Introduction
Tired of feeling limited by your hair options as you embrace your golden years? Many women over 70 believe they must settle for ultra-short cuts or outdated styles, but medium length haircuts offer the perfect solution for maintaining elegance, versatility, and youthful confidence. These sophisticated styles prove that age is just a number when it comes to looking fabulous.
As a professional hairstylist with over 15 years of experience specializing in mature women’s hair, I’ve witnessed the transformative power of the right medium length cut. These styles work beautifully with changing hair textures, provide styling flexibility, and frame the face in the most flattering way possible.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore 25 stunning medium length haircuts perfect for women over 70, covering everything from choosing the right style for your face shape and hair type, to styling tips, maintenance advice, and frequently asked questions.
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Why Medium Length Haircuts Work Best for Women Over 70
Medium length haircuts strike the perfect balance between practicality and style for mature women. Unlike shorter cuts that can appear harsh or severe, medium lengths offer softness and femininity while remaining manageable for daily styling.
Key benefits include:
- Versatile styling options – easily dress up or down for any occasion
- Face-flattering length – provides coverage for neck areas while highlighting your best features
- Low maintenance appeal – requires fewer salon visits than short cuts that grow out quickly
- Texture enhancement – works beautifully with natural waves, curls, or straight hair
- Confidence boosting – creates a youthful, contemporary appearance without trying too hard
- Perfect for all seasons – provides warmth in winter and can be styled up in summer heat
Choosing the Right Medium Length Haircut
Selecting the perfect medium length haircut depends on several factors unique to your individual features and lifestyle. Understanding these elements ensures you’ll love your new look and feel confident wearing it every day.
Best Cuts for Your Face Shape
Round faces benefit from longer layers that create vertical lines and elongate the appearance. Avoid blunt cuts at chin length, which can emphasize width. Instead, opt for shoulder-length styles with face-framing layers.
Square faces look stunning with soft, curved lines that counteract angular jawlines. Wavy bobs with side parts and feathered layers work beautifully to soften strong features while adding feminine movement.
Oval faces are fortunate to suit almost any medium length style. This balanced face shape can handle everything from straight lobs to heavily layered cuts, making it easy to choose based on personal preference and lifestyle.
Hair Texture Considerations
Fine hair requires cuts that create the illusion of thickness and volume. Layered bobs with texturizing techniques, subtle highlights, and strategic cutting angles can make thin hair appear fuller and more substantial.
Thick hair needs styles that remove bulk while maintaining shape. Longer layers, thinning techniques, and proper weight distribution prevent medium cuts from appearing too heavy or overwhelming your features.
Curly or wavy hair works beautifully with medium lengths that allow natural texture to shine. Avoid over-layering, which can create frizz, and instead opt for strategic cuts that enhance your natural curl pattern.
25 Medium Length Haircuts For Women Over 70 You’ll Love
#1 Soft Shoulder Length Waves
This romantic style features gentle waves that cascade to the shoulders, creating movement and softness around the face. The waves add texture and volume while maintaining an elegant, polished appearance. Perfect for women with naturally wavy hair or those who enjoy using curling tools, this cut works beautifully with highlights to enhance dimension. The length provides versatility for both casual and formal occasions, and the soft waves help camouflage any thinning areas while adding youthful bounce and movement.
#2 Medium Layered Bob with Side Part
A sophisticated take on the classic bob, this cut incorporates subtle layers throughout for added movement and dimension. The side part creates asymmetry that’s flattering for most face shapes, while the layers prevent the style from looking too blunt or severe. The medium length hits just below the chin, providing coverage for the neck area while framing the face beautifully. This versatile cut works well with straight or slightly wavy hair and can be styled sleek for formal events or tousled for casual charm.
#3 Shoulder Length Bob with Choppy Ends
Modern and edgy yet age-appropriate, this shoulder-length bob features intentionally textured, choppy ends that create visual interest and movement. The irregular cutting technique adds volume and prevents the style from appearing too uniform or flat. This cut works exceptionally well for women with fine hair, as the choppy texture creates the illusion of thickness and fullness. The shoulder length provides practical benefits while maintaining style, and the textured ends require minimal styling for a effortlessly chic appearance that looks intentional rather than messy.
#4 Medium Cut with Flipped Layers
This playful style features layers that curve outward at the ends, creating a vintage-inspired flip that adds bounce and personality to medium length hair. The flipped layers provide volume and movement while creating a polished, finished look that’s perfect for special occasions. The technique works best with hair that has some natural body or wave, though it can be achieved with styling tools on straight hair. This cut frames the face beautifully and adds a youthful energy that’s both sophisticated and fun, making it ideal for confident women who want to make a statement.
