51 Gorgeous Feathered Haircuts Older Women Are Getting Right Now

#1: Soft Feathered Wavy Chin-Length Bob with Face-Framing Layers

I’m a New York stylist and mom: this soft feathered chin-length bob features long face‑framing layers and short interior stacking for subtle crown lift. Length hits the chin; ends are point‑cut for airy movement. Hair type: loose waves; density: fine–medium. Benefits: natural bounce, soft gray blending with warm lowlights. Drawbacks: needs heat to shape and careful texturizing to avoid frizz; note the clockwise perimeter wave creates a natural asymmetrical sweep.

#2 Soft Layered Feathered Bob with Light Curtain Fringe

Short jaw-to-neck length with feathered, face-framing layers and a light curtain fringe. Hair reads fine-to-medium with medium density and a soft natural wave; there’s a small crown cowlick giving natural lift that I’d accentuate. I’d use point cutting and soft interior layers plus a root-smudge and gloss toner to blend warm blonde lowlights. Benefits: airy movement, softens the jaw and adds lift. Drawbacks: fringe needs light blow-drying and this cut is less forgiving on very coarse, stiff hair.

#3 Short Feathered Ginger Pixie with Lifted Crown

I’m a 45-year-old hairstylist, wife and mom in NYC. This short pixie is cropped around the ears with a lifted, feathered crown and micro‑fringe; point‑cut and razor texturing softens the perimeter. Hair reads fine–medium with medium density and a natural crown cowlick we used to boost lift. Benefits: instant volume, brightens the face and air‑dries nicely. Drawbacks: needs daily molding paste or light mousse and isn’t ideal for very coarse or severely thinning hair. Cut uses stacked nape, overdirection at crown and light texturizing for movement.

#4 Golden Blonde Feathered Short Crop with Lifted Crown

As a stylist and busy 45-year-old New York mom, I’d call this a short feathered golden-blonde crop with a soft fringe and lifted crown. Length sits around the ears and nape; hair is fine-to-medium with a natural wave and medium density, so razor-thinned micro-layers and point cutting create airy movement. The color shows a warm blonde with a subtle root smudge and lowlights — benefit: instant lift and eye-brightening; disadvantage: warm tones need an ash-gold glaze to avoid brassiness and very fine crowns may require daily root-lift product. Note the tiny inner temple micro-layers that contour the cheek and reduce bulk at the ears, a subtle detail that keeps this cut flattering on mature faces.

#5 Textured Rose-Red Feathered Short Bob with Side-Sweep

I’m seeing a chin-length, textured bob with side-swept fringe—internal layering and point-cut ends give that airy, feathered movement. Great for an oval, mature face and fine-to-medium wavy hair with medium density; the short layers create a natural crown lift but can open up porosity at the hairline. Benefits: instant volume, soft face-framing, and dimensional rose-red glaze with a low-contrast root; disadvantages: red fades quickly and the piecey, razored texture needs light styling and anti-frizz control on very coarse hair.

#6 Short Strawberry Copper Feathered Pixie with Micro Fringe

I’m a New York stylist and mom — this is a short strawberry‑copper feathered pixie with a micro‑fringe: 1–3″ top layers, tapered nape and point‑cut ends. Fine‑to‑medium straight hair with medium density; strategic texturizing gives lift at the crown and cleverly tucks a natural cowlick into the shape. Benefits: eye‑opening, low‑heat finish, great with glasses. Drawbacks: color needs demi‑gloss maintenance and precise texturizing to prevent a heavy fringe.

#7 Warm Chestnut Long Feathered Layers with Face-Framing Lift

I’m a 45-year-old stylist and mom in NYC — this mid-chest length cut uses feather-pointed long layers with internal graduation to build a soft crown lift and the subtle S-shaped flipped ends you see. Best on oval or heart faces with straight to loose-wave, medium density hair; a soft root shadow and face-brightening highlights blend in grey nicely. Benefits: natural movement, framing and lightweight volume. Drawbacks: requires a round-brush blowout or heat styling to keep the lift and won’t sit the same on very tight curls or ultra-fine, limp hair without product and root support.

