With age, the body changes – facial features and complexion, hair material, color and density too. Although its changes are not very pleasant, they cannot be avoided or controlled. They are simply part of life. There are a large number of women who have difficulty accepting their new appearance and spend hours looking with nostalgia and regret at old photos of themselves. For all those who can’t part with their beautiful appearances and want to continue to shine, we are here to tell you that it is an absolutely possible and even easy goal to achieve. Read our article to find our tips specifically for hairstyles for happy 60-year-old women.
The natural charm of the sixties
What haircut for my face?
The best haircuts and hairstyles for women over 60 to look younger are cut, colored and styled in a way that highlights your natural hair texture and complements your facial features. Still, that doesn’t mean an older woman can’t have long hair. It’s a question of style and desire! According to Franck Perez, it is not age that counts in choosing a cut, but its harmony with the face. According to the hairdresser, the important thing after 60 is to wear a haircut with volume and a length adapted to the shape of the face and not to necessarily cut your hair.
How to choose the ideal haircut?
Trendy cuts for a 60 year old woman
The gradient square
This hairstyle is super suitable for 60 year old women who have fine hair. The gradient bob becomes a lethal weapon for a young and modern look. It structures the face while adding volume to the hair. And to give a unique touch to this bob, why not play with subtle highlights? A light sweep to highlight certain strands around the face will add light and depth to the cut, without overdoing it. Isabelle Huppert displays a superb layered hairstyle which highlights and rejuvenates her.
Wearing your hair on one side adds pep to your hairstyle
If you have fine hair, creating movement is mandatory
Fuzzy bob
This is the ideal option for women who want to maintain some length while avoiding stiffness. This gradient and tapered square frames the face, giving a vaporous effect. For me, this cut exudes lightness and modernity.
A small fringe will bring dynamism to your hairstyle
pixie cut
The boyish cut is very daring and that’s the least we can say. It is even suitable for straight hair. As an example, I immediately think of our dear Christina Cordula who is 60 years old and still faithful to her short hairstyle. It is super practical, because the styling time is minimal. You can even play with its styling and wear it with more structured hair or rebellious or on the side.
This hairstyle exudes joy of life, doesn’t it?
If you have frizzy hair, this hairstyle will be perfect in terms of maintenance
Mid-length layered haircut
It’s true that over time the face becomes more marked. So it would be a good idea to beautify it with a long haircut that looks elegant and feminine. Contrary to what we think, it can even rejuvenate us. You should also not go to extremes with a hairstyle that is too long. From the age of 40, the hair fiber loses its strength. Hair whitens, becomes thinner and its growth slows down, giving a general impression of loss of volume. We then suggest that you opt for a mid-length layered haircut which will ensure enough elegance and volume. We can say that this is the look most adaptable to any age, including 60. It’s true that this hairstyle requires more care, but it’s worth it!
Long wavy hair
Mid-length layered haircut
Here, we will take as an example, the new muse of the attitude of fulfilled 60-year-old women: Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
For or against bangs
Just like hair length, bangs are a question of body shape. It is always fashionable having the advantage of concealing fine lines on the forehead. It is ideal especially for longer or rectangular faces. A small curtain or tapered fringe can highlight your eyes.
Very short cut with bangs
A happy elderly woman with her stylish hairstyle
Short hairstyle for fulfilled 60 year old women
The short hairstyle is also a very good variation, especially for round and oval faces. If your hair is already less dense and looser, this type of cut will give it a livelier appearance. However, you should not opt for a cut that is too short which can harden the facial features. Make sure you have enough volume and length for a feminine effect. You have plenty of choices! The pixie cut, ball cut, structured bob and plunging bob are some of the best classic variations.
Pixie cut to follow 2022 fashion
Ball cut – the ideal hairstyle for a fulfilled 60-year-old woman
The plunging bob that rejuvenates the face
Structured square for a stylish and modern hairstyle
Natural looking waves
Slightly wavy hair exudes a certain sensuality. At 60, these waves can symbolize an assumed softness, a femininity that no longer seeks to prove, but to subtly seduce. Helen Mirren, a great icon of fulfilled women, often shows how soft, almost bohemian curls can highlight her personality full of character. By integrating gray or silver locks into a wavy mid-length cut, the result is a perfect marriage of timeless elegance and naturalness.
Messy low bun
For more elegant occasions or even everyday wear, the low messy bun is an ideal option. It combines sophistication and simplicity while remaining ultra trendy. Unlike the classic bun, here, we let a few strands escape to create a very natural “styled-disheveled” effect. This style, in addition to being easy to achieve, gives a chic look without appearing too polished.
To remove the too strict side, think about accessories
Hair accessories are super trendy in 2024
Hairstyle for a fulfilled 60 year old woman – what color?
You have to like what you see in the mirror. Your hairstyle should express your style and personality. It is in particular the color that plays an important role! What we can tell you as advice is to move towards lighter and less bright shades. They have the ability to soften facial features. However, you are also encouraged to improvise. This is how you can find the perfect and original color for you!
Sharon Stone shows us how to wear a short haircut at 60
Silver hair
For example, we offer you the silver fox. This color will allow you to highlight the beauty of gray hair instead of hiding it. Your sixties are the perfect time to try it. No, gray hair does not necessarily make you look old, it can be very stylish.
If you decide to keep your gray hair, remember that it requires more maintenance
Platinum coloring
It’s a great way to stop resisting the appearance of gray hair and go with the flow! Since platinum color already looks a lot like white or light gray hair, the color of your roots won’t matter. Any gray will only add dimension and shine. Plus, platinum is very trendy right now, so your stylist will know exactly what to do to make this transition easy and stylish.
Opt for a beautiful reverse balayage for a chic look
The elegant platinum color
Ash blonde
This is another gorgeous option, as it pairs well with white hair. Your hairstylist can add highlights, highlights or balayage to give your hairstyle more dimension. So when your white hair starts to grow, it will look like it’s an integral part of the hairstyle!
Why hide something that could be beautiful? Why hide the natural elegance of the sixties which is expressed through white hair? The fact of turn completely white is different from blonde or platinum. It’s a dramatic and bold color, ideal for women who want to make a statement. So, are you ready to declare that you love your age and that it’s the perfect time to look beautiful?
White – the softest color
Bright red
This is a slightly more different option than the previous ones. No doubt it requires more maintenance. But it’s worth it! Especially if you have naturally black or brown hair, this color will suit you perfectly. As she draws attention to herself, be careful that your eyes don’t wander. In such a case, you can highlight them with a little makeup.
