Thick hair can be both a blessing and a curse – while it provides plenty of volume and texture, it can also be challenging to manage and style. But with the right haircut and a few styling tricks, you can tame your thick mane and showcase your unique locks.
From short and sassy pixies to long and flowing layers, these hairstyles for women over 50 with thick hair are designed to flatter your facial features, enhance your natural texture, and keep your hair looking healthy and manageable.
1. Chin Length Bob with Layers
This chin-length bob features subtle layers throughout to remove excess bulk and create movement. The shorter length is easy to maintain and style. Face-framing pieces in the front soften the look and highlight the cheekbones.
TIP: Ask your stylist for a bob that grazes the chin with subtle layering throughout to recreate this youthful, modern look.
2. Voluminous Layers with Bangs
Luscious, voluminous layers are the star of this gorgeous cut, providing beautiful shape and body. Side-swept bangs elegantly frame the face and draw attention to the eyes. The layers remove weight from thick hair while maintaining a full, luxurious look that’s sure to turn heads.
3. Long Layered Waves with Bangs
For women in their fifties who prefer longer styles, these long layered waves are an attractive option. Strategic layering releases heaviness from thick tresses, allowing the hair to move freely. Textured bangs graze the brows and blend seamlessly with the overall style.
4. Layered Bob
This layered bob is a classic choice that flatters most face shapes. The stacked layers in the back create a bit of volume at the crown, while the angled pieces in front elongate the neck. Subtle layering throughout the cut keeps thick hair manageable and adds visual interest without overwhelming the face.
5. Layered Pixie with Highlights
A layered pixie is a bold and sassy choice for women ready to embrace a short style. The closely cropped sides and nape keep the look neat, while longer layers on top provide styling versatility. Playful highlights add dimension and help the layers pop, ensuring this cut is anything but boring.
6. Bob with Balayage Highlights
This classic bob cut is elevated with beautiful balayage highlights that add dimension and visual interest to the hair. The length hits right at the jawline, making it a flattering choice for many face shapes. The subtle layers throughout the cut help to remove excess bulk, making it an ideal option for those with thick hair.
7. Shoulder-Length Shaggy Cut with Layers
For women seeking a trendy and youthful look, this shoulder-length shaggy cut with layers is a fantastic choice. The numerous layers add movement and texture to the hair while also helping to thin out thick tresses. This cut is versatile and can be styled in multiple ways.
8. Layered Lob
The layered lob is a timeless haircut that looks great on women of all ages, especially those with thick hair. The layers throughout the cut help to remove weight and add body, preventing the hair from looking heavy or bulky. This medium-length style is easy to maintain, too!
9. Feathered Pixie
The short length and textured layers create a lightweight, airy feel that’s perfect for those with thick hair. This cut is low-maintenance and can help to accentuate your facial features.
10. Short Textured Layers
Layers throughout this chic cut add movement and help remove excess bulk, while the short length keeps the hair neat and tidy. This cut works well for women with thick, wavy hair as it enhances the natural movement of the hair.
11. Layered Bob
This classic layered bob is a timeless choice that looks fantastic on thick hair. The layers throughout the cut remove excess weight, making styling a breeze. It’s a versatile option that can be worn sleek and smooth or tousled for a more textured look.
STYLING TIP: To add volume and texture to your layered bob, try using a texturizing spray or dry shampoo at the roots. Flip your head upside down and spray the product, then gently scrunch your hair with your hands. Flip your head back up, use your fingers to tousle, and style your hair for a perfectly undone look.
12. Layered Pixie
A layered pixie cut is a chic and modern choice for women with thick hair. The shorter length and layers create a beautifully textured style that highlights the face. This low-maintenance cut is perfect for those who want a stylish look without a lot of fuss.
13. Silver Layers with Side-Swept Bangs
Liven up your look with layers and side-swept bangs. The layers throughout the mid-lengths and ends give thick hair movement and bounce. Pair them with flattering side-swept bangs to beautifully frame the face and draw attention to your eyes.
14. Angled Bob with Long Layers
For a fresh take on a classic style, try an angled bob with long layers. The angled cut gives this style a modern edge, while the long layers keep thick hair from looking too heavy and getting weighed down. It’s a flattering choice for many face shapes and can be customized to suit your features.
15. Long Wavy Layers
For women who prefer longer hair, long wavy layers are a beautiful and low-maintenance option. The layers help to remove excess bulk from the hair, making it easier to style and manage. The result is a gorgeous, tousled style that looks effortlessly chic.
16. Face-Framing Lob
This lob (long bob) is a knockout, featuring ends that graze just above the shoulders. It’s a fabulous match for thick hair because it gives enough room to flaunt the volume without the weight pulling it down. The face-framing cut brings a modern take to the classic bob, softening features and accentuating the jawline beautifully.