#8 Short Feathered Auburn Crop with Lifted Crown and Wispy Micro-Fringe

As a New York stylist-mom, I’d call this a short, ear-length feathered crop with a lifted crown and wispy micro-fringe. On an oval face with fine–medium, medium-density hair the razor-textured layers and short graduation at the nape give lift and sideways movement and even show off earrings. I’d suggest warm auburn baby-lights with a subtle root-smudge. Benefits: instant volume and soft framing; drawbacks: daily styling product for hold and more frequent color maintenance, not ideal for very coarse, tight curls.

#9 Voluminous Copper Feathered Short Cut with Lifted Crown

I’m a New York stylist and mom — this short, above-the-jaw feathered cut uses graduated layers and point-cut ends to build an airy crown lift that flatters an oval, mature face. Hair reads fine-to-medium with good overall density; feathering cleverly camouflages a small crown cowlick and blends warm copper with subtle lowlights. Benefits: great instant volume, soft face-framing, hides mild thinning. Drawbacks: needs daily root-lift shaping and light thermal styling to maintain the rounded silhouette.

#10 Soft Sunlit Feathered Shoulder-Length Cut with Crown Lift

I’m a New York stylist and mom — this shoulder-grazing, feathered cut with wispy bangs and crown layering flatters an oval face. Hair type is fine-to-medium with natural waves and medium-low density. Benefits: instant lift, soft face-framing and airy movement from point-cut layers and razor texturizing. Downsides: slightly porous lengths can frizz and a small crown cowlick will need product and a heat-directed blowout to sit right.

#11 Airy Chestnut Feathered Pixie with Wispy Fringe

As a 45-year-old New York stylist and mom, I’d call this an airy chestnut feathered pixie with an eyelash‑grazing wispy fringe. Short, cropped layers are point‑cut and razor‑texturized through the crown and nape to boost lift; the hair reads fine‑to‑medium, slightly wavy, medium density, and there’s a small clockwise cowlick at the crown that the stylist used to create natural volume. Benefits: instant lift, soft face‑framing and reduced bulk; drawbacks: the short length exposes the neck and it needs daily texture styling and occasional glossing to maintain color depth.

#12 Short Feathered Pixie with Textured Point-Cut Top

I’m a New York stylist and mom — this cropped pixie (about 1–2″ on top) features point‑cut, razor texturizing, a micro fringe, tapered sides and a cropped nape. It flatters an oval face and a mature client (60s); hair reads fine-to-medium with medium density and a natural crown cowlick that gives lift. Benefits: instant height, defined separation with matte texturizing paste; drawbacks: needs daily product to hold texture and can reveal scalp on very fine hair.

#13 Feathered Short Layered Cut with Face-Framing Bangs

As a New York stylist and mom, I’d call this a short, feathered layer with soft face‑framing bangs and radial crown layers for lift. Length sits at ear level; hair is fine–medium with natural wave and medium density. Benefits: instant volume, softens an oval mature face and blends gray with warm beige‑blond lowlights. Drawbacks: requires daily root‑lift styling and occasional demi‑gloss to control brass.

#14 Warm Copper Feathered Short Bob with Lifted Crown

As a New York stylist and mom, I’d call this a chin‑length feathered bob with side‑swept fringe and razor‑textured, graduated layers that create a lifted crown and airy, flipped ends. Hair reads fine-to-medium with medium density and a soft natural wave—great for mature faces (50s–60s) that want shape without bulk. The warm copper with subtle lowlights and a brighter strand at the part gives dimensional contrast. Pros: instant root lift, face framing and easy round‑brush styling; cons: copper needs color upkeep and very fine strands may require a light root‑lift product or texturizing powder to hold the shape.

