 50s. The slight and airy layers of the bangs bring a delicate touch to the overall style. Plus, they frame the face in a flattering way. This cut is helpful for women with round or square face shapes. The wispy bangs can help elongate and slim down the face. To style, apply a lightweight volumizing mousse to damp hair and blow-dry with a round brush.

Disconnected Cut and Razored Pixie for Older Ladies Over 50 with Fine Hair Type
Instagram @blond.pixie

#6: Disconnected Cut for Razored Pixie

Consider a disconnected, razored pixie cut. No need to worry about age if you are on the edgier style side. Amp up your style with a textured razor-cut pixie. Create crown height for added volume on face shapes that need elongation. For example, round and heart. Add some visual lines on the side that complement the curvature of the head shape and cut.

#7: Straight Wispy Bob with Light Bangs

Go for a straight wispy bob with light bangs. A playful cut that shapes the face with bangs and face-framing is great for fine hair. Finish your hair with a flatiron for a sleek look. Don’t forget a good heat protectant when styling, like Oway Thermal Stress Protector.

Ear-Length For Women Over 50 Choppy Pixie and Micro Bangs for Finer Locks and Square Faces
Instagram @over50ideas

#8: Choppy Pixie and Micro Bangs for Square Faces

choppy pixie with micro bangs looks best on square faces. But, the pixie cut can be tailored to any face shape. If you’re ready for a new style, consider talking to your stylist about a length that suits you. You will want to visit every 4-6 weeks. Pixies can be high maintenance to maintain but easy to style at home.

#9: Spiky Pixie Cut on White Hair

Opt for a short spikey pixie cut on white hair. When you are over coloring your gray hair and need to grow it out, go for a cute sassy short pixie. This will help you get to your goal faster. This is a great cut for older women with fine hair who want more body and texture.

Neck-Length Face-Framing Choppy Shag with a Fringe for Women Over Fifty
Instagram @alessandro.ferrari06

#10: Face-Framing Choppy Shag with a Fringe

A face-framing choppy shag with a fringe is a youthful cut. You can still have fun with sassy hair over 50. Layers at the eyes and cheekbones will easily balance the face for heart, oval, and pear face shapes. Wispy bangs will look great as well. Ask your stylist to add a lot of soft texture so it softens the face instead of creating harsh lines.

#11: Short Layered Bob with Curtain Bangs

Go for a short layered bob with curtain bangs. This hairstyle is awesome for women in their 50s. Face-framing layers are a great idea for long, pear, and square face shapes. You will highlight the eyes and create balance by styling the bangs in a swept-back style. Using a small flat brush or a curling iron away from your face.

Feathered Pixie on women past their 50s with Gray Fine Hair
Instagram @carlos.ambrosioo

#12: Feathered Pixie on Gray Hair

Opt for a feathered pixie on gray hair color. For a simple style, try a cropped pixie. You can wear a crop differently by piecing out the texture or adding a few curls through the crown. This style makes you look more fun and sassy during the day and elegant at night.

#13: Sleek Side-Parted Bixie

You should try a sleek side-parted pixie. Ask your stylist to create textured crown layers to add volume to finer short hair. A side part will give you some fullness and balance in a round, square, or long face shape. Finish off with a round brush and flat iron for a sleek look. Don’t forget to use your heat protectant like Oway Thermal Stress Protector.

Voluminous Pompadour for 50-Year-Old Ladies with Fuller Face Shapes, Fine Hair and Glasses
Instagram @studio9hairyyc

#14: Voluminous Pompadour for Fuller Face Shapes

A pompadour for fuller face shapes is ideal to lift and lengthen facial features. A fabulous shape like this one is great for an edgy feel yet a daring vibe. It’s important to leave a bit of length in the front of this haircut. You want to be sure you have enough length to create the pompadour shape. I recommend blowdrying the shape with a small round brush, up and back, to style this shape. Finish with soft wax. My favorite is the Hairstory Wax for a soft buildable hold.

#15: Mini Graduated Bob with Shorter Layers

Consider a mini graduated bob with short layers. If you’re looking for body in your fine hair, crown layers on a short bob will do the trick. The style is totally versatile, with the choice of adding more texture or creating a fuller shape. If you want to keep it feminine, create a soft hairline with razor-textured ends.

Shoulder-Grazing Tousled Shaggy Long Bob with Bangs for Ladies in Their 50s with Fine Hair
Instagram @teryn.tucker.hair

#16: Tousled Shaggy Long Bob with Bangs

A tousled shaggy long bob with bangs is very trendy for older ladies. A shag is one of the most attractive short hairstyles. You can frame the eyes and cheekbones while creating movement through the hair. With a wispy perimeter, pair your hair with some hoop earrings to create a modern aesthetic.

