I’m absolutely obsessed with how women over 70 are owning their style right now. The best hairstyles for this age combine flattering face-framing layers, volume-boosting cuts, and low-maintenance shapes that make aging hair look thicker and more vibrant. Whether you’re embracing your gorgeous silver or sticking with rich color, these 85 looks will give you that fresh, confident glow.
What Makes These Hairstyles Work
These aren’t your grandmother’s “old lady” cuts. I’ve rounded up styles that:
- Frame your face beautifully and highlight your best features
- Add volume and texture to thinning or fine hair
- Require minimal styling time (because who wants to fuss?)
- Work with your natural texture instead of fighting it
- Let you embrace gray or add color for warmth and dimension
Who These Styles Are Perfect For
Every single one of these cuts is designed with real life in mind. If you have fine or thinning hair, you’ll love the layered bobs and pixies that create instant fullness. Thicker hair? The shoulder-length cuts with layers remove bulk while keeping gorgeous movement. And if you’re finally ready to rock your natural gray or silver, I’ve included tons of styles that make those tones look absolutely stunning.
#1. Chic Layered Bob with Soft Bangs
This is my go-to recommendation when someone wants sophisticated but simple. The rounded layers instantly make hair look fuller and give you that salon-fresh volume without much effort. Those soft bangs frame your face perfectly and take years off your look.
#2. Classic Shoulder-Length Waves for Older Women
Shoulder-length is the sweet spot for women over 70—it’s long enough to feel luxurious but short enough to manage easily. I love adding soft, full-bodied waves with a large-barrel curling iron for movement that looks effortless. This length flatters every face shape and makes fine hair look thicker.
#3. Elegant Silver Short Curly Bob
This bob has so much personality! If you have natural curls or a perm, this cut brings out that playful, feminine energy while keeping everything polished. The short length creates a flattering frame that shows off your cheekbones and jawline.
#4. Sleek Jaw-Length Brunette Bob with Highlights
I adore this ultra-chic look for women who want something modern and youthful. Instead of relying on layers, the highlights do all the work—adding texture and dimension while keeping the bob sleek and smooth. Ask your colorist for fine, face-framing highlights through the front sections.
#5. Sophisticated Medium-Length Gray Layered Hair
Medium length gives you endless styling options, and layers are the secret to making gray hair look incredible. I add layers to create movement and lift at the crown, which really renews aging hair whether it’s naturally straight or wavy. This cut works beautifully with your natural texture.
#6. Short Spiky Platinum Blonde Hair
Want to add some edge to your look? This spiky platinum style is bold and fun. The texture makes thin hair look instantly fuller, and the platinum blonde is such a statement—especially gorgeous if you’re transitioning to gray. Use a light texturizing paste to get those spiky pieces.
#7. Soft Shoulder-Length Curls with a Side Part
This is pure soft glamour. If you have natural waves or curls, I’d suggest using a curl-defining cream to shape them into these soft, bouncy curls. Add a deep side part for that sophisticated finishing touch. So elegant and easy.
#8. Silver Layered Bob with Wispy Bangs
I’m obsessed with how this showcases silver hair. The layered bob creates fullness for fine or thin hair, and those wispy bangs are so flattering—they soften your features without feeling heavy. Perfect if you want graceful and timeless.
#9. Medium Length Chestnut Brown with Soft Waves
This color and cut combo feels so warm and inviting. The chestnut brown adds richness, the mid-length is comfortable and versatile, and those soft waves give you just enough luxury without high maintenance. I’d use a 1.5-inch curling wand for those loose bends.
#10. Short Curly Auburn Pixie Cut
This pixie has fiery flair! The auburn color gives your skin a gorgeous rosy glow, and the short cut makes styling a breeze—literally wash, scrunch with curl cream, and go. Perfect for women who want fun, fashionable, and fast.
#11. Layered Salt and Pepper Bob with a Fringe
Natural luxury—that’s what I think of with this style. Your salt-and-pepper color gets a double dose of dimension from the layers, and the fringe frames your face beautifully. The bob shape is universally flattering and always looks polished.
#12. Short Honey Blonde Bob for Thin Hair
This bob is a game-changer for thin hair. The cut creates the illusion of fullness without any fuss, and the honey blonde tones bring that youthful, sun-kissed glow. I’d ask your stylist for subtle layers throughout to build even more body.
