Short Hairstyles for Women Over 60 – Salon Edition


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Short Hairstyles for Women Over 60

If you are looking for attractive short hairstyles for women over 60 with minimal fuss, this photo feature is for you!

Here you will find a variety of haircuts that are the most popular with our readers over 60. But instead of celebrities, these haircuts are featured on everyday women.

We also share recent photos of celebrities with similar haircuts.

If you would like more information about particular celebrity haircuts, click on the photos that include the celebrity hairstylist who created the look to discover the tools and products used, social media buzz, and additional style credits, including the stylist and makeup artist.


Short Layered Easy Maintenance Haircut

Plenty of volume on the top with closely cropped sides characterize this easy care cut. Celebrities that have sported similar haircuts include Glenn Close, Anne Heche, and Kris Jenner.

Similar Celebrity Haircuts

Glenn Close - Super Short Curled Cut - 20160612
Glenn Close – Super Short Curled Cut
Anne Heche's Short Shag/Mullet Hairstyle - 20220312
Anne Heche’s Short Shag/Mullet Hairstyle
[Hairstylist: Jon Lieckfelt]
Kris Jenner - Short Voluminous Hairstyle (2022) - [Lea Journo] - 20221112
Kris Jenner – Short Voluminous Hairstyle (2022)
[Lea Journo]

Short Wispy Shag

How fun is this short wispy shag? Similar looks to hit the red carpet recently include Lisa Rinna, Julianne Nicholson, and Rita Moreno.

Similar Celebrity Haircuts

Lisa Rinna's Short Shag Haircut/Wispy Bangs - 20220605
Lisa Rinna’s Flirty Short Wispy Shag Haircut
[Hairstylist: Scott King]
Julianne Nicholson - Short Wispy Shag (2022) - [Hairstylist: Patricia Neal] - 20220313
Julianne Nicholson – Short Wispy Shag (2022)
[Hairstylist: Patricia Neal]
Rita Moreno's Shag Hairstyle - [Hairstylist: Anna Maria Orzano] - 20180522
Rita Moreno’s Shag Hairstyle
[Hairstylist: Anna Maria Orzano]

Short Layered Textured Haircut

This short style features lots of layers with lots of lift. A dab of mousse and a quick blowout is all this cut requires. Celebrities that have had similar cuts include Julie Walters, Helen Mirren, and Annette Bening.

Similar Celebrity Haircuts

Julie Walters' Short Layered Haircut - 20180218
Julie Walters’ Short Layered Haircut
Helen Mirren's Short Layered Textured Hairstyle - 20180430
Helen Mirren’s Short Layered Textured Hairstyle
[Hairstylist: Dicky Collins]
Annette Bening - Short Layered Haircut - 20200120
Annette Bening – Short Layered Haircut

Long Bob

This cut gives the impression of a long hairstyle without having to do all the work. This style works best with thicker hair. Celebrities with long bobs include Allison Janney, Christine Baranski, and Kris Jenner.

Similar Celebrity Haircuts

Allison Janney - Long Bob Deep Side Part (2022) - [Hairstylist: Jill Crosby] - 20221116
Allison Janney – Long Bob Deep Side Part (2022)
[Hairstylist: Jill Crosby]
Christine Baranski's Long Layered Bob - 20220515
Christine Baranski’s Long Layered Bob
Kris Jenner's Bob with Bangs - 20220502
Kris Jenner’s Bob with Bangs
[Hairstylist: Lea Journo]

Mushroom Cap/Bowl Haircut

If you want attractive ease, the mushroom cap/bowl haircut takes very little time to style. Celebrities who have tried out the bowl/mushroom cap hairstyle include Emma Thompson, Charlize Theron, and Teri Polo.

Similar Celebrity Haircuts

Emma Thompson - Short Layered Hairstyle - 20221005
Emma Thompson – Short Mushroom Cap Haircut
Charlize Theron's Mushroom Cap/Bowl Haircut - [Hairstylist: Adir Abergel] - 20191006
Charlize Theron’s Mushroom Cap/Bowl Haircut
[Hairstylist: Adir Abergel]
Teri Polo's Razored Mushroom Cap Haircut - 20170516
Teri Polo’s Razored Mushroom Cap Haircut

Short Angled Cut

It looks like you’re heading for the country club with this sporty cut. Lots of lift at the roots gives this short haircut plenty of body.

Similar Celebrity Haircuts

Annette Bening - Short Angled Haircut
Annette Bening – Short Angled Haircut

Short Layered Haircut/Bangs

If you like bangs, try a short layered cut like this one that features wispy bangs.

Similar Celebrity Haircuts

Rita Moreno's Short Layered Hairstyle/Straight Across Bangs - [Hairstylist: Anna Maria Orzano] - 20220311
Rita Moreno’s Short Layered Hairstyle/Straight Across Bangs
[Hairstylist: Anna Maria Orzano]
Sharon Osbourne - Short Layered Haircut/Bangs - 20120210
Sharon Osbourne – Short Layered Haircut/Bangs
Sally Fields - Gray Short Layered Hairstyle (2023) - [Hairstylist: Dicky Collins] - 20230105
Sally Fields – Gray Short Layered Hairstyle (2023)
[Hairstylist: Dicky Collins]

Dual Short Haircut

This dual style is all business in the front and fun in the back. A little styling in the front and scrunching in the back is all the maintenance this cut requires.

Similar Celebrity Haircuts

Helen Mirren's Short Choppy Wispy Haircut - 20180304
Helen Mirren’s Short, Choppy, Wispy Haircut
[Hairstylist: Dicky Collins]
Kris Jenner's Short Pixie Cut - [Hairstylist: Andrew Fitzsimons] - 20170420
Kris Jenner’s Short Pixie Cut
[Hairstylist: Andrew Fitzsimons]
Sharon Osbourne - Short Spiky Layered Haircut
Sharon Osbourne – Short Spiky Layered Haircut

Super Short Pixie

This super short style highlights and strengthens facial features. Recent celebrity sightings with super short pixie haircuts include Glenn Close, Dame Judi Dench, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Similar Celebrity Haircuts

Glenn Close - Spiky Pixie (2023) - [Hairstylist: Curtis William] - 20230501
Glenn Close – Spiky Pixie (2023)
[Hairstylist: Curtis William]
Dame Judi Dench - Short White Pixie - 20211012
Dame Judi Dench – Short White Pixie
Jamie Lee Curtis - Short Gray Pixie (2023) - [Hairstylist: Sean James] - 20230312
Jamie Lee Curtis – Short Gray Pixie (2023)
[Hairstylist: Sean James]

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