STYLING TIP: For a fresh twist on your face-framing lob, why not play with texture? Use a texturizing or styling spray on damp hair, scrunching it in with your fingers to encourage waves. If you’re craving more definition, wrap sections around a curling wand, leaving the ends out for a more modern, undone look. This method amplifies the volume in thick hair.
17. Feathered Layers
Imagine your thick hair getting a breath of fresh air with this feathered layers look. The technique involves cutting layers in a way that they seem to almost ‘float’ on each other, which is fantastic for removing some bulk from thick hair without compromising on style.
18. Salt and Pepper Curls
The medium-length cut allows your curls to take center stage, with the layers providing definition and bounce. This curly marvel works wonders for thick hair, giving those twirls and twists room to dance without weighing you down. This cut is perfect for embracing your natural texture while keeping your look modern and fresh.
19. Short Bob with Bangs
Short bobs are timeless, and when you throw in some bangs, you’ve got a look that’s both classic and edgy. It’s especially great for thick-haired women, as the shorter cut makes it easy to manage and style. Plus, those bangs aren’t just for show – they frame your face and give that hair some serious personality.
20. Shoulder-Length Layers
There’s something about shoulder-length layers that just screams “effortlessly stylish.” With thick hair, these layers work double duty, providing movement and reducing bulk, so you’re left with a look that’s as practical as it is gorgeous.
21. Textured Pixie with Cropped Sides
This playful pixie cut embraces a textured top for a voluminous feel, which is a dream for anyone with thick hair. Cropped sides streamline the look, ensuring maintenance is as breezy as your new style. It’s a liberating choice that brings attention to your features, and it’s just perfect for that get-up-and-go lifestyle!
22. Layered Feathered Bob
For thick hair, the layered feathered bob offers a fabulous lightweight solution. The layers work beautifully to reduce bulk, while the feathered edges add a soft, graceful flow. It’s a cut that dances around the face and is wonderfully versatile, fitting for both a polished office look and a casual weekend vibe.
23. Layered Bob with Flipped Ends
Chic and sassy, the layered bob with flipped ends gives thick hair a delightful shape and movement. The flipped ends create a playful bounce that animates the hairstyle with each step. This hairstyle is an excellent choice for women in their fifties who want a blend of sophistication and a touch of retro flair.
24. Rounded Layered Bob
The rounded, layered bob works wonders on thick hair by providing shape and reducing weight. The soft graduation of layers builds a rounded silhouette that’s smooth and elegant. It’s particularly flattering for bringing balance to stronger jawlines, ensuring your hair compliments your natural beauty.
25. Layered Bob with Textured Waves
The layered bob with textured waves is an enchanting style that gives life to thick hair. The layers lighten the load while the waves bring a beachy, carefree essence that’s effortlessly chic.
STYLING TIP: Try the diffuser attachment on your blow dryer. After applying a wave-enhancing mousse or cream to damp hair, gently scrunch your locks with the diffuser, working from the ends up to the roots. This will enhance the natural texture of your thick hair while maintaining the definition of those lovely layers. Finish off with a light hairspray to hold the waves without sacrificing their bounce.
26. Bob with Face-Framing Highlights
This chic bob features soft, long layers that frame the face beautifully. Thanks to those cleverly placed lighter strands, it offers the double delight of easy maintenance and the illusion of depth and texture. This style is a fantastic match for thick hair, giving it structure and a modern edge without needing constant touch-ups.
27. Tousled Mid-Length Layers
Meet the tousled mid-length layered cut, the hairstyle that tells the world you’re all about that effortlessly chic vibe. This cut is perfect for thick-haired women, giving you plenty of volume without the weight.
28. Layers with Flipped Ends
Layers with flipped ends have that throwback charm that’s totally now. The layers cut through the thickness, offering movement and lightness, while the flipped ends keep the style flirty and fun. It’s a style that loves thick hair, creating a lively, carefree, completely put-together silhouette.
29. Long Wavy Layers
Long wavy layers are the go-to for a flowing, feminine look that plays up thick hair’s natural volume. These layers cascade down, offering movement and removing bulk. The waves are like your hair’s signature, unique, and completely captivating.
30. Voluminous Copper Curls
Thick hair is the perfect canvas for these gorgeous, voluminous curls. The layers throughout the hair help to distribute the weight evenly, allowing the curls to bounce and shine.
31. Swoopy Layers with Bangs
This stunning cut features long, swooping layers that gracefully frame the face, adding movement and dimension to thick hair. Soft, side-swept bangs beautifully complement the layered style, drawing attention to the eyes and cheekbones for a youthful, flattering effect. Just gorgeous!
32. Voluminous Updo
This voluminous updo is an elegant choice for women over 50 with thick hair, showcasing its natural body and texture while keeping it off the face and neck. The soft, swept-back style creates a youthful and romantic look that is perfect for special occasions or everyday wear.