#13. Gray Voluminous Bob with a Side Sweep
I love the drama of this voluminous bob! It gives you height and fullness right where you need it, and that side sweep adds graceful movement. This style looks especially stunning on oval and heart-shaped faces.
#14. Short Straight Bob with Side-Swept Bangs
Modern minimalism at its best. This smooth, polished bob is perfect for fine, straight hair—it creates a sleek frame without weighing your hair down. Those side-swept bangs add just the right amount of flirty charm.
#15. Elegant Long Gray Layered Hair
Long hair and gray hair absolutely belong together! The layers create airy volume and lightweight movement, so your hair never feels heavy or dated. This style adapts to any texture and gives you total versatility in how you wear it.
#16. Medium-Length Silver Hair with Soft Layers
Silver foxes—this one’s for you! Medium length is ideal for elongating round or square faces, and those soft layers intensify your silver tones with gorgeous movement. I always recommend a purple-toning shampoo to keep silver looking bright and dimensional.
#17. Short Layered Brunette Pixie with Highlights
This pixie feels fresh without being flashy. The layers create volume and texture, and the highlights add just enough dimension to wake up your brunette base. Perfect for low-maintenance styling with tons of personality.
#18. Soft Blonde Bob with Gentle Waves
Relaxed, refined, and radiant—that’s this bob. The blonde seamlessly blends with natural grays, and those gentle waves give your hair that flowing, full-bodied movement. Use a round brush while blow-drying for the perfect wave pattern.
#19. Silver Pixie with Textured Layers
This is how you show off silver hair with confidence! The textured layers give any hair type—fine, medium, or thick—an extra dose of energy and dimension. It’s simple, stylish, and takes minutes to style.
#20. Medium-Length Wavy Hairstyle with Highlights
I love medium length for keeping things manageable but still luxurious. The highlights blend your natural grays beautifully while adding depth to your waves. This cut gives you the ultimate versatility—wear it wavy, straight, or even pulled back.
#21. Short Razor-Cut Pixie in Salt and Pepper
The razor-cut technique adds a modern, slightly edgy twist to the classic pixie. Your sophisticated salt-and-pepper color looks incredible with this cut’s texture and movement. Ask your stylist to use a razor for those piecey, separated ends.
#22. Classic Straight Bob with Silver Streaks
Timeless and tasteful—this straight bob never goes out of style. The silver streaks create dimension and visual texture while keeping everything clean and polished. Perfect for women who love that sleek, put-together look.
#23. Layered Curly Bob in Warm Brown
Relaxed radiance is exactly what you get here. The warm brown feels so rich, and the layered cut brings brand-new bounce and definition to your curls. I’d recommend a curl-enhancing mousse for maximum body.
#24. Short Layered Golden Blonde Hair
These layers add vivacious volume to all hair types, and that golden blonde creates such a gorgeous, youthful glow. The color works beautifully whether you’re covering gray or blending it in. So graceful and glowing.
#25. Medium-Length Wavy Silver Hairstyle
This is where lavish meets light and airy. Medium length highlights how refined silver hair can be, and the waves—whether natural or styled—add that elegant movement. I’d use a texturizing spray to enhance your wave pattern.
#26. Short Blonde Pixie with Side Bangs
Chic, minimalist, and cool—this pixie is everything. The short cut is ultra-low-maintenance, the blonde brings instant sunny vibes, and those side bangs give it a contemporary edge. Perfect for straight or slightly wavy hair.
#27. Elegant Long Bob with Soft Curls
This long bob hits right at your shoulders and is ideal if you have thicker hair. The length removes bulk while creating that beautiful, flattering frame for any face shape. Add soft curls with a 1.25-inch curling iron for that polished look.
#28. Short Edgy Pixie for Gray Hair
Glamorous with a hint of grunge—I’m here for it! The gritty texture makes thinning hair look fuller and thicker, and the short cut brings that cool, confident vibe. Use a matte pomade to define those edgy pieces.
#29. Shoulder-Length Layered Cut for Thick Hair
If you have thick hair, this cut is a lifesaver. The layers remove weight and bulk while adding energy and movement. It’s low-maintenance but high-style, and it complements every face shape beautifully.