Tapered Pixie with Soft Tousled Layers for Mature Women Over Fifty with Thin Hair
Instagram @jenevierblaine

#17: Tapered Pixie with Soft Tousled Layers

A tapered pixie with soft tousled layers is one of the best short hairstyles. The tousled and layered top will give you femininity and the illusion of volume. The pixie is easy to maintain and will work well on most face shapes. If you have curly hair you can still utilize this cut by embracing the waves on top.

Neck-Length Blonde Lob with a Deep Side Part for Fine-Haired Women in their 50s
Instagram @bella_brides

#18: Blonde Lob with a Deep Side Part

If you are searching for a style that will give you lift, try a deep side part on a blonde lob. First, it’s a great idea to add highlights for volume on fine hair textures, which will plump up the cuticle. Second, a bob for thin hair will work marvelously because the long layers retain weight. Thirdly, try a low side part, and you’ll be surprised how much lift you will get on top. Use a volumizing line from shampoo to mousse. And try drying upside down with minimal round brushing at the end.

#19: Curly Chin Bob with Platinum Highlights

A curly chin bob with platinum highlights is stylish and chic and perfect for an older woman. Platinum highlights will help hide your gray. The soft curls will flatter your features. To create the shape, choose your length and have your stylist cut medium layers around the head. A soft bang and face frame can be a great accent. Finish with a volumizing mist, and once your hair is dry, then curl it with a 3/4-inch iron for best results.

Short Golden Blonde Balayage Pixie Hair with Choppy Layers for Women Over 50 with Thin Locks
Instagram @vansantics

#20: Short Golden Blonde Balayage Pixie Hair

For women over 50 with fine hair, this pixie hairstyle is a great style choice. Choppy layers can create countless looks for thin locks. They add volume and texture to give it an updated, modern look. Talk about your desired length, texture, and overall shape to your stylist. This will ensure you get the best results. To keep your cut looking sharp between salon visits, use a light styling wax or mousse. It will give you a soft definition without weighing down your hair. Your hairdresser can advise you on products that work best for this style, so don’t be afraid to ask!

#21: Side Part Round Bob with Long Bangs

A jaw-length side part round bob with long bangs is a stylish short hairstyle option. This look can easily give the illusion of volume. So it’s perfect for those who want effortless beauty yet cool style. Those with long faces should remember that this style is best suited to them. It adds balance to their face shape without looking too severe or masculine. When styling, use a volumizing mousse to help add body and texture throughout the day. With this hairstyle, you will look amazing no matter your age!

One-Length Short Curled Bob for Copper Fine Locks on 50-year-old women
Instagram @koaffyr.se

#22: One-Length Short Curled Bob

You can get a beautiful, modern look with a one-length short curled bob. Faces with small features and oval or round images tend to benefit most from this style. It adds volume without adding too much weight. Make sure to communicate your desired results clearly to your stylist. This will ensure that you get the perfect curl pattern for your individual face shape.

#23: Silver Blonde Pixie with Thin Layers

You should try the trending silver blonde pixie with thin layers. Not only will you look cool, but your styling time will also be a breeze. Round brush the top, and you’ll be finished in minutes. Popular short hairstyles tend to have an undercut below the crown for a wispy, less rounded shape. Ask your stylist to use a point cutting technique to create a soft blend that grows out beautifully.

#24: Brunette Pixie with Wispy Layers

Try the cute style of a brunette pixie with wispy layers and bring out the inner you. If you want short hair but have a long face shape, leaving long pieces that you can use to soften your features is smart. You’ll want lots of layers to create a wispy style. A brunette color will give you a shiny and polished surface and add a bit of texture putty for a sharp finish.

Highlighted Pixie Hair with a Side Fringe for ladies in their 50s with Fine Hair
Instagram @geordiazz

#25: Highlighted Pixie Hair with a Side Fringe

If you want an effortless but iconic hairdo, choose highlighted pixie hair with a side fringe. Some cuts have longer tops, but layering in the crown will make it easier to manage. Use your fingers to blow dry this classic shape. You can do this backward or forward, or to the side, as this cut can be versatile. You can even curl it for a dressy finish.

Super Short Hair with Fine Piece-y Layers on Senior Ladies Over Fifty with Glasses
Instagram @ddwklochristi

#26: Super Short Hair with Fine Piece-y Layers

Super short hair layers is an easy shape that will add style. You’ll want to style the wispy pieces forward on your face to make it current. You can make them more prominent by spraying your finger with hair spray and separating them. When you want to add volume to your crown, try a volumizing product and a vent brush. Then ease the roots upwards for lift.

