Finding the perfect haircut that complements your face shape while adding a touch of elegance can be transformative as we age. Soft blunt cuts offer that perfect balance of structure and movement that flatters mature faces. As your personal stylist with scissors in hand, I’m thrilled to share these 20 face-framing options that will have you looking fabulous and feeling confident in no time!
1. The Classic Bob with Soft Edges
Honey, nothing beats a timeless bob with softened edges! The structured shape creates instant polish while those gently textured ends prevent the dreaded helmet head look.
When my clients over 60 try this style, they’re amazed how it instantly lifts their features without requiring hours of styling time.
2. Shoulder-Skimming Lob with Curtain Bangs
Though many stylists push shorter cuts for mature clients, I’m a rebel! This longer bob (or ‘lob’) creates a beautiful frame while those curtain bangs soften forehead lines magnificently.
My favorite trick? Adding invisible layers at the ends for movement without sacrificing that blunt appearance.
3. Pixie Cut with Feathered Crown
Where has this haircut been all your life? The structured shape keeps things elegant while those feathery bits on top add delightful softness and movement.
I’ve converted countless long-hair devotees to this style. It’s remarkably versatile – dress it up for galas or wear it casually for gardening!
4. Shoulder-Length Graduated Lob
If I had a dollar for every client who fell in love with this graduated gem! The slightly angled cut creates beautiful cheekbone definition while maintaining that coveted blunt perimeter.
Meanwhile, those barely-there graduation techniques add volume exactly where mature hair needs it most – at the crown.
5. Soft Layered Shag with Blunt Ends
Whoever said shags are just for youngsters never sat in my chair! This modern take maintains blunt ends while incorporating soft interior layers that beautifully frame mature features.
My clients adore how this cut moves naturally without excessive styling. It’s rebellion and sophistication rolled into one fabulous package!
6. The Refined Micro-Bob
Darling, this isn’t your daughter’s severe bob! My take on the micro-bob incorporates softened edges that kiss the jawline while maintaining that gorgeous blunt perimeter.
The magic happens when we customize the length precisely to your face shape. Those few millimeters make all the difference between harsh and heavenly!
7. Collarbone-Length Cut with Invisible Layers
Between us, this length is pure magic for women with thinning hair! The blunt perimeter creates the illusion of thickness while those sneaky internal layers add movement without revealing themselves.
I’ve seen clients literally tear up at how this cut brings back the volume they thought was gone forever. Youth in a haircut? Almost!
8. Textured Crop with Sweeping Fringe
Heavens, this cut turns heads faster than you can say ‘fabulous’! The cropped back and sides create elegant structure while that sweeping fringe softens the forehead beautifully.
My favorite part? Watching clients discover they can rock short hair with feminine flair. That moment of transformation is why I love my scissors!
9. Blunt Mid-Length Cut with Face-Framing Pieces
Honey, this cut is practically magic in motion! The clean, blunt ends create that coveted thickness while strategically placed face-framing pieces soften the jawline and cheeks.
I always tell my clients to swish this cut – the movement is hypnotic! Plus, those face-framers can be positioned precisely where your features need a little softening.
10. The Modern Page Boy with Texture
Forget everything you thought about the outdated page boy! My modern take incorporates soft texture through the ends while maintaining that gorgeous mushroom-inspired shape.
Where traditional page boys can look severe, these textured ends create movement that flatters mature skin. It’s retro and revolutionary all at once!
11. Blunt Bob with Side-Swept Bangs
If I could bottle the confidence this haircut gives my clients, I’d be a billionaire! The clean bob lines create sophisticated structure while those side-swept bangs add softness around the eyes.
Between us, this style is particularly magical for those with fine hair. The blunt perimeter creates the illusion of thickness that’s utterly transformative!
12. The Soft Blunt A-Line
However did we survive before this versatile cut? The slightly elevated back creates beautiful movement while the longer front pieces frame the face divinely.
My clients are always shocked by how this angular cut can look so soft! The secret? Those barely-textured ends that move naturally without appearing choppy or severe.
13. Jaw-Defining Blunt Cut with Wispy Fringe
Listen up, gorgeous! This jaw-skimming masterpiece creates instant definition while those wispy bangs soften the forehead in the most flattering way.
I’ve seen this cut take years off my clients’ appearances. The precision of the blunt ends combined with the softness of that fringe creates an irresistible balance of structure and movement.
14. The Sophisticated Wedge with Soft Edges
While the traditional wedge can look dated, my modern interpretation is anything but! The graduated back creates beautiful volume while those softened edges prevent the dreaded “helmet head” effect.
My mature clients adore how this cut frames their features while requiring minimal styling time. It’s the definition of wash-and-go elegance!
15. The French Bob with Textured Bangs
Oh la la! Nothing says chic quite like this Parisian-inspired cut. The cheekbone-grazing length instantly lifts features while those textured bangs add a certain je ne sais quoi.
My clients who embrace this style suddenly find themselves receiving compliments from complete strangers! There’s something universally flattering about this face-framing marvel.
16. Blunt Cut with Curved Face-Framing
Darling, this isn’t your average blunt cut! Those strategically curved pieces around the face soften the jawline while the clean perimeter maintains beautiful structure.
I’ve seen this style work miracles for women concerned about sagging. The curved face-framing pieces create a visual lifting effect that’s nothing short of magnificent!
17. The Refined Bowl Cut with Texture
Before you raise an eyebrow, this isn’t your grandson’s bowl cut! My sophisticated take incorporates soft texture throughout while maintaining that gorgeous rounded shape.
The magic happens when we customize the curve precisely to your cheekbones. It’s remarkable how this geometric cut can look so incredibly feminine and flattering!
18. Blunt Ends with Internal Graduation
Between us, this is my secret weapon for clients with thinning hair! Those clean, blunt ends create the appearance of thickness while the hidden internal graduation adds incredible volume.
My favorite part? Watching clients’ faces light up when they realize they can have both movement AND the illusion of thickness. It’s truly the best of both worlds!
19. The Layered Blunt Lob
Whoever said you can’t have layers AND blunt ends never sat in my chair! This magical combination creates beautiful movement while maintaining that coveted clean perimeter.
I’ve perfected the technique of hidden layers that move without revealing themselves. The result? A sophisticated cut that frames mature features while appearing effortlessly elegant.
20. The Soft Geometric Precision Cut
Though it sounds contradictory, this architectural cut somehow manages to be both precisely geometric AND softly flattering. The clean lines create beautiful structure while the softened edges prevent severity.
My clients are always amazed how this mathematical approach to cutting creates such an artistic, face-enhancing result. It’s truly hair geometry at its finest!