There’s a variety of hairstyles for women over 60 with grey hair that are low-maintenance and youthful-looking. It can be a long or short-length cut and must suit one’s face shape.
The right hairstyle offers confidence while making sure the hair is manageable. Depending on its actual color, it may also provide a whole new hair texture!
Stylist Anna McKenna from Salina, KS gives her older clients’ hair new life. And, she shares the most vital aspects a 60-year-old woman with grey hair needs to know before opting for a fresh chop.
“First is knowing what the cut or style will entail with your lifestyle and maintenance,” she notes. “You won’t like your gray hair if it’s an overgrown style that appears outdated.”
She adds, “Second would be what looks best with your face shape. It must balance your face shape and profile.”
McKenna continues by saying that the third key factor is to learn how to jazz up your locks. “Ask questions about how to style it. Know how to create the look in-between appointments, and with what tools and products.”
Her favorite product for natural gray hair is Redken Graydiant Shampoo. She explains, “it’s a toning shampoo without turning your natural white or gray to a purple kind. It helps keep the tresses from yellowing out.”
Before your next hair appointment, check out these inspirational photos of hairstyles for women over 60 with grey hair!
#1: Grey Classic Bob with Deep Side Part
A deep side part can create style and shape on a rounder face shape. The side part creates a beautiful frame with asymmetry. If you have finer or thinner hair, try a slight graduation in your bob for fullness. Use a flat or round brush for smoothing during blowdry.
#2 Grey Pixie with Wispy Bangs
Pixies with wispy bangs for sixty-year-old women create a short haircut that offers a blend of sophistication and modern flair. This grey pixie is designed with expert layering to maximize volume, making it an ideal choice for fine hair. The style’s short length ensures easy management and simplifies daily styling routines, while the wispy bangs soften facial features, enhancing a youthful appearance. Although this hairstyle is low-maintenance, regular trims are essential to maintain its fresh shape and textured finish.
#3 Soft Layered Silver Bob
Airy and youthful, this soft layered silver bob brings movement and lightness to aging hair. It’s especially flattering for women with fine to medium density, as the feathered ends add volume without heaviness. The side-swept fringe softens forehead lines and draws attention to the eyes. Best suited for oval or heart-shaped faces, though round shapes can pull it off too. Maintenance-wise, the texture hides grow-out well, but the layers do require some shaping every 6-8 weeks to stay bouncy. That wispy crown lift is a nice touch that keeps things looking full.
#4 Textured Wavy Lob with Middle Part
Modern and graceful, this shoulder-grazing wavy lob with a middle part works wonders on naturally wavy or slightly coarse grey hair. The subtle layering around the face elongates and softens, especially helpful for fuller cheeks or square jawlines. The texture gives life and body to aging strands without adding bulk. Ideal for women with medium density, this cut can easily go from casual to put-together with a quick round-brush blowout or a light scrunch. Keep in mind, if your hair lacks natural bend, you may need a curling wand to bring out the waves.
#5 Neck-Length Grey Shag with Wispy Bangs
Playful and effortless, this neck-length grey shag is full of soft, choppy layers that bring texture and lift to aging hair. The wispy bangs open up the face while gently masking forehead lines. This look shines on women with medium to thick density and natural wave, though fine hair can still benefit from a volumizing mousse. The length offers versatility—long enough to tuck behind the ear, short enough to avoid drag. Just note: shags do take a bit of styling to keep the shape crisp, especially as layers grow out. The messy finish adds a fun, youthful energy.
#6 Classic Chin-Length Blunt Bob
Timeless and polished, the chin-length blunt bob gives off a clean, structured shape perfect for fine, straight hair types. The sharp ends emphasize healthy hair and create fullness at the base—especially flattering on women with narrower or oval faces. Glasses pair nicely here, as the length stops right at the jawline without interfering. It’s easy to style, though the blunt edge may expose any breakage or uneven growth, so regular conditioning and precise trims are key. Great for a more minimalist, refined look without a lot of upkeep.
#7 Tapered Pixie with Side Bangs
Neat and confidence-boosting, this tapered pixie is a low-maintenance winner for women in their 60s. The layering is tight at the nape and gradually softens toward the crown, giving a natural lift that flatters thinning hair. The side-swept bangs provide gentle framing without overwhelming the face, great for softening angular or square jawlines. It’s particularly good for women with high cheekbones and straight-to-slightly-wavy textures. Downsides? You’ll need trims every 4-6 weeks to maintain the clean silhouette, and the fringe may require light styling in the morning.
#8 Long Layered Brown + Grey Hair
This gorgeous long layered cut features a beautiful blend of brown and grey tones, perfect for those embracing their natural grey while adding a touch of warmth. The layers add movement and volume, making this style ideal for medium to thick hair. It’s a low-maintenance look that enhances the natural wave of your hair, offering a graceful way to transition to more grey coverage. While this style is stunning and easy to maintain daily, regular salon visits are necessary to keep the color looking seamless.
