Hey there beautiful! Welcome back to TressNails.com. I’m Ella Kohn, and I’m so excited to chat with you today about something that truly matters as we get a little older – our hair! I know that for many of us over 50, finding a hairstyle that still feels fresh, adds volume, and makes us feel fantastic can be a bit of a journey. But guess what? It doesn’t have to be hard!
I’ve spent years exploring different cuts and styles, both for myself and for the amazing women I’ve had the pleasure of helping. And let me tell you, I’ve discovered a secret weapon for regaining that youthful bounce and effortless chic: layers! Specifically, very layered medium styles. They’re just magic for adding airiness and lift. So, get ready to Rediscover Your Volume: 20+ Chic & Airy Very Layered Medium Styles for Women Over 50. I’ve put together a list of my absolute favorites, and I can’t wait to share them with you. Let’s dive in and find your next stunning look!
22 Very Layered Medium Styles for Women Over 50
Ready to see some amazing options? I’ve compiled a list of 22 very layered medium styles that are perfect for women over 50. These cuts are my go-to recommendations for adding volume, creating beautiful movement, and giving you a chic, modern look. From classic layers to trendy shags, there’s something here for everyone. My top recommendation is number one on this list!
22. The Soft Shag
The soft shag is having a moment, and I totally get why! It’s such a cool, relaxed style that works beautifully on medium-length hair for women over 50. This cut uses lots of choppy layers to create a lived-in, airy feel. It adds instant movement and gives your hair a lovely, effortless volume. It’s perfect if you want something trendy but still easy to manage. I love how it frames the face too. For an extra lift, try a spritz of texturizing spray at the roots and mid-lengths.
21. Mid-Length with Face-Framing Layers
Face-framing layers are like magic for softening features and adding volume exactly where you want it. On a mid-length cut, these layers draw attention to your eyes and cheekbones. They’re super versatile and look great on pretty much any face shape. I often suggest this to my clients because it’s a simple way to add interest without a drastic change. To really make those face-framing layers pop, blow-dry them using a round brush, directing the hair away from your face.
20. The Textured Lob
The textured lob is a longer version of the classic bob, hitting somewhere between your chin and collarbone. Adding choppy layers to this length gives it a modern, slightly undone vibe that’s incredibly chic. It creates the illusion of thickness, which is fantastic for hair that might be feeling a bit fine. It’s low maintenance and looks great air-dried. Just add a little styling cream to damp hair and let it do its thing for natural texture.
19. Graduated Layers for Volume
Graduated layers are all about building shape and volume, especially at the back. The layers are shorter at the nape and gradually get longer towards the front. This technique is brilliant for creating lift and a rounded shape, which is ideal if you have fine hair that tends to lay flat. It adds structure and body. Before you blow-dry, spray a root-lifting product onto your damp roots. It makes a big difference!
18. Wavy Medium with Internal Layers
If you have natural waves, internal layers are your friend. These layers are cut underneath the top sections of hair, creating movement and reducing weight without making the style look overly layered from the outside. It helps your waves bounce up and adds lovely, subtle volume. It’s a great way to enhance your natural texture. When drying, use a diffuser attachment on your hairdryer. It helps keep your waves intact and reduces frizz.
17. The Feathered Cut
The feathered cut is a timeless classic for a reason. Layers are cut at an angle, often with a razor, to create soft, wispy ends that look like feathers. This technique adds beautiful volume and a gentle, airy feel to medium length hair. It’s a sophisticated look that never goes out of style. A tiny bit of light styling oil on the ends adds shine and helps define those feathered pieces beautifully.
16. Medium Length with Long Layers
Sometimes, less is more! Subtle, long layers on a medium length cut add just enough movement to keep the hair from looking heavy or blocky. This is a great option if you have thicker hair and want to remove some weight while maintaining length. It adds a gentle flow to the hair. Curling the ends outwards with a curling iron or round brush gives it a lovely, bouncy finish.
15. The Side-Swept Bang with Layers
A side-swept bang is such a youthful and flattering addition to a layered medium style. It softens the forehead and draws attention to your eyes. Paired with layers throughout the rest of the hair, it creates a beautiful frame for your face and adds volume around the front. It’s a simple change that makes a big impact. To style your side-swept bang, use a medium-sized velcro roller while it cools after blow-drying.
14. Voluminous Blowout Layers
Some layered cuts are designed specifically to look amazing with a blow-dry. Voluminous blowout layers are strategically placed to maximize lift and body when styled with a round brush. This is the cut for you if you love a polished, bouncy look. It creates that salon-quality finish at home. After blow-drying sections, roll them up in large velcro rollers and let them cool completely for lasting volume.
13. The Collarbone Cut with Layers
The collarbone length is incredibly popular, and for good reason – it’s super flattering on many women! Adding layers to a cut that hits right at your collarbone creates beautiful movement and body. It keeps the style from looking too blunt or heavy. This length is versatile and easy to manage. For a relaxed, undone look, spritz some texturizing spray through the mid-lengths and scrunch.
12. Layers for Fine Hair
If you have fine hair, strategic layering is key to making it look fuller. The right layers can add body and the illusion of thickness without making the ends look thin. It’s crucial not to over-layer, as this can have the opposite effect. Shorter layers at the crown can give a great lift. Before styling, work a volumizing mousse through your damp hair from roots to ends. It gives fine hair some much-needed grip and volume.
