Elderly Female Hair Styles

From LoveToKnow Seniors

From pixie cuts and bobs to wispy bangs and layers, the choices for elderly female hair styles are as varied as women themselves.

How to Choose the Hair Style for You

Regardless of a woman’s age, her choice of hair style should make her feel good about herself. It should be a style that compliments the shape of her face and her facial features.

Many older women choose short wash-and-go hairstyles for styling ease. Some find it more difficult to care for longer hair because of medical problems or health conditions. Other seniors find they no longer want to spend the extra time needed for certain styles.

However, there are some senior women that feel they should cut their hair into a short style because it is expected of them when they are in their golden years. In today’s society, older women have the choice of selecting a hair style that best suits their lifestyles, whether long, short, or in-between.

Knowing how to determine the best hairstyle for your more mature hair still depends on the same criteria that it did when you were younger:

  • Facial shape
  • Balance of facial features
  • Hair texture
  • Hair density
  • Desired length
  • The hair’s natural pattern of growth
  • Natural curl or wave shape or pattern

As we age, our hair ages also. It often becomes drier and for many older women, it thins out due to genetics, illness or medication. These conditions may also impact your style selection.

Classic Cuts for Mature Women

The majority of older women want hairstyles that are easy to care for, making the basic haircut the main element of the style. Some elderly women opt for a hairstyle that requires a periodic salon service such as a perm or body wave.

The following are several of the classic hairstyles that look lovely on women of all ages.

The Bob

A favorite hairstyle for elderly women is the timeless and versatile bob. This haircut is always fashionable, and gives the woman several styling options with one basic cut. A bob is playful, soft, and very pretty, complimenting all face shapes.

The Layered Cut

A layered haircut is a wonderful way to add volume to your hair. Many older women prefer short or medium-length hair cut into layers, but if the style is easy to maintain, layers can be cut into hair of various lengths.

Pixie Cut

If you are an older woman that loves short hairstyles, a cute pixie cut may be the perfect hairdo. With short layers at the crown area, pixie cuts are easy to maintain, styled quickly and look great on many older women.

Long Bangs with Short Hair

Long bangs are a wonderful way to cover age lines and wrinkles on the forehead area. Paired with a short haircut, long bangs help to soften the features of your face and is an excellent choice for a woman with a large forehead.

Choosing the Best Hairstyle

When evaluating elderly women hair styles, some people are at a loss as to what to ask of their hairstylist. Seeing pictures of different hairstyles on older women is often helpful in deciding the type you want.

Yet it seems most hair magazines only seem to have styles for younger women. If you see a haircut you like in one of the magazines, even if it is shown on a younger women, ask your hairstylist about it anyway. The cut may be perfect for your face, or the stylist may make a few suggestions altering the hairstyle for you.

Taking a picture of the style along with you when you are having your haircut is a great way to let your hairdresser know exactly what you would like to have done. The following slideshows and articles from LoveToKnow Seniors show many pictures of hairstyles for senior women.

Don't be afrait to experiment with the many elderly female hair styles available. The best hair styles complement your facial features giving you a look of ageless beauty.

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