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This is where short haircuts come in. They are not what they used to be, and there is a myriad of ways to spice them up or make them fit you and your personality specifically.
Don’t be afraid to go short. Lightening the load can make you appear younger or more en vogue with minimal effort.
Shorter styles also consolidate the hair to make it look thicker, such as a long pixie hiding thinning areas or piece-y cuts covering forehead wrinkles. Chopped, blunter cuts can make volume appear fuller, as can shorter, subtle waves.
Invest in verifying and learning about your face shape—what goes best with your cheekbones, forehead length, etc. This can minimize the fear of chopping off your locks.
If you wear glasses, know that side-swept or face-framing bangs can bring out your best features, as well as wavy bits that frame your face.
The goal is less effort, but still bringing out our best qualities. For coarser strands, an angled bob can do exactly this, keeping the back short and easy while still allowing you to style and switch up the front.
The long pixie works similarly, also while providing a clean, low-maintenance option.
Don’t be afraid to choose edgy. Side-swept pixies with brightened silver tones, texturing a long pixie to highlight the mix of grays or adding a little spikiness can all give a vibrant edge to your look and boost your confidence.
Hitting fifty does not mean less sexy, so go all out and remind everyone else of it too! Try some of our suggestions in the list below.
