Trendy short bobs for older women can be cut at the jawline, on or above the ears, or at times paired with bangs. It’s a dainty cut that’s full of grace, offering an elegant flair and rejuvenating women who want to look half their age.
According to Victoria Burkert, a hairdresser from North Lakes, Queensland, short bob haircuts should be tapered longer in the front. She adds, “The texture of this cut is pin-straight and usually styled with a precise part or blunt bangs.”
Burkert points out the added effort and time needed when handling short hairstyles over a certain age. “You have to put extra effort in styling and maintaining this cut,” she says. “With this cut, you also have to face the difficulty of having limited styling options.”
Chopping your hair short keeps your hair healthier as it grows. “Short hair cuts have more volume and less shedding, and they aren’t as weighed down as much as long hair,” she notes.
Before your next salon visit, scroll through our slideshow below and check out these popular photos of short bobs for older women.
1: Beautiful Coppery Tousled Bob
Warm up with a lovely, tousled copper bob. A tousled bob gives a full, voluminous look without appearing overly styled. Copper hues are beautiful, reflecting light for a dynamic movement and a sense of volume. Discuss with your stylist how to keep your copper color fresh and bright.
Consider the time between toner or color appointments. Washing with color-depositing shampoo will keep your hair beautiful. You can use Fire Opal from the Celeb Luxury GemLites range for red copper or Tourmaline for golden copper.
2: Short Bob for Fine Hair
This short bob for older women with fine hair features a sleek, chin-length cut with soft layers that add volume and movement. The blush blonde color provides warmth and a modern touch, making it an elegant and easy-to-maintain style. Ideal for straight, fine hair, this cut beautifully frames the face, offering a youthful and polished appearance.
3: Short French Bob with Bangs
A short French bob with bangs is a perfect wash-and-wear cut that flatters older women. It has seamlessly blended layers that create a voluminous bounce.
4: Sassy Silver Bob with Ash Blonde Accents
This sassy silver bob offers a fresh take on gray hair, accentuated with ash blonde highlights that add a lively twist to the classic bob.
Perfect for a straight to wavy hair type, the medium density of the hair is enhanced with soft layers, creating a voluminous yet manageable shape. This cut’s effortless curl under provides a bounce that’s both playful and polished.
5: Feathery Short Bob with Side Bangs
To alter your current bob’s style, try a feathery look with side bangs. The airy layers of side bangs boost volume, providing a youthful look. Women’s bob haircuts are versatile, suiting many lengths. Choose the best length based on your hair texture and density.
6: Mature Swing Bob
The swing bob lends a nod to the original Sassoon bob, but with more movement. When it comes to cutting your hair into a bob, your stylist will take in to account the thickness and texture of your hair and layering that will suit the shape you desire.
Styling will be easy to moderate, it’s best to use a blow dryer and round brush to add lift and shine. Be prepared for many compliments on your new haircut!
7: Voluminous Layered Short Hair
This 80s-inspired layered short hair is a great option if you’re looking for ultimate texture and volume! This cut would be best on fine hair. I would also recommend a volume mousse and strong hairspray for styling this look!
8: Grey Blended Short Bob with a Side Part
The grey short bob with a side part is a beautiful and chic hairstyle that will make you feel 10 years younger. All you need is some babylights and lowlights to enhance your natural salt and pepper color. My best advice is to opt for a warm golden toner.
9: Very Short Bob with Bangs
This very short bob with bangs is perfect for older women looking to embrace their natural grey hair. The cut is stylish and frames the face beautifully, making it ideal for those with fine to medium hair density. The bangs help to cover any forehead lines, adding a youthful touch.
However, be mindful that maintaining the sleek, straight texture requires regular trims every 4-6 weeks and some daily styling with a flat iron to keep the look polished.
10: Chin-Length Bob
A chin-length bob for mature women is an excellent cut to create fullness and give lots of body to the hair. A soft forward sweeping angle helps frame the face and offer more bounce. Short haircuts like a bob do not require much styling maintenance. Trims are done every 5-6 weeks to keep the shape of this cut.
11: Salt and Pepper Bob for Thick Hair
This elegant chin-length bob for thick hair is a perfect choice for older women looking to manage their volume while maintaining a polished look. The cut is slightly angled with a forward sweep that frames the face beautifully, adding a youthful lift.
The soft silver tones enhance the natural gray, giving the hair depth and dimension. This bob is ideal for those with thick, straight hair who want a style that’s both easy to maintain and full of natural body.
12: Short Tapered Bob for Wavy Hair
A short bob for older ladies is pretty common, but tapering it makes it one of the most youthful haircuts. If you have lots of grey hair and you’re looking for coverage, consider a beautiful dark auburn balayage.
13: Youthful Short Bob for Curly Hair
A youthful short bob for curly hair is a great way to accentuate natural curly tresses. When considering a short curly bob style, don’t forget to consider a slightly longer length to accommodate the natural bounce of the curls.
If you do not want it to be cut too short, ask your stylist for a long bob. A curl cream and a diffuser are must-haves to create the perfect, natural-looking curls.
14: Short Bob Cut for Women Over 70
This short bob cut for women over 70 is a timeless and elegant hairstyle that beautifully frames the face. The chin-length bob, paired with soft, blunt bangs, enhances the eyes and adds a youthful touch.
