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#35: Short-to-Medium Feathered Voluminous Cut

Older women who want to look young and active need to sort out hairstyles that work best for them. Generally speaking, short to medium hairstyles are preferred, because they deemphasize the problematic jaw line and chin areas. Keeping the crown section feathered also adds the much-needed height and oomph.

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#36: Over 50 Feathered Blonde Pixie Bob

While a pixie is certainly a shorter cut, the layers themselves can be as long as you’d like. Straightening hair helps give the illusion of longer locks, and keeping things piecey makes each strand stand out. Finish with a dry oil spray to add shine, hold, and definition within the shape.

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#37: Fun Silver Pixie with Long Razored Layers

An especially fun way to customize a pixie cut is to make the front layers and bangs become one. Many haircuts for women separate bangs from the rest of the style, but when the entire look is razored pieces, some forward-facing strands can create bangs all on their own. Dying locks silver is a trendy solution for the hair that’s getting gray.

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#38: Medium Straight Blowout Hairstyle

Long, thin hair looks best at a lob length, with the majority of strands skimming the shoulders. To give the illusion of some lift, ask your stylist for long layers that hit an inch or two above the edge of your cut. Since there’s nothing short to create texture up top, keep the whole thing shiny and sleek by going straight.

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#39: Medium Voluminous Straight Blonde Hair

Who says that hairstyles for over 50 have to be boring and stodgy? Light and airy layered shags lend a youthful spirit that will make your face appear ten years younger. Strategically placed wispy bangs can camouflage the areas that you’d prefer not to emphasize.