Long Hairstyles for Women Over 50. There is a long-running myth that women over 50 can’t have long hair. To that I say: hogwash! While it is true that short hairstyles are more popular for women after 50, by no means should that fact discourage you from having a long hairstyle… if that is what you prefer. Some ladies really do like shorter cuts (the pixie cut is certainly a well-known favorite for mature ladies) but there are many others who feel their most beautiful and authentic with longer tresses. If that’s you, keep reading!

Having a long cut is really just the tip of the iceberg. How do you best style long hair? And what are some pretty styles you can learn to best show off this favorite feature?

How To Style Your Long Hair In Your Fifties?

In today’s post, I cover all this and more, including pictures of long hairstyles for women over 50… I think having visuals is always helpful, especially if you are looking for inspiration, perhaps before going to the hair salon. Or maybe you are just looking for new and fresh ideas on how to style your long tresses. So, feel free to take screenshots, bookmark this page, or get a pen and paper out because it’s time to look at some beautiful long hairstyles!

From tips to frequently asked questions to video tutorials, today’s post is a handy guide to refer back to when embarking on the journey of long hair after 50. After all, the way you deal with your hair will change depending on the length and cut you have. You might be brand-new to the long hairstyle world. Or maybe you are a veteran of lengthy tresses. Whichever the case, there is sure to be something here for you so let’s go ahead and get started.

Tips for Long Hairstyles for Women After 50

First things first! Here are some tips for styling and caring for your long hair so that those pretty tresses can look their absolute best, no matter what style you go with.