Just because we’ve got some miles on us doesn’t mean we can’t rock gorgeous lengthy locks!
Long hairstyles can look incredibly graceful, elegant and youthful on women over 60.
With some inspo and a few of my tips, you can enjoy stylish, flowing hairstyles that make you feel confident, vibrant and beautiful!
So dust off that blow-dryer and get ready to channel your inner silver siren:
Long Layers
One of the most universally flattering long styles for women over 60 is long layers.
Layers are cut throughout the length of the hair, with the shortest layers framing the face and the longest layers falling below the shoulders or mid-back.
This graduated effect removes bulk and weight, allowing hair to move freely and have more volume.
Layers also add dimension, movement and shape to long hair.
The face-framing shortest layers softly frame the features, drawing attention to the eyes and cheekbones.
Meanwhile, the longest layers at the back provide gorgeous fullness and swing.
Adjusting the layering and length of each level can customize the look to suit your hair type and texture.
Long layered cuts are fabulous for women with straight, wavy or curly hair.
The layers enhance natural texture and encourage soft curls or waves
They also look beautiful when hair is blown out smooth.
or women over 60, a long layered style with a middle part is timeless and chic.
Keep your color in the warm blonde, brown, black or gray spectrums for a mature yet modern look.
Long Choppy Layers
For women who want more texture and volume, choppy long layers are the perfect choice.
Choppy layers are cut with soft jagged lines rather than precision, which creates wonderful unevenness and movement.
The choppy effect also helps remove any heaviness, allowing hair to feel lightweight and free.
Choppy layered cuts look especially pretty on women over 60 with wavy, curly or coily hair types.
The uneven layers heighten texture, enhance natural curl shapes and prevent hair from falling flat.
Layering also makes hair more manageable by preventing triangle shapes as curls spring up.
For straight hair, choppy layers add bounce, body and vitality.
And for fine or thin hair, choppy long layers provide fuller-looking locks.
Keep your lengths below the shoulder, and add lots of face-framing layers around the eyes, cheeks and neck.
Pair with warm caramel highlights for luminous color dimension.
Long Shag
The shag hairstyle is a sexy, carefree look that is perfect for women over 60 looking to shed years off their appearance.
A long shag features layers cut all throughout the head—from the crown to the ends.
Shorter layers graduate down, with the longest layers hitting at least past the shoulders.
This layered effect creates an effortlessly undone and beachy texture while also embodying natural volume.
The look has lots of flirty movement and swing through the ends.
For a contemporary style, keep the layers more choppy and textured than the layered feathered shags of the 70s.
Long shags are wonderful for women over 60 with wavy, curly or thick hair.
The layers enhance natural texture and remove any dragging weight.
Make sure face-framing fringe layers are cut to be tucked behind the ears or pinned back as needed.
Update the look with modern auburn hues blended with gray.
Long Angled Bob
The long angled bob is a chic long hairstyle option.
Featuring an angled longer front that graduates down into a shorter back, the long A-line shape frames the face in a flattering way.
This cut also allows women over 60 to maintain length while losing some bulk and heaviness.
A graduated long bob hitting around the collarbones looks fresh and modern.
The angled shape is great for creating swingy movement through the ends, rather than having hair hang straight down.
This adds volume and visual interest.
Ask your stylist for blended subtle layers throughout to enhance the angled shape.
Long angled bobs pair beautifully with straight or wavy hair.
Curly and coily hair types can also benefit from the elongated, sculpted shape.
Update the look with rich chocolate hues scattered with natural gray.
Tuck one side behind the ear for an asymmetrical flair.
Long Inverted Bob
The inverted bob puts a creative twist on the classic long bob shape.
In an inverted bob, the back section of the hair is kept shorter than the front.
This frames the face in an incredibly flattering way.
For women over 60, an inverted bob grazing the collarbones has an elegant, sophisticated effect.
Keep the front and sides long and flowing, with subtle face-framing layers.
The back and underneath sections are tapered shorter.
This removes bulk and weight, while putting focus on beautiful facial features.
Long inverted bobs work well with straight or wavy hair textures.
Try a deep side or middle part and sweep back the front sections.
Maintain an overall sleek, smooth styling for a refined finish.
Color with a rich chocolate brown and weave in gray highlights as a natural touch.
Long Waves with Bangs
Long, tousled waves are universally flattering at any age.
The key is keeping the look soft and touchable.
For women over 60, shoulder-length waves are chic and alluring.
Avoid tight, overly structured curls.
Ask your stylist for long layers to encourage loose, relaxed waves that gracefully cascade down the back.
Side-swept bangs are also a great way to add shape and frame the eyes.
Curtain bangs along the mid-face look beautiful with waves.
Part them on either side and incorporate into the overall soft wavy shape.
This style is gorgeous on wavy or curly hair types.
Scrunch mousse through damp hair and diffuse or air dry for pretty, tousled definition.
Try warm honey blonde highlights on dark brown for depth and brightness.
Finish with a smoothing serum for frizz-free luminous waves.
Long Twist Out Curls
Embrace your beautiful natural texture with a twist-out curl style.
Defining coils and curls into elongated twists, then untwisting to let hair set, creates soft ringlets full of volume.