#30. Voluminous Silver Feathered Hairstyle
Light, airy, and totally glamorous! The feathered layers give you maximum height and movement, and they look absolutely irresistible on natural waves and curls. This style really makes your silver hair the star of the show.
#31. Medium Straight Bob with a Side Part
Minimalist with major style—that’s this bob. The straight, clean lines create fullness for straight hair, and that side part adds instant sophistication. I love how polished and effortless this looks.
#32. Short Layered Pixie in Ash Blonde
Chic and charming with a little edge. Ash blonde blends seamlessly into natural grays while giving you that subtle warmth, and the short layers transform fine or thinning hair with texture and volume. So fresh and modern.
#33. Chic Shaggy Bob with Bangs
This is the perfect blend of two iconic cuts! You get the youthful, carefree texture of a shag in that super-flattering bob shape, plus bangs for the ultimate face frame. It’s trendy but timeless.
#34. Medium Length Curly Hair with Soft Bangs
This cut showcases your curls with style and sass. The mid-length gives your curls enough length to really shine, and those soft bangs add a gentle, whimsical finishing touch. Use a diffuser when drying to enhance your natural curl pattern.
#35. Short Silver Layered Cut with a Side Sweep
Low-maintenance but high-fashion—exactly what I love! The short layers give fine, straight hair dimension and body, and that side sweep adds elegant movement while framing your upper face. Your silver color looks stunning with this cut.
#36. Long Layered Hairstyle with Curls
Don’t believe the myth that long hair isn’t for women over 70! This cut brings ageless allure with layers that create volume and movement. The curls—natural or styled—transform lifeless hair into something soft and stunning.
#37. Sleek Short Bob in Jet Black
This is such a striking look. The glossy black color is bold, and the bob’s silky-smooth texture and rounded shape are especially flattering for square and round faces. Use a shine serum for that mirror-like finish.
#38. Short Blonde Pixie with a Textured Top
Bedhead-chic in the best way! This wash-and-go pixie gives straight or wavy hair a boost in volume with that messy, textured top. The blonde keeps it bright and youthful. Just tousle with your fingers and some texturizing spray.
#39. Medium-Length Bob with Soft Curls
The easy road to elegance! These gentle curls revive both thick and thin hair with body and movement. All you need is a large curling iron or wand and a good flexible-hold hairspray. Simple but so pretty.
#40. Elegant Side-Parted Silver Waves
This is how you embrace thin, silver strands with total grace. The waves add ageless glamor and volume, and the side part enhances that soft, flowing movement. It’s sophisticated and effortlessly beautiful.
#41. Short Layered Cut with Copper Highlights
Fabulous for women who want to show off their feisty side! The copper highlights add rich depth and brightness to those short layers. This color is especially gorgeous on warmer skin tones.
#42. Medium-Length Layered Hair in Warm Brown
Subtle but stunning—this is low-key luxury. The warm brown tone looks natural and rich, and the layers give any hair type that extra oomph and dimension. So easy to style and maintain.
#43. Short Platinum Blonde Bob with Bangs
Iconic, ageless, and jaw-dropping! The icy platinum blonde is bold, the bob is clean and striking (especially on straight hair), and the bangs complete the whole look. This style makes a serious statement.
#44. Soft Layered Cut with Gentle Waves
Delightful is the word for this style. The longer, softer layers create a smooth finish, and the gentle waves add that subtly sophisticated movement. Perfect for women who want elegance without anything too bold.
#45. Chic Long Pixie with Side-Swept Bangs
Spunky but soft—I love this balance! The longer layers make this pixie more adaptable to any hair type, and those side-swept bangs add cool, contemporary charm. It’s youthful without trying too hard.
#46. Medium-Length Voluminous Curls in Gray
Voluptuous and vivacious! These big, bold curls give your hair full-bodied movement while putting your natural grays front and center. Use a medium-barrel curling iron and lots of volumizing mousse for maximum drama.
#47. Short Blonde Bob with Wispy Layers
Lighten and brighten your look with this breathtaking bob! The wispy layers create that airy, age-defying vibe and are especially ideal for thin or fine hair. The blonde keeps everything sunny and fresh.
#48. Elegant Curly Bob in Dark Brown
This gives your curls a lively, lavish look. The voluminous layers create bouncy, defined curls with tons of energy, and that dark brown color is so luxurious and rich. Perfect for embracing your natural texture.
