This Haircut Is A Game-Changer For Women Over 60

Looking for a haircut that's timeless as well as fresh? We suggest the ever-enduring pixie cut. We'd go so far as to say this haircut is a game-changer for women over 60, as it's undoubtedly one of the best hairstyles for older women. The experts agree, too. "This fun low-maintenance 'do adapts well to women of all ages but more so on mature women," hairstylist Luna Viola explained exclusively to Glam in 2024.

Why? One reason is that as we age, our hair gets thinner. A short crop offers fullness, instead of dragged-down wisps. Also, because it's a low-maintenance style, it won't require a lot of time or heat tools like a blow-dryer, straightener, or curling iron, which can damage hair and increase dullness — something women over 60 want to be particularly careful to avoid.

The key to working with this cut when you're over 60 is to ask your hairstylist to create softness. You want to avoid sharp, jarring cuts, which can feel overly severe on women of a certain age. Softness also adds the illusion of fullness at the cheeks, which is an area that gets more hollow as we age. Your stylist can guide you with how the cut should rest on your head, whether it's with a deep side part or more radial from the crown of the head.

If you're still on the fence about whether a pixie could be a game-changer for your over-60 style profile, then consider its versatility. Wait, really? Yep, you might think that a pixie cut only has one way to be worn, but that's far from the case. You can style it in the classic way and pull it off every single day, but there are also a number of ways to style a pixie cut for every occasion.

For example, you may want a messy, sporty, and sexy vibe. In this case, you can rub some molding paste between your palms and then back and forth in your hair to give it a rougher-looking texture, creating the perfect punk pixie cut. Play with your natural texture, too. If you have waves or curls that you normally blow-dry straight, try letting them air-dry with a bit of volumizing spray. Or, change things up with a slicked-back style by using a lightweight gel combed through wet hair, and comb the hair off the face for a sleek, sophisticated look. Finally, keep in mind that hairspray should be used minimally to maintain the softness that's so important with this look.