Have you seen Oprah Winfrey, Viola Davis, and Alfre Woodard wearing short hair styles? Aren’t they so iconic? Short natural haircuts for black women over 50 are flattering and easy to style and maintain. It’s the best way to show how you embrace your natural hair texture.
But first, you must consider if a short natural cut fits you and your hair care needs. Vernita Ali, a Hawaii-based stylist says, “My go-to rule is picking the right cut for the woman’s head size, lifestyle, and health issues, if any. Consult with someone you trust and value in the hair field to give you feedback.”
When styling short black hairstyles, Ali’s fave products include her own all-natural olive hair oil. She recommends both Nairobi Foam and Silk Elements MegaSilk Olive Shampoo, too. She also loves Tea Tree Shampoo and Awapuhi Shampoo and Conditioner by Paul Mitchell.
Ali’s advice to black women in their fifties is it’s okay to be bold and have short hair. She adds, “It’s okay to be happy with short haircuts for natural hair without validation from others.”
So before your next hair appointment, check out these popular photos of youthful-looking short natural haircuts for black women over 50.
Natural TWA for Black Senior Women
A natural TWA for black senior women has the perfect balance of hair shape and it’s perfect for African-American women with thinning hair. The stunning shape of TWA hairstyles flows with the head and needs a low amount of styling.
Natural Fohawk with Low Fade for Older Ladies
Try a natural fohawk with a low fade for black women over fifty. First, the short sides are a low-maintenance style. Second, the natural coils on top take all the attention. Add volume by picking out the coils a little for extra shape. Allow some coils to fall around the front of the face to contour the forehead.
Salt and Pepper Pixie Cut
You can’t go wrong with a salt and pepper pixie cut. Aging hair can be tough to deal with. But, keeping it this short definitely helps. Do not forget, short hair is sassy too!
Crochet Braids for Short, Thin Hair
Crochet braids for short, thin hair are best installed as small and short in length to minimize tension on already fragile hair. For women over 50, an asymmetrical braided bob is a chic style that can easily be managed from home by simply wearing a bonnet at night and keeping your scalp moisturized as needed.
Short Box Braids for Natural Hair
Short box braids for natural hair on women over 50 are ideal for low styling maintenance. Lightweight and simplistic, this braid style is a perfect go-to for something quick and cute.
Shaved Head for Gray-Haired Women
Short natural African-American hairstyles like a shaved head for gray-haired women don’t need to be extreme. Clippers have different levels of length and keeping the guard on a higher number can create a beautiful head-hugging crop. Your silvery gray hair will make it even more of a show-stopping style. Plus, there’s no styling time involved.
Short 4c Curls for Older Black Women
Short 4C curls for older black women lift the face and adds a fun playful feel to your black hair type. Wearing your hair natural helps you to embrace your texture. Pulling the coils out gently adds height and opens up the face to let your features, such as your glasses, shine.
Very Short Tight Coils for Older Women Over 50
Try wearing very short tight coils for older women in their 50s if you need a fresh new natural short haircut. Let some tendrils fall around your forehead and have the shape layered to create a softer rounded bevel on the length. This will elevate your face shape.
Defined Curls for Short Natural Hair
When looking for natural hairstyles for short hair, opt for defined curls for your 3C hair. Natural curls will always be timeless and classy. Although, it can take some experimenting with products and styling to get your curls right. Also, consider a shorter length to let the curl bounce up and frame your face.