Women over 60 look gorgeous accentuating their natural coily or curly hair texture this way.
For length, aim for twists to reach at least several inches past the shoulders when pulled taut.
Looser textures can achieve longer extended twist lengths, while tighter coils may prefer shoulder-grazing twists.
Part hair into square sections, then two-strand twist each section starting close to the scalp.
Once hair is fully twisted, gently untwist each section to reveal springy, defined curls.
Apply oils like argan to maximize hydration and sheen.
Try a modern gray ombre effect, keeping roots darker before fading into white ends for an on-trend style.
Long Side Braid
Braided hairstyles add whimsy and feminine charm to long hair.
For women over 60, braiding flowing lengths into a loose side braid is relaxed yet romantic.
Part hair on the heavier side, then loosely gather the other side into a single French braid.
Secure the braid so it drapes gracefully over one shoulder.
Then let the rest of the hair fall freely in long, smooth lengths.
Keeping the braid loose and imperfect looking creates an effortlessly chic finish.
This braided style works with all hair textures when hair is smooth and detangled.
Blow dry and add smoothing serum before braiding for sleekness.
For salt-and-pepper hair, weave the braid with alternating sections of gray and darker strands.
Throw in a pop of purple for extra artistic flair.
Long High Ponytail
A sweeping high ponytail allows women over 60 to show off gorgeous long locks in a polished, elegant updo.
Pull hair up into a centered ponytail, positioning the elastic band near the crown of the head for extra lift.
Leave an inch or two of ends out for a tousled touch.
Pair with cascading side-swept bangs across the forehead, lightly teased at the roots for volume.
Or for second-day hair, embrace loose face-framing pieces around the temples.
The smooth pony and exposed neckline create a refreshed, youthful look.
Any hair texture can easily achieve this style by blow-drying hair pin-straight before gathering it up high.
Add shine spray for luminous definition.
Play with color by brightening ends with light golden blonde against deeper roots.
Finish with a chic black or tortoiseshell hair tie.
Long Fishtail Braid
For occasions like date night or a wedding, a neatly plaited fishtail braid is an elegant choice.
The fishtail creates a romantic, intricate braid that works beautifully on long hair.
Part hair in the center, then begin gathering hair into a loose low ponytail at the nape of the neck.
Split the ponytail into two even sections.
Take a small piece from the outside of one section, cross it over into the middle, and incorporate it with the other section.
Repeat on alternating sides down the length of the hair.
This creates a gorgeous woven fishtail pattern.
Use styling products like smoothing serum to ensure hair stays sleek and tangle-free when braiding.
For salt-and-pepper strands, try weaving in the darker pieces into the core of the braid and lighter pieces on the outside.
Finish with hairspray or shine spray.
Long Goddess Waves
Sultry, touchable goddess waves are an alluring long style for women over 60.
Think soft, dreamy waves that cascade down the back with lots of shape and movement.
Face-framing curtain bangs also complement the look perfectly.
To master goddess waves, use a large barrel curling wand.
Wrap 1-2 inch sections around the barrel, holding ends out to protect from heat damage.
Wrap away from the face, then hold for 5-10 seconds before releasing.
Alternate curl direction with each section.
Once cool, gently break up the curls into relaxed, undone waves by massaging with fingers and lightly combing through.
Scrunch in sea salt spray for sexy texture and volume.
part hair deeply off center, and style waves flowing over one shoulder.
Long Smooth Lob
The long lob or lob haircut is a chic, modern style ideal for women over 60.
A lob features hair cut to a long length, typically grazing the collarbones.
This is short enough to remove bulk and heaviness, yet still long enough to pull back or style in various ways.
A lob cut with soft face-framing layers creates flattering dimension.
Style the front pieces tucked behind the ears or swept across the forehead.
Flat iron the lengths super straight and smooth for a sleek effect with movement through the ends.
This style works best on medium to thick hair textures, which can achieve a fuller-bodied lob shape.
Play with a deep side part and curl ends under away from the face.
Color with an overall cool espresso brown for rich dimension.
Finish with shine serum.
Long Stacked Bob
The stacked or graduated bob puts a fresh short-in-back, long-in-front spin on the classic bob haircut.
Hair is cut shorter at the nape of the neck, then graduates up longer toward the front around the face.
This creates built-in movement and dynamism.
For women over 60, aim for a stacked bob cut to collarbone-length in the front.
This removes bulk while maintaining feminine length to frame the features.
Have the back trimmed to just graze the shoulders or shorter for ease of styling.
The stacked effect is gorgeous on straight or wavy hair textures.
Sculpt the shape with round brushes when blow-drying and heat styling.
Add polish with smoothing creams.
Go for an overall bright white platinum blonde for an edgy style statement.
Long hairstyles definitely do not have to be resigned to your youth.
With the right cut, color and styling, mature women can look and feel their very best with flowing locks in their 60s and beyond.
With options ranging from choppy layers to pretty updos to accentuating your natural texture, you are sure to find a look that makes you shine.
Work with your stylist to determine the right length, shape and color to perfectly complement your features.
Then enjoy feeling vibrant, sexy and confident as you stylishly age.
Your most graceful hair days are still ahead!
