If you’re over 50 and looking for a way to rejuvenate your appearance, consider adding bangs to your hairstyle. These chic hairstyles with bangs will not only boost your confidence but also celebrate your beauty at every age. Let’s discover the magic of bangs that can truly transform your look!
1. Short Blonde Bob with Side Bangs
Elegant, feminine, and youthful! The iconic bob haircut can be anything you want it to be. Italian stylist Vito Satalino kept the length just above the chin to accentuate the jawline and added long side bangs that balance the face shape.
2. Lightweight Silver Shag with Bangs
Shag cut expert Gabriel Saba created this airy, featherlight short shag by crafting plenty of layers on straight hair. The slightly flipped bang tips and the lightweight tresses lend an ethereal feel to this look.
3. Shoulder-Length Shag with Short Bangs
Esther Laveck, stylist and owner of 937 Salon and Spa in Kettering, Ohio, added a youthful touch to this shoulder-length hair with bangs that barely reach the eyebrows. This dynamic pairing creates a modern, energetic vibe, making you look fresh and stylish at any age.
4. Blonde Wispy Pixie for Fine Hair
When you look closely at these before and after photos, you can see that a wispy pixie is often better for fine hair. Unlike a longer sleek haircut that can potentially emphasize the fine texture, this pixie by Brian Hickman, hairstylist and creative director at Local Honey salon, adds volume, dimension, and movement, making hair appear thicker.
5. Pixie with Eyebrow-Skimming Bangs
Eyebrow-skimming bangs on a long pixie conceal forehead lines by drawing attention to the eyes and creating a youthful frame. They soften the forehead’s appearance, effectively minimizing the focus on lines and wrinkles, helping older ladies achieve a more age-defying look.
6. Bob with Layered Bangs
Layered bangs on a bob cut create balance for women over 50 by softening angular features. They draw attention to the eyes, and their versatile styling options flatter various face shapes, enhancing overall harmony.
7. Short Voluminous Bob with Side-Swept Bangs
The side-swept bangs on short hairstyles add volume by creating a diagonal line across the forehead, which adds depth and fullness to the crown area. This visual illusion provides a volumizing effect, making the bob appear thicker and more dynamic.
8. Pixie Bob with Long Bangs
Longer bangs emphasize the elegance of this pixie bob by adding a touch of sophistication and versatility. They can be side-swept or styled in various ways to frame the face, enhancing the haircut’s overall grace and allowing for a timeless, chic look.
9. Short Pixie and Glasses Co-Ord
If you love oversized flashy glasses like this charming client of stylist Petri Piatu Puhakka from Finnish Nuvo hair salon, consider getting a darker hair color. This way your fringe will coordinate with accessories, creating a cohesive look.
10. Layered Bob with Side Fringe
The side fringe on this layered bob enhances the face-framing effect by creating depth and movement around the face. The multiple layers blend harmoniously, shaping and contouring the features while adding dimension and softness.
11. Shaggy Bixie with Curtain Bangs
Orlando hairstylist Teryn Tucker from Alchemy salon paired this shaggy pixie with curtain bangs. They add a touch of retro chic, softening the shag’s edginess. This combo lends an effortless, playful vibe and enhances the overall appeal of the hairstyle.
12. Short Bob with Face-Framing Layers
Face-framing pieces in a short bob accentuate the features and add dimension. These layers draw attention to the face, offering a flattering frame that can make you look younger and more dynamic.
13. Rejuvenating Makeover
This is where the cut and the color work together to add up to the rejuvenating effect! The expertly mixed hair color smoothed the client’s fine lines and achieved a more uniform complexion, while fuller bangs balanced the proportions.
14. Medium Hair with Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs teamed with unconventional hair colors bring a touch of bohemian elegance to medium hairstyles. These bangs by Seattle Maison Blanc Salon stylists create a face-framing effect, adding softness, and allowing for a timeless, stylish look.