#5 Straight Shoulder Length Cut with Side Part
Clean and classic, this straight shoulder-length cut with a deep side part exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. The blunt cutting line creates a strong, geometric shape that looks polished and intentional, while the side part adds softness and prevents the style from appearing too severe. This cut works best on naturally straight hair or hair that’s been professionally straightened. The length provides practical benefits for styling versatility, and the sharp lines can be softened with subtle layers if desired. Perfect for women who prefer low-maintenance styles with maximum impact.
#6 Medium Curly Bob with Volume
Celebrating natural texture, this medium curly bob enhances and shapes natural curls into a flattering, voluminous style. The cut is designed to work with your hair’s natural curl pattern, reducing frizz while maximizing bounce and definition. Strategic layering removes weight without compromising fullness, creating a balanced silhouette that doesn’t overwhelm the face. This style requires minimal daily styling beyond applying curl-enhancing products and diffusing gently. The volume creates a youthful appearance while the medium length provides coverage and sophistication. Ideal for women who want to embrace their natural texture with confidence and style.
#7 Soft Shoulder Length Layers with Bangs
Feminine and flattering, this layered cut combines shoulder-length hair with soft, wispy bangs that frame the face beautifully. The layers create movement and volume throughout the style, while the bangs help camouflage forehead lines and draw attention to the eyes. The soft, feathered bangs blend seamlessly into the side layers, creating a cohesive look that’s neither too young nor too mature. This cut works well with various hair textures and can be styled smooth for elegance or tousled for casual charm. The combination of layers and bangs provides multiple styling options while maintaining a polished appearance.
#8 Medium Cut with Textured Ends
This contemporary style features strategically textured ends that create movement and visual interest without appearing messy or unkempt. The texturizing technique removes weight from the ends while maintaining length, resulting in hair that moves naturally and catches light beautifully. This cut is perfect for women with fine hair who want to create the illusion of thickness, or those with thick hair who want to reduce bulk. The textured ends require minimal styling and look great air-dried or lightly styled. This versatile cut adapts to various hair types and styling preferences while maintaining a modern, sophisticated appearance.
#9 Shoulder Length Feathered Bob
Inspired by classic 1970s styles but updated for modern sensibilities, this shoulder-length feathered bob creates beautiful movement and volume through strategic layering techniques. The feathered layers curve away from the face, creating lift and bounce while providing excellent coverage for the neck and jawline. This cut works particularly well for women with fine to medium hair density, as the feathering technique creates the appearance of fullness and movement. The style can be enhanced with highlights to emphasize the layered structure and add dimension. Perfect for women who want a timeless look with contemporary appeal.
#10 Rounded Medium Bob with Fullness
This classic bob shape features a rounded silhouette that creates beautiful fullness and volume throughout the style. The curved cutting technique ensures that hair appears thick and healthy while maintaining a polished, geometric shape. The medium length provides practicality while the rounded shape adds femininity and softness to angular features. This cut works best with hair that has some natural body or can be styled with volume-enhancing techniques. The fullness created by the rounded shape helps camouflage any thinning areas while providing a youthful, bouncy appearance that’s both sophisticated and playful.
#11 Medium Cut with Swoopy Layers
Graceful and flowing, this medium cut features swooping layers that create beautiful movement and dimension throughout the hair. The layers are cut to curve in different directions, creating a sense of motion even when the hair is still. This technique adds volume and interest while maintaining a soft, feminine appearance. The swoopy layers work well with naturally wavy hair but can also be achieved through styling on straight hair. This versatile cut provides excellent face-framing while offering multiple styling options. The movement created by the layers helps disguise any areas of thinning while adding youthful energy and bounce.
#12 Wavy Shoulder Length Bob
Natural and effortless, this wavy shoulder-length bob celebrates gentle waves while maintaining a structured bob shape. The cut is designed to enhance natural wave patterns or can be achieved through styling techniques on straighter hair. The shoulder length provides coverage and sophistication while the waves add texture, movement, and visual interest. This style works well for women who prefer low-maintenance looks that still appear polished and intentional. The waves help create volume and can camouflage areas where hair might be thinning. Perfect for women who want to embrace natural texture while maintaining a classic, elegant silhouette.
#13 Medium Layered Cut with Highlights
This dimensional style combines strategic layering with professionally placed highlights to create depth, movement, and visual interest. The layers provide structure and volume while the highlights add brightness and dimension that enhances the cut’s shape. The color placement is designed to work with the hair’s natural growth patterns and face shape, creating a harmonious look that appears both natural and sophisticated. This combination of cutting and coloring techniques helps create the illusion of fuller, thicker hair while adding youthful radiance. The medium length provides versatility while the layers and highlights ensure the style never appears flat or one-dimensional.
