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50 Trendy Hairstyles for Women Over 50 Popular in 2022

April 21, 2022 //  by Adina Mazilu Leave a Comment

Reaching a certain age does not mean that you should no longer look for new and beautiful ways to improve your appearance. Your hair plays a big part in the way you present yourself even when you are mature and experienced. So, because of this, we have searched for 50+ trendy and wearable hairstyles for women over 50 that you can draw inspiration from and adapt according to your preferences and needs.

I. Short hairstyles for women over 50

1. Curly Side-Parted Bob Cut Hairstyles for Women Over 50

Curly Side-Parted Bob Haircut
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Bob haircuts are probably the most popular choices when t comes to women over 50 who want to have a short haircut but still an elegant and feminine one. This side-parted style looks very well with curly hair.

2. Voluminous Side-Parted Bob Cut Hairstyles for Women Over 50 with Thick Hair

Voluminous Side-Parted Bob Haircut for Thick Hair
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On the other hand, if your hair is thick, you can try adopting a bob haircut that is voluminous and side-parted. The volume will come from your naturally rich hair and the side-part will help you highlight your beautiful features.

3. Sleek Side-Parted Bob Haircut

Sleek Side-Parted Bob Haircut
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For those women who have thin hair, a sleek side-parted bob haircut can be a perfect choice. It’s low-maintenance, pretty, wearable, and you can easily style it to fit your preferences. Use hairspray to make sure that its shape holds for more hours.

4. High Messy Bun Updo Hairstyles for Women Over 50

High Messy Bun Updo
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An updo still counts as a short hairstyle and this one is extremely easy to do. It’s just a high messy bun that you can wear anywhere. Secure it with some bobby pins or an invisible elastic and leave some strands out for that laidback look.

5. Curly Low Pigtails Hairstyles for Women Over 50

Curly Low Pigtails
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Who says that mature women cannot wear pigtails and look good? These two low curly pigtails are absolutely adorable and they will make you seem a lot younger than you actually are. So, gain the courage to wear this hairstyle and you will adore it!

6. Layered & Messy Bob Haircut with Side Bangs

Layered & Messy Bob Haircut with Side Bangs
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A layered and messy bob haircut is for those of you who are a little bit edgy and want a cool short hairstyle. The side bangs make the whole look youthful and fresh while the spunky aura of it all will completely change your perspective on life, even after 50.

7. Middle-Parted Bob Haircut with Curtain Bangs

Middle-Parted Bob Haircut with Curtain Bangs
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Middle-parted bob haircuts are also good options for women over 50 who want a short but sweet hairstyle to wear on all occasions. The curtain bangs on this one act as a natural frame for your beautiful face and you will simply adore the final result.

8. Sleek & Asymmetrical Bob Hairstyles for Women Over 50

Sleek & Asymmetrical Bob Haircut
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Again, if your hair is rather thick and rich, an asymetrical bob haircut can be the right solution. It will highlight your side profile beautfully while offering you that fresh look that even teenagers will love when they see.

9. Wavy Middle-Parted Short Hairstyles for Women Over 50

Wavy Middle-Parted Short Haircut
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A short haircut can look incredibly well if it’s middle-parted and wavy too. So, if your hair is already naturally like that, good for you. If not, you can always use a curling wand to achieve those loose and relaxed waves.

10. Curly Pixie with Side and Nape Undercut

Curly Pixie with Side and Nape Undercut
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One of the most wearable hairstyles for women over 50 is the pixie cut and for those of you have have been blessed with natural curls, this haircut can look beautiful with a nape and side undercut and woth those small ringlets on top.

11. Razor Bob Cut Hairstyles for Women Over 50

Razor Bob Haircut
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Razor cuts are another solution for those who want a short but trendy haircut. In this case, it’s a bob cut that has been side-parted and which makes use of the razor cut to create a very trendy style that you will certainly love.

12. Voluminous Short Hairstyles for Women Over 50 with Blunt Bangs

Voluminous Short Haircut with Blunt Bangs
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In case your hair is naturally voluminous, then this short cut with blunt bangs is for you. The bangs are mysterious and cool while the short nape area keeps the look low-maintenance and wearable.