11. Layers for Thick Hair
Thick hair can sometimes feel heavy and lack shape. Layers are fantastic for removing bulk and adding movement and definition. They prevent the hair from looking like a solid mass and allow it to flow beautifully. Layers help thick hair feel lighter and more manageable. To keep thick, layered hair looking smooth and controlled, especially if frizz is an issue, use a smoothing serum on the mid-lengths and ends.
10. The U-Shaped Cut with Layers
A U-shaped cut means the back of your hair is gently rounded, like the letter U. Adding layers to this shape creates a soft, feminine look with built-in volume. It gives the hair a lovely, rounded flow and prevents the ends from looking too severe. It’s a softer alternative to straight-across cuts. When blow-drying, direct the air downwards and use a round brush to encourage the ends to curve gently under for a polished finish.
9. The V-Shaped Cut with Layers
The V-shaped cut is more dramatic than the U-shape, with the back coming to a point like the letter V. Layers enhance this shape, adding movement and a modern, edgy feel. It’s a good choice if you want a medium cut with a defined silhouette. The layers help the V shape stand out. You can use a flat iron to create subtle bends or waves throughout the V section for added texture and interest.
8. Layers to Enhance Curls
Curly hair and layers are a match made in heaven! Layers are essential for removing weight from curly hair, which allows the curls to bounce up and form better. They help define your natural curl pattern and prevent that dreaded triangle shape. It makes curly hair much easier to manage and style. After washing, apply a good curl-defining cream or gel and either air dry or use a diffuser.
7. Straight Hair with Seamless Layers
Even straight hair benefits from layers! Seamless layers are blended so smoothly into the cut that they’re almost invisible, but they make a huge difference in adding movement and preventing straight hair from looking flat or heavy. It’s a low-maintenance way to add life to straight strands. For a sleek, polished look, finish with a shine spray. It enhances the smoothness and makes the layers catch the light.
6. Layers Around the Crown for Lift
If your hair tends to fall flat at the top, layers cut specifically around the crown area can work wonders. Shorter layers here create instant lift and volume right where you need it most. It gives your style height and prevents it from looking heavy or lifeless. It’s a simple trick that makes a big impact on overall volume. For extra height, lightly backcomb the roots at the crown section before smoothing over the top layer.
5. The Messy Bun with Face-Framing Layers
Who doesn’t love a messy bun? And face-framing layers make it even better! When you sweep your hair up, leave those layers around your face loose. It creates a soft, effortless look that adds volume and interest around your features. It’s perfect for casual days but can also look chic for evening. Before putting your hair up, spray some dry shampoo through the lengths for added grip and texture, which helps the bun hold and makes those layers look piecey.
4. Layers for a Round Face
Layers can be strategically cut to help balance a round face shape. Longer layers that fall below the chin help to elongate the face and add angles. Avoid layers that hit right at the widest part of your face. Layers around the jawline and below work best. Creating a side part is another great trick for round faces, as it adds asymmetry and helps to slim the face visually.
3. Layers for a Square Face
For square face shapes, which often have a strong jawline, soft, layered cuts are ideal. Layers can help to soften the angles of the face and create a more oval appearance. Layers that start around the chin or collarbone are very flattering. Adding a wispy or feathered bang can also help to soften the forehead and draw attention to the eyes, balancing the stronger jawline.
2. Layers for an Oval Face
Oval faces are often considered the most versatile for hairstyles. If you have an oval face, you can pretty much pull off any layered medium style on this list! The balanced proportions of an oval face mean you can experiment with different layer lengths and placements. It’s a great opportunity to try something bold or subtle. Have fun trying out different looks! You can easily switch between face-framing layers, long layers, or more choppy styles.
1. The Volumizing Pixie-Lob Hybrid
Okay, this is my absolute favorite for boosting volume on women over 50, and it’s a very layered medium style that gets attention for all the right reasons! It’s a genius mix of the lift you get from a shorter pixie cut at the crown and the flattering length and versatility of a lob. The strategic layering through the top and sides creates incredible height and airiness while leaving enough length to frame the face and feel substantial. It looks modern, requires minimal fuss, and gives amazing volume exactly where thinning might be a concern. You can style it smooth or piecey. A little styling wax worked through the layers adds texture and definition, making that volume last all day.
Frequently Asked Questions
I get a lot of questions about very layered medium styles, so I wanted to answer a few common ones here. These layered medium haircuts are popular for a reason, and I always want you to feel confident styling them!
What kind of layers are best for adding volume?
For adding volume, I find that shorter layers cut around the crown of your head are fantastic. They create instant lift at the roots. Face-framing layers also add volume right around your face, which can make a big difference, especially for hairstyles for fine hair over 50.
How often should I get my layered medium style trimmed?
To keep your layered medium cut looking its best and maintain that beautiful shape, I recommend getting a trim every 6 to 8 weeks. This helps prevent split ends and keeps the layers looking fresh and defined.
Can I style a layered medium cut at home easily?
Absolutely! One of the best things about easy layered styles is that many are super simple to style at home. A round brush and a hairdryer can create a beautiful blowout. Texturizing spray or a little styling cream can give you that effortless, undone look quickly.
Conclusion
So there you have it – 22 fantastic very layered medium styles that can truly transform your look! I really believe that finding the right haircut is about so much more than just hair; it’s about feeling confident and beautiful in your own skin. These layers are designed to add volume, movement, and that touch of chic that makes you feel amazing. Don’t be afraid to try something new! Embrace your beautiful hair and rediscover that youthful bounce you’ve been looking for. You deserve to feel fabulous every single day!
