Short Haircuts That'll Freshen Up Your Look At Any Age

Textured Shoulder Cut
Photo: @chrisjones_hair

There are few things that can revamp and revitalize your look like a fresh short haircut. Why feel stuck in your signature style when stylish short cuts come a dime a dozen? If you're looking for a brand-new 'do, these short hairstyles will give a breath of fresh air that can take years off the face. So let's turn back the clock. From curly pixies to asymmetrical bobs to textured shoulder-lengths, these easy and elegant short haircuts for women over 50 have us itching to make a salon appointment ASAP.

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This Short Haircut is Having a Moment Right Now—And It Looks Good On Everyone

It's called the choppy bob, and you're going to love it.

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Side-Swept Lob

Side-Swept Lob
@nikkilee901

When in doubt, a long bob will see you through. Ultra-flattering and versatile, this shoulder-grazing cut by stylist Nikki Lee gets a kick from layering and side-swept bangs.

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Asymmetrical Bob

Asymmetrical Bob
@kearybladel

Classic, but not? Give an asymmetrical twist to a traditional bob, and you're set with a statement-making short cut.

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Blunt Long Bob

Blunt Long Bob
@anhcotran

If you're about as layered as an onion, go blunt for a change. It makes your ends look incredibly thick and healthy. If you're afraid to go whole-hog, some bangs, like these beauties by stylist Anh Co Tran, will keep it in your comfort zone.

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Curly Pixie

Curly Pixie
@mechesalonla

Even curly girls love to make the chop. Let those ringlets run wild, but in the most low maintenance way: a super cropped pixie, courtesy stylist Alessandra Saman.

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Angled Lob

Angled Lob
@styled_by_carolynn

We could slice an apple with those razor-sharp angles. The modern silhouette by stylist Carolynn Judd frames the face in a youthful way and gives major volume potential in the back with layering.

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Face-Framing Long Bob

Face-Framing Long Bob
@kearybladel

Temples, cheekbones, jawline—boom. Framing your face is the key to a more youthful-looking complexion and takes attention away from any complexion concerns.

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Textured Shoulder Cut

Textured Shoulder Cut
@chrisjones_hair

This cut by Texas-based stylist Chris Jones looks like it knows how to have some fun. A shoulder-length haircut is always a flattering choice, and dry texture spray will give volume and vivacity that can take years off the face.

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Rounded Bob

Rounded Bob
@chrisjones_hair

It's a little bit retro, a whole lot sassy. Frame the jawline something serious with rounded ends on a classic, oh-so-lightly layered bob length cut.

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Side-Swept Shoulder Cut

Side-Swept Shoulder Cut
@nikkilee901

She's beauty, and she's grace. If you have naturally straight strands, you can rock a refined silhouette like this without question.

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Shaggy Bob

Shaggy Bob
@salsalhair

Turn back the clock, literally. This bob gets shaggy with curtained bangs and choppy layers, being a great choice for thick-haired ladies. (Personally, we think fringe hides most flaws, no?)

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Asymmetrical Long Bob

Asymmetrical Long Bob
@salsalhair

With a trendy asymmetrical cut by stylist Sal Salcedo and fiery red color, this mane is anything but boring. As we age, we often get stuck on a "signature cut," but that doesn't mean you can't find a new one.

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Fringed Medium Cut

Fringed Medium Cut
@salsalhair

It might be more of a transition length, but we can see that stylish fringe just begging to be paired with a chin-grazing bob, can't you?

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Fringed Bob

Fringed Bob
@anhcotran

Like we said, we're all for a little fringe. Here it's done right.

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Angled Bob

Angled Bob
@styled_by_carolynn

It's straight, sassy, and definitely stylish. A razor-sharp angled bob says that you just don't have time for getting older.

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Feathery Bob

Feathery Bob
Gerhilde Skoberne/Getty Images

Give that fine hair some life, sister. This feathery bob isn't going to go flatter-than-a-board, like some cuts can. Some texture spray will help in that department, too.

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Layered Chin-Length Bob

Layered Chin-Length Bob
Pinterest/The Right Hairstyles

If this bob could talk, it'd say something sharp and witty. Razored layers, stacked silhouette, and short chin-grazing length—it's got it all.

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No-Fuss Shoulder Cut

No-Fuss Shoulder Cut
@ramireztransalon

Want low maintenance styling? Let the color do the talking. This Icelandic blonde covers any silver strands that pop up unannounced, giving you more time between salon appointments.

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