Long hair is no longer tied to age, psychologists even agree. “When a mature woman decides to keep her hair long, it’s not just an aesthetic choice; it’s an act of rebellion and personal reaffirmation,” explains Dr. Beatriz Romero Martín. Still, many women over 50 prefer haircuts that enhance their features, add movement, and provide an effortless, modern finish.
These celebrity-inspired, expert-approved haircuts do exactly that. They instantly rejuvenate, make the ends appear fuller, and typically stop at or above the collarbone.
Here are the 4 rejuvenating cuts experts recommend for women over 50.
© Stephane Cardinale - Corbis1. Carré Bouclé: Naomi Watts’ signature cut
Elegant, comfortable, and easy to style, the carré bouclé is a softly wavy bob that offers volume and glamour, perfect for both daily wear and special events.
Experts at David Künzle salons explain that its straight version “is ideal for elongating oval faces when worn longer, or for balancing deeper features and long faces when cut shorter, even on more mature facial structures.”
The wavy version is described as “an ultra-feminine hairstyle that allows for many variations and is easy to maintain. However, the length and wave style must be clearly defined before starting.”
© Raymond Hall2. Halle Berry, inspired bob
Timeless, elegant, and always flattering, this bob is shorter at the back and slightly longer at the front, helping to stylize the neckline and boost volume even in fine hair.
Stylists at David Künzle highlight it as one of the most rejuvenating cuts after 50: “The ideal length sits above the clavicle, distributing volume through harmonious layers to create movement, with slightly uneven ends when the hair type allows.”
© Axelle/Bauer-Griffin3. Sharon Stone’s bixie cut
A chic hybrid between a bob and a pixie, the bixie is versatile, stylish, and full of personality. It works beautifully on straight, wavy, or curly textures.
Celebrity stylist Noelia Jiménez, owner of the Noelia Jiménez Salon, explains: “The ideal bixie grazes the jawline and is slightly longer in the front. It’s especially suited for wavy or curly hair, with soft layers that add movement, volume, and lightness.”
© Stephane Cardinale - Corbis4. Milla Jovovich’s shaggy cut
This modern take on the ’70s shag brings rock-and-roll energy with natural movement and youthful texture.
Juan Leal, stylist and director at Pierino Cosmetics, notes that it is “ideal for fine hair and elongated or delicate facial features.”
Fran Galán, specialist at TBC Hair, adds: “With uneven layers and a free-flowing finish, this '70s-inspired style feels incredibly current. It’s perfect for lightly wavy hair, as the layers create effortless volume and movement.”
