Finding the perfect hairstyle after 60 isn’t just about covering grays—it’s about framing your beautiful face in its best light! As a hairstylist with 25 years behind the chair, I’ve seen how the right cut can instantly lift features, soften lines, and bring out that gorgeous confidence we all deserve. Ready to discover the styles that make my clients walk out feeling years younger? These game-changing looks will have everyone asking for your stylist’s number!
1. Bob doux et dégradé
Honey, nothing lifts those cheekbones like a perfectly layered bob hitting right at the jawline! The magic happens when we add those feathery layers that move with you.
Though it requires monthly trims to maintain that bounce, the compliments you’ll receive make it worthwhile. My clients absolutely adore how this style frames their face without requiring hours of styling time.
2. Pixie With Textured Crown
Where has this style been all your life? A textured pixie creates instant height at the crown while those wispy bits around your ears soften everything beautifully.
My salon chair has witnessed countless transformations with this cut. Suddenly, those beautiful eyes take center stage, and cheekbones you forgot you had make a stunning comeback!
3. Side-Swept Bangs With Layers
If I had a dollar for every client whose face lit up after getting side-swept bangs, I’d own my own island! These angels of hairstyling instantly lift droopy eyes and camouflage forehead lines.
Paired with face-framing layers, they create a gorgeous diagonal line that draws attention upward. Simply divine when you want that subtle but effective facial refresh!
4. Chin-Length Cut With Texture
Darling, sometimes the simplest cuts make the boldest statements! A chin-length cut with just the right amount of texture creates that jaw-defining magic we’re after.
While maintaining the weight at the ends for fullness, we’ll snip in subtle texture throughout. The result? A sophisticated shape that says “I’ve got my life together” without screaming “I’m trying too hard.”
5. Soft Shag With Curtain Bangs
Whoever said you can’t rock a shag after 60 never sat in my chair! This gorgeous cut brings volume to all the right places while those curtain bangs frame your eyes like artwork.
The layers create movement that literally bounces light across your features. My clients adore how this style manages to be both sophisticated and playfully youthful without veering into trying-too-hard territory.
6. Graduated Bob With Volume
Heavens to Betsy, the lifting power of a graduated bob will make you wonder why you waited so long! Shorter in back, slightly longer in front—this architectural marvel creates instant cheekbone definition.
Though it looks complicated, it’s actually one of the easiest styles to maintain. Just a round brush, some volumizing spray at the roots, and voilà—you’ve got that “I’ve got my life together” look in minutes!
7. Layered Lob With Swept Fringe
Mercy me, the long bob (or “lob” as we call it in the biz) with strategic layers works miracles for softening jawlines and neck areas! Add a swept fringe and you’ve got yourself a face-framing masterpiece.
Many of my clients bring in photos of much younger women, but this adapted version gives them that same stylish edge while actually flattering mature features. The best part? It grows out beautifully between appointments!
8. Voluminous Crown With Tapered Sides
Honey, if gravity’s been having its way with your features, this style is your new best friend! By creating height at the crown while keeping sides sleeker, we instantly create the illusion of lifted cheekbones.
Though it requires a bit of teasing (yes, we still tease hair in 2023!), the face-lifting effect is worth every minute. I’ve had clients cancel their consultations with plastic surgeons after discovering this magical cut!
9. Asymmetrical Cut With Length
Forget playing it safe! An asymmetrical cut with slightly longer pieces on one side creates an instant face-lift effect that’s both modern and flattering.
Where conventional cuts can sometimes emphasize drooping, this clever style draws the eye diagonally upward. My bolder clients absolutely live for this conversation-starting style that somehow manages to be both classic and edgy at once.
10. Feathered Midlength Layers
Sweet heavens, the transformative power of feathered layers around the face! This technique softens everything while creating movement that draws attention away from any areas you’re not crazy about.
Unlike harsh layers that can look choppy, these feathered pieces blend seamlessly into your hair. My clients with thinner hair especially love how this cut creates the illusion of thickness without sacrificing that sophisticated length.
11. Modern Pageboy With Texture
Hold onto your hats, ladies—the pageboy is back but with a modern twist! By adding invisible layers and texture throughout, we maintain that gorgeous shape while removing any stuffiness.
The way this cut frames the cheekbones is nothing short of miraculous. When styled with just a hint of bend (not curl!), it creates a youthful bounce that lifts the entire face without looking like you’re trying too hard.
12. Soft Waves With Face-Framing Highlights
Lord have mercy, nothing—and I mean nothing—softens a face like gentle waves combined with strategically placed lighter pieces around the face! This combo is pure magic.
The waves create movement that distracts from any sagging, while those face-framing highlights bring light exactly where you need it. My clients say this style makes them feel like they’re walking around with their own personal ring light!
13. Tapered Nape With Longer Crown
Gracious, the neck-slimming magic of a tapered nape paired with length on top is something to behold! This clever combination creates a gorgeous silhouette from every angle.
Though it looks effortless, the architecture of this cut does the heavy lifting. My clients with fuller faces absolutely swear by how this style creates the illusion of length while maintaining that youthful fullness where you actually want it.
14. Textured Crop With Wispy Fringe
Heavens to Betsy, a textured crop with the right kind of wispy fringe can take years off your appearance! The choppy texture creates playful movement while that strategic fringe softens everything beautifully.
Unlike severe short cuts, this style maintains femininity through those soft edges. My clients who’ve taken the plunge report strangers asking for their skincare routine—when really, it’s all in the haircut!
15. Shoulder-Length Cut With Invisible Layers
Well, butter my biscuit if this isn’t the most versatile style for women who want options! A shoulder-length cut with invisible layers moves beautifully while maintaining that coveted length.
The secret lies in those barely-there layers that remove bulk without creating obvious steps. This gives you the flexibility to wear it straight for a sleek look or wavy for a softer effect—both equally flattering for mature faces.
16. Rounded Bob With Soft Fringe
Good gracious, the face-softening power of a perfectly rounded bob with a whisper of fringe! This geometric cut creates a frame that somehow manages to be both structured and soft.
Unlike severe bobs that can harden features, this version uses subtle graduation and softened edges. My clients with stronger jawlines particularly love how this style balances their features while still looking polished and put-together.
17. Layered Cut With Curved Bangs
Listen here, curved bangs that follow the arch of your eyebrows create an instant eye-lift that no serum can match! When paired with face-framing layers, they’re absolutely transformative.
Unlike straight-across bangs that can emphasize forehead lines, these curved beauties draw attention to your eyes. My clients who thought they could never wear bangs again have been delightfully surprised by how youthful and fresh this option looks!