#15 Feathered Shoulder-Length Cut with Root Shadow and Curtain Fringe

I’m a New York stylist and mom — this mid-length, shoulder-grazing feathered cut has curtain fringe and a subtle root shadow with babylights. On medium-fine, naturally wavy mature hair with medium density it gives lift at the crown and soft face-framing elevation. Benefits: lightweight movement, easy round-brush flip and depth without harsh regrowth. Drawbacks: needs daily styling to maintain the flipped ends and won’t hold on very coarse straight hair without product; cut uses point-cutting and feathering shears for a soft perimeter.

#16 Short Feathered Pixie with Lifted Crown and Soft Face-Framing

I’m a New York stylist and mom — this short feathered pixie sits above the ears with graduated layers at the crown for lift and a wispy fringe that softly frames an oval face. The hair reads straight to fine‑medium with medium density; color shows warm auburn with fine babylights and natural gray blending at the part for depth. Benefits: visible lift, lightweight texture, and a modern, low‑bulk silhouette. Drawbacks: requires daily root‑lift styling and isn’t the best choice for very tight curls or extremely sparse hair where excessive short layers can look too wispy. Technically, I’d use point‑cutting and light razor texturizing at the ends, plus a subtle root shadow and gloss to blend grays and keep the color dimensional.

#17 Chestnut Layered Shag with Feathered Curtain Fringe

I’m a salon stylist and mom in NYC — this chestnut layered shag sits at shoulder length with soft, feathered curtain fringe. It flatters an oval face and suits soft-wavy, medium-thick hair; crown layers give instant root lift to help mask mild thinning. Note the natural salt-and-pepper peek and a tiny inward roll at the nape that creates a gentle stacked silhouette. Pros: volume and face-framing; cons: needs anti-frizz product and bangs need shaping.

#18 Chestnut Feathered Short Cut with Voluminous Crown Lift

I’m a New York hairstylist, wife and mom — this ear‑length chestnut feathered cut uses razor‑texturizing and a 1–2″ crown graduation to build S‑shaped waves and lift. Best for oval faces with wavy, medium‑to‑high density hair. Benefits: instant movement, softened features and natural crown fullness (her clockwise growth helps the shape). Downsides: warm chestnut tones fade faster and very coarse hair may need selective thinning to avoid bulk.

#19 Textured Copper Pixie with Feathered Crown

Short pixie with a feathered, textured crown and soft micro-fringe. As a New York stylist and mom, I’d call her face gently oval with fine-to-medium straight hair and medium density; point-cut layers follow her crown whorl to create lift and help mask mild crown thinning. Benefits: instant sculpted volume, flattering face-framing and warm copper tone. Drawbacks: needs daily paste for piecey texture and regular glossing since copper fades faster.

#20 Layered Shoulder-Length Cut with Soft Curtain Fringe

As your stylist, I’d call this a shoulder‑length, softly layered cut with a curtain fringe and point‑cut feathering at the ends. The short graduated top layers and subtle root shadow lift the crown (there’s a tiny natural cowlick boosting volume). Great for oval or heart faces with fine–medium, medium density hair — benefits: brightens the face, quick round‑brush blowout and natural movement. Drawbacks: fringe needs trims and texturized tips can look sparse on very coarse hair.

#21 Golden Feathered Mid-Length Cut with Crown Lift

I’d call this a golden feathered mid-length with a lifted crown — shoulder-grazing length, oval face, natural loose waves and medium-thick density on a woman in her 60s. Short graduated layers at the crown and point‑cut ends flip outward for movement. Benefits: instant root volume, softens the cheekline and blends gray with warm babylights. Downsides: needs a round‑brush blowout or root‑lift product to hold shape and careful lowlights to avoid brassiness.

