Women Hairstyle | 31 Bold Hairstyles for Women Over 60 from Real-world Icons of Style

31 Bold Hairstyles for Women Over 60 from Real-world Icons of Style

Posted: 02 Dec 2015 11:00 PM PST

Searching the Internet for advice on hairstyles for older women is somewhat of a depressing exercise. It's easy to find pictures of celebrities at various red-carpet events. But, finding pictures of stylish "real-world" women who are breaking the mold and embracing new and exciting hairstyles is more challenging.

The good news is that things are changing. Unlike previous generations, who were limited to only a few socially acceptable hairstyles for older women, we have more choices than ever. In addition, women our age are becoming more comfortable sharing their unique style with each other.

So, to help inspire the women in our community, I have pulled together some of my favorite icons of style. These women come from all possible backgrounds. What they share is a desire to break stereotypes and make the world a more beautiful and stylish place.

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You can find out more about each of them on by clicking on their pictures below. Or you can visit the Style Crone, Advanced Style, the Accidental Icon and the others on their websites.

Short Hairstyles and Haircuts for Women Over 60

The fabulous women in this section show that just because your hair is short and practical doesn't mean that it has to be boring! You can make your hair punky or soft, feminine or boyish, grey or pink. The choice is yours!

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Apr 9, 2015 at 11:44am PDT

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Jul 21, 2014 at 10:41am PDT

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Jan 5, 2015 at 6:47am PST

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Feb 6, 2015 at 1:05pm PST

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Feb 11, 2015 at 12:52pm PST

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Feb 12, 2015 at 7:35am PST

A photo posted by Accidental Icon (@iconaccidental) on Apr 22, 2015 at 5:44am PDT

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Jun 17, 2015 at 8:46am PDT

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Sep 25, 2015 at 2:34pm PDT

A photo posted by Maye Musk (@mayemusk) on Oct 27, 2014 at 8:49am PDT

A photo posted by Style Crone (@stylecrone) on Nov 21, 2015 at 12:44pm PST

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on May 14, 2014 at 12:47pm PDT

A photo posted by Accidental Icon (@iconaccidental) on Jun 19, 2015 at 7:22am PDT

A photo posted by Models Plus (@modelsplusltd) on Dec 1, 2015 at 4:21am PST

Medium Hairstyles and Haircuts for Women Over 60

In many ways, medium length hair offers the best of all possible worlds. It is short enough to be practical and long enough to style for any occasion. The icons of style below show that there are no "rules" when it comes to hairstyles for older women. It's a matter helping the world to see what you already feel like on the inside.

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Aug 19, 2014 at 7:17am PDT

A photo posted by Accidental Icon (@iconaccidental) on Apr 27, 2015 at 6:30am PDT

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Jan 7, 2015 at 11:47am PST

A photo posted by Issalon (@issalonllc) on Nov 30, 2015 at 9:28am PST

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Jan 23, 2015 at 6:51am PST

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Feb 9, 2015 at 10:06am PST

Long Hairstyles and Haircuts for Women Over 60

As all older women know, keeping your hair long as you get a little older can be challenging. This is especially true for those women, like myself, whose hair is getting thinner. The women below show that long hair can be bold and beautiful. If you don't have long hair, don't be afraid to give hair extensions a try.

A photo posted by Braden Summers Image + Motion (@bradensummers) on Sep 8, 2015 at 11:10am PDT

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Dec 12, 2013 at 6:37am PST

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Nov 3, 2014 at 10:31am PST

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Oct 22, 2014 at 10:00am PDT

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on May 11, 2015 at 4:26pm PDT

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Jan 13, 2015 at 8:18am PST

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Apr 2, 2014 at 11:05am PDT

A photo posted by Grey Model Agency (@greymodelagency) on May 18, 2015 at 4:40am PDT

A photo posted by Grey Model Agency (@greymodelagency) on Oct 23, 2015 at 4:04am PDT

A photo posted by Ari Seth Cohen (@advancedstyle) on Jan 14, 2015 at 5:29am PST

I love the fact that all of these women are expressing themselves and saying no to invisibility. This is our time. Let's throw out the rules and embrace our own personal style. Let's show the world who we really are, without fear or embarrassment.

Which of the hairstyles in this article did you like the most? Do you agree that life after 60 should be a time for self expression and experimentation? Let's start a conversation!

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