20 Short Hairstyles for Women Over 50 That Are Cool Forever

Pixie hairstyles are one of the most classic options for women over 50. By framing your face, they show off and highlight your best features. Except for the occasional trim, they're relatively low-maintenance. You can wash and go, or quickly style it with pomade.

A textured pixie is super hip without trying too hard. This look is achievable with a shorter or a longer pixie cut. Just use a little pomade to separate pieces of hair and add texture.

A sleek take on the pixie cut features long, side-swept bangs.

You can definitely pull off an edgy pixie at any age. Choppy bangs give this look an element of modern cool.

A pixie cut also works beautifully on women with naturally textured hair, from wavy to curly.

Here's a fresh take on the pixie, featuring long, blunt fringe. A little hair tucked behind the ears gives it a youthful, elfish vibe, which works at any edge.

Keeping the layers longer can add volume, which is ideal if you have thin hair that can fall flat. Similarly, adding highlights not only creates the illusion of more body, but the color itself will actually plump up your hair. Give it a wave for an elegant Hollywood-glamour look.

A pompadour is retro-cool. Slick it back with mousse to give it smooth, silky volume and hold.

An undercut takes the pompadour to the next level.

A spiked hairstyle is a fun way to shake things up. If you want to soften the look, you can simply skip the spikes and let it lay flat. With this cut, there's enough length to change your style day to day.

Soft bangs can freshen up a haircut if you're trying to change up your look. They add lightness and dimension all at once. If you want to accentuate your eyes, opt for a cut that sweeps down to instantly draw attention to them.

This is such an effortless look that clearly works for both day and night. The layers fall into place, and a side-part keeps it polished.

A shag is perfect for thick hair that has some natural wave. The carefully placed highlights give it extra dimension. Instead of traditional highlights for this cut, opt for balayage.

For straight, fine hair, the short bob is a fabulous choice at any age. It's a length that naturally adds volume to straight hair, offering a perfectly casual look that can work double-duty and be elegant, too. You can pump it up just by changing your part: A middle part keeps it sleek, and a side part adds volume and takes the style from day to night.

You can change the feel of a bob just by curling your ends in. This gives the style a soft, feminine look.

Bobs work on thick, wavy hair quite well. This chin-length bob with long, face-framing waves is elegant and mature.

Once a trend, the long bob, or lob, is here to stay. It's a great option for women who want easy-to-maintain longer hair that can be flexibly styled. This style can be straight and sleek or volumized.

Beachy waves are a look for all ages. They're a great way to alternate your style with a lob. Cause, you know—you should always keep it fresh.

A low-maintenance shoulder-length cut with side-swept bangs is chic that very French way.

Soft waves on shoulder-length hair is timeless. If you don't have natural waves, set your hair with big rollers to create this look.