#22 Soft Feathered Shoulder-Length Cut with Side-Swept Layers

I’m a 45-year-old New York hairstylist, wife and mom. This shoulder-length feathered cut has curtain, side-swept layers with long perimeter graduation and point-cut, razor-soft ends to boost movement on an oval face. Suits fine-to-medium hair with medium density; benefit: lightweight lift and soft framing; drawback: needs daily blow-shaping to keep the flipped ends and occasional lowlight refresh to maintain depth.

#23 Textured Copper Pixie with Feathered Micro-Bangs

I’m a New York stylist and mom — this very-short pixie uses point-cutting and razor texturizing at the crown for feathered, spiky movement and a micro-fringe that softens the forehead. Best for oval to heart faces with fine-to-medium hair and medium density; the warm copper hue masks gray and lifts skin tone. Benefits: instant lift, low-dry styling with a light paste or salt spray, ear-exposing sides that highlight cheekbones. Drawbacks: needs daily styling product to keep texture and periodic color refresh to maintain vibrancy; not ideal for very coarse, unruly hair.

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#24: Feathered Chestnut Bob with Caramel Lights

This feathered chestnut bob is a stunning choice for those seeking movement and dimension. The soft caramel highlights add warmth and depth, beautifully complementing the model’s fine, medium-density hair. The layered cut offers versatility and is ideal for oval and heart-shaped faces. Styling this look requires a light mousse or texturizing spray to enhance the feathered effect. This hairstyle not only exudes a contemporary flair but also provides ease of maintenance while keeping your look fresh and vibrant.

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#25: Feathered Bangs

If you are thinking about adding a fringe, try feathered bangs. The feathering keeps the bangs from getting too heavy.

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#26: Feathered Grey Balayage Hair

Looking for an elegant, modern hairstyle? Feathered grey balayage hair is a great choice. It’s perfect for women of all ages. This hair color method adds depth to your hair and creates a beautiful gradient effect that looks good on all skin tones. The feathering technique softens and adds movement to the hair. It’s a great choice for women who want to enhance their natural texture. Feathered grey balayage works well for short, medium, or long hair. It can be adapted to match your personal style.

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#27: Silver Feathered Pixie Cut

Flattering for women over 60 with thick or coarse hair, this silver feathered pixie cut gives shape and lift without going too short. The soft layers are expertly feathered to reduce bulk while keeping fullness at the crown and nape. Ideal for round or fuller face shapes, the airy texture adds movement and ease of styling. One thing I love here is how the silvery tone blends so naturally with the layers—it makes the cut look even more dimensional. The downside? You’ll need a round brush and light styling product to maintain that feathered finish daily.

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#28: Feathery Gray Pixie for Thick Hair

Try a feathery pixie cut with flirty, face-framing curtain bangs and side bits if you have thick gray hair. It’s for women who are looking for a fun yet modern cut. This gorgeous, heavily textured style will help give your coarse hair more movement. Try a texture cream like Cult & King Jelly, which helps to define layers, add volume, and control frizz.

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#29: Feathered Lob with Wispy Layers

The feathered lob with wispy layers is a bouncy and lovely choice. The feathered layers create a light and airy look, adding movement and bounce to the hair. This lob length is versatile and perfect for those seeking a chic appearance. The wispy layers add softness and dimension. They enhance the overall loveliness of the hairstyle.

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#30: Mid-Length Cut with Butterfly Face-Frame

Try adding a butterfly face frame if you want to add texture to your mid-length haircut. These light fluttery layers will add movement. They also give your hair the illusion of length.

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#31: Salt-And-Pepper Medium Bob with Side Fringe

Try a salt-and-pepper medium bob with side fringe if you are growing out your natural gray. The fringe will frame your jaw and cheekbones. Subtle highlights and lowlights will help you grow your natural grays easily and help your hair look good in the in-between stages.

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#32: Long Layers

If you like long layers, try this haircut and style. Long layers add tons of movement while still keeping fullness on your ends.

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#33: Long Hair

Try this super layered haircut if you have long hair. The layers give this look definition and texture.

