When it comes to short haircuts for women over 60, it may seem difficult to find those that suit your face shape and hair texture and are pretty at the same time. We advise you to opt for non-banal colors, layers, and lengths during your next trip to the salon.

Stop your searching and scroll down to see our fresh list of chic short hairstyles for women over 60.

1. Soft Short Pixie Cut

The highlight colors in this style make the look soft and super chic. Blow it out with a lift at the roots so you can keep the gorgeous volume. Define the long layers with a product for extra bounce and dimension.

Short Pixie with Long Crown Layers
Image: @wolfhaardesign

2. Stylish Waves

For ladies over 60 with thick hair, try a choppy mid-length cut with effortless beach waves. The waves will accentuate your thick hair while the layers keep it light and bouncy.

Over 60 Choppy Blonde Bob with Beach Waves
Image: @anhcotran

3. Chic Red Bob

Ladies with glasses should try a cut close to the jawline so you can draw attention to your face. You can have it one length for a chic accurate shape and go for a bold color like red to jazz things up.

Bob for Women with Glasses
Image: @salsalhair

4. Very Short Spiky Cut

Go all the way and get a razored spiky cut. You’ll enjoy the ease of washing and drying your short pixie within 5 minutes and make room for your other passions and hobbies.

Short Razored Spiky Pixie
Image: @artistryinhanover

5. Feathered Bob Back View

Get major height with feathered layers of a short bob style to maintain dimension and life in your hair! Blow it out and keep it hydrated with an anti-frizz cream.

Short Feathered Bob
Image: @pamelakristindoeshair

6. Straight Bob for Thin Hair

To make the hair frizz-free when you straighten it, try a heat protectant before styling. You want to feel your hair healthy and shiny especially if you have fine or thin hair.

Stacked Bob for Fine or Thin Hair
Image: @calista.salon

7. Chocolate Bob

For ladies over 60 with round faces, you would look best in styles that frame your face with side bangs and longer pieces in the front.

Over 60 Short Bob for Ladies with Round Faces
Image: @p.b.h_

8. Gray Stacked Cut

Ladies with gray hair, try going for a stacked cut so you can have dimension and depth in your locks instead of flat gray hair. Go as short or as long as you want with stacked layers.

Stacked Pixie Bob for Women with Gray Hair
Image: @michaela_hair_portfolio

9. Layered Bob

Short and long layers are the easiest way to keep your hair bouncy. They are subtle and super chic – you can add long and short layers to any style.

Chic Bob with Long Layers
Image: @styleandgrace_salon

10. Stylish Stacked Bob

Look how much volume this style has? We’re obsessed! It works great for ladies with thin hair because the stacked layers help add depth and body.

Stacked Bob for Thin Hair
Image: @hairbyhandley

11. Teased Tapered Pixie Cut

Consider a tapered cut with a voluminous feathered crown. Tease the top for additional height and complete with long sideburns and piece-y bangs.

Tapered Pixie with Long Sideburns
Image: @hairbyceciliamsilva

12. Spiky Pixie Cut

Go to the edgy side with a style as daring and bold as you are. To keep your hair up, use some light gel or hair putty. Match the style with a leather jacket or purse and hit the town.

Short Edgy Spiky Pixie
Image: @noirsalon_

13. Silver Blonde Bob

If you have a round face, frame it with long side bangs and angled layers. Even in a short length, such a cut will flatter your face shape.

Short Bob for a Round Face
Image: @mirrormirrorsalonmh

14. Gray Spikes

Get a razor-sharp cut with spiked layers to switch things up. Keep your hair textured with long layers at the top of the head and choose a neat short cut for the bottom.

Gray Pixie with Spiked Layers
Image: @a2_salon

15. Sassy Pixie

There’s something about the short blonde pixie with touches of gray that elevates the look. You can style it straight or wavy and either way, it will look super chic and sassy!

Chic Short Gray Blonde Pixie
Image: @badapplehair

16. Chocolate Pixie

Instead of dying those grays black, go for a shade of brown like chocolate that can brighten your complexion. Style the longer pieces of your fringe straight for a shiny, healthy look.

Chocolate Brown Pixie with a Piece-y Fringe
Image: @salaolarchet

17. Layered Gray Bob

We love how the different shades of gray peek through each layer in this style! You can go for a sleek straight look or a wavy style by using a smaller curling iron for small pieces.

Sleek Gray Bob with Layers
Image: @a2_salon

18. Razored Stormy Cut

A darker shade of gray gives an edgy twist to the traditional gray color and can make you look so much younger. Try combining a dark shade of gray with highlights to add dimension.

Short Dark Gray Cut with Highlights
Image: @hairby_jgalindo

19. Spicy Pixie

A red that screams ‘sassy’ is the color you should try next. You can instantly brighten up your complexion with a rich red and draw attention to your pretty face with a short pixie cut like this.

Sassy Short Red Pixie Cut
Image: @collectivehair

20. Pixie with Long Layers

Get long layers in the front so you can frame your cheekbones and lift your jawline. Long sideburns along with a tapered nape look very classy.

