If you’re over 70, you may be pondering if you should change your hairstyle. Fear not! We sat down with the hair expert, Linda Miller, to help you through this process and help you select a flattering haircut. Here’s what she had to say.
Understanding Your Hair Texture and Density
As per Linda, “consult your stylist about the right haircuts for your face shape, hair density, and lifestyle.” She believes that if you have less time, you might prefer a low-maintenance cut that you can simply wash and go. Layers, she says, can help with volume if you have fine hair.
Considering Your Face Shape and Features
If you have curly hair and want a short haircut, Linda advises opting for one length or long layers, as short layers may turn into an unwanted curly shape. For thick hair, she suggests a “medium or long length with layers or a medium-length with a blunt cut” to give it a manageable shape.
Her soft, voluminous waves cascade past her shoulders, showcasing a beautiful blend of silver and white that looks naturally dimensional and full of life. This long, flowing style frames her face gently, offering a youthful, romantic look that’s surprisingly low-maintenance with the right layered cut.
Her soft, natural curls fall in a chin-length bob that creates a youthful frame around her face while letting her beautiful silver strands take center stage. This cut is ideal for women over 70 who want an easy, air-dry style that still looks polished and modern with minimal effort.
Her hair is styled in a tousled updo with soft, face-framing tendrils that creates a lifted, effortless look. The natural gray-blonde color and loose texture give the style a youthful and modern appearance while remaining easy to maintain and style.
Her voluminous pixie cut is styled up and away from the face, creating instant lift and a youthful, modern shape that flatters fine or thinning hair. With short sides and longer, textured layers on top, it’s incredibly easy to style—she just adds a bit of mousse or styling cream and tousles with her fingers for an effortlessly chic look.
Her soft, layered waves feature a natural gray-blonde blend that frames her face beautifully while adding movement and volume. The cut works well for women over 70 who want a youthful, polished look that can be easily styled with a curling wand or simply enhanced with a bit of texture spray.
This edgy, textured pixie with extra height on top gives her fine or thinning hair a youthful, lifted look without needing much product or styling time. The tapered sides and softly faded back keep the cut neat and low-maintenance, making it perfect for her modern, confident style.
Her soft, chin-length bob with wispy bangs offers a fresh, youthful look without sacrificing ease. Light layering adds movement and volume to her fine hair, while the bright silver-blonde shade beautifully illuminates her face.
Her long, layered cut features soft face-framing pieces that add movement and gently lift her features, making it especially flattering for women over 70. The side part and subtle shaping around the front keep it looking modern yet low-maintenance, requiring only a quick blow-dry or light styling to look polished.
Her shoulder-grazing, layered cut features soft, face-framing pieces that add movement and a youthful lift without requiring high maintenance. Worn smooth with a subtle side part, the blonde color brightens her complexion and keeps the overall look fresh and polished.
Her soft, ear-length bob features light layering and wispy bangs that frame her face and draw attention to her eyes. The silky, champagne-blonde color adds brightness and warmth, giving her a youthful appearance. The cut is easy to style with just a quick blow-dry or light smoothing.
This long blonde style with subtle layers frames the face beautifully while keeping the hair looking smooth and polished. A simple blow-dry with a round brush or a quick pass of a flat iron is all that’s needed to maintain its effortless, everyday appeal.
Her chin-length bob features soft layers and light, wispy bangs that frame her face and bring a youthful quality to the area around her eyes and cheeks. The cut works well with fine hair, providing gentle volume and movement that can be achieved with a quick blow-dry or a few passes of a round brush.
Soft, face-framing layers give her long, straight cut movement and lightness while keeping the hair length she loves. A simple blow-dry or air-dry with a smoothing product is all she needs to maintain its polished, easygoing look—perfect for her low-maintenance lifestyle.
Her bold, swept-up crop features closely tapered sides that create a modern, face-lifting effect, highlighting her cheekbones and smile. The fiery copper-orange shade adds instant personality and glow, proving that fun, fashion-forward color has no age limit.
Her long hair features soft, cascading silver waves that create incredible movement while beautifully showcasing her natural gray color. Face-framing layers open up her features and add youthful volume, making it a glamorous yet low-maintenance option.
Her shoulder-length hair features soft, face-framing layers with a center part that add volume and movement. The cut is particularly flattering for her age. Subtle waves and blended highlights brighten her complexion while keeping the style quick and low-maintenance.
Her short pixie cut features a soft side-swept fringe that frames the face and highlights her natural silver hair. The neatly tapered back and minimal layering create a low-maintenance style that maintains a polished appearance for everyday wear.
See Which Haircut & Color Flatters You Best
Note: This quiz is meant for fun, not to be taken too seriously.
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.