#14 Shoulder Length Cut with Volume at Crown
Designed to address thinning at the crown area, this shoulder-length cut incorporates specific techniques to create maximum volume and lift at the top of the head. Strategic layering and cutting angles ensure that hair appears fuller and more voluminous where it matters most. The length provides weight and substance while the crown volume creates a youthful, lifted appearance. This cut can be enhanced with volumizing products and styling techniques to maintain height and fullness throughout the day. Perfect for women experiencing age-related hair changes who want to maintain a full, healthy appearance without compromising style or sophistication.
#15 Straight Lob with Tapered Ends
A modern take on the classic lob (long bob), this straight cut features subtly tapered ends that create a sleek, polished appearance. The tapering technique removes bulk while maintaining length, resulting in hair that moves beautifully and catches light at the ends. The straight styling emphasizes the cut’s clean lines and geometric shape, creating a sophisticated, contemporary look. This cut works best on naturally straight hair or hair that can be professionally straightened. The lob length provides versatility for styling while the tapered ends prevent the cut from appearing too heavy or blunt. Ideal for women who prefer clean, modern styles.
#16 Medium Cut with Curtain Bangs
Effortlessly chic, this medium-length cut features trendy curtain bangs that part in the center and frame the face on both sides. The curtain bangs blend seamlessly into face-framing layers, creating a cohesive look that’s both modern and flattering. This style helps soften strong features while drawing attention to the eyes and cheekbones. The medium length provides styling versatility while the curtain bangs add youthful appeal without appearing too trendy or age-inappropriate. This cut works well with various hair textures and can be styled sleek or tousled depending on the occasion. Perfect for women who want to incorporate current trends tastefully.
#17 Soft Flip Out Medium Cut
Playful yet sophisticated, this medium cut features ends that flip outward, creating movement and bounce reminiscent of vintage glamour. The flip-out technique adds volume and personality while maintaining an elegant, polished appearance. This style works particularly well for special occasions or when you want to add extra glamour to your look. The medium length provides coverage and sophistication while the flipped ends create visual interest and movement. This cut can be achieved through styling techniques or incorporated into the actual cut for a more permanent effect. Ideal for confident women who enjoy styles with personality and flair.
#18 Textured Medium Bob with Side Swept Bangs
This contemporary bob combines modern texturizing techniques with classic side-swept bangs for a look that’s both current and timeless. The textured cutting creates movement and reduces weight while the side-swept bangs add softness and help frame the face beautifully. The combination works well to camouflage forehead lines while creating the illusion of fuller, thicker hair. This versatile cut can be styled smooth for formal occasions or enhanced with texturizing products for a more casual, tousled appearance. The medium bob length provides practicality while maintaining style, making it perfect for active women who want to look polished with minimal effort.
#19 Shoulder Length Hair with Face Framing Layers
Flattering and feminine, this shoulder-length cut incorporates strategic face-framing layers that highlight your best features while providing coverage where needed. The layers are cut to curve around the face, creating a soft, flattering silhouette that works with various face shapes. The shoulder length provides weight and substance while the face-framing layers add movement and dimension. This cut can be styled straight for a sleek look or enhanced with waves for added texture and volume. The layers help create the appearance of fuller hair while providing multiple styling options. Perfect for women who want a classic, flattering cut that always looks elegant.
#20 Medium Cut with Wispy Bangs
Soft and romantic, this medium-length cut features delicate, wispy bangs that add a gentle, feminine touch to the overall style. The wispy texture of the bangs creates a soft frame for the face while helping to camouflage forehead lines and draw attention to the eyes. The medium length provides versatility and coverage while the wispy bangs add youthful appeal without appearing too bold or dramatic. This style works well with fine to medium hair textures and can be enhanced with subtle highlights to add dimension. The combination creates a gentle, approachable look that’s both sophisticated and naturally beautiful.
#21 Curled Under Medium Bob
Classic and polished, this medium bob features ends that curl under, creating a smooth, rounded silhouette that’s both elegant and timeless. The inward curl adds volume and bounce while maintaining a controlled, sophisticated appearance. This style works well for formal occasions or professional settings where a polished look is desired. The curled-under technique can be achieved through blow-drying with a round brush or using hot rollers for longer-lasting results. The medium bob length provides coverage and structure while the curled ends add feminine softness. Perfect for women who prefer classic, refined styles that never go out of fashion.
