The Best Low-Maintenance Haircuts For Women Over 30

There's a certain freeing feeling you get as you reach the 30-year-old mark, and you no longer feel the need to fuss over your appearance as much. Of course, that doesn't mean you completely ditch your beauty routine, as being put-together is a form of self-care. However, you may no longer have the time or energy to primp and style your hair every morning, which is why now's the perfect time for a low-maintenance cut. You'll want to choose wisely as well, as Amy Abramite, the creative director and stylist at Maxine Salon, exclusively tells Glam, "Hair thinning is common in this age range due to hormonal changes, so it's important to have a haircut that makes hair look healthy and full-bodied."

If you were experimental in your teens and 20s, chances are you had some pretty funky cuts, or maybe you tried a style that was trending at the time, such as the most iconic haircut of all time — The Rachel. While it's perfectly okay to want to try something en vogue, crazes such as the wolf cut require a lot of upkeep. Instead, your 30s and beyond should be spent enjoying life, rather than spending hours on your hair, and there are plenty of chic styles that'll have you out the door with little to no prep at all.

Those who prefer longer hair but want minimal styling should opt for one length that falls between the shoulders and waist. According to hair expert Amy Abramite, this style suits any hair type. As she exclusively shares with us, "All textures can wear the one-length shape as long as the design line looks strong for maximum density." To maintain your cut, she say to "heat style with a curling iron or waving iron and heat-protecting cream to make the hair look fuller and thicker."

The Italian bob is the chicest take on the short hair revolution and is the perfect length for those who want to play around with different styles. As hairstylist Amy Abramite describes exclusively to Glam, "An Italian bob has a length between the chin and the shoulders with minimal layering and light face framing towards the bottom of the style. This keeps the outline strong with subtle movement and a touch of root lift." When it comes to styling, she notes, "It's best blow-dried with a round brush or curled with a curling iron to style the ends."

Unlike the Italian bob, short blunt bobs hit right at the jawline, with a straight edge and no layers in sight. "It's best worn bone straight and smooth to show off the angular shape and heat styled with a flat iron," Chicago-based stylist Amy Abramite exclusively tells Glam. She recommends using Trademark Beauty's Cosmic Iron, followed by a hair serum to add shine. If you have fine hair, this is the cut for you, as blunt bobs give the illusion of thickness. And bonus — it'll take about five minutes tops to style your hair.

There's a reason a lot of older women love to rock pixie haircuts (we're looking at you, Jamie Lee Curtis). They're oh-so-adorable and require little effort. You can wash your hair and walk out the door, without spending more than a few seconds in front of the mirror. "It's quick to style with a blow dryer because of its short length or to air dry with a balm for a soft, natural texture," Amy Abramite explains in our exclusive chat. You may think pixie haircuts are limited, but there are so many varieties. For example, you can leave your bangs long or try an undercut for a cool take.

If you love short hair but don't want to commit to a pixie, try its longer cousin, the bixie. A cross between a bob and a pixie, bixies give you the freedom of being able to play around with different looks. While there's not much to be done with the back of your head, the front strands will be long enough for you to switch parts or try a fauxhawk. You can also opt for face-framing bangs, which will highlight your cheekbones, making bixies one of the most flattering haircuts for women in their 30s.

Bangs are always timeless no matter how old you are, but they're particularly great for women over 30, as they add a youthful appearance to your face. Since blunt bangs are high-maintenance and require precision cutting, as well as frequent trims, we suggest going for a choppy look. Micro bangs balance out long hair, but if you want more length, a style that skims your eyes can be swept to the side as curtain bangs. And, when you're ready to grow them out, they'll transition seamlessly as layers into your mane.

Shag and wolf haircuts were super popular in the '70s, but they've since made a comeback, and if you're looking for a cool, low-maintenance look, this is it. They're deliberately messy, making them ideal for those who don't want to spend a ton of time on their hair, so you can wake up and quickly arrange your locks into place with a brush and some styling gel. The best part about these retro cuts is that they can be tailored to your face, so ask your stylist how to best complement your features.