These are the hairstyles that make glasses look incredible after 70. I’ve spent years finding cuts that frame your face beautifully while showing off your favorite frames—no competition, just pure harmony.
Every look here is designed to give you confidence, easy styling, and that polished vibe that makes you feel like yourself on your best day.
Why You’ll Love These Hairstyles
- They highlight your glasses instead of fighting them – soft layers, strategic bangs, and face-framing cuts create balance
- Low-maintenance but always put-together – most of these styles air-dry beautifully or need just a quick round brush
- Volume where you want it – smart layering and texture techniques give life to fine or thinning hair
Who These Work Best For
These cuts work across all face shapes, but I’ll call out specific matches as we go. If you have fine hair, look for styles with layers or texture. If your hair is naturally wavy or curly, embrace those bends—glasses love movement.
Your frames matter, too. Larger glasses pair beautifully with shoulder-length cuts and soft volume. Smaller, delicate frames shine with pixies and sleek bobs.
Quick Styling Essentials
Keep a lightweight volumizing mousse, a medium round brush, and a 1-inch curling iron handy. A texturizing spray is your secret weapon for that effortless, lived-in finish. Most of these styles take under 10 minutes to style.
#1. Layered Shoulder-Length Bob
This is my go-to length when I want easy elegance that works with any frame style. The layers create instant lift at the crown, which is exactly where most of us need it after 70.
Ask for soft, blended layers starting at chin level. Blow-dry with a round brush, lifting at the roots, and you’re done. The length sits just right to frame both your face and your glasses without crowding either.
#2. Soft Wavy Lob with Side-Swept Bangs
I love how playful this feels—youthful but never trying too hard. The lob hits right at the collarbone, and those side-swept bangs skim your frames in the prettiest way.
Use a 1.25-inch curling iron to add loose bends through the length. The bangs should graze your brow and sweep gently to one side. This cut gives you movement, softness, and a little flirty energy.
#3. Classic Shoulder-Length Cut with Light Feathering
The feathering is what makes this special—it adds airiness and stops the cut from looking heavy or dated. I recommend this especially if you wear larger, statement frames that need a softer backdrop.
Ask your stylist for subtle feathering through the ends and around your face. When you style it, use a paddle brush and blow-dry smooth, then finish with a light texturizing spray for that breezy, dimensional finish.
#4. Short Layered Crop with Wispy Bangs
This crop is charming and mature in all the right ways. The short layers build volume all over, and the wispy bangs soften everything beautifully around your glasses.
Keep the layers close to the head for structure, but ask for wispy, textured bangs that don’t sit too heavy. A little styling cream and a quick tousle with your fingers is all you need each morning.
#5. Medium Length Waves with Side Part
Elegant and minimal—this is the style I reach for when I want polish without any fuss. The medium length gives you just enough hair to work with, and the side part adds a touch of modern edge.
Create soft waves with a curling iron or let your natural texture do the work. The side part should be deep enough to feel intentional. This pairs beautifully with refined, classic frames.
#6. Sleek Angled Bob
Sharp lines, low maintenance, and impossibly chic. The angle elongates your neck and brings all the focus to your jawline and glasses.
Ask for a precise angled cut that’s slightly longer in front. Blow-dry smooth with a paddle brush and finish with a shine serum. This cut looks sophisticated with minimal effort and works with any frame style.
#7. Textured Bob with Fringe
If your hair is fine or thin, this textured bob is a game-changer. The choppy texture creates the illusion of fullness, and the fringe adds a playful, modern touch.
Use a texturizing spray on damp hair, then rough-dry with your fingers. The fringe should be soft and piecey, not blunt. This style has personality and works beautifully with round or cat-eye frames.
#8. Jaw-Length Blunt Cut with Side Bangs
This is one of the more modern options, and I love how clean and structured it feels. The blunt line gives you a strong foundation, while the side bangs add softness and draw attention right to your frames.
Ask for a jaw-length blunt cut with side bangs that graze just past your brow. Blow-dry straight for a polished finish. The bangs should skim the top of your glasses for that perfect face-framing effect.
#9. Voluminous Short Layers with Soft Fringe
This is a timeless classic for a reason—it’s flattering, easy, and gives you all the volume you could want. The short layers stack beautifully to create height and fullness.
Ask for heavily layered short hair with a soft, wispy fringe. Use a volumizing mousse at the roots and blow-dry with a round brush, lifting as you go. This cut is foolproof and pairs with any eyewear.
