As the holiday season approaches, many women over 60 may be wondering how to style their hair for festive gatherings. Hair can be a powerful tool for self-expression and can enhance your features and outfit. To help you navigate this topic, we sat down with renowned hairstylist Linda Miller, who shared her expertise and experience with us.
Embrace Your Natural Texture
Linda advises, “The best hairstyle for women over 60 should be based on your hair texture.” Whether your hair is fine, thick, curly, or straight, your unique texture should guide your styling choices. For fine hair, Linda suggests incorporating volume-boosting layers, opting for a chin-length or bob style. Adding waves or curls can create the illusion of thickness. Hair products like mousse, volume spray, or texturizing products can further enhance the volume.
Flattering Face Shapes
For women with thick or curly hair, Linda recommends embracing your natural texture. A medium-length cut with layers can help shape the hair and prevent it from becoming a “pyramid” shape. Adding bang layers can also help frame the face. Linda advises using smoothing products, such as a cream or gel, to manage frizz and keep the style polished.
The hairstyle consists of soft, cascading waves that gently frame the face. The side-swept design creates a classic look that enhances facial features.
A layered bob haircut shapes around the face with a smooth finish. The cut includes lighter pieces of color throughout that create movement and brightness in the hair.
The shoulder-length bob features gentle layers and soft side-swept bangs that frame the face. The cut has a contemporary feel while remaining practical and adaptable for everyday wear.
The long, layered cut has gentle highlights running throughout, creating depth and a natural-looking brightness. The style falls smoothly around the face, making it a flattering choice for women over 60 who want a classic appearance.
The long layered hair falls in gentle waves that create fullness and flowing movement. Side-swept bangs blend seamlessly with the layers, framing the face in a flattering way while the overall style maintains a refined appearance.
The straight hairstyle falls smoothly with a side-swept fringe that naturally frames the face. This classic look requires minimal upkeep and works beautifully for holiday events and celebrations.
The shoulder-length blonde hair features gentle layers that fall gracefully around the face, creating natural volume and movement. The cut adds depth and dimension while framing facial features in a flattering way.
Long, straight silver hair falls smoothly past the shoulders, creating a refined and classic appearance. The natural flow of the hair brings a polished finish to the overall style.
Long waves flow past the shoulders with full-bodied movement, while delicate curls frame the face. The romantic hairstyle creates a classic look that works beautifully for special occasions and festivities.
The hairstyle consists of gentle, full waves that flow to one side. The swept style nicely frames the face, creating a graceful and polished look that works especially well for women over 60.
The shoulder-length hairstyle has gentle waves that create volume and movement. A side part works well with the natural gray hair color, making it an attractive choice that looks classic and refined. This style works especially well for special events and celebrations.
The short hairstyle features gentle layers and side-swept bangs that beautifully frame the face. The cut works well for women over 60, combining a polished look with easy maintenance that suits both everyday wear and special occasions.
The silver bob haircut flows with gentle, bouncy waves that frame the features, creating a polished look. The natural roots blend smoothly into the silver color, making the style appear effortless and modern.
The silver hair is smoothly styled back from the face, creating a refined and graceful appearance. The natural color stands out beautifully while maintaining a polished, well-groomed finish that works wonderfully for special occasions.
The chin-length bob haircut frames the face with smooth, clean lines. Natural gray highlights create an eye-catching contrast throughout the style, adding dimension and a classic appeal to this timeless cut.
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Susan Baker brings a unique perspective to our magazine, fueled by her extensive hands-on experience in the hair and beauty industry. Susan’s expertise is rooted in real-world experience, having worked her way up from a stylist assistant. Her keen eye for emerging trends and deep understanding of what our readers want make her an invaluable asset, ensuring our content is both engaging and relevant.
