Cameron Diaz's Best Hair Moments In Her 50s (So Far)

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Since Cameron Diaz's breakout role in 1994's "The Mask," fans have followed her every beauty move, from her love of a bold lip to her ability to pull off every hair color. Fast forward a few decades, and she's still playing a strong beauty game. She's one of the women over 50 who have the trendiest hair in Hollywood, and these pics prove it.

The reason why may be in her hair's timelessness and simplicity. Diaz doesn't come across as someone who can be bothered sitting for hours while someone expertly coifs each strand to perfection. Nor does she seem interested in what's TikTok trending in the world of hair. When we look at her hair since turning 50, which happened back in August 2022, her best styles are effortless and easy going, and possibly most inspiring of all -– they look like something most of us could recreate on our own.

For the best low-effort hairstyles, copy the French, or Cameron Diaz. The "Shrek" star has always oozed effortless California glam, and this hairstyle, worn to an Apple TV press day in L.A. in 2026, was no exception. 

Hairstylist Holly Mills created the relaxed look, pulling it into an updo that was loose with face-framing pieces pulled out. One approving fan wrote on Mills' Instagram, "Love her natural beauty! And of course her gorgeous hair!"

Cameron Diaz shows that the age-old dilemma of side part vs. middle part and how to decide which way is best for your hair doesn't necessarily need to be an either-or, as she frequently shows that both work on her. 

But this side part, worn at the April 2026 "Outcome" premiere, works particularly well on the 53-year-old by breaking up the symmetry and angles of her square face shape.

In recent years, we've seen many women aged 50 and over rocking ponytails with hair ribbons, including Nicole Kidman, Andie MacDowell, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jennifer Lopez, proving that girlie bows aren't just for little girls. Add Cameron Diaz to the list of 50-somethings rocking the look. 

She wore her hair in a low pony with a black ribbon for the 2025 "Back in Action" Berlin premiere. Hairstylist Lona Vigi created the look, which again featured long face-framing pieces pulled out of the ponytail to give it a soft, relaxed feel.

When considering long hairstyles that are flattering on older women, Cameron Diaz is onto something with her face-framing layers. 

The "There's Something About Mary" star, who attended a Stella McCartney fashion show in Paris in March 2025, showed how pieces that sit around the face can add the appearance of volume to thinning hair, while also softening her features. It also supports her perennial laid-back vibe of never appearing overly done up.

In 2024, 52-year-old Cameron Diaz appeared on a panel to discuss her organic wine brand, Avaline, wearing her hair long and loose, showing once again that women of a certain age can most definitely wear their hair long. 

The key to pulling it off is hair health. We know that the actor and author of "The Longevity Book" is pretty conscientious about what she puts in her body, which may contribute to the thickness of her hair.

Cameron Diaz, pictured here at the 2024 Elle Women in Hollywood celebration, has always been a master of the beach wave, even when she rocked shorter hair in the "Something About Mary" late '90s era. 

In the past, women over 50 may have considered beachy waves a style for younger women, but Diaz, and a host of other celebs, are proving that this style is ageless. Again, the key is to maintain the health of the strands, ideally by avoiding hot hair tools if possible. If Diaz is your tress inspiration, here's how to get perfect beachy waves without using heat.