#49. Medium-Length Straight Hair with Bangs
Low-key but high-fashion for straight hair! The medium length is versatile and easy, and the bangs frame your upper face beautifully. This is such a low-maintenance style with tons of styling options.
#50. Short Textured Silver Haircut
Elegant with a slight edgy-chic vibe. The silver is sophisticated, and those short textured layers give you volume and movement that walks the line between bold and refined. Use a light styling cream to define the texture.
#51. Long Gray Hair with Soft Layers
Lighten up your long hair without losing any length! The layers create volume and dimension for all hair types, and your gray tones look magnificently mature and elegant. This cut is all about embracing your natural beauty.
#52. Medium Layered Bob with Side Bangs
A minor upgrade on the classic bob with major style! The layers are especially ideal for fine hair that needs extra life, and those side bangs swoop in with refined flair. So polished and pretty.
#53. Short Blonde Layered Pixie with Volume
Sophisticated with a little edge. The layered pixie brings volume and textured movement in that bright blonde—it’s the perfect blend of bold, grungy, and soft glam. I’d use a volumizing mousse at the roots for lift.
#54. Sleek Straight Bob with Fringe
Super chic for thinning hair! This bob creates a flawlessly flattering face frame with a smooth, polished finish, and the fringe adds that French-girl-chic flavor. I’d recommend a smoothing serum for that sleek look.
#55. Mid-Length Wavy Hairstyle in Chestnut
Decadent and delightful! The chestnut brown is so rich and natural-looking, and those mid-length waves—natural or styled—bring gorgeous glam vibes. This color is especially beautiful in the fall and winter.
#56. Short Curly Pixie Cut in Silver
Short and snappy with tons of personality! This curly pixie creates springy, fun curls with youthful flair in that iconically sophisticated silver tone. Use a curl-defining gel for maximum bounce and definition.
#57. Shoulder Length Bob with Curls
Old Hollywood glamour, updated! This charming shoulder-length bob creates full-bodied volume that’s perfect for bouncy curls—natural or styled with hot rollers. It’s vintage glam with a fresh twist.
#58. Elegant Long Layered Waves
Long hair isn’t just for young women! These elegant layers give your hair energy while enhancing your natural waves, and the cut is incredibly flattering for round and square face shapes. So beautiful and flowing.
#59. Short Layered Bob with Silver Highlights
Sophisticated with a bit of spunk! The short layered bob complements any face shape, and those silver highlights add dimension and illumination to your natural grays. This is one of my favorite ways to embrace silver.
#60. Medium-Length Straight Brunette Hair with Bangs
Understated but not underrated. This combo brings naturally luxurious vibes to thick, straight hair, with bangs that highlight your eyes and add chic charm. So simple and so pretty.
#61. Short Spiky Blonde Haircut
Playful rocker-chic energy! The spiky texture gives you full volume and that edgy vibe, and the bold blonde makes it extra eye-catching. Use a strong-hold gel to keep those spikes in place all day.
#62. Chic Medium Layered Cut with Curls
Fun and flawlessly fabulous for curls! The layers bring body and bounce to natural curls and waves. If you want extra definition, use a curling iron on your mid-lengths and ends for more polished curls.
#63. Short Bob with Textured Layers in Gray
This takes the chic bob to the next level! The textured layers bring movement and dimension to your gray hair, giving any hair type brand-new life. It’s modern, fresh, and easy to style.
#64. Long Layered Silver Hair with Waves
Silver hair is so trendy right now—show off those natural strands! The long layers give thicker hair movement, and the waves come to life with full body and definition. Use a wave-enhancing spray for best results.
#65. Medium-Length Bob with Soft Fringe
Tasteful and timeless for thinning hair. The bob builds body with that full, rounded shape that flatters any face, and the soft fringe adds a gentle dose of trendy charm. So graceful and easy.
#66. Short Curly Hairstyle in Auburn
Curly girls, this one’s for you! This vibrant, vigorous look showcases your natural texture with full volume, bounce, and definition. That eye-catching auburn brings warmth and makes your skin absolutely glow.
