September 30 2024

The Top Trending Fall Haircuts for Women Over 50 Look Younger

As the crisp autumn air rolls in, it's the perfect time to refresh your look with a new haircut that’s not only trendy but also youthful, chic, and flattering. Women over 50 deserve haircuts that accentuate their features, give them confidence, and enhance the appearance of fuller, thicker hair. This fall season, our stylists at White Oak Hair Co. are seeing some fabulous haircuts that do just that. Here are the top trending fall haircuts that will have you looking and feeling fabulous this season.

The Cropped Bob (Crob)

The crob, a combination of “cropped” and “bob,” is a great choice for women over 50 who want a chic and youthful style. This shorter bob hits just above or at the jawline, creating a fuller appearance around the face. It’s the perfect length to frame your features while adding the illusion of volume to finer hair. The crob is versatile and can be styled straight, wavy, or with some tousled texture for a carefree yet sophisticated look.

Why it’s great for you:

• Lifts and frames your face

• Enhances the appearance of thicker hair

• Easy to style and maintain

Layered Midi Cut

If you're not ready to go super short, a layered midi cut is a fantastic option. Falling just below the shoulders, this cut adds movement and dimension, which helps give fine or thinning hair a fuller appearance. By incorporating face-framing layers and internal layering, you get a fresh and modern look that is both timeless and trendy. This cut works beautifully for all hair textures and offers versatility, allowing you to wear it straight, wavy, or curled.

Why it’s great for you:

• Adds volume and texture to thin hair

• Perfect length for versatility in styling

• Effortlessly chic and easy to manage

The Draped Fringe

Fall is the perfect season to introduce bangs into your look, and the draped fringe (curtain bangs) is one of the most flattering choices for women over 50. These longer, face-framing bangs soften the face, add a youthful touch, and provide the illusion of fuller hair around the forehead. Whether you wear them with a bob, a shoulder-length cut, or longer hair, draped fringes are perfect for giving you a fresh, stylish look without committing to a major chop.

Why it’s great for you:

• Instantly adds a youthful, modern vibe

• Frames the face and draws attention to your eyes

• Helps disguise any forehead lines or thinning hair

The Nara Bob

Named after fashion model Nara Smith, this one-length bob is a classic that never goes out of style, but it’s trending big this fall. The Nara Bob features a blunt, chin-length cut with a side part that gives off an effortlessly chic vibe. This cut is ideal for women who want a low-maintenance style that still looks polished. The blunt edges create the illusion of thicker, fuller hair, making it perfect for anyone looking to add volume.

Why it’s great for you:

• Creates a fuller, thicker appearance

• Looks effortlessly elegant and modern

• Low maintenance and easy-to-style

Billowy Layers

If you prefer to keep your hair longer, billowy layers are a wonderful choice for creating movement and volume. This cut involves soft, face-framing layers that blend seamlessly, giving your hair a flowing, youthful appearance. Billowy layers are perfect for women with naturally wavy or curly hair but can also work beautifully on straight hair when styled with a bit of texture or waves. These layers help add bounce and volume, making your hair look thicker and more vibrant.

Why it’s great for you:

• Adds volume and dimension to fine hair

• Offers a youthful and relaxed style

• Great for longer hair without looking weighed down

The Fluffy, Teased Curls

Curly hair comes into its own during the cooler months, and this fall, fluffy, teased curls are all the rage. This style embraces natural curls, waves, or coils, giving them a soft, airy finish that looks both playful and sophisticated. For women over 50 with naturally curly or wavy hair, embracing this style is a great way to enhance your natural texture, and it’s a fabulous way to create the appearance of thicker, more voluminous hair.

Why it’s great for you:

• Enhances natural curls for a youthful look

• Adds texture and volume

• Easy to maintain – just let your curls do their thing!

The Soft Pixie

A soft pixie cut is another excellent option for women looking to make a bold change while maintaining a feminine and chic style. This cut is shorter around the back and sides, with slightly longer layers on top to create softness and fullness. By adding wispy bangs or some texture to the top layers, you can achieve a look that’s edgy, elegant, and perfect for fall.

Why it’s great for you:

• Adds instant volume and texture to thinning hair

• Frames your face beautifully

• Low-maintenance and easy-to-style

Tips for Styling Your Fall Haircut

• Add Texture: Use texturizing sprays, lightweight mousses, or styling powders to add body and volume to your hair, especially if you have fine or thin hair.
  
  

• Play with Parting: Changing your hair part can dramatically alter your look. Try a side part for added volume or a center part for a sleek, modern vibe.
  
  

• Embrace Your Natural Texture: If you have curls or waves, let them shine! A bit of leave-in conditioner or curl cream can help define and enhance your natural texture.

The right haircut can take years off your appearance, give you a boost of confidence, and have you looking in style and chic. If you're ready to try one of these trending fall haircuts, book an appointment with your stylist today and embrace a fresh, youthful look this season.

Visit White Oak Hair Co. at 279 Egg Harbor Road, Unit 7 in Sewell, Give us a call at (856) 478-8599. Fall is the perfect time to reinvent your hair and step into a new season with a style that’s flattering, fabulous, and undeniably you!