#27: Chic Inverted Pixie Cut

Try an inverted pixie cut if you want to rock something new and fun. This style is easy to take care of and will make you look 10 years younger. Something about the edginess of this cut just says, “I’m awesome with little to no effort.”

Short bob with choppy layers

#28 Beautiful Short Bob with Choppy Layers

A short bob with choppy layers is versatile, easy to style, and perfect for fine hair. It maximizes volume and weight. The baseline perimeter was created with a true bluntness to build weight and fullness. I layered throughout to give lift and movement. Adding a soft, piece-y fringe was also for an extra younger-looking style.

Related: Best bob haircuts for ladies over 50 with fine hair.

Jaw-Length Wedge Cut with Blonde Highlights
Instagram @reneerossi3

#29: Jaw-Length Wedge Cut with Blonde Highlights

Looking for short hair styles for women over 50 with fine hair? A jaw-length wedge cut is a great option because it creates natural-looking volume. Blonde highlights and lowlights, meanwhile, form a dimension that gives a gorgeous effect. Though it looks cute with thin density, it also works perfectly with thick hair as the cut removes extra bulk from the back area.

Side-Swept Pixie for Women Over 50 with Fine Hair
Instagram @kaya__kaia

#30: Side-Swept Pixie for Fine Hair

A side-swept pixie for finer hair is best for anyone looking for an edgy haircut. This haircut works best for best results if your budget and time allow for every 4-6 week trims.

#31: Sleek Neck-Length Layered Bob with Short Back

A neck-length layered bob with a short back is perfect to keep hair off the neck and shoulders. This looks modern and flattering for women of any age. Adding in long bangs with a soft swoop and stacking in the back gives plenty of hair bounce.

#32: Short Bob with Long V-Cut Layers

A short bob with long V-cut layers is a must-try if you would like your hair to seem thicker. The long layers brushed away from the face are very uplifting and complimentary for older women. It’s fairly easy to maintain it by just styling it with a brush, blow dryer, and a bit of mousse.

#33: Modern Angled Bob

An angled bob for fine locks provides modernity for those with visible gray hair. It is important to provide an extra layer of moisture to both gray and white hair, as they have a greater tendency to dry out.

Short asymmetrical bob on thin hair

#34 Short Asymmetrical Bob on Thin Hair

A short asymmetrical bob on thin hair is the perfect choice to achieve a fuller-looking appearance. Adding curls throughout your hair when styling creates even more volume.

Short layered hairstyle with an undercut

#35 Short Layered Hairstyle with an Undercut

Sassy short hair with an undercut and short layers can definitely cause heads to turn. Fine, thicker-haired women benefit the most from undercuts as they want to remove the extra bulk. Most undercuts are a couple of inches up from the nape of the neck, but depending on hair density can go as high as halfway up the back of the head.

#36: Flattering Short Wavy Inverted Bob

A short wavy inverted bob is in between a traditional bob and pixie cut. An inverted bob styled with tousled waves is beyond stunning and requires extra layers and texture. Inverted bobs tend to look best on oval face shapes.

#37: Stunning Jaw-Length Layered Short Cut

With the right face shape, a cut hitting right at the jawline can be gorgeous. With finer hair, adding in shorter layers toward the top of the cut adds fullness where a woman with fine hair normally wouldn’t have it. Also, using a thickening cream before blowdrying definitely helps add fullness.

Beautiful short layered pixie for 50-year-olds
Instagram @hiusstudio3

#38: Beautiful Short Layered Pixie

Short and sweet haircuts with soft layers never go out of style – just like this beautiful short layered pixie. Slight stacking in the back creates fullness while keeping your hair around the face longer, still giving it the look and feel of a longer cut.

Gray pixie for older ladies

#39 Gray Pixie for Older Ladies

A gray pixie for older ladies never goes out of style. Shaving the sides and back helps a pixie cut lay better especially when a woman may have lots of cowlicks. Creating piece-y-ness with texture within the cut and also with product help spice up a shorter hairdo.

Stacked bob short hairstyle for older women past 50
Instagram @joyfullhairbcs

#40: Stacked Bob Short Hairstyle

A stacked, short bob hairstyle is ideal for older women because the precisely cut layers and short undercut allow for the weight off your neck – but can still be worn with any hair type and style whether it’s curly, wavy, or straight! A stacked bob can be very easy maintenance as well.

Short curly hairstyle on 50-year-old women
Instagram @morethancurls_

#41: Short Curly Hairstyle

Here’s an example of how 50-year-old women with naturally curly hair can pull up short curly hairstyles. Curly hair can be fun, easy maintenance, and look best when cut on dry hair which allows for better shape. Multiple layers help create volume, dimension, and definition all in one.