15. Razor-Cut Bixie with Choppy Bangs
Razor cuts can provide a more manageable and low-maintenance hairstyle. The textured, feathered ends make styling simpler, reduce bulk, and add a natural, effortless look that’s easier to maintain.
16. Short Shag Transformation
Shaggy bangs are often preferred by older ladies because they offer a softer, more forgiving appearance. Their textured layers hide imperfections and blend with the rest of the hair, creating a more youthful and relaxed look.
17. Short Curly Crop
For permed or curly hair, there are various bang options to enhance your natural texture. Try a curly fringe that blends seamlessly with the rest of your curls, adding a touch of sophistication.
18. Pixie with Longer Crown
To add volume to a pixie cut with a longer top, like on this style by hairstylist Kerry from William Henry Signature Salon, use a volumizing product and blow-dry your hair while lifting the crown with a round brush. The added lift will create a fuller, more dynamic look.
19. Textured Choppy Pixie
Hairstylist Matthew Tyldesley refers to this style as short and sassy. And it surely is! The bold blonde hair color with highlights brings dimension, and the textured choppy layers exude a cool rocker vibe.
20. Long Pixie with Asymmetric Bangs
This fabulous salt-and-pepper pixie with striking silver asymmetric bangs is a chic mix of natural grays and futuristic shimmer, adding an edgy twist to a classic style. This look is a head-turner for sure!
21. Feathered Short Bob with Bangs
Independent Danish hairdresser Naja Kim believes that “shape and the right tone is everything.” And we couldn’t agree more! The creamy blonde hue of this short bob works well with the wispy bangs and layers.
22. Longer Locks with Blended Bangs
Blended bangs add depth and softness to long hairstyles. These bangs by hairstylist Jess from Terra Salon in Allentown, New Jersey, seamlessly fuse with the rest of the hair, creating an elegant, face-framing effect.
23. Long Shag with Bottleneck Bangs
This playful yet stylish look by stylist Chloe Mirin Kwon from East Vanity Parlour features cascading layers and trendy bottle bangs. A great choice for those who love a carefree, chic vibe!
24. Classic Pixie Cut Wig
A pixie cut wig offers older women convenience, instant style, and a youthful look without the commitment of a real pixie. It’s easy to maintain, lightweight, and can boost confidence by providing a fresh look.
25. Wispy Pixie Bob
A wispy pixie bob can be an excellent choice for a square face. The soft, textured layers and asymmetrical elements of this style can help soften the angles of a square face, creating a more balanced and flattering look.
26. Elegant Long Bob with Bangs for Straight Hair
To achieve a salon-worthy long bob with bangs on straight hair, use a flat iron to create sleek, polished ends. Professional styling products and regular trims will keep your style looking polished and beautiful.
27. French Bob with Bangs for Curly Hair
This curly French bob with bangs blends Parisian chic and natural charm. The bob’s elegant lines complement the bouncy curls, while the bangs frame your face with a touch of whimsy. Magnifique!
28. Long Bob with Barely There Bangs
Not quite ready to commit to a full fringe? Fear not! You can test drive wearing bangs with “barely bangs”, as their creator, hair-losopher Sal Salcedo calls them.
29. Sleek Bob with Thin Wispy Bangs
Thin bangs can complement a round face by adding a delicate framing effect. They create the illusion of an elongated forehead and add an airy, face-flattering touch, making the face appear more oval and balanced.
30. Stacked Graduated Bob
This stacked bob cut by Stephanie Nash, the master stylist at Tanner Blake Salon in Acworth, Georgia, is a fantastic choice for women over 50. It offers a modern look, easy maintenance, and adds volume, making it a versatile option for those who want to embrace their age with confidence.
Remember that age is just a number, and your beauty is timeless. With the right bangs style, you can radiate confidence, elegance, and a spirit that never grows old. So, go ahead and embrace the magic of bangs, and keep turning heads with your fabulous look!