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#34: Feathered Pixie Cut with Crown Layers

The feathered pixie cut with crown layers is an age-defying and easy-to-manage hairstyle. It effortlessly combines modern style with simplicity. The feathered layers create a lightweight and airy look. They add volume and movement to the hair. This short pixie cut is perfect for a low-maintenance and youthful appearance. The crown layers add height and dimension, giving the hairstyle a sense of fullness. You can enjoy a chic, ageless look that radiates elegance and grace with minimal effort. Don’t forget to get regular trims to maintain shape.

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#35: Mini Stacked Bob with Subtle Layers

Try a mini stacked bob with subtle, feathered layers if you want easy styling. To style this, try a technique called “flat wrapping.” It’s where you point the blow drying down the hair shaft while brushing the hair flat against your head. Use a texturizing spray like Kevin Murphy Bedroom Hair Flexible Texturising Hairspray to highlight the feathering around your face.

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#36: Medium-Length Hair

Medium-length hair is underrated if you try it, you may never go long again. A length that hits below the shoulder is easy to take care of. It can still be pulled up and removes dry ends, making your hair healthier. You’ll want a face-framing layer to jazz up your style and medium layers for texture. Adding bangs to your shape is a great choice if your face is long or oval.

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#37: Short Feathered Hair with Mini Side-Swept Bangs

Short feathered hair with mini side-swept bangs is an elegant and bold choice. It effortlessly combines sophistication with a touch of playfulness. The feathered layers create a refined look, adding texture and movement to the hair. The mini side-swept bangs frame the face gracefully. This style is perfect for those seeking a chic and versatile look.

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#38: Choppy Feathered Short Bob

The choppy feathered short bob is a cut that combines modern style with a chic touch. The choppy layers create a dynamic and textured look, adding movement and volume to the hair. The short length adds a chic and edgy vibe. It’s perfect for older ladies seeking a statement-making hairstyle. The feathered ends add a soft and feminine touch, enhancing the overall glam. This versatile style can be easily styled for casual and formal occasions. This allows you to radiate confidence and charm wherever you go.

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#39: Face-Framing Bangs on Short Blonde Bob

The face-framing bangs on the short blonde bob elegantly frame the face. They add a touch of glamour and sophistication to the overall look. The bangs create a flattering frame around the eyes and cheekbones. Bangs enhance facial features and bring focus to the face. The short bob length offers a chic and modern style that is easy to maintain and style. The blonde hue adds a radiant and sun-kissed glow. This glamorous hairstyle is versatile and can be styled with ease.

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#40: Layers

A haircut with layers is a versatile and popular style. It involves cutting the hair into different lengths. This creates layers that add texture, volume, and movement. This haircut for older ladies can be customized to suit various hair lengths and textures. So it’s suitable for straight and curly hair.

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#41: Round Lob with Long Side Bangs

Try a round lob with long side bangs if you want a short style that enhances your face shape but doesn’t feel too short. Bobs are always a classic hairstyle that anyone can rock. When styling, use a blowout cream. Try Hairstory Dressed Up. This will protect your hair from heat, add volume, and hold your style in place.

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#42: Textured

A haircut with texture is a trendy and modern style. It focuses on creating varied lengths and surface textures in the hair. This technique adds dimension, movement, and visual interest to the hair. Textured haircuts work well with different hair types. They can be customized to suit many people. Whether it’sa choppy layers, razored ends, or shattered edges, it results in a stylish look.

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#43: Highlights

Try adding highlights at your next color appointment. Highlights give the hair the illusion of movement while adding softness overall.

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#44: Feathered Ends

Feathered ends will jazz up your one-length hair and give it more movement. Hair moving away from your face will uplift your features and change your appearance. To take advantage of the shape, you’ll want to ask for layers in the bottom half of your style with length on the top. Try blow-drying your layers backward with a medium round brush holding it vertically. You’ll love the softness this creates.

