7 Olivia Colman Hairstyles That Are Perfect For Older Women

Whether she's rocking a red-carpet look or in character for a film, Olivia Colman is ever the chameleon when it comes to her hair. The "Wicker" star is proof that women over 50 can have fun with different styles, and they're not just relegated to boring 'dos. In fact, Colman even walked the Miu Miu runway early in October as a celebrity who proudly showed off her gray hair. While talking about her modeling debut on "The Graham Norton Show" in October 2026, she declared, "I just can't believe I did it. I can't believe I said yes. It's very un-me. But I did think, 'Well, 52, gray hair. F*** it!'"

Prior to embracing her gray hair, which Colman is currently wearing long and curly, she experimented with various versions of short cuts in different colors. The Oscar winner provides so much inspo for older women who want a new look or simply need to up their style for a night out. Long or short, Colman is among the many women over 50 who have the trendiest hair in Hollywood.

Many women with naturally curly hair experience dryness and a change in texture after 50. If you're one of them, a simple updo is just the answer, especially if you want to look polished for an event or date night. Olivia Colman's curly chignon is so easy to replicate, and you can go with either a low bun or a classic French twist. A bit of teasing at the crown adds some volume, while a few loose pieces around the face soften the look.

No one says you have to go short when you reach a certain age. Although Olivia Colman is known for rocking a pixie, she went for long, curly hair during the "Wicker" press tour, perhaps as a nod to the romantasy film. During the screening on October 8 in London, Colman showed up with loose curls, with one side cascading down her shoulder and the other pulled back behind her ear. It was just the style for Colman to show off her silver strands in such a gorgeous, ethereal way.

Keeping with the romantic look for her "Wicker" premieres, Olivia Colman went with a softer look this time at the screening on October 20 in Los Angeles. Instead of tight spirals, she walked the red carpet with loose waves framing her face. The style showed off the delicate fusion of Colman's grays, intermingled with ash brown and dark brunette strands. If you're thinking about growing out your silvers, you can use this as an example of how to seamlessly transform your hair with gray blending.

There's no shortage of iconic women in Hollywood who are known for their pixies, and that includes Olivia Colman, who sits among the ranks of cropped-hair legends Jamie Lee Curtis and Halle Berry. In August 2025, the "Wonka" actor sported a super-short style with baby bangs, which she wore playfully tousled at "The Roses" premiere. The low-maintenance look is so easy to recreate at home with just some mousse or texturizing spray and a quick blow-out. Older women who want to create volume in their hair can't go wrong with this 'do.

Caught between wanting a pixie or a bob? Your answer is a bixie, which is what Olivia Colman sported in December 2024. It was a longer version of her usual cropped hair, with long, side-swept bangs and the ends hitting just above her jawline. This cut is super versatile, as there is room to experiment with different styles. You can tease the top for height, slick the bangs back for a wet look, or even fashion a micro ponytail at the nape. The possibilities are endless.

Older divas who are reaching their golden years don't have to stop having fun with their hair. Take Olivia Colman, for example. The actor looked unrecognizable with blond hair at the "Wicked Little Letters" premiere in February 2024, while displaying her gorgeous face with a slicked 'do featuring a deep side part. While many older women may shy away from the wet look, particularly if their hair is thinning, the key is to use gel sparingly on damp hair and top it off with a serum. And take cues from Colman, who kept the edges slightly wavy for a softer, halo effect.

The beauty of pixies and bixies is that, if you grow out the top a bit, you can totally rock a fauxhawk. Olivia Colman showed off her punk side at the "Secret Invasion" event in June 2023 with a teased crown and the sides slicked back, mimicking a totally badass mohawk. However, instead of the traditionally spiky look, her naturally curly hair was styled into messy waves, with the bangs barely hitting her forehead. This is one 'do anyone with short hair can pull off at any age.