#10. Elegant Swept-Back Short Cut
Simple, elegant, and all about showcasing your features and frames. I love this when I want a clean, no-fuss style that still feels polished.
Keep the cut short and close, then blow-dry everything back away from your face. A little styling gel or pomade will keep it sleek all day. Your glasses become the statement piece with this cut.
#11. Tousled Shoulder-Length Waves
Flirty, youthful, and so easy to love. The tousled texture gives you movement and a carefree vibe, while the shoulder length keeps it grown-up and elegant.
Use a curling iron to create loose, messy waves, then tousle with your fingers. Don’t make it too perfect—this style is all about that effortless, lived-in look. It highlights your frames beautifully.
#12. Chic Asymmetrical Short Bob
If you have a bold personality, let your hair show it. This asymmetrical bob is daring and modern, and when you pair it with glasses, you get this smart, confident energy.
Ask for one side slightly longer than the other—subtle or dramatic, your choice. Blow-dry smooth and sleek. This cut makes a statement and looks fantastic with oversized or geometric frames.
#13. Sleek Pixie with Long Side Bangs
The structure of the pixie gets softened by those long side bangs, creating a beautiful balance. The bangs also frame your glasses in the most flattering way.
Keep the pixie tight and sleek, but ask for longer side bangs that sweep across your forehead. Blow-dry smooth and finish with a light shine product. This cut is polished yet delicate.
#14. Medium Layered Cut with Curtain Bangs
When you need serious volume, layers are your best friend. Stack them throughout your mid-length hair for instant body, then add curtain bangs for that trendy, face-framing finish.
Ask for medium layers starting at your chin and soft, cheekbone-skimming curtain bangs. Blow-dry with a round brush to enhance volume. The bangs sit perfectly with glasses, creating a balanced, modern look.
#15. Short and Spiky Pixie Cut
Edgy, low-maintenance, and full of personality. The spiky texture gives this pixie serious attitude, and when you add glasses, it takes on a cool, sophisticated intelligence.
Ask for a short pixie with choppy, textured layers on top. Use a texturizing paste or wax to spike and separate the pieces. This style is bold and works beautifully with sleek, modern frames.
#16. Softly Tapered Bob with Side Part
Short, sweet, and designed to soften angular features. If you have a square, diamond, or heart-shaped face, this tapered bob will balance your face shape beautifully with your glasses.
Ask for a bob that tapers gently at the ends with a deep side part. Blow-dry smooth with a round brush. The soft taper keeps everything feeling feminine and approachable.
#17. Gentle Waves with Middle Part
Nothing feels softer or more approachable than gentle waves with a centered part. Paired with frames, this creates such a warm, polished vibe.
Use a curling iron to create loose, soft waves throughout. Part your hair down the center for symmetry. This look is understated elegance at its best.
#18. Classic Chignon for Fine Hair
When you need to look your absolute best, the chignon is timeless and refined. It’s perfect for special events, and when paired with elegant glasses, the look is simply stunning.
Gather your hair into a low bun at the nape, keeping it smooth but not too tight. Secure with pins and finish with hairspray. This updo is graceful, sophisticated, and effortlessly chic.
#19. Short Textured Cut with Voluminous Top
If you have a round or oval face and want to add length visually, this cut is your answer. The volume on top elongates your face shape and works seamlessly with any frame style.
Ask for a short cut with lots of texture and height at the crown. Blow-dry upward with a round brush to maximize lift. This style is smart, flattering, and easy to maintain.
#20. Curly Bob with Soft Fringe
Let your natural curls shine with structure and style. This bob gives your curls definition and bounce, while the soft fringe frames your face and glasses beautifully.
Ask for a curly bob that hits at chin or shoulder length, with a soft, wispy fringe. Use curl cream and scrunch while drying. This cut celebrates your texture and looks gorgeous with any eyewear.
#21. Wispy Layered Cut for Thin Hair
Fine-haired beauties, this one’s for you. The light, airy layers create the illusion of fullness and give your hair so much life and movement.
Ask for soft, wispy layers throughout, avoiding anything too heavy or blunt. Use a volumizing mousse and blow-dry with your fingers for an effortless, textured finish. This cut is modern, youthful, and full of dimension.
#22. Short Rounded Bob with Full Bangs
This is classic elegance with a frame-forward design. The rounded bob hugs your face, and the full bangs highlight both your features and your glasses in the most sophisticated way.
Ask for a rounded bob that curves under slightly, with straight-across bangs that graze your brows. Blow-dry smooth with a round brush. This style is polished, easy to maintain, and timelessly chic.