13. Layered Pixie Cut with Messy Bangs Hairstyles for Women Over 50

Layered Pixie Cut with Messy Bangs
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A layered pixie cut is definitely a good choice if you want short hair and you are over 50. It’s easy to care for, versatile, and the messy bangs offer that youthfullness that we are all looking for.

14. Side-Parted Short & Curly Hairstyles for Women Over 50

Side-Parted Short & Curly Haircut
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In case you are looking for a curly hairstyle or if you already have curly hair, this side-parted short cut is for you. Just use a curling and to create the ringlets or define your natural ones with some hair mousse.

15. Sleek Pixie Cut with Side Bangs

Sleek Pixie Cut with Side Bangs
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For ladies wth straight hair, a sleek pixie cut is worth considering when you’re looking for inspiration for a short hairstyle. The side bangs on this one create a nice appearance and you can even go for a bolder hair color if you feel like expressing yourself.

16. Messy Short Haircut with Curtain Bangs and Wispy Ends

Messy Short Haircut with Curtain Bangs and Wispy Ends
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Messy haircuts are very trendy right now and the perfect excuse to go out withou styling your hair too much. The curtain bangs on this one are cool and youthful while the wispy ends reflect your edgy and carefree personality perfectly.

17. Boyish Layered Short Haircut with Side Bangs

Boyish Layered Short Haircut with Side Bangs
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For those of you who don’t want anything too complex, a boyish short and layered hairstyle can be the perfect choice. The side bangs work very well with this style. Moreover, it’s very easy to care for and wearable.

18. Short Shag Cut Hairstyles for Women Over 50 with Wispy Bangs

Short Shag Cut with Wispy Bangs
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The wispy curtain bangs are the main focus of this hairstyle because they are so nice. The shag on the other hand is a cut that will never go out of style and which can be worn at all ages and for all occasions.

19. Extra Short Two-Color Curly Haircut

Extra Short Two-Color Curly Haircut
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A curly and extra short hairstyle can look incredible, especially if you are usually wearing glasses. More than that, you can express your personality by dying your hair in two different colors.

20. Colorful Sleek Side-Parted Pixie Cut

Colorful Sleek Side-Parted Pixie Cut
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Speaking of dying your hair, who says that you cannot go for pink highlights when you are over 50? For example, this sleek side-parted pixie cut is the perfect opportunity to do just that and feel good about yourself.

21. Curly Pompadour Hairstyle with Nape and Side Undercut

Curly Pompadour Hairstyle with Nape and Side Undercut
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The pompadour hairstyle is for those of you who want to feel liberated and fresh. This look can also be achieved if your hair is curly because the nape and side undercut will balance out the proportions.

22. Extra Short Bob Haircut with Messy Bangs

Extra Short Bob Haircut with Messy Bangs
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Extra short bob haircuts are, again, for women with strong personalities who want to express themselves through their hairstyle. In this case, the messy bangs offer the whole look a fresh vibe that you will want to keep forever.

23. Extra Short and Edgy Hairstyles for Women Over 50

Extra Short and Edgy Hairstyle
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Another super short pixie cut that looks amazing if you are wearing glasses. This hairstyle is for those who want to cut off their hair and end up looking like a million bucks. The edgy and wimpy bangs are there to make you feel like the rockstar you are.

24. Wavy Slicked-Back Short Hairstyles for Women Over 50

Wavy Slicked-Back Short Hairstyle
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This is a slicked-back short hairstyle that looks amazing with wavy hair. You only need to brush it backwards and use either hairspray or hair gel to keep your bangs like that. The rest of the hair will remain wavy and very youthful-looking.

25. Extra Short Pixie Cut with Hair Accessory

Extra Short Pixie Cut with Hair Accessory
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This super short pixie cut might not be something relovultionary but you can make it special by pairing it with some hair accessories for various occasions. You may not be able to style your hair differently each time you go out but you can make it look completely unique and cool thanks to some accessories.

26. Voluminous & Wavy Short Hairstyles for Women Over 50 with Messy Bangs

Voluminous & Wavy Short Hairstyle with Messy Bangs
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Wavy and voluminous hair needs a hairstyle to compliment it and look good in any circumstance. So, this short haircut has those messy bangs and the longer sides to frame your face nicely and to make you feel young and cool at all times.