#67. Elegant Shoulder-Length Straight Cut
Style and simplicity in perfect balance. This sophisticated cut is ideal for thicker, straight hair—it’s classic, versatile, and you can wear it sleek or add waves whenever you want. So elegant and understated.
#68. Short Wavy Pixie in Light Brown
High-energy but low-effort—my favorite combo! The pixie layers give your waves new life with texture and dimensional movement. That lavish light brown looks especially gorgeous with some subtle highlights added in.
#69. Silver Medium-Length Layers with Bangs
The IT style for elegant women! This sleek look gives any hair type volume, movement, and texture, with bangs for that extra sophisticated touch. Your silver tones look absolutely stunning with this cut.
#70. Short Straight Bob with a Side-Swept Fringe
Chic and easy for thinning straight hair! This bob builds body and volume to make your hair look fuller, and that side-swept fringe adds the coolest youthful finishing touch. Clean, modern, and polished.
#71. Chic Long Pixie in Platinum Blonde
Age-defying allure at its finest! This bold, modern pixie is especially ideal for fine, straight hair—it gives you instant volume, dimension, and that wispy texture. Plus, platinum blonde is gorgeous and helps you transition gracefully into natural grays.
#72. Medium Wavy Cut with a Side Part
This brings a tsunami of style to natural waves! The cut renews your waves with volume, body, and elegant movement, and that side part adds distinguished charm. Perfect for showing off your natural texture.
#73. Short Layered Pixie with Dark Highlights
Triple-threat vibes: elegance, energy, and edge! This trendy salt-and-pepper-inspired style gives aging hair depth and dimension for a fuller, livelier look. The dark highlights create incredible contrast.
#74. Elegant Long Gray Hair with Soft Curls
Lightweight and luxurious for longer, thicker gray hair. These soft curls give thick hair life and lift while bringing serious style to natural grays. Use a large-barrel curling iron for those loose, flowing curls.
#75. Medium-Length Bob with Gentle Waves
Simple, soft glam! This bob is ideal for finer hair that needs extra life, with gentle waves giving you full-bodied, flowy movement. The medium length creates that flawless frame for women over 70.
#76. Short Razor Cut in Salt and Pepper
Wear your natural grays with grace and grit! The short razor cut adds that slightly edgy vibe, and the salt-and-pepper coloring brings gorgeous depth and dimension. Ask your stylist to use a razor for texture.
#77. Shoulder-Length Straight Hairstyle with Layers
Ageless and versatile! This layered cut keeps styling simple with tons of options—sleek with a flat iron or voluminous with a round brush blowout. It’s the ultimate adaptable cut for straight hair.
#78. Short Platinum Bob with Textured Top
A sprinkle of spunk on the classic bob! The textured top layers bring volume and dimension to any hair type, and that iconic platinum blonde seals the deal. So lively and modern.
#79. Medium-Length Curly Bob with Highlights
Fun and fashionable for curls! This bob brings brand-new bounce, body, and playful flair to your curls. The highlights add depth and dimension for more defined, gorgeous curls. I’d use a curl-enhancing cream for styling.
#80. Long Wavy Silver Hair with Layers
For wavy women over 70 who refuse to go short! The layers inject energy back into waves that have lost a little life from the length, and you keep all the unlimited styling options of long hair. So beautiful and versatile.
#81. Short Layered Cut with Soft Bangs
Contemporary pixie perfection! The layers add height and life to your hair while remaining virtually effortless, and those soft bangs create a gentle face frame. It’s modern, fresh, and so easy.
#82. Medium-Length Brunette Bob with a Fringe
This look defies age and beauty standards! The brunette bob is low-key luxurious and even lower-maintenance, and that fringe adds the perfect finishing touch. So chic and timeless.
#83. Short Textured Pixie Cut
Show off your punchy personality! The textured layers bring aging straight hair back to life with modern edge and virtually no maintenance. Just tousle and go.
#84. Elegant Mid-Length Wavy Hair in Gray
Show off the dimensional beauty of natural gray with pure class. The mid-length cut flatters your face and gives waves the perfect foundation for vivacious volume and graceful movement. So elegant and refined.
#85. Short Blonde Bob with Gentle Layers
Slightly summery and totally charming! The gentle layers give the classic bob a lighter, livelier look, and that blonde keeps everything sunny and bright. Perfect for women who want effortless, breezy style.