If you’ve ever heard that you can’t have long hair after 50, toss those lies in the trash where they belong! Long hairstyles are for women of all ages, bringing that unparalleled luxury and feminine vibe with the ultimate level of versatility when it comes to styling options.
Today, we’re going through our favorite long hairstyles for women over 50. No matter what hair type or face shape you have or the look you’re going for, you’re bound to find your new long, lavish hairstyle right here! Let’s jump right in!
#1. Layered Waves with Side Swept Bangs
Go for a luxe and lively look, like layered waves with side-swept bangs. The layers give natural waves flowing movement, bringing instant youthful glamour to your aesthetic. Then, the side-swept bangs add a flirty finishing touch.
#2. Cascading Soft Curls
Looking for something dazzling and dynamic? You need cascading soft curls! These curls (natural or styled) bring fabulous flow and bouncy movement that fits into any event, casual to formal, and everything in between.
#3. Long Feathered Layers
Laidback meets luxurious with long feathered layers. Feathered layering gives straight and wavy hair an unparalleled luxe look with light and airy movement that gives an effortlessly elegant aesthetic.
#4. Deep Side-Parted Voluminous Waves
Go for something ultra glam with deep side-parted voluminous waves. This sophisticated style brings silky smooth movement to wavy hair, thick or thin. Then, the deep side part adds that extra elegant element.
#5. Bohemian Long Hair with a Middle Part
If you want a summer-ready style that showcases your natural texture, look no further than Bohemian long hair with a middle part. This style gives any hair type an instant beachy vibe to any hair type, while the middle part keeps everything balanced. Get that real Boho look with some accent braids or loose curls.
#6. Sleek Straight Hair with Tapered Ends
Sleek straight hair with tapered ends is a chic yet sophisticated look for women over 50. This style is perfect for thin hair, with subtle volume and tapered ends for an added dose of movement.
#7. Flowing Layers with a Hint of Curl
If you’re going for that bombshell look, you need to try flowing layers with a hint of curl. The flowing layers give straight and wavy hair full-bodied volume and movement, while the hint of curl adds a pinch of playfulness.
#8. Elegant Updo for Long Hair
There’s nothing as timeless and trendy as an elegant updo for long hair. This is the ultimate upstyle for women of all ages, bringing any hair type instant class in moments so you can turn heads at any fancy event.
#9. Classic Ponytail with a Twist
If the classic ponytail isn’t enough, give it a twist! Twisted details give the classic ponytail added detail that upgrades the look for something a little fancier. This style works on any hair type but is especially elegant with some curls.
#10. Long Bob with Asymmetrical Ends
Get all things stylish and sophisticated in the long bob with asymmetrical ends. As always, this long bob creates a super complementary shape for almost any face and works for all hair types. The asymmetrical ends give a whisper of texture and a little modern edge.
#11. Long Hair with Subtle Beach Waves
Relaxed and radiant. That’s how we describe long hair with subtle beach waves. Subtle beach waves give that perfect summer ready look, ideal for making fine hair look more lively. Use light texture to get that real beachy feel.
#12. Half-Up, Half-Down Hairstyle
Get the best of both worlds with a half-up, half-down hairstyle! This style blends fashionable and functional, keeping half your hair out of the way while the rest flows down. You can dress it up with curls or a fancy clip or keep it casual.
#13. Layered Hair with Soft Bangs
Layered hair with soft bangs is a fresh and youthful long hairstyle for women over 50. Layers give all hair types some volume and movement to enhance it while framing your face. Then, the soft bangs create a delicate finishing touch.
#14. Romantic Braided Crown
Go for a cute and casual look with all those regal vibes, like a romantic braid crown. This super simple upstyle brings any hair type a little fairytale flair with an intricate braid that wraps around your head like a crown.
#15. Sleek Low Bun with Side Bangs
A sleek low bun with side bangs is all things simple and sophisticated. This updo is an easy upscale look for straight and wavy hair, with side bangs for a chic finishing touch. Use some shine serum for that extra glossy glam.
#16. Glamorous Hollywood Waves
Glamorous Hollywood waves are the ultimate luxe look for long hair. This is a soft glam look with hardcore vintage vibes, boosting your hair’s volume with full-bodied waves for that extra red-carpet-ready look.
