Pixie bob haircuts are short, voluminous cuts with stacked layers in the back. It’s a trendy haircut for women over 50 who want something not too short and adds more volume.
According to hairstylist Veronica Abram of Los Angeles, CA, “A pixie bob gives the illusion of having fuller and thicker hair. It can also accentuate features of the face, whether it’s the eyes, lips, or cheekbones.
As you grow older, so does your hair. Over time, your body will produce less melanin, so your hair loses color and turns gray (source). Additionally, as you age, your hair may become brittle, dry, and frizzy due to the loss of oil your body produces on your scalp (source).
Over time, hair texture changes and becomes difficult to style and manage for certain women. To keep up with it, Abram suggests getting short hair “to lessen the appearance of looking damaged.”
Before committing to this look, understand the maintenance. “You’ll need to come to the salon every 4-8 weeks before a pixie cut gets that awkward stage,” Abram advises.
If you’re ready to pull off a cropped haircut, keep reading. Browse these inspiring photos of the trendiest pixie bob haircuts for women over 50!
#1: Graduated Bixie with Side Bangs for Thick Hair
If you have thick hair, you should try a graduated bixie with side bangs. Short hair cuts are a great way to get rid of some of your overwhelming hair and make your blow-dry easier. Ask your stylist to remove your nape hair and add minimal layers for a beautiful, rounded shape. The side bangs will sweep over perfectly if you ensure your part is low at the corner of your eye. Blow dry your pixie bob cut with a round brush and smoothing product for an edgy look that will make you appear younger.
#2: Shaped Pixie Bob with a Side Part
The shaped pixie bob with a side part is trendy for short hair. It can resemble a bixie cut, a style midway between a bob and a pixie. Use a round brush and a blow dryer to style this hairstyle. They help bevel the edges around the face and uplift the crown. With proper care and dry shampoo use, this hairstyle can last up to 3 days.
#3 Soft Feathered Pixie Bob with Side Bangs
Light, airy texture and soft layering give this feathered pixie bob a flattering shape, especially for women over 50 with thick or wavy hair. The side bangs draw attention to the eyes while softening forehead lines. The feathered edges prevent bulk around the jaw, which helps elongate fuller or rounder face shapes. One downside—if your hair is very fine or flat, it might need volumizing mousse or blow-drying to lift the crown. It’s an easy, low-maintenance choice that still looks styled.
#4 Textured Blonde Pixie Bob for Round Faces
Soft layers and wispy texture make this blonde pixie bob a flattering pick for women over 50 with round faces. The choppy layers add movement and keep the cut from feeling bulky, especially on finer hair types. The volume at the crown lifts the profile while the longer fringe slims the cheeks subtly. Works best on low to medium-density hair. Might need light styling to maintain shape daily.
#5 Elegant Stacked Pixie Bob for Heart-Shaped Faces
Polished and tailored, this stacked pixie bob gives structure to heart-shaped faces with its soft graduation and longer layers in front. The precise shape at the nape creates lift while the sweep across the forehead softens a wider upper face. Ideal for medium-density hair that’s straight or lightly wavy. This cut requires some maintenance to keep the stack clean and shapely.
#6 Tapered Pixie Bob with Side Volume for Square Face Shapes
A flattering choice for square face shapes, this tapered pixie bob uses soft side volume to gently round out strong jawlines. The short length keeps the cut fresh and lightweight, while the neatly tucked nape elongates the neck. Great for medium to thick hair types that hold shape well. Not ideal for very fine or limp hair without added texture or product support.
#7 Feathered Pixie Bob with Side-Swept Bangs for Oval Faces
This feathered pixie bob is a flattering, low-effort style for women with oval faces. The soft layering throughout gives it lightness and airiness, and the side-swept bangs bring attention to the eyes without overpowering the face. Perfect for fine to medium-density hair that leans straight. It’s an age-friendly cut that lifts the features, though may require shaping every 6 weeks to maintain that feathered flow.
#8 Side-Swept Pixie Bob Makeover for Women Over 50
A transformative pixie bob makeover that trades long, unstructured hair for a sculpted, side-swept finish. This cut brings instant lift and shape to mature hair, especially for those wanting a fresher, more youthful silhouette. The side fringe softens facial features while the layering adds body. Best for straight to slightly wavy hair. One downside—daily styling may be needed to recreate the volume shown here.
#9 Sleek Layered Pixie Bob with Tapered Back
Clean and elegant, this sleek pixie bob works beautifully for women over 50 who prefer a more polished finish. The layers add movement and shape without sacrificing the sleekness, and the tapered nape creates structure while lifting the neckline. Best for fine to medium straight hair, especially in lighter silver or gray tones that reflect shine. If your hair is coarse or frizzy, you may need smoothing cream or a flat iron. Great for heart-shaped or oval faces.
