17 Hairstyles Perfect For Older Women Who Want to Look Younger

Are you looking for a hairstyle that will make you look younger? You’ll find 17 of the best ways to style your hair that will turn the clock back in this article.

Fulani Braids

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According to Vogue, one of TikTok’s most popular braid hairstyles is Fulani braids, “a protective hairstyle that features cornrows braided down the center of the head, as well as some in opposite directions.” Older women can adopt this protective style to stay on trend.

Shoulder-Length Wavy

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Johnfrieda.com says that teasing your roots, changing the side of your hair parting, and massaging your scalp are good ways to add volume to fine hair. Older women can use these techniques to add volume to on-trend everyday styles like shoulder-length cuts with natural waves.

Double Ponytails

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“It’s normal to lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day because your body continually grows new hair and sheds old hair. This rate stays stable throughout life, though hair growth declines,” says Healthline. So, as you get older, your hair gets thinner. A double ponytail will give your hair more volume.

Layered Bobs

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Layered bobs are a great way of making the hair flow on its own. Bobs are timeless haircuts that are always in fashion. A bob with straightened hair can look very high-fashion. An older person can wear a bob with loose curls to increase the volume of their hair.

Bangs

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Bangs can instantly make an older woman look younger. According to ELLE, there are bangs to suit every face shape, whether it’s square, heart, or round. Make sure you dry your bangs properly so they stay in shape all throughout the day.

Soft Waves

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Soft waves and natural curls are really popular right now. Soft curls can make your face look more delicate and add movement to your hair, making it look bouncier and more youthful. Soft waves are easy to achieve either with or without heat tools like flat irons and curlers.

Slicked-Back Ponytail

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Hair.com by L’Oreal gives awesome tips for a slicked-back ponytail, such as controlling flyaways by spritzing hairspray onto a bristle teasing brush and lifting the back sections so they come together at the top of the head. Slicked-back ponytails are high fashion and lift the face.

Layers

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Layered hair, no matter the length, has a lot of movement in it. Because the hair bounces and sways more, it looks healthier, thus making the person with layers look younger. Layers are a good choice for older women who are looking for youthful hairstyles.

U-Cut

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The U-cut is an awesome haircut that works wonders for older women who are looking to add volume to their hair. “When the hair falls behind [the] shoulders, the style features a U-shaped curve. It’s a subtle look, but instantly adds the illusion of volume,” Vogue adds.

Pixie Cut

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Pixie haircuts are very fashionable right now. Older women looking for younger hairstyles tend to like pixie cuts as they are easy to maintain and suit most face shapes. Pixie cuts are bold and energetic and give your hair a new lease on life.

Side-Swept Bangs

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Side-swept bangs are awesome alternatives to regular bangs. They are great at covering forehead wrinkles and make older women look younger. Sweeping the bangs to the side gives a more high-fashion look than regular, straight-falling bangs. Side-swept bangs are also more practical and easier to maintain.

Highlights

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Adding highlights to your hair can brighten your complexion. You should choose highlights that are not too far off of your natural hair color to achieve a more sophisticated look. Highlights are a great technique for older women who are looking to cover gray hair.

Long Bob

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A long bob is a bob that reaches down to the shoulders. These bobs are very high-fashion and can be accompanied by soft waves that make the face look more delicate. A curly long bob with highlights can make a person look younger and on-trend.

Rough Layers

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Rough layers are awesome at adding volume to the hair and creating movement that makes it look fuller and thicker. Rough layers are ideal for older women and can be added to any length of hair. This cut makes it look like the hair is styled all the time.

High Bun

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A high bun that has been slicked back well is very high fashion. When your hair is pulled back, it lifts your features. This technique works wonders for older women who are trying to soften the appearance of their wrinkles. A high bun with plenty of volume will make you look younger.

Concealed Hair Ties

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Concealing your hair ties when you style your hair is a great way to make your hairstyle look more on-trend and high-fashion. Wrap a piece of your hair around the hair tie to completely cover it and make your hair look more sophisticated and polished.

Messy Bun

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A messy bun is a relaxed, everyday hairstyle that is very chic and easy to achieve. The purposeful flyaways are great at adding volume to the hair. Messy buns look perfect when framed by bangs. Lifting the hair into the bun pulls the face back and can make you look younger.

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