#9: Long Bob with Side-Swept Bangs
The beauty of a 60-year-old’s long bob with side-swept bangs is in the way the shape sweeps the face and covers forehead wrinkles. Longer layered bangs graze the face, which not only adds a softening effect but also elegance to grey or white hair. Having it a little longer than chin-length avoids emphasis on the jaw area (if this is an area of concern).
#10 Black and Silver Balayage
A black and silver balayage for senior ladies will blend grays with highlights and lowlights for contrast. The trick is to add lowlights to your long hair that will match the natural hair color. Ask the colorist for a technique that will work best to achieve it.
#11: Silver Neck-Length Cut
Make your features softer with a silver neck-length cut suitable for grey hair. A long fringe and medium layered hairstyle is ideal to enhance your facial features, not diminish them. You’ll want to use a volume-enhancing product and blow dry with a medium metal barrel round brush. Finish with a 3/4-inch iron for soft waves that will make you feel glamorous and youthful.
#12 Feathered Grey Bob
A feathered grey bob is an ashy-colored haircut with a lot of movement. Bobs are a very stylish look that all mature women can rock. It can be tailored for thin, medium, or thick hair.
#13: Choppy Neck-Length Grey Hairstyle
Consider a choppy, neck-length grey hairstyle. If your hair is over 50% grey, consider going fully blonde. Add textured layers and maintain a neck-length perimeter to enhance the volume that this haircut and color provide.
#14: Short Feathered Gray Hairstyle with Swept Bangs
Are you worried about dealing with your aging hair? If you want a fun and playful hairdo, try a short, feathered style complemented by swept bangs.
#15: Naturally Gray Spiky Long Pixie
For women aged 60, a modern hairstyle can be a naturally gray, spiky, long pixie cut. It’s a fabulous style that suits her natural hair color. The spiky texture adds a youthful and edgy touch to the pixie cut, while the longer length allows for versatility in styling. For those with nature’s gray or silver hair, this haircut enhances their natural beauty. To style, I recommend applying a small amount of texturizing product to damp hair, then using your fingers to tousle and spike the hair as desired.
#16: Very Messy Curls
Experiment with letting your hair form natural, messy curls, allowing your hair’s texture and color to become vibrant. To style grey balayage hair, start with a hydrating conditioner. This will keep your curls moist. Then, use a soft hold curl gel. This will reduce frizz and define your curls.
#17: Salt and Pepper Very Short Pixie
A salt and pepper very short pixie will make you look youthful and stylish. Cut your aging hair short and it will be thick and healthy, and easy to manage. You won’t have any trouble with hair sticking out when you wear your glasses. That’s because this cut is tapered around the ears. So go bold with a short pixie and make your life less complicated.
#18: Natural-Looking Makeover for Grey Hair
Aging hair can have its challenges. My advice is to decide your level of maintenance realistically and aim for natural grey hair. A stylist is skilled at lifting the hair and lowlighting for maximum wear. The key here is to match the natural pattern as it grows in.
#19: Silver Feathered Layers
Silver feathered layers like these are stunning. I encourage you to wear your natural color when it makes you feel gorgeous! Do not confuse white-silver hair for a lack of beauty.
#20: Grey Blunt Bob
The grey blunt bob features a very classic length. It’s a cut that draws attention towards the jawline and cheekbones. For styling maintenance, use a flat iron and slightly bend the hair towards the neck. Finish off with the OI Oil by Davines for added shine and softness.
#21: Gray Balayage with Darker Roots
Gray balayage with darker roots is the modern solution for natural grays. This hair color can be lower maintenance than your typical gray coverage. To get this look, consult with your color specialist if you are a good candidate for this type of color.
#22: Beautiful Bob with a Side Bang
For a timeless look, try a bob with side bangs. A bob cut is a classic cut that never goes out of style. Add a side bang to frame the face while adding a soft touch.
#23: Modern Short Bob
A modern short bob is fitting for every age and every hair color. The foundation for a bob can be taken in any direction. If you want less hair, fuller-looking hair, volume, or texture ask your stylist what type of bob would be best suited for you.
#24: Mid-Length Wavy Gray Hairstyle
Mid-length wavy hair is best styled with lightweight products. Adding layers can take excess weight off your waves to create a more voluminous, medium-length style.
#25: Short Layered Hairstyle for Thick Hair
A short layered hairstyle for thick hair is the type of cut that will fall right into place when dried. Finish with a glossing polish to add definition and add a piecey texture to the front and back.
Related: Youthful short hairstyles for women over 60 with grey hair.
#26: Layered Bob for Grey, Thin Hair
A layered bob for grey, thin hair is a smart choice if you would like your hair to appear thicker. Medium layers add fullness and body to fine tresses. Add bangs to this cut to soften the face. Thin hair should be trimmed every 3 weeks because even a little length will weigh it down.
Related: See more haircuts for women over sixty with thin hair.
#27: Short Bob for Older Women with Glasses
A short grey-haired bob is a smart look for older women with glasses. A classic cut, it looks best smooth and simple and works great on any hair type. To blow-dry, mousse, and a round brush will do the trick.