#10 Tousled Pixie Bob with Choppy Fringe
Fun and youthful, this tousled pixie bob adds texture and softness around the face. The choppy fringe brings attention to the eyes and helps camouflage forehead wrinkles, while the messy layers create fullness that’s ideal for thicker hair. Great for round or square face shapes, as the tousled volume elongates the face. Not the best match for limp or thin hair, though—it relies on natural density to hold the shape. Air-dry with a texturizing spray for a low-fuss finish.
#11 Sleek Silver Pixie Bob with Long Layers
Elegant and refined, this pixie bob with long layers offers a soft contour that’s especially flattering for fine or thinning hair. The silver hue adds brightness, while the side-swept layers frame the cheekbones and jaw beautifully. Ideal for oval or narrow face shapes. The cut hugs the head with precision, which can highlight flat spots at the crown if your hair lacks volume—but a light root lift spray can help. A good wash-and-go style with minimal upkeep.
#12 Elegant Tucked Pixie Bob with Volume
Voluminous and softly structured, this pixie bob adds lift at the crown while keeping the sides neatly tucked. The textured layers create dimension, making it a solid choice for women over 50 with medium-density hair. Works especially well with wavy or slightly coarse textures that hold shape without much styling. The tousled side fringe flatters most face shapes but can be overwhelming on very petite features. A dab of styling cream brings out the piecey definition.
#13: Brunette Bixie for Women with Glasses
A brunette bixie is a great style for older women over 50 with eyewear. Ask for short pieces around your temple where your glasses slide in. This will create a face-framing texture while being able to tuck hair out of your face with your glasses.
#14: Long Bixie with Wispy Bangs
Consider a long bixie with wispy bangs as your next hairstyle. A long bixie is a bob and a pixie cut mixed together. You will want to ask your stylist for shaggy layers that are short on top and a length that hits about the chin. You’ll want to style your bixie closer to your head for a more current shape. You may want to air dry with a texture putty for a wispy finish.
#15: Long Pixie Bob on Thin Hair
The long pixie bob is a classy hairstyle ideal for you if you have fine hair lacking volume. The pixie bob hairstyle will give your hair texture and movement in the right places. Consider changing your parting to switch up your style if you normally wear it in the middle to a side parting.
#16: Angled Pixie Bob with Piece-y Layers
Try an angled pixie bob if you’re looking for an easy-to-style haircut. The short, piece-y layers add enough edginess for ladies over 50 to feel more youthful. Consider using a wax spray like Wax Blast 10 by Redken to enhance the piece-y layers.
#17: Short Shaggy Bixie with Micro Choppy Bangs
The best bixie haircut is short and shaggy with micro choppy bangs. A pixie bob haircut for women over 50 who want a modern, youthful style should consider this crop. Micro bangs are great for fine hair textures and round, heart, and oval face shapes. Ask your stylist to use a razor to create a soft, wispy texture.
#18: Soft Textured Bixie with Bangs
Opt for a bixie haircut with a soft texture and bangs. With short pixie bobs, you are getting a versatile style you could try if you’re growing your pixie into longer lengths. Consider bangs or a deep side part to balance your face shape.
#19: Inverted Pixie Bob with Side-Swept Bangs
A pixie bob inverted with side-swept bangs is perfect for older women wanting a short style and can give you a beautiful, easy-to-style option. Try a bixie hairstyle if you want a cut that isn’t as short as a pixie but not quite a bob. You have layers for a little volume on fine hair or texture the ends for thick hair.
Related: Flattering pixie haircuts for ladies over 50 with fine hair.
#20: Spiky A-Line Bixie with a Fringe
You will want to try a spiky a-line bixie with a fringe and change things up. Short layers throughout this shape will give you spikiness and straight hair works best. Avoid using a brush, and try blow-drying with your hands for a more tousled finish. I recommend using wax or putty when styling to bring out your texture. A pixie bob for older women is a great shape to bring out your funky side.
#21: Feathered Pixie Bob
You should try a feathered pixie bob for its natural and easy style. Ask your stylist for lots of layering, but you’ll want them long enough for movement. Hair flowing away from your face is an excellent choice for long-face shapes or sagging features. A short hairstyle can uplift your appearance and make you look younger. To keep your shape more current, you should try styling with just your hands and a wax product, keeping it closer to the head and tousled.
#22: Short Bixie Cut for Older Women with Glasses
A short bixie is perfect for older women over 50 with glasses, as it’s an ideal shape for women with smaller eyes and fuller cheeks. Avoid adding fullness to your sides if possible. A little wispy length is recommended instead. A perfect way to describe an in-between shape to your stylist would be a bixie.