#22 Feathered Lob with Volume
This longer bob incorporates feathering techniques that create beautiful movement and volume throughout the style. The feathered layers add texture and dimension while the lob length provides modern appeal and versatility. The volume created by the feathering helps address thinning hair concerns while adding youthful bounce and movement. This cut works well with various hair textures and can be styled smooth or enhanced with texturizing products for added definition. The combination of length and layering creates a style that’s both contemporary and flattering, perfect for women who want a modern look with classic appeal and plenty of styling options.
#23 Classic Mid Length Shag Cut
Updated for mature women, this classic shag features multiple layers throughout that create tremendous movement, volume, and texture. The shag technique removes weight while adding fullness, making it ideal for fine or thinning hair. The mid-length provides coverage while the layers ensure the style never appears flat or lifeless. This cut can be styled for various occasions, from casual and tousled to smooth and polished. The shag’s inherent texture means it looks great with minimal styling, making it perfect for busy women who want maximum impact with minimal effort. The layers help create the appearance of thicker, fuller hair while providing youthful energy.
#24 Silversway Haircut
A sophisticated style designed specifically for gray and silver hair, the Silversway cut features asymmetrical layers that create beautiful movement while showcasing the natural beauty of silver tones. The cutting technique enhances the hair’s natural shine and movement while providing modern appeal. Strategic layering creates volume and dimension while the asymmetrical elements add contemporary flair. This cut works particularly well with naturally gray or silver hair, as it’s designed to complement these beautiful mature tones. The style can be enhanced with professional toning treatments to maximize shine and eliminate any unwanted yellow tones, creating a stunning, sophisticated appearance.
#25 Glamurelle Haircut
The ultimate in sophisticated glamour, the Glamurelle cut combines precise layering with strategic length to create maximum volume, movement, and elegance. This signature style is designed to work with mature hair textures while providing red-carpet worthy glamour for everyday wear. The cutting technique creates fullness where needed while removing weight in strategic areas, resulting in a style that’s both practical and stunning. Professional styling techniques can enhance the cut’s natural glamour, but it’s designed to look beautiful with minimal daily styling. Perfect for confident women who want to make a statement while maintaining sophisticated elegance and timeless appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I maintain these cuts if I have very fine or thin hair?
Absolutely! Many of these cuts are specifically designed to work with fine or thin hair. Layered cuts, textured styles, and strategic cutting techniques can create the illusion of fuller, thicker hair. Work with your stylist to choose cuts that add volume and avoid styles that might make thin hair appear even thinner.
How often should I wash medium length hair at this age?
Most women over 70 benefit from washing their hair 2-3 times per week rather than daily. Mature hair produces less natural oil, so over-washing can lead to dryness and damage. Use dry shampoo between washes to maintain freshness and add volume to your style.
Are these styles appropriate for women with curly or textured hair?
Many of these cuts work beautifully with natural curl and texture! The key is working with your hair’s natural patterns rather than fighting them. Cuts like the Medium Curly Bob with Volume and various layered styles are specifically designed to enhance and celebrate natural texture while providing shape and structure.
Can I achieve these looks if I prefer to minimize heat styling?
Yes! Many of these cuts are designed to look beautiful with minimal styling. Air-drying techniques, natural texture enhancement, and strategic product use can help you achieve gorgeous results without excessive heat styling. Discuss low-maintenance options with your stylist when choosing your cut.
How do I know which face shape I have and which cuts will be most flattering?
Consider consulting with a professional stylist who can analyze your face shape and features in person. However, general guidelines suggest that oval faces can wear most styles, round faces benefit from longer layers, square faces look great with soft, curved lines, and heart-shaped faces are flattered by cuts that add width at the jawline.
What should I do if my hair texture has changed significantly with age?
Hair texture changes are completely normal with age. Work with an experienced stylist who understands mature hair and can recommend cuts and products that work with your current texture rather than trying to recreate styles from when your hair was different. Embrace your hair’s current characteristics for the best results.
Conclusion
Medium length haircuts offer the perfect solution for women over 70 who want to maintain style, elegance, and youthful confidence without sacrificing practicality or sophistication. These 25 beautiful cuts prove that age doesn’t limit your style options – instead, it opens up new possibilities for expressing your personality and embracing your natural beauty.
Ready to transform your look with one of these stunning medium length cuts? Schedule a consultation with an experienced stylist who understands mature hair and can help you choose the perfect style for your face shape, hair texture, and lifestyle preferences.
Join thousands of confident women over 70 who have discovered the beauty and versatility of medium length haircuts – your perfect style is waiting to be discovered!