The smooth, sleek texture works best for straight to slightly wavy hair, making it easy to style and maintain. This cut is ideal for older women looking for a sophisticated yet low-maintenance look that complements their natural grey hair.
15: Short Pixie Bob with Bangs
A short pixie bob with bangs for old ladies is a cut that adds the illusion of thickness and texture to fine, thinning hair. Short, choppy layers create height in the crown of the head.
A thickening spray and a root lifting spray give a short pixie cut bob an extra layer of volume.
16: Inverted Bob + Short Hairstyle
This inverted bob is a chic option that pairs well with the pixie bob with bangs for old ladies trend, offering a modern twist with a longer front and shorter back. The stacked layers in the back add volume and lift, making it ideal for older women with fine to medium hair density.
The sleek silver color adds dimension, while the precise cut creates a polished, low-maintenance style that beautifully frames the face. Perfect for those who want a contemporary yet timeless look.
17: Short Layered Bob Haircut
A short layered bob haircut helps lift the hair, giving an extra layer of volume. Short, wispy layers make styling a short hairstyle quick and easy. Four-week cut appointments are mandatory to keep the shape and style of this cut.
18: Younger-Looking Inverted Bob
A younger-looking inverted bob is sleek and sophisticated while giving a youthful-looking glow. Removing bulk toward the perimeter of the hair helps to make the hair lay down nicer and not create a triangle shape. A sharp, blunt perimeter with subtle stacking in the layers creates a timeless bob profile.
19: Textured Bob for Women with Glasses
A textured bob for older women with glasses accentuates the face and gives spectacles the recognition they deserve. When wearing glasses, it’s vital to get a cut that doesn’t interfere with the lenses and frames in any way.
Wispy face-framing layers that are styled and swept-back are the best way to style hair around glasses.
20: Classic Bob
A classic bob for older ladies gives off a younger appearance and is easy to style and maintain. Layers and side fringe help the hairstyle lay smoothly back and off the face. These hairstyles are versatile and tend to show off and frame the face.
21: Short Bob with Feathered Layers
This short bob with feathered layers is ideal for older ladies seeking a youthful and voluminous look. The layers are delicately feathered to add movement and lift, making it a great choice for those with fine to medium hair density.
The soft, face-framing waves enhance the natural texture and create a flattering silhouette. This style is easy to maintain with minimal daily styling, perfect for those who want a chic, low-maintenance cut.
22: Rounded Bob
A rounded bob gives the perfect shape and profile for a short bob haircut. Short stacked layers throughout the hair create added fullness and lift. A texture spray is a product to use to achieve a tousled, textured look.
23: Gray Short Bob
A gray short bob is an elegant and age-appropriate style. Graying hair tends to change texture, so opting for a sleek, soft bob will help create volume and dimension on your tresses. When blowdrying, use hair mousse as a styling agent, then use a large round brush to add fullness and volume to your bob.
24: Grey Graduated Bob Cut
This grey graduated bob cut is perfect for older women looking to embrace their natural hair color with style. The cut is shorter in the back and longer in the front, adding fullness and texture.
The sleek, straight lines and precise angles offer a modern and polished look. Ideal for fine to medium hair, this bob is easy to maintain and flatters various face shapes by framing the face and enhancing facial features.
25: Angled Bob
An angled bob for mature ladies has a few layers, most often located at the bottom. A short cut can be styled curly or straight, suit many face shapes, and offers easy upkeep.
26: Bob for Women with Short Hair
A blunt bob for women with short hair consists of minimal to no layers and a precise cut. These haircuts are stylish, offer several styling options, and suit many face shapes and hair textures like straight hair.
27: Layered Bob for Women Over 50
A layered bob for women over 50 offers easy maintenance and style. For ladies with thin hair, a short bob style with several choppy layers is a good choice. It creates added texture and dimension.
28: Short Pixie Bob
Like a long pixie bob, a short pixie bob has many styling options, and they are all fun to wear. Older ladies who want easy upkeep and a short bob cut should ask for a shorter back with longer face-framing, choppy layers. For an edgier style, have one side shorter than the other.
29: Stacked Bob
Opt for a stacked bob because it’s a popular haircut that never goes out of style. Short bob cuts have several seamless layers with a shorter back. A stacked bob is suitable for ladies of all ages and all face shapes.
30: Feathered Bob for Women Over 40
A feathered bob for women over 40 is synonymous with soft, airy layers, but it can be edgy too. A feathered, short haircut is perfect for ladies with thick tresses as all the layers create a beautiful, light feathery style.
31: Blonde Bob for Ladies Over 60
A blonde bob for women over 60 is a go-to look for a youthful-looking glow! If you have natural grey tresses that you want to hide, don’t worry, this hairstyle will do you wonders! Blonde hair highlights will blend perfectly with your natural hair. Short bob styles are very trendy and will make you feel younger than ever.
32: Flattering Jaw-Length Bob
A flattering jaw-length bob works well for women with more slender face shapes like an oval or heart shape. Slight stacking and soft layers around the face create youthful hairstyles.
33: Chin-Length Bob
A chin-length bob is an excellent cut to create fullness and give lots of body to the white hair. A soft forward sweeping angle helps frame the face and offer more bounce. Short haircuts like a bob do not require much styling maintenance. Trims are done every 5-6 weeks to keep the shape of this cut.
