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Short hair has so many upsides. It's cute, easy to care for, and it keeps you cool in the hot months. And all you need to carry off short hair is confidence. 

It's easy to feel confident in one of these short haircuts for older women. From close-cropped curls to a wavy bob, each of these hairstyles is easy to rock with complete confidence. 

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Bouncy Curls

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We love how adorable these bouncy natural curls are. With short layers and a product like curl cream, these fun curls are easy breezy when it comes to care. 

Natural Curls

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We're all about honoring your hair's natural texture. So this chin-length natural cut is so cute and perfect for any occasion. 

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Chin-Length Bob

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Chin length bobs are super flattering for most face shapes. We love the addition of an off-center part and bangs to make this an easygoing style. 

Long on Top

Senior Woman Relaxing On Sofa At Home

This cute hairstyle has close-cut sides and a longer top that allows your curls room to do their thing. It's an attractive, low-maintenance cut that looks polished and pretty. 

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Side-swept Bob

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How cute is this chin-length bob? We love the light layers and side-swept bangs for a casual and fun look that's easy to care for. 

Short and Stylized

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Can hair be architectural and relaxed at the same time? We think so. This cute short 'do has an almost architectural shape but a carefree and relaxed look that's as at home in the garden as it is in the boardroom.

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Pixie

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Decade after decade, the pixie cut just works. And we love the wispy and breezy nature of this pixie that's as practical as it is adorable. 

Side-swept Pixie

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We adore how this side-swept longer pixie gives naturally straight hair lots of body and movement. And it's super cute with glasses.

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Wispy Bangs

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This short cut with long, wispy bangs frames the face beautifully. Bonus — it's super easy to care for.

Wavy Bob

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Trust us when we tell you this: you are never too old for beachy waves. Case in point — this adorable chin-length wavy bob. After all, life's a beach when you're retired, so let it show in your hairstyle. 

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Super Sassy

A happy senior adult female accountant with short hair working from home and writing financial reports in front of a laptop.

Short and sassy is always a great choice. It looks super cute on gray hair, it's a little bit edgy, and it's so easy to care for. 

Casual Curls

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We love how cute and natural this curly 'do is. It's perfect for casual clothes or fancy dress, and it always feels easy going.

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Close Cropped

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It's the ultimate low-fuss hairstyle, and it's easy to carry off if you have self-confidence. We love the wash-and-go utility of close-cropped hair and how great it always looks. 

Your Crowning Glory

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One of the great things about getting older is having fewer and fewer rules. And by the time you get to be a certain age, rules just don't matter to you anymore. So throw out the rule book and try one of these fun, modern short hairstyles for older women. We know you're going to look great.