Shorter Feathered Bob with Bangs for 50-year-old ladies
Instagram @salvador_salon

#42: Shorter Feathered Bob with Bangs

This shorter feathered bob with bangs makes one of the stunning hairstyles for older women that requires nothing but texture. You gotta love this haircut with short feathered layers, as well, since it’s versatile. Painting short hairstyles for fine tresses with a blonde hue can blend well with your white strands, too.

#43: Very Short Layered Cut with Bangs

For a woman over 50 with fine locks, a razor chop offers edginess to short hair cuts. It’s a very short layered haircut with long side bangs, which works best with slight volume and subtle texture. Blend in your greys with an ash blonde tone for a sassier edge.

#44: A Chic Textured Long Pixie for Fine Hair

If you’re over 50 years old, don’t hesitate to have chic short hair! A textured long pixie haircut is a great option for a woman over 50 years old, as it’s not too long or too short and easy to manage. Adding texturized layers will create extra volume, which is why I recommend doing it on most short haircuts for older women. The other benefit is that the texturing will create a younger-looking style.

Short-Medium Cut with Brow-Skimming Bangs
Instagram @emilyhursthair

#45: Short-Medium Cut with Brow-Skimming Bangs

A bob is one of the most classic short hairstyles for older women. Take this classic look up a notch by adding bangs. A short-medium cut with a  full fringe is a great haircut for ladies in their 50s. These front bangs are perfect for women who want to hide a prominent forehead.

Neck-Length Messy Shag Hairstyle for Older Women Over 50 with Soft Curls
Instagram @pastout

#46: Neck-Length Messy Shag Hairstyle with Soft Curls

This neck-length shag is a great example of how to show off a messy-textured haircut for older women in their early 50s with fine hair. The short textured hair style is sure to enhance natural hair texture with a curl pattern. The money piece on blonde locks is guaranteed to lighten up and frame the face, too.

Super Short Pixie Cut on Dark Tresses for Ladies 50 and Over
Instagram @stylistjoey

#47: Super Short Pixie Cut on Dark Tresses

The elegance that the pixie cuts and other short hairstyles for fine tresses can manifest is too strong, but sure, you can handle it. With pops of golden blonde plus grey, your dark tresses will look bold in this super short pixie cut. Razor cuts also soften the edges and lines for a more youthful look.

Related: Best pixie cuts for ladies over 50 with thin hair.

Ear-Length Textured Bob with Bangs for Wavy Hair ladies over 50
Instagram @leone.pease

#48: Ear-Length Textured Bob with Bangs for Wavy Hair

This ear-length textured bob with bangs will enhance your fine, wavy tresses. The razor cut secures detailed yet soft layers, creating further volume and shape for the waves. Whether you have a natural ginger hair color or not, this cut will suit you.

Related: More ear-length haircut ideas.

#49: Cropped Cut with Layers for Fine-Haired Women

What a sophisticated chop for ladies in their mid-50s with fine hair! This cropped cut with layers gives your fine locks movement and texture. The medium golden blonde shade adds to the look’s stylishness, which is ideal for any event.

#50: Very Short Silver Pixie with Side Bangs

Display your stylish silver mane by wearing a very short silver pixie cut with subdued side bangs. If you’re trying to give your fine, gray hair the volume it needs, ask your stylist to add texture to the top of this short cut.

Chin-Length Layered Bob with Volume for a 50-Year-Old Lady
Instagram @kellilynnaveda

#51: Chin-Length Layered Bob with Volume

A chin-length layered bob hairstyle offers a youthful vibe in so many ways! Thanks to the volume, your strands from the roots will stand tall – as if they are full of life. Style your blonde locks with a subtle texture to display your dark roots and create a dimension within your short and layered hair.

Shorter Pixie Bob Hairstyle for Women Over 50
Instagram @lentinihair

#52: Shorter Pixie Bob Hairstyle

A salt-and-pepper shorter pixie bob cut will always look great on fifty-year-old women with white and silver hair. It’s easy to style and will allow you to expose your silver-grey strands with elegance. With this gorgeous hairstyle, no more ‘bad hair day!’

Related: See more pixie bobs for women over 50.

#53: Short Shaggy Bob with Bangs

Having thin and delicate tresses is a blessing, so flaunt them with flair! Get a fresh neck-length cut and adopt a short shaggy bob with bangs. The texture will bring out a fun vibe to any mature woman.

See more photos of short shaggy bobs

#54: Medium to Short Haircut with Bangs

A low-maintenance medium to short haircut with bangs is a beige blonde sleek modern bob that works great with straight hair.  Bangs are definitely a commitment. A bob cut haircut is great for women who want style without all the maintenance. This hairstyle doesn’t require a lot of styling – just blow-drying it under with a round brush and running a straightener through it will do the trick!