The time when the short haircut was the favorite of women over 50 is already over. Today, we love the square and we have quite a few arguments for it to be so. Volumizing, texturizing, rejuvenating, the cut in question is attracting more and more women, wanting to find a chic and modern look. But how to style your bob after 50 if you really want to enhance it. Let’s find out together!

How to enhance the square cut after 50 years

Part on the side for volume on top

Usually, at the age of 50, we avoid wearing our hair straight. This is particularly due to the loss of material which often occurs after menopause. Otherwise, women who still benefit from hair density should not take this into consideration. The strict square is perfectly accepted by mature and self-confident women. To further maximize the material, however, do not hesitate to opt for the plunging effect which is particularly flattering and consider adopting the square with a side parting. The asymmetrical strand will distract attention from the strict shape which can sometimes age facial features, while adding volume on top. This super simple little trick is perfect for conditioning and refreshing salt and pepper hair.

Side wick for boosted volume

Backcomb your hair to give it volume

On the other hand, if your hair has become more fragile and thin over the years, you would need other techniques to make it curl. Backcombing your hair is a very effective tip for making hair take off from the roots. It would allow you to create very beautiful volume on the top, as well as on the sides, and this – with a comb. What you need to do more specifically is to collect a lock of hair, which you need to brush using a comb, direction roots – ends. Don’t forget to set with hairspray to maintain the beautiful airy appearance of the hairstyle.

Backcomb your hair for a rounded effect

A styled-disheveled effect to add movement

If you would like to create hair movement and thus energize your hairstyle, you would not even need too complicated styling. After showering, apply a little salt water spray or other texturizing product to your hair and simply scrunch your lengths as you dry them. This way, you will have beautiful waves, like beach waves, without even having to use additional heat. You can of course use a straightener or a curler if your hair is very straight and you can’t do it. However, the fineness of hair fibers at the age of 50 promises a wonderful result, even if you simply take care to dry your hair upside down.

Wavy square made by hand

Romantic curls to maximize material

If you would like better defined curls, using heat would be essential. Since bob hair is quite short, it would be rather difficult to tie or braid it to create curls. So take a curling iron and proceed by winding more or less fine strands, depending on the size you want for your curls. The only downside – don’t forget to apply an anti-heat treatment, because this type of treatment tends to damage the hair fiber. Secure everything with hairspray.

A curling iron to better define your curls

Blow drying to make the ends take off

The butterfly cut being ultra-modern these days, a successful blow-dry would take a lot of years off your real age. To achieve this, start with a phase of pre-drying your hair with a hairdryer, always after applying a suitable heat-protective treatment. Divide your hair into a few sections to make it easier, take a section that is still slightly damp and wrap it around the brush. With the hair dryer following the movement of the brush, slide it towards the hair ends. That’s it, you just have to repeat on several strands and fix with hairspray. The result is very volumizing and energizing.

Blow drying for a modern and trendy butterfly effect

Enhance your natural curls

A brushing on a very short square

Give movement to the hair fiber

The styled-disheveled effect for express styling