#17. Windswept Layers with Light Texture
Want that windblown flow? You need windswept layers with a light texture. This casual style brings straight hair light volume and soft texture, but dynamic movement for a natural bombshell look.
#18. Long Hair with Delicate Balayage
Give your hair a bit of brightness with some delicate balayage! These soft highlights illuminate and define any hair type, with the balayage placement giving that naturally lightened look and a slight sunny glow for skin tone.
#19. High Bun with Wispy Layers
Need a quick chic style for an impromptu outing? Go for a high bun with wispy layers! A high bun is a gorgeous go-to casual look that gives an instant fab and unrefined flair to any hair texture, with wispy layers framing your face and giving a little added charm.
#20. Retro Inspired Curls with Side Part
Retro-inspired curls with a side part are a stunning style with a throwback flair. This is a showstopping look you can wear practically anywhere, with voluminous and defined curls inspired by old Hollywood.
#21. Long Hair with Disconnected Layers
If you want a dynamic look with a contemporary edge, try long hair with disconnected layers. Disconnected layering gives fine, straight hair volume with an extra dose of life, dimension, and movement, but it can really do wonders for any hair type.
#22. Textured High Ponytail
Want something modern and sophisticated? Try a textured high ponytail! This playful pony features an extra dose of texture to give the classic ponytail look a little more lift and life for a casual style, particularly fitting for straight and wavy hair.
#23. Long Straight Hair with Razored Ends
Get a minimal look with a major style, long, straight hair, and razored ends. The razored ends are especially ideal for giving thin and fine hair, giving more dimension and movement, with a touch of a modern and edgy element.
#24. Messy Braided Bun with Loose Strands
If you’re looking for that perfect blend of Boho and bedhead chic, you need a messy bun with loose strands. This cool and casual upstyle features a messy braided bun for a relaxed take on intricacy on straight and wavy hair, with loose strands to amp up the undone feel while framing your face.
#25. Smooth Layers with Blunt Bangs
Go sleek and chic with smooth layers and blunt bangs. This is the ultimate long hairstyle for women over 50 with straight hair who want something sharp yet refined. These smooth layers bring just a whisper of dimension for a silky-smooth texture. Then, bold, blunt bangs top the look off with a modern edge.
#26. Undone Waves with a Middle Part
Luxury meets laidback in undone waves with a middle part. This playful style gives your hair a bit more texture and volume but keeps a relaxed aesthetic. The middle part creates a balanced frame that’s particularly flattering for women of a certain age.
#27. Edgy Straight Cut with a Side-Swept Fringe
An edgy straight cut with a side-swept fringe is a super-sharp and chic hairstyle for women over 50 who want something with a bit of grit. This super sleek look features clean-cut layers that give almost any hair type a little boost in texture while creating a complementary shape for your facial features, enhanced by the side-swept fringe.
#28. Elegant Chignon for Long Hair
There’s nothing as prim and polished as an elegant chignon. This is a top-tier sophisticated style for special occasions, with a simple, elegant twist. You can even leave a few wispy strands loose for an extra “something.”
#29. Long Hair with Graduated Layers
Give your long hair a total revival with graduated layers. This layering technique creates high volume and full body with flowing movement without going too crazy with texture, giving a youthful and refreshing look to almost any hair type.
#30. Sleek Hair with a Dramatic Side Sweep
Go for a blend of sultry and sophisticated with sleek hair in a dramatic side sweep. This style works on long, straight hair and waves, with the side sweep bringing a flirty twist reminiscent of vintage glamour.
#31. Voluminous Curls with a Deep Side Part
Voluminous curls with a deep side part are an iconic style that blends into almost any occasion, casual or formal. These curls can make the flattest finest hair look thicker, fuller, and much more lively, while the deep side part gives the look that extra dash of chic charm.
#32. Long Twisted Braid
Want a fab and fashion-forward look? Go with a long, twisted braid! You can do one or multiple braids to bring a cool and unique boho-inspired vibe to your look that easily blends into any occasion!
#33. Layered Cut with Wispy Ends
A layered cut with wispy ends is a minimal look, but it has a major impact, especially on fine and thinning hair. The layers create a fuller and thicker look with a light and airy texture that’s particularly ideal for reviving straight and wavy hair.
