The Ladies Of The Yellowstone Universe Are The Ultimate Lob Inspo For Older Women

The ladies of the "Yellowstone" universe, whether they're from "1923," "Dutton Ranch," or one of Taylor Sheridan's other cowboy dramas, provide entertainment both on and off-screen. We've been taking inspiration from them with fashion, hair, and makeup, and we even gave some of the women of "Yellowstone" major hair makeovers, just for fun. One of our latest obsessions, courtesy of the "Yellowstone" ladies? The shoulder-grazing lob haircuts spotted on some of the headliners, which is one of the low-maintenance haircuts perfect for women over 40.

There are a number of reasons why a mid-length haircut is the perfect look for older women, including that it adds softness and natural movement. "Dutton Ranch" star Kelly Reilly is proof. The actor, appearing at the May 2026 "Dutton Ranch" premiere in New York, showed off a blond lob that had volume throughout, and a soft bend at the ends. The side-swept bangs served to add further softness to her features, and frame her eyes beautifully. This is a perfect option for older women because it offers versatility. If you have thin hair, a stylist can add layers for volume; it can be worn up or down; it can be cut to hit at the most flattering spot, which is often collar-bone grazing, because it can visually lengthen the appearance of the neck and distract from jowliness at the jaw.

You may be too sensible to go on a trampoline at your age, but that doesn't mean you can't imbue this youthful energy — you put it in your hair instead. A shoulder-length lob with curls, like that of "Yellowstone" star Dawn Olivieri, pictured in 2022, gives an energetic vibe thanks to the bouncy effect of the curls. Oliveri is only in her 40s, but this 'do translates well to older women, especially if you have naturally curly hair. It is particularly flattering on women with square or round face shapes, as it can provide balance.

Another "Yellowstone" star's hair to consider is Kelsey Asbille's. Fans of the actor may be used to her short bob, but her lob, seen at Paris Fashion Week in March 2026, has a youthful je ne sais quoi vibe about it. It suits her while she's in her 30s, but it would also work on older women, particularly as far as the bangs are concerned. There are certain types of bangs to skip if you have an older face, such as micro bangs, but curtain bangs like Asbille's, and side-swept ones like Reilly's, are definitely flattering for mature women too. Sure, they can conceal forehead wrinkles, but they also create visual balance for a wide forehead, or softness for sharp bone structure.