Lately, the red carpet has become a welcome piece of evidence that the notion that women should cut their hair short once they reach a “certain age” is not only wrong, but… well, a decade ago too in this way. But for those who just love short, easy-to-manage hairstyles, or those who are looking for something to liven up their look, there is some inspiration on hand to guide your hairdresser in creating the look you want.
One of the most popular short hairstyles is of course the bob, a hairstyle that suits all ages and hair textures. Beyond the bob, there are countless other shorter looks to explore, including shags, pixie cuts, lobs, and bangs. Some of our favorite celebs in their 50s have great short hairstyles, from the sparkly Angela Bassett — whose curly lob is timeless — to Michelle Pfeiffer ( Michelle Pfeiffer’s clean, simple hairstyle. Isabelle Huppert needs to mention her new curls combined with a pixie, it’s rebellious but still flattering – the energy we all need when trying out a new hairstyle. Does messy silver hair look cooler than Debbie Harry?
Here, find some great celebrity hairstyles for women50.