#34. Tousled Waves with Textured Layers
Need a super stylish look with a dash of summery charm? Go for tousled waves with textured layers. These layers have an extra touch of texture to give natural waves more movement and dimension with that effortless tousled look.
#35. Chic Low Ponytail with Sleek Sides
If you need an easy and elegant style in a pinch, look no further than a chic low ponytail with sleek sides. This straight hairstyle suits any occasion, with a fab and flawless low ponytail with sleek sides to keep things looking clean and polished.
#36. Long Hair with Soft Undercut
Get an edgy twist on your luxurious long locks with a soft undercut. This simple addition brings a contemporary twist to any hair type, creates the element of surprise, and makes styling that much easier.
#37. Polished Straight Hair with Feathered Layers
Want a sleek and stylish look for your straight hair? Look no further than a polished straight style with feathered layers. This lightweight layering technique boosts movement to lifeless, straight hair. You can even use a flat iron to flip the ends to accentuate the feathering.
#38. Messy Updo with Face-Framing Pieces
Go for a playful twist on a polished style with a messy updo and face-framing pieces. This updo creates an easygoing yet elegant aesthetic for any hair type, with face-framing pieces for extra charm.
#39. Long Layers with Curtain Bangs
Long layers with curtain bangs are a classic and complementary hairstyle for women over 50. These long, luscious layers bring all hair types renewed volume and subtle movement with curtain bangs for that perfect finishing touch to frame your face.
#40. Elegant Half Bun with Loose Waves
Stylish, chic, and sporty—that’s how we describe an elegant half-bun with loose waves. A half bun is a trendy and tasteful style that works well for many situations, from a casual event to a date night. Then, loose waves make this a real romantic style.
#41. Wavy Hair with Layered Bangs
Wavy hair with layered bangs is a flattering style for women over 50 with natural waves. This style is a playful upgrade for your natural texture, with layered bangs for a soft yet spunky finishing touch that highlights your eyes while your waves frame the rest of your face.
#42. Straight Hair with Chunky Layers
Electrify your flat, fine, straight hair with some chunky layers! These big, bold layers pack your hair full of dimension and movement without going overboard with texture, so you can have something equal parts dynamic and dazzling.
#43. Boho Braids with Flowing Layers
Nothing says summer-ready like boho braids with flowing layers. This style works for any hair type, with layers giving your hair volume and movement and Boho braids for a unique twist you can wear to a casual or semi-formal event.
#44. Long Sleek Hair with Subtle Layering
If you’re all about that elegant yet easygoing aesthetic, you need to try long, sleek hair with subtle layering. This refined style features gentle layering for soft volume and smooth movement, creating a smart and sharp look for casual and professional occasions.
#45. Voluminous Half-Up Bouffant
A voluminous half-up bouffant is a super classic look inspired by the iconic styles of the 50s and 60s. This style brings full volume and soft flowing movement, creating a flawless flashback style with all the finesse.
#46. Long Shag with Razored Ends
Go for a fresh take on the classic shag with more length and razored ends! Razored ends give the longer, shaggy layers even more texture for an edgy twist, creating that trendy, messy look with all the “too cool to care” vibes.
#47. Sleek Layered Hair with a Hint of Curl
Get the best of both worlds with sleek layered hair and a hint of curl. This look combines the luxurious look of sleek, straight layered hair with a dose of glamour from the hint of curl. Get these subtle curled ends with a flat iron or round brush and blow dryer.
#48. Textured Waves with Voluminous Body
Wavy ladies, this one’s for you! Textured waves with a voluminous body are a super stunning style for natural waves. The amplified texture and volume give your waves a heavy dose of glamor, and all you need is some volumizer and texture spray!
#49. Chic Twisted Low Bun
A chic twisted low bun is a simple but striking long hairstyle for women over 50 who want something with a fab feminine flair. This little twist is all you need to level up any low bun for any hair type.
#50. Flowy Layers with Side Swept Fringe
Flowy layers with a side-swept fringe are a vivacious look for women over 50. These layers create full volume with dynamic movement, which is particularly ideal for waves and straight hair, with a side-swept fringe to finish the look like a chic cherry on top.