Tapered Pixie with Long Sideburns
Image: @hairby_jgalindo

21. Chic Bob with Front Bangs

We can’t get over the gray blonde messy layers in this style! Short front bangs work wonders for thin hair because the messy, chopped pieces are what makes this style chic.

Gray Blonde Chopped Bob with Bangs
Image: @courtneytreyvaud_hairartist

22. Choppy Layers

Short choppy layers look great with round faces because they bring the desired edge and build the flattering height. Keep your hair shiny and healthy to be flawless.

Choppy Pixie for Round Faces
Image: @spinhair

23. Badass Spiky Pixie

The shorter the spikes, the edgier the style. These pair well with longer bangs. You can leave your fringe down for a softer style.

Gray Spiky Pixie with a Fringe
Image: @mia.lynn.hair

24. Wispy Long Layers

Ladies over 60 with thin hair will love this wispy style with soft and romantic pieces throughout. Ash blonde is a rewarding color if you want your hair look thicker.

Wispy Ash Blonde Cut for Thin Hair
Image: @lyudmila_maximenko

25. Chic Piece-y Pixie

A choppy piece-y style is great for thick hair because it can bring movement and body back into your hair. Stacked layers can also help with dimension and add a playful touch.

Over 60 Choppy Pixie for Thick Hair
Image: @spinhair

26. Salt and Pepper Bob

Going for highlights will bring depth to your hair. The full front bangs are so chic and look beautiful with glasses.

Salt and Pepper Bob for Women with Glasses
Image: @erm_styles

27. Golden Layers

Look how shiny and beautiful the layers look with a golden blonde color! Upgrade your style with a warm shade to brighten up your complexion.

Golden Blonde Pixie Bob with Layers
Image: @orriginalhairstudio

28. Classy Bob

These days a bronde bob with light wispy layers is a popular classy choice for women of all ages. Feel beach-ready all year round!

Classy Bronde Bob with Layers
Image: @essadorasalon

29. Blunt Bob

One of the right short hairstyles for fine hair over 60 is a blunt bob. Style it straight or curly while leaving the textured bangs straight.

Straight Blunt Bob for Fine Hair Over 60
Image: @tristyn_colley

30. Feathered Bob

With long layers, you can have a feathered effect and give your look a romantic vibe. Blowdry your hair and straighten the front pieces to make sure they are smooth and frizz-free.

Smooth Romantic Feathered Bob
Image: @revive.salonraleigh

31. Gray Pixie with White Highlights

A fringe that grazes your eyebrows compliments both straight and wavy hair. Those white highlights make you look dazzling!

Gray and White Pixie with a Fringe
Image: @hairphilosophypa_

32. Red Curly Hair

Who says you can’t have fun with waves if you’re over 60. Experiment with different curling irons until you find the right size for you.

Over 60 Curly Red Bob with Bangs
Image: @kristins_hair_chronicles

33. Stacked Bronde Bob

The stacked bob frames and lifts the face flatteringly. Opt for a delicious color with highlights to bring it even higher on the chic scale.

Stacked Bob Over 60
Image: @priss_duarte

34. Short Gray Piece-y Cut

This is a nice cut for fine hair. To bring out your piece-y locks, try a cream or pomade. The more spikes, the edgier you will feel.

Short Piece-y Cut for Fine Hair
Image: @inescosta_makeup

35. Jaw-Length Copper Red Bob

If you are a redhead and want to cover grays, go for a combination of red and strawberry blonde with this perfect shade. It’s a gorgeous hair color choice for a sleek jaw-length bob.

Sleek Red Jaw-Length Bob
Image: @essencesaloniowa

36. Messy Undercut Pixie

Tired of classic cuts that make you look dated? Try a modern undercut. Style the top part wavy and messy for a playful look.

Modern Messy Pixie with Undercut
Image: @saraluxesalon

37. Natural Waves

If you have permed hair or thick wavy hair, a layered style that allows your hair to breathe and grow is perfect! A shorter cut with multiple piece-y layers will help you keep your hair healthy and chic.

Short Layered Hairstyle for Thick Wavy Hair
Image: @thebestsalonandspa

38. Gorgeous Gray Feathers

We love how this style is combed back to show off the feathered layers and differences in the shades of gray.

Gray Feathered Pixie Over 60
Image: @rizzieriheathrow

39. Fluffy Short Pixie for Gray Hair

For ladies with fine thin hair, you can show off your chic locks with a fluffy style. Pixies make a great statement and are low maintenance.

Gray Pixie for Women with Fine Thin Hair
Image: @hairbysar36

40. Messy Curly Angled Bob

We love the texture in this style and it goes well with an angled shape. Add mousse while your hair is damp to bring out the curls. For extra volume, spray a texturizing spray after styling.

Angled Curly Bob Over 60
Image: @taracroftbeauty

If you’re in search of short hairstyles for women over 60, we hope our list of edgy and playful styles has inspired you to head to the salon for a new haircut or color! Embrace your short gray locks and use layers and highlights to elevate your look.