#23. Tapered Neckline Pixie Cut
Pixies are perfect for glasses-wearers, and this tapered neckline adds extra movement and fun. The taper keeps the back interesting and gives the whole cut a lighter, airier feel.
Ask for a pixie with a tapered, graduated neckline. Blow-dry forward and style with a light pomade. This cut is playful, flattering, and so easy to live with.
#24. Medium Length Cut with Soft Curls
Romantic, feminine, and versatile enough for every day or special occasions. The soft curls give this medium-length cut a dreamy, elegant quality.
Use a 1-inch curling iron to create soft, bouncy curls throughout. Don’t brush them out—just finger-comb gently. This style is graceful and pairs beautifully with any frame shape.
#25. Shaggy Bob with Light Layers
The shag is having a major moment, and I love how effortless it feels. It’s got that cool, lived-in vibe, and it looks absolutely adorable with glasses.
Ask for a choppy, layered bob with lots of texture and movement. Air-dry or rough-dry with your fingers and a texturizing spray. This cut is modern, carefree, and incredibly flattering.
#26. Sleek Straight Cut with a Full Fringe
Polished, structured, and refined—this is for the woman who loves a put-together look. The sleek lines and full fringe accentuate your features and frames with precision.
Ask for a blunt, straight cut with a heavy, straight-across fringe. Blow-dry smooth with a paddle brush and finish with a shine serum. This look is sharp, elegant, and impossibly chic.
#27. Shoulder-Grazing Layered Cut
When you want length but not flatness, layers are essential. They give your shoulder-length hair movement, dimension, and life.
Ask for layers starting at chin level and blending through to the ends. Blow-dry with a round brush or let it air-dry for soft, natural movement. This cut is versatile, flattering, and works with all frame styles.
#28. Wavy Lob with Side-Swept Bangs
This style is loaded with personality and charm. The waves give you elegance and whimsy, while the side-swept bangs skim your frames in the prettiest, most flattering way.
Use a curling iron to create loose waves from root to tip. Sweep your bangs to one side and let them graze just past your brow. This look is refreshing, beautiful, and full of movement.
#29. Short Feathered Pixie Cut
Classic, cute, and so easy to take care of. This feathered pixie has tons of personality without any fuss.
Ask for a short pixie with soft, feathered layers throughout. Blow-dry with your fingers and finish with a light styling cream. This cut is timeless and looks perfect with any glasses style.
#30. Elegant Bun with Wispy Side Strands
When you need polish with a touch of softness, this bun is the answer. Leaving a few wispy strands around your face softens the whole look and highlights your glasses beautifully.
Pull your hair into a low or mid-height bun, but leave a few fine strands loose around your face. Pin securely and finish with a light hairspray. This updo is graceful, elegant, and so flattering.
#31. Bob with Soft Flipped Ends
A little vintage charm goes a long way. Flipping the ends of your bob outward adds a flirty, feminine touch that’s charming and dapper with glasses.
Blow-dry your bob smooth, then use a curling iron to flip the ends outward. Finish with a light hairspray. This style has personality and works beautifully for any occasion.
#32. Messy Pixie with Textured Top
This is the modern pixie, and it’s perfect for women over 70 who want something contemporary and easy. The volume on top creates visual interest and keeps styling to a minimum.
Ask for a pixie with extra length and texture on top. Use a texturizing paste to tousle and separate the pieces. This cut is fresh, flattering, and looks amazing with any eyewear.
#33. Long Pixie with Asymmetrical Bangs
Bold, fierce, and fashion-forward. The asymmetrical bangs bring mystery and edge, while the longer pixie keeps it wearable and chic.
Ask for a longer pixie with side-swept, asymmetrical bangs. Style the bangs across your forehead and tousle the top for texture. This cut is confident, modern, and full of attitude.
#34. Medium Feathered Cut with Side-Swept Layers
This style truly has everything—flirty, polished, versatile, and universally flattering. It dresses up or down and works with any glasses you own.
Ask for a medium-length cut with feathered, side-swept layers throughout. Blow-dry with a round brush for soft volume. This cut is the definition of easy elegance.
#35. Short Curly Cut with Natural Volume
Embrace your curls in the easiest, most beautiful way. This ultra-short cut keeps your curls defined and on full display while staying simple to maintain.
Ask for a short, cropped cut that enhances your natural curl pattern. Use curl cream and scrunch while drying. This style is minimalist, gorgeous, and celebrates your texture.