#28: Layered Salt and Pepper Long Bob
Try a salt-and-pepper long bob that’s layered if your hair lacks movement. The layers enhance the different tones, add shape, and flick to straight hair. Adding side-swept bangs would finish this gray hair style flawlessly.
#29: Wavy Gray Lob
Rock a wavy gray lob by adding piece-y layers to complement the hair’s color and shape. To achieve the salt and pepper hair color, ask for highlights and lowlights that create movement and depth. For styling, add soft waves with 1/2″ barrel curling iron to boost dimension and movement. Then, finish it off with R Co Trophy texture spray.
#30: Choppy Bob for Graying Hair
Give a choppy bob for graying hair a chance if you want a versatile trend and playful appearance. It looks great whether it’s straight, curly, or if you prefer, wash-and-go. The choppy texture adds fun to a jaw-skimming bob and flatters most face shapes.
#31: Curly Wavy Hair
The beauty of curly hair for women over 60 is that it adds more volume and helps disguise thinning hair. The bouncy nature gives a more youthful appearance, too!
#32: Short Spiky Pixie for Gray-Haired Women
The short spiky pixie for gray-haired women screams confidence and sassiness. This short haircut for older ladies who get tired of coloring their gray locks and just want to chop them off. “It’s easy to style and looks great all the time! She can dress up this style, or make it sassy to match her personality,” says Adams.
#33: Shaggy Cut for Thick, Grey Hair
The shaggy cut for thick, grey hair is excellent for older women who love soft looks! It has layers that carry out extra movement and texture. Some stylists recommend a mousse to add extra volume and definition to the layers. This shag for women over 60 also comes with middle-parted bangs that frame the face well.
#34: Textured Shag with Gray Ombre Hair Color
A textured shag with gray ombre hair color gives the tresses fullness and texture. It looks so much better with loose curls, showing off a voluminous style. The ombre is such a chic addition, too. It makes this entire hair idea younger-looking.
Related: See more shags for women over 60.
#35: Naturally Grey for Fine Hair
A short hairstyle that’s naturally grey for older women with fine hair shows off confidence. This hairstyle has a ton of versatility. Depending on the texture, it’s easy to manage, which older women love.
#36: Curly Bob for Women
The ideal curly bob can show off a bouncy texture and definition. This chop is for women who want to try a longer pixie cut, but can’t pull it off because their hair stacks up on itself and takes over.
#37: Transformation Back to Natural Grey
Transform your hair back to natural grey when you are ready to have less maintenance and you find that your roots seem to grow too fast. Natural grey is a huge process the first time, but it allows you to grow your natural color out without hard lines of demarcation. Expect a bit of upkeep at first to help keep the silver or grey tone but the upkeep will gradually reduce as it grows out. For best results, and to avoid brassy tones, use the Unite Blonda purple shampoo at least 1-2 times per week.
#38: Very Short Grey Bob
A very short grey bob is an amazing haircut for plus-size women over 60. This cropped layered cut adds a ton of volume to the crown, while the long sweeping fringe beautifully frames the face. If you’re looking to accentuate your natural color, then try a greyish toner to capture the true essence of salt and pepper hair.
#39 Short Grey Blonde Hair for a Light Airy Feel
This airy bob has a cool platinum-grey tone that brightens the face instantly. The blunt fringe softens the forehead and balances longer face shapes. Great for fine to medium-density straight hair, as it holds the shape well without heavy product. It does need occasional purple shampoo to avoid yellowing and regular trims to maintain the clean silhouette.
#40 Choppy Inverted Bob Hairstyles With Edge
With razor-cut layers and airy volume, this choppy inverted bob is made for women over 60 wanting a little attitude. The crown is lifted while the ends are purposefully uneven, creating an edgy silhouette. It’s especially striking on coarser or thick gray hair, as the texture plays up dimension and color contrast. This is not a wash-and-go—it needs styling to maintain the edgy definition.
#41 Soft Feathered Bob with Face-Framing Layers
Gentle and flattering, this soft feathered bob features long, face-framing layers that work well with natural wave or curl. The crown has a bit of lift, making it a great option for medium-density hair that needs volume. Side-swept bangs blend seamlessly into the layering, highlighting the cheekbones. The off-white gray tone is light and bright, which can soften aging skin tones. It’s a forgiving cut, though the feathery edges might frizz in humidity without the right product.
#42 Pearled Pixie-Bob
A chic fusion of a bob and pixie, this cropped look is ideal for mature women with thick, straight to slightly wavy silver hair. It’s light on the neck but still full around the crown, thanks to tight layering. The forehead fringe is softly feathered and works well with glasses, keeping things open and youthful. It’s wash-and-go friendly but might need a light texturizer to maintain shape and body throughout the day.
#43: Mid-Length Gray Curls
Do you look for ways to wear your hair with eyewear? Mid-length gray curls may be the answer! This flattering cut gives your curls the volume treatment while creating a fullness that aging hair loves. Don’t forget to talk to your stylist about an at-home in-shower toner to keep your gray curls as bright as possible.
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