Once you reach fifty, your hair (like your body) looks old. They then lose texture and shine, become refined, become rough and brittle. The cut must then adapt to these changes in the nature of the hair, in order to give new youth to the mane. To give you an idea how to do it, find our tips and examples for a fine haircut for a 50 year old woman.

The most beautiful fine haircuts to adopt after 50

The pixie cut – best fine haircut for 50 year old women

Among the short cuts for fine hair, the pixie is undoubtedly our favorite. However, don’t forget that it is important to feminize and texturize your pixie cut by keeping a few lengths on the front and/or top. This is to create the impression of volume and texture. The disheveled nature of the locks will also bring a rebellious and therefore youthful air to your face. Otherwise, the few strands in front could play the role of bangs. Style it however you want – curtain bangs, asymmetrical, side bangs, straight or with wavy ends… You are spoiled for choice.

Pixie cut with long asymmetrical bangs

Pixie cut with messy, rebellious locks

More volume with a wavy bob for 50 year old women

Another commonly used tip to add volume is of course curls. If you have receding hair, don’t hesitate to use it to revitalize your mane. Here again, the shorter the hair, the better. And since the bob cut is the one that all young people are crazy about in recent years, we invite you to dare to do it without fear. Very flattering and universal, the wavy bob is at the same time romantic, texturizing and softening. What’s more, you already have a lot of ways to style your hair. For XXL volume, the strand on the side is the winning formula. Bangs or curtain highlights will perfectly frame the face. Only avoid too smooth and strict squares which risk weighing down your features and adding a few more years.

Square waves with a strand on the side

A mid-length gradient cut to maintain its length

If you have trouble saying goodbye to your beautiful young woman’s lengths, we hasten to reassure you. You can keep them unless you cut them appropriately. No more long, straight hair, unless you have Jennifer Lopez’s dense mane. Otherwise, we will prefer the gradient. Adopted on mid-length hair, this type of cut presents strands of varied lengths which boost the volume. They no longer have the advantage of creating movement and taking on a relaxed and sparkling air that will definitely rejuvenate you. Play again on the texturizing character, with tapered lengths or beautiful voluminous curls. » Tapered lengths or voluminous curls add character and texture »advises Rachel Walker, hairstylist in New York.

Degrade the square, in order to texture it

A gradient that is both highlighted and curly for more volume

Long hair for women aged 50: celebrities are adopting it

It is entirely possible to wear long hair after 50 as long as you maintain it well. Many stars like Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman and many others have opted for this style in 2024. “If your hair is not super fine, and you like your hair long, then it’s totally possible” says John Frieda. My mother’s best friend who is 60 years old wanted to keep her hair long, but it requires a fairly regular trip to the hairdresser, but for her, it’s a way to feel much more feminine.

Demie Morre displays beautiful, long hair even after 50

Nicole Kidman has fine hair which doesn’t stop her from keeping her hair longer

Square plunging

Why is the plunging square great? Quite simply thanks to its asymmetrical shape which gives the impression of having more volume. Hairstylists advise adopting a plunging bob that reaches up to the shoulders with a slight graduation at the back. You can pair it with a rich color like brown or honey blonde for even more thickness and glamour.

The plunging bob is sublime with its wavy hair version

The gradient bob

This cut is great for adding more volume and movement to your fine hair. Unmatched highlights will give you even more volume, density and texture. Experts recommend adding highlights to add even more depth.

Here is a cut for women with glasses and over 50 years old

The V cut

If you still want to keep your hair long, it’s the V cut that will give more volume to your hair. Regarding coloring, ombré is ideal because it will give a visual effect with a lot of depth and thus volume.

Michelle Pfeiffer opted for ombre to give more volume to her hair

The V cut allows you to keep the length while playing on the volume

Shag

The Shag cut is characterized by numerous layers which can add volume. You only need to be careful not to thin too much if you have very fine hair. In terms of style, it gives a casual and a little rock and roll look. For ladies over 50, curtain bangs will soften facial features.

Blunt cut

It’s a straight cut that can give the impression of more volume with its clean lines. A modern and elegant cut which with waves or worn with the strand on the side will have a rejuvenating and volumizing effect.

Adopt the bangs

Bangs at 50 are a good idea anyway. To camouflage wrinkles on the face, but not only that! Prominent forehead, round or elongated face: bangs are also there to rebalance the proportions of the figure. In addition, it would add a little material, which will inevitably create the impression of density. Straight, asymmetrical, tapered bangs or the very trendy curtain bangs: it’s the ultimate youthful look tip. But it’s the long bangs that are superb for adding volume, as they draw the eye towards the face and make the hair appear even longer. According to Rachel Walker, “Fringes are the ultimate youthful look tip. »

Volume on top and long, messy bangs that add to hair mass

Make highlights

When it comes to coloring, balayage is the number one volume tip. Adding a few lighter strands would add depth and from there – more substance. The result would be even better if you combine the highlights with pretty voluminous curls to thicken (at least visually) the hair mass. The highlighted, curly bob is also a favorite cut among young people. Very universal, it will look no less appropriate on a 50 year old head.

Blonde balayage – a beauty tip stolen from Jennifer Aniston

Backcombing as an extra volume tip

A final technique that you can use to give volume to the hair is to backcomb it where you would like to give it volume. The part most often affected is the top of the head. In order to successfully comb, first make sure that your hair is recently washed (preferably the day before), but completely dry. Detangle them, brush them and then start working strand by strand, from back to front. Take a section of hair 5 cm thick and place the comb (combing or ordinary) always 5 cm from the root. Brush the strand in the opposite direction of growth, until you reach the desired volume. For longer wear, apply texturizing spray.

What products for fine hair?

First of all, know that if you want more volume, you have to dry your hair upside down. It’s something we did when we were little, but which we have forgotten a little. The round brush should also be your best ally for styling your ends when drying. Otherwise, you can use volumizing mousses which are light and do not weigh down the hair. But still, my hairdresser recommends the use of special powders which are to be applied from the roots and which do not weigh down the hair. When it comes to oils, it’s best to use those that are light and only on the part of your hair.

Inspiration in photos of cuts for fine hair

Hairstyle makeover for 50 year old woman with very fine hair

Boosted volume on top thanks to backcombing

Short fine haircut for 50 year old women

Mid-length cut for 50 year old women with asymmetrical bangs

Long curly and disheveled square cut for a youthful look

The very short bob disheveled for more material