So I’ve been doing hair for about twelve+ years and medium layered cuts are literally my go-to for clients over 50. When you add layers to a haircut, your hair comes alive again. You look younger, fresher, and like you’re more put together. Below are thirty gorgeous styles that will help you understand you don’t have to get rid of all your hair when you turn fifty.
Many women believe short hair is an absolute necessity as soon as they reach a certain age. But that’s absolutely not true! Medium length hair with layers is where the magic happens! With the right layers, you can add volume to areas of thinning, and create movement to make your hair appear healthier. And best of all, you’ll have options – you can still put your hair up, style it in many different ways, or simply let it flow as it wants.
1. Ash Blonde with Cool Grey Tones
If you want to go gray but want to make it look good, this is a fabulous option. The ash blonde and the gray together are very fancy. Your hair won’t just sit there, laying flat due to the layers. Cool tones also work well with cooler-toned skin.
2. Champagne Blonde Dimensional Highlights
Oh, champagne blonde is everywhere right now! It is blonde, but not too blonde. You get a lot of depth from the highlights. Because the medium length is so easy, you can just blow-dry most days and you are done!
3. Ashy Caramel with Honey Bangs
This combination is amazing. Mixing warm and cool tones together. The bangs frame your face and make you look younger, I swear! The light hits the ashy caramel and honey pieces in the most beautiful way. You need a good stylist, however, that can blend it correctly.
4. Auburn Copper with Caramel Pops
Want to make a statement? This is the one. Auburn and copper are so rich. Add caramel highlights, and BAM, you get dimension everywhere! Layers add body. Warmer skin tone types look great in these colors.
5. Golden Blonde Feathered Cut
It is like sunshine. The golden blonde with shading is like it was taken from a catalog! It looks expensive and natural at the same time. You won’t need to constantly go back in for touch-ups, which is nice! Everything fades into the layers and your hair will look thick and healthy.
6. Burgundy Mahogany with Red Highlights
For bold ladies who enjoy color, this is a great option! Burgundy and mahogany with red highlights are dramatic, yet not crazy. Mature skin actually looks good in this color! The layers prevent it from looking too heavy.
7. Caramel Highlights with Side Bangs
Side bangs are so underrated. They are way easier to deal with than straight bangs. They will even cover those pesky forehead wrinkles like magic! Caramel is a great way to add some warmth. The layers are incredibly voluminous, so you will have plenty of fullness that often gets lost as we age.
8. Dimensional Caramel Butterfly Cut
Butterfly cut is trending right now. It is a type of layering that creates lots of movement. Caramel lowlights add depth throughout the entire head. This is a great option for hair that is thinning! It is modern, but not “trying too hard” looking.
9. Champagne Balayage Layered Lob
Balayage is a form of highlighting that is natural-looking. It also has a great grow-out, too! Champagne tones are soft and classy – a great color option for anyone over 50! The layers make it easy to style your hair in many different ways.
10. Champagne Blonde All-Over Highlights
This is similar to #9, but instead of using balayage, it uses traditional highlights. You will be brighter and more lifted overall. The layers will keep it bouncy and fresh. A great option if you want simple color that still looks great.
11. Chocolate Brown with Money Pieces
Classic! Never goes out of fashion, ever! Chocolate brown is rich, but not too dark because dark hair can age you sometimes. The golden highlights will brighten your face. Long layers are ideal if you are growing out a shorter cut.
12. Cool Brown Layered Texture Bob
This bob is around the shoulder. It has cool brown tones with tiny highlights. Very sophisticated and modern! The layers stop the bob from becoming a pointy triangle shape that bobs tend to develop. Also, easy to care for!
13. Cool Silver Blonde with Long Layers
Want to go silver? Make it look intentional! Cool silver blonde with long layers is stunning. It’s currently trendy, too! Long layers will soften the area around your face instead of creating a harsh line.
14. Dusty Rose Gold Tones with Bangs
What a fun and unexpected color! The dusty rose gold has a hint of pink, but not too much. Layers add texture and the hair moves nicely. In natural light, it’s simply stunning! A fun way to experiment with a new color.
15. Golden Balayage Side-Swept Style
The side-swept look is so elegant. Golden blonde balayage is very natural-looking. The layers in the medium length will allow you to easily sweep your hair without it fighting you. I love that effortless feel it gives.
16. Honey Balayage Shoulder-Length
Shoulder-length is just right…not too long, not too short. Honey blonde balayage adds a warm glow to your hair. The layers provide body, but they aren’t choppy. Looks good with almost every face shape, too!
17. Golden Honey Blonde with Face Framing
Golden honey blonde is a warmer version of regular blonde. It looks good on almost everyone! Balayage provides dimension. The layers will make your hair look healthy by creating movement.
18. Honey Blonde Flipped Ends
Another honey blonde, but the placement is different. The balayage blends beautifully throughout the cut. Style it sleek or wavy…both look amazing!
19. Honey Dimensional Balayage
There are a lot of honey blonde options listed here. There’s a reason for that: Everyone looks great in honey! This one has more dimension with different honey and blonde tones. Layers add more dimension and make the color pop.
20. Honey Brown Textured Lob
Bob with honey, brown, and caramel all combined. The color is multi-dimensional and rich! The layering prevents the bob from looking old or too blunt. All the warm tones blend together beautifully.
21. Warm Honey Balayage with Subtle Layers
Warm honey is a great option if you have warm skin undertones. The medium length layers add volume. Placing the color will brighten your entire face! It is natural-looking and doesn’t require a ton of maintenance.
22. Icy Platinum Wavy Lob
For the adventurous souls who can rock platinum! More people can pull it off than they realize, trust me. Icy tones are cool and modern. Lob length with layers is extremely chic. It will require some maintenance, but it is worth it.
23. Ash Honey Dimensional Layers
Ash and honey is a unique combination. Not too cool, not too warm. The dimensional layers will add movement to your hair all over. Medium-long length is versatile and can be styled in many ways. Complex, but not overly complicated.
24. Platinum Cool Swoopy Layers
Another platinum option, but with cooler tones. Balayage is a better option than all-over platinum because it allows for ease of styling. Shoulder-length layers will add softness to your hair. The contrast will catch the light beautifully!
25. Platinum White Blonde Bob
Like ultimate cool platinum! Almost white blonde with a medium length bob. The layers will add texture, and not a blunt, boxy look. Bold, but if you’ve always thought about going for a very blonde hairstyle, this is gorgeous.
26. Plum Burgundy with Side Bangs
Plum and burgundy are such rich and beautiful colors. Especially during fall and winter! Side bangs frame your face and will make you look younger, I swear! The medium layers will add dimension to the color. Sophisticated way to do a bolder color without it looking too much.
27. Rich Auburn Copper Dimension
Rich, vibrant auburn and copper. Auburn and copper together will have serious depth and richness. The dimensional color will be interesting to see from every angle. Great for adding warmth and making a statement!
28. Sandy Honey Blonde Medium Layers
Honey blonde with sandy tones are beachy and natural-looking. Highlights placed throughout the medium layers will brighten around your face. That effortless, lived-in vibe…
29. Silver Grey Statement Bob Cut
Go ahead and embrace your grey, but choose it! Silver grey is modern and cool! The layers will add softness and style. Many women are embracing their natural grey hair and I love it.
30. Silver White Blonde with Ash Tones
And finally! Silver white blonde with ash is the ultimate cool blonde. Medium layers will add texture and movement. The color is striking, but not harsh. Beautiful way to lighten as you age.