#23: Razor Cut Pixie with Textured Bangs
Try a razor-cut pixie with textured bangs if you are searching for an easy-care hairstyle. A flattering shape moving forward will give you a modern feel to your style. A razor cut will give you textured edges to your shape and allow the cut to grow softer. You’ll want to blow dry with your hands, moving your hair towards your face. A pixie hairstyle is quick to dry and perfect if you have fine hair.
#24: Stacked Pixie Bob for Older Ladies
If you are an older woman, you should try a stacked pixie bob. A pixie bob style for those over 50 makes a modern and younger look. Short cuts with fullness in the crown and perimeter lift your face while working well with round, heart, and oval face shapes. Try some volumizing root spray for extra hold and lift with a round brush and blow dryer when styling.
#25: Concave Bixie Haircut with Subtle Layers
A concave pixie haircut with subtle layers is a great low-maintenance pixie bob style for women over fifty. The subtle layers add movement to your hair without requiring much styling. If you can spend more time styling your hair, try using a round brush to get more lift out of the layers.
#26: Face-Framing Layered Bixie
Try a face-framing layered bixie if you are over 50 years old. A pixie bob style is very versatile and works for all different face shapes and hair textures. Face-framing soft layers will bring movement and body to your hair. Have your hairstylist use texturizing shears around the edges to cut a more piecey and edgy look.
#27: Pixie Bob with Long Side Bangs on Straight Hair
You’ll love a pixie bob with long side bangs if you have straight hair. Ask your stylist for a short nape and a long top for a dramatic and youthful style. You’ll want to blow dry with a smoothing serum and a large round brush for an edgy finish. A pixie bob for women over 50 is a great choice for a modern and easy-to-maintain style. You’ll need a shape-up about every 5 weeks.
#28: Side-Parted Wavy Bob on Grey Hair
If you have sharp features, try a side-parted wavy bob to soften your appearance. This is the popular pixie bob for women aged 50 and over with curly or wavy locks. If you have straight hair, a loose perm is always an option. Ask your stylist for bobbed hair with square layers for the perfect shape. Leaving the bangs long will give you an even softer profile and is a fabulous choice. With natural waves or a perm, you can air dry with a curl-enhancing product and be ready quickly.
#29: Choppy Pixie Bob with Short Bangs
If you are searching for a unique and trendy style, try a choppy pixie bob with short bangs. If you want to keep it modern, have your stylist leave one side of the bangs long, giving you an asymmetrical shape that will turn heads. Lots of layers will give you a choppy cut that can be dried straight or curled with an iron. You’ll want to style your hair moving forward for the most fabulous finish.
#30: Short Wispy Bob for Fine Hair
If you are an older woman who wants a cute crop to brighten up your face, ask your stylist for a wispy bob that frames your cheekbones and eyes. Don’t forget short styles are higher maintenance due to a quicker grow-out. Try blow drying with a flat brush and following the curve of your head to give body to your hair.
#31: Wash-And-Wear Wedge Pixie Bob
If you’re tired of your long locks, try a big cop with a wash-and-wear wedge pixie bob. For a woman over 50, a pixie haircut offers classic and easy maintenance. Styling your hair will be a breeze with this short length. To keep the pixie shape, cut your hair every 4-6 weeks to keep it looking fresh and stylish.
#32: Ear-Length Pixie Bob with Tapered Nape
If you’re transitioning to shorter cuts or need an in-between option when growing, an ear-length pixie bob with a tapered nape is a staple. This layered bob for older women to the next level by adding the edge of a tapered back for a trendy, short hairstyle.
#33: Short Pixie Bob with Highlights
Consider a short pixie bob for ladies in their 50s if you’re a woman who wears eyeglasses and is looking for a new haircut. This style is perfect for those who want a low-maintenance and youthful look. The short length of the pixie allows for easy styling. The highlights can add depth and dimension to your hair. For those with glasses, a shorter cut can accentuate your features and allow your frames to stand out.
#34: Classy Pixie Bob for White Hair
If you have white hair, you should try a classic pixie bob for women over 50. White hair looks especially beautiful when cut into a short trendy style. Ask your stylist to cut the nape with elevation and add medium layers. This shape is quick to style with a medium-sized round brush or your hands blowing under and forward. Your pixie bob should be trimmed every 5 weeks to keep it fresh.
#35 Salt and Pepper Pixie Bob
A pixie bob is a great cut short enough to pull off a bob. This lovely salt and pepper pixie bob is easy to style and only needs a dab of texture for a finishing touch. It has some pops of grey and silver hues, creating a high-contrast dimensional look. Now, that’s how you embrace your natural grey hair color.
#36: Blonde Piece-y Pixie Bob
A blonde pixie bob is a popular and easy-to-style haircut for aging hair. People like this style for a good reason. You can easily customize this attractive style to match your face shape and skin color. Plus, it keeps the easy wash-and-go routine.
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