II. Medium-length hairstyles for women over 50

27. Wavy Middle-Length Hairstyle with Curtain Bangs

Wavy Middle-Length Hairstyle with Curtain Bangs
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When it comes to middle-length hairstyles, this wavy one with curtain bangs is wearable, pretty, always fashionable, and definitely worth considering if you are a mature woman. Definitely one of the best hairstyles for women over 50.

28. Side-Parted Middle-Length Hairstyle for Thick Hair

Side-Parted Middle-Length Hairstyle for Thick Hair
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In case your hair is thick and rich, we strongly recommend going for this side-parted middle-length hairstyle because it’s both low-maintenance and perfect for your hair type. Also, it looks very well with glasses and that’s always a plus.

29. Sleek Middle-Length Hairstyles for Women Over 50 with Messy Bangs

Sleek Middle-Length Hairstyle with Messy Bangs
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For ladies with straight hair, this middle-length hairstyle with messy bangs can be the perfect choice. The bangs are easy to care for while the rest of the hair can be styled in different ways or left sleek and pretty.

30. Curly & Texturized Middle-Length Hairstyle with Side Bangs

Curly & Texturized Middle-Length Hairstyle with Side Bangs
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If your hair is naturally texturized you can take advantage of that by getting this middle-legth hairstyle with side bangs. Also, you can use a curling wand to create those loose ringlets and offer your hairstyle a fresh vibe. Plus, glasses work very well with it too.

31. Wavy Side-Parted Middle-Length Hairstyle

Wavy Side-Parted Middle-Length Hairstyle
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If your hair is naturally-wavy then you might want to think about this middle-length side-parted hairstyle. It’s easy to care for, super wearable, and also very versatile as it can be styled in multiple ways without much effort at all.

32. Curly Middle-Parted Medium-Length Hairstyles for Women Over 50

Curly Middle-Parted Medium-Length Hairstyle
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One of the best hairstyles for women over 50 with curly hair is this middle-parted one. You only need to keep your ringlets natural or offer them some extra definition with some hairspray or hair mousse. That’s all!

33. Voluminous Wavy Middle-Length Hairstyle with Blunt Bangs

Voluminous Wavy Middle-Length Hairstyle with Blunt Bangs
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For hair with natural volume, this wavy hairstyle with blunt bangs can do wonders. You only need a curling wand to create the loose waves and possibly a flat iron for the bangs, in case your hair is not naturally-straight.

34. Sleek Middle-Parted Medium-Length Hairstyle

Sleek Middle-Parted Medium-Length Hairstyle
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If your hair is straight (or if you often use a flat iron to achieve this sleek look), this medium-length hairstyle is definitely for you. It is middle-parted, which makes it easy to care for, and very wearable on any occasions that might arise.

35. Wavy Middle-Length Hairstyle with Curtain Bangs and Wispy Ends

Wavy Middle-Length Hairstyle with Curtain Bangs and Wispy Ends
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The curtain bangs and wispy ends on this hairstyle are the key to it being so sexy and trendy. The waves in your hair can be done with either rollers or a curling wand and the volume achieved with lots of hairspray.

36. Voluminous Retro Style Wavy Middle-Length Hairstyle with Long Bangs

Voluminous Retro Style Wavy Middle-Length Hairstyle with Long Bangs
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Who says that you cannot be over 50 and a real bombshell? This voluminous retro-inspired hairstyle will remind you of past decades when women were all about the loose waves and big hair. That is still trendy and very hot, even after a certain age.

37. Sleek Side-Parted Long Bob Hairstyle

Sleek Side-Parted Long Bob Hairstyle
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If you love bob haircuts but don’t want to chop off so much hair, you can always go for the longer version of this hairstyle, also called a blob. Side-part it and use a flat iron to achieve the sleek look.

38. Messy Middle-Length Hairstyle with Sleek Side Bangs

Messy Middle-Length Hairstyle with Sleek Side Bangs
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If your hair is frizzy you can take advantage of that by adopting this messy middle-length hairstyle with sleek side bangs. Use a flat iron for them and hairspray to keep them in place and let the rest of your hair natural.

39. Wavy Middle-Parted Shag Hairstyle

Wavy Middle-Parted Shag Hairstyle
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A middle-parted shag is always a good idea, especially when you are over 50 and want a hairstyle that is both modern and wearable. Also, it’s low-maintenance and only requires some loose waves to be done from time to time.