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#45: Balayage

Go for a balayage if you want a low-maintenance color. This color technique initially keeps a bit of your root to soften the grow out.

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#46: Bob

Give this bob haircut a try! Bobs are great haircuts if you want something easy to style and fall right into place without any fuss.

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#47: Fine Hair

If you have short fine hair, try doing a sleeked-back pixie. This look is effortless and always on trend.

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#48: Face Framing

Face framing can be done on any hair length, making your cut more interesting. To create a face frame, you’ll want your bang section cut to flow away from your cheeks. This softens your features. Your side pieces can be sliced into to blend nicely into the bang. The rest of your cut can be a layered pixie or a one-length bob. You have many options. Face framing is very popular and will compliment your face beautifully.

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#49: Butterfly Layered Hair with Side Bangs

For a haircut that keeps your hair bouncy and fluffy, this butterfly layered hair would be a great option! The feathery light layers remove any unwanted weight in the hair. The side bang offers softness around the face.

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#50: Wispy

A wispy haircut creates softness and movement in your hair. For older women, short hair with a beautiful texture is important for easy styling. Ask your stylist for a layered long pixie shag.

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#51: Short Pixie Bob with Flipped-Up Layers

I love the edgy look of this short pixie bob with flipped-up layers. With the back of this haircut being so short, you’ll eliminate unwanted roundness in the cut. The layers keep this cut full of texture and give off a very chic vibe.

When finding the perfect haircut that complements your age, hair texture, and face shape, feathered haircuts can be a great choice for older women. We interviewed Jess Le, a renowned hairstylist with extensive experience working with older women, to shed light on this topic. She shares her expertise in this article and provides valuable advice on feathered haircuts, styling tips, and suitable products.

Meet The Expert

Jess Le
Jess is a hairstylist with over 3 years of experience.
You can find her at Icon Hair in Scottsdale, AZ

Choosing the Right Hair Texture and Thickness

According to Jess Le, a feathered haircut is best suited for medium to thick hair density and straight to wavy hair texture. If you have super curly hair, the feathered cut may not be as noticeable and can make finer hair appear thinner. It is important to consider your hair’s natural texture and density when opting for a feathered haircut.

Le advises, “A feathered haircut works well for someone with medium to thick density and straight to wavy texture. Keep in mind that this cut may not be ideal for super curly hair and can make fine hair look thinner.”

Considering Face Shapes and Features

Different face shapes require different considerations when choosing a feathered haircut. Jess Le suggests that feathered cuts are most flattering for those with rounded face shapes, including round, oval, long, and heart shapes. For those with square or more defined jawlines, a feathered haircut can accentuate and frame those strong facial lines.

Le emphasizes, “Feathered cuts are best suited for those with rounded face shapes, such as round, oval, long, and heart shapes. If you have a square or more defined jawline and want to accentuate it, this cut can work well to frame your features.”

Styling Tips and Tricks

To bring out the best in your feathered haircut, Le recommends using specific styling techniques and products. A blowout can give your hair movement and volume, enhancing the feathered layers. Loose waves also work beautifully with this cut, emphasizing the texture in the layers.

Le suggests, “To style a feathered haircut, opt for a blowout to add movement and volume. Loose waves can also enhance the texture of the feathered layers.”

For styling, Le recommends using a blow dryer brush and a 1.75″ curling iron. These tools can help you achieve the desired look and maintain the feathered effect. However, it’s important to consider your lifestyle when choosing a feathered haircut. If you prefer a low-maintenance style, it’s worth discussing quick styling tips and tricks with your stylist or considering an alternative haircut.

Le advises, “For styling a feathered cut, a blow dryer brush and a 1.75″ curling iron are perfect tools. However, if you prefer a low-maintenance style, consult your stylist for quick tips or consider a different cut.”

Photos of Graceful Feathered Haircuts for Older Women