Short Hair For Mature Women

Why Try It and How to Choose a Style?

Donna is a stylish 50-something woman who has always worn her hair shoulder-length or longer. She recently moved from the cool northern climes to the hot, humid south and suddenly found her long hair very hard to manage and just too much for the heat.

After many months of procrastinating, she finally found a stylist she trusted, took the plunge and got a short, sporty style. When she saw her new look in the mirror for the first time, Donna burst into an amazed grin. She said, "All these years I was afraid to see my whole face... I never knew that short hair actually suits me."

Like many women, Donna had been trying to hide behind her hair. She thought long locks made her look more feminine, more pretty.

But her new short 'do opens up her entire face and draws attention to her sparkling eyes and smile, without making her look the least bit boyish.

Short Hair Options

 

 Now the hard part: which short hairstyle is the one for you? Above the ears and sleek? Fluffed around the ears and nape, with a soft curl? A blunt bob? Or a razor-cut spiky look?

If you've never gone short before, it can be hard to decide. The best starting point is to peruse lots of hairstyle magazines for ideas.

Then look at pictures of yourself over the years. Which haircuts looked best on you? Which ones do your friends and family say suited you best? When did you feel the most comfortable and confident with your appearance?