III. Long hairstyles for women over 50

40. Messy Side-Parted Long Hairstyle

Messy Side-Parted Long Hairstyle
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For ladies over 50 who want to keep their long and luscious locks intact, this hairstyle is for you. It’s simple, middle-parted, and slightly messy just to add that extra something that will make it stand out.

41. Sleek Long Hairstyle with Blunt Bangs

Sleek Long Hairstyle with Blunt Bangs
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If you have straight hair and maybe not a lot of it, this long hairstyle with blunt bangs is the right choice. Easy to maintain, trendy, cool, and wearable. Just use a flat iron if you want to obtain that extra slickness, both in the body and the bangs.

42. Straight Long Hairstyle with Side Bangs

Straight Long Hairstyle with Side Bangs
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Again, another straight long hairstyle only this time, the side bangs make a big difference. This is also a low-maintenance hairdo for those ladies over 50 who still want to sport long and pretty locks.

43. Long & Curly Side-Parted Hairstyle

Long & Curly Side-Parted Hairstyle
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For curly-haired ladies over 50, this long side-parted hairstyle is definitely worth considering. Just add some extra definition to your curls by using some hair mousse and maybe hairspray and rung your fingers through them.

44. Side-Parted Long Hairstyle with Beachy Waves

Side-Parted Long Hairstyle with Beach Waves
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The beachy waves are the secret to this long side-parted hairstyle and they can be easily obtained if you either already have wavy hair or with a curling wand and some texturizing hairspray. Rung your fingers through the waves and enjoy you cool look.

45. Long Retro & Curly Middle-Parted Hairstyle

Long Retro & Curly Middle-Parted Hairstyle
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This is one of the best retro hairstyles for women over 50 that you can adopt even in 2020. Curl your hair, middle-part it and then tease it a bit to obtain that volume. Use hairspray to keep everything in place and start taking selfies. You’ve earned it.

46. Long Hairstyles for Women Over 50 with Box Braids

Long Hairstyle with Box Braids
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For those beautiful ladies who have a lot of hair that can be done into box braids, this long hairstyle is for you to consider. You can create a side part if you feel like it and simply enjoy your long braids day after day.

47. Sleek Side-Parted Long Hairstyle

Sleek Side-Parted Long Hairstyle
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Jennifer Aniston is that one example of woman over 50 who is not afraid to embrace her youthfulness and be stylish and cool, over and over. Her sleek side-parted hairstyle can also be an inspiration for you.

48. Long Voluminous Blow-Dried Hairstyle with Side Bangs

Long Voluminous Blow-Dried hairstyle with Side Bangs
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The secret to this voluminous hairstyle is to blow dry it so you obtain that shape which you can play with afterwards. You can add some curls and hairspray to keep every strand of hair in place, even after a few hours of walking around.

49. Long Hairstyle with Blunt Bangs and Loose Waves

Long Hairstyle with Blunt Bangs and Loose Waves
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The long blunt bangs on this hairstyle are very mysterious and fresh-looking. Also, the extra long hair with loose waves is to die for, even when you are over 50. Use texturizing hairspray for that beachy and laid back look.

50. Long Sleek Middle-Parted Hairstyle with Behind Ear Bangs

Long Sleek Middle-Parted Hairstyle with Behind Ear Bangs
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If your bangs are long enough, you can also consider them tucking them behind your ears for a different look and to highlight your face and makeup. Keep the rest of your hair sleek with a flat iron and some hairspray.

Conclusion

All in all, it should be noted that some of the very best hairstyles for women over 50 are those that make said women feel confident, beautiful, and happy. You can have the most gorgeous hair but as long as it doesn’t speak for your personality, it’s in vain. So, we hope that we have inspired you with this article and that you have already found your perfect over 50 hairstyle.

About Adina Mazilu

After graduating from the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures from the University of Bucharest (with English and Italian), my main hobby, which was always writing, became my main point of interest as a full-fledged career too. Starting small and then developing to have my own content writing/translating business, I soon discovered that I could blend my other passions, which were beauty and hairstyling, with writing. One thing led to another and now here I am, wishing to deliver the best possible hairstyling-related content to my readers and hoping that I can get better with each passing day and each written piece.

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Contents

  1. I. Short hairstyles for women over 50
    1. 1. Curly Side-Parted Bob Cut Hairstyles for Women Over 50
    2. 2. Voluminous Side-Parted Bob Cut Hairstyles for Women Over 50 with Thick Hair
    3. 3. Sleek Side-Parted Bob Haircut
    4. 4. High Messy Bun Updo Hairstyles for Women Over 50
    5. 5. Curly Low Pigtails Hairstyles for Women Over 50
    6. 6. Layered & Messy Bob Haircut with Side Bangs
    7. 7. Middle-Parted Bob Haircut with Curtain Bangs
    8. 8. Sleek & Asymmetrical Bob Hairstyles for Women Over 50
    9. 9. Wavy Middle-Parted Short Hairstyles for Women Over 50
    10. 10. Curly Pixie with Side and Nape Undercut
    11. 11. Razor Bob Cut Hairstyles for Women Over 50
    12. 12. Voluminous Short Hairstyles for Women Over 50 with Blunt Bangs
    13. 13. Layered Pixie Cut with Messy Bangs Hairstyles for Women Over 50
    14. 14. Side-Parted Short & Curly Hairstyles for Women Over 50
    15. 15. Sleek Pixie Cut with Side Bangs
    16. 16. Messy Short Haircut with Curtain Bangs and Wispy Ends
    17. 17. Boyish Layered Short Haircut with Side Bangs
    18. 18. Short Shag Cut Hairstyles for Women Over 50 with Wispy Bangs
    19. 19. Extra Short Two-Color Curly Haircut
    20. 20. Colorful Sleek Side-Parted Pixie Cut
    21. 21. Curly Pompadour Hairstyle with Nape and Side Undercut
    22. 22. Extra Short Bob Haircut with Messy Bangs
    23. 23. Extra Short and Edgy Hairstyles for Women Over 50
    24. 24. Wavy Slicked-Back Short Hairstyles for Women Over 50
    25. 25. Extra Short Pixie Cut with Hair Accessory
    26. 26. Voluminous & Wavy Short Hairstyles for Women Over 50 with Messy Bangs
  2. II. Medium-length hairstyles for women over 50
    1. 27. Wavy Middle-Length Hairstyle with Curtain Bangs
    2. 28. Side-Parted Middle-Length Hairstyle for Thick Hair
    3. 29. Sleek Middle-Length Hairstyles for Women Over 50 with Messy Bangs
    4. 30. Curly & Texturized Middle-Length Hairstyle with Side Bangs
    5. 31. Wavy Side-Parted Middle-Length Hairstyle
    6. 32. Curly Middle-Parted Medium-Length Hairstyles for Women Over 50
    7. 33. Voluminous Wavy Middle-Length Hairstyle with Blunt Bangs
    8. 34. Sleek Middle-Parted Medium-Length Hairstyle
    9. 35. Wavy Middle-Length Hairstyle with Curtain Bangs and Wispy Ends
    10. 36. Voluminous Retro Style Wavy Middle-Length Hairstyle with Long Bangs
    11. 37. Sleek Side-Parted Long Bob Hairstyle
    12. 38. Messy Middle-Length Hairstyle with Sleek Side Bangs
    13. 39. Wavy Middle-Parted Shag Hairstyle
  3. III. Long hairstyles for women over 50
    1. 40. Messy Side-Parted Long Hairstyle
    2. 41. Sleek Long Hairstyle with Blunt Bangs
    3. 42. Straight Long Hairstyle with Side Bangs
    4. 43. Long & Curly Side-Parted Hairstyle
    5. 44. Side-Parted Long Hairstyle with Beachy Waves
    6. 45. Long Retro & Curly Middle-Parted Hairstyle
    7. 46. Long Hairstyles for Women Over 50 with Box Braids
    8. 47. Sleek Side-Parted Long Hairstyle
    9. 48. Long Voluminous Blow-Dried Hairstyle with Side Bangs
    10. 49. Long Hairstyle with Blunt Bangs and Loose Waves
    11. 50. Long Sleek Middle-Parted Hairstyle with Behind Ear Bangs
  4. Conclusion

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