Curly hair has always been a statement.
But when you’re over 50, it can feel like a game of trial and error to find the right style.
The good news is, your curls can look amazing at any age.
With the right cut and color, curly hair can take years off your look and make you feel fabulous.
2025 brings a fresh wave of trends that embrace natural texture and playful volume.
From shoulder-length bobs to elegant layered curls, there’s a style that’ll make your curls shine.
So, if you’ve been wondering how to upgrade your curly hair, we’ve got you covered.
These 27 hairstyles for women over 50 with curly hair will keep you looking stylish and feeling confident.
1. Curly Bob with Soft Highlights
A chin-length curly bob with soft, natural highlights to add dimension and depth. The highlights are a shade or two lighter than the natural base color, creating a sun-kissed effect that enhances curls.
2. Layered Curly Lob
A long bob (lob) with layers throughout to give curls more movement and volume. The color is a rich dark brown, which beautifully contrasts with the natural wave pattern.
3. Silver Curls with Volume
For those embracing their gray hair, this style showcases the beauty of silver curls. It’s a voluminous cut with layers that bring out the natural curl texture, creating a full, rounded shape.
4. Textured Curly Pixie
A short, textured pixie cut for curly hair, with defined curls at the crown and a slightly tapered neck. The color is a natural deep auburn, bringing warmth to the style.
5. Medium Curly Shag
A medium-length shag haircut with shaggy layers that create a tousled, effortless look. The color is a soft dark blonde with subtle highlights to brighten up the style.
6. Soft Curly Side-Parted Bob
A side-parted bob that falls just below the jawline, allowing curls to frame the face. The color is a natural chestnut brown, with hints of caramel for dimension.
7. Curly Angled Bob with Balayage
A stylish angled bob that cuts slightly shorter in the back, with soft curls cascading down the sides. The balayage technique adds rich, natural-looking golden blonde highlights.
8. Curly Shaggy Lob with Dark Roots
A long bob with shaggy layers, allowing curls to bounce freely. The darker roots contrast with the lighter golden brown tips, creating a dynamic, modern look.
9. Bouncy Curly Chin-Length Cut
A chin-length curly cut with soft, bouncy curls that add volume and shape. The color is a dark brown with hints of copper for warmth and depth.
10. Natural Curly Ringlets with Highlighted Ends
A medium-length cut that showcases tightly coiled curls, with highlights added at the ends for a natural sun-kissed appearance. The base color is a warm medium brown.
11. Tousled Curly Bob with Caramel Hues
A bob that falls slightly above the shoulders, with tousled curls and caramel highlights running through the ends, adding a playful touch to the natural curls.
12. Curly Layered Shoulder Cut
A shoulder-length cut with layers throughout, giving curls plenty of room to breathe and bounce. The color is a soft ash brown, with subtle highlights to enhance the texture.
13. Classic Curly Shoulder Cut with Dark Blonde
A timeless shoulder-length curly cut with soft, defined curls. The color is a warm dark blonde, complemented by natural highlights that add movement and shine.
14. Bold Curly Afro with Natural Highlights
A bold, rounded afro with tightly curled, voluminous hair. The natural color is a deep, rich black with sun-kissed highlights that enhance the curls’ definition.
15. Curly Middle-Parted Long Cut
A long, middle-parted style with elongated curls that fall just past the shoulders. The color is a deep chestnut brown with soft copper accents throughout the curls.
16. Short Curly Fade with Deep Curls
A short curly fade with a defined, deep curl pattern. The cut is cropped close to the scalp with curls at the top and a natural black color that accentuates the texture.
17. Long Curly Layers with Caramel Balayage
A long, layered cut with curls cascading down the back, colored in a rich, deep brown with subtle caramel balayage that gives the hair a sunlit glow.
18. Curly Bangs with Textured Layers
A medium-length cut featuring curly bangs and textured layers. The color is a natural dark blonde with golden undertones, adding brightness and warmth.
19. Voluminous Curly Bob with Soft Highlights
A voluminous bob with lots of body and soft curls that frame the face. The natural hair color is a medium brown, with soft golden highlights enhancing the curls.
20. Choppy Curly Lob with Blonde Tips
A choppy lob that allows curls to form naturally around the face. The ends are lightened with a natural golden blonde, creating a beachy, sun-kissed look.
21. Curly Shag with Auburn Tones
A medium-length shag cut that incorporates bouncy curls and textured layers. The color is a deep auburn that adds a fiery vibrancy to the curls.
22. Textured Curly Bob with Ash Brown
A short, textured bob with soft curls that gently frame the face. The color is a cool ash brown, which gives the style a sophisticated, modern feel.
23. Bouncy Curly Cut with Platinum Highlights
A medium-length curly style with bouncy, well-defined curls. Platinum blonde highlights are added to the tips, giving the style a trendy, cool-toned edge.
24. Layered Curly Cut with Deep Brown Tones
A layered cut that allows curls to form freely. The color is a rich, deep brown that enhances the texture of the curls, creating a polished yet natural appearance.
25. Side-Swept Curly Bob with Red Highlights
A side-swept bob with defined curls and natural red highlights. The color is a deep chestnut with red tones subtly added to the curls for a pop of color.
26. Short Curly Crop with Natural Texture
A short, cropped curly cut that showcases the natural texture. The hair is kept in its natural color, a warm dark brown, for a fresh, low-maintenance style.
27. Curly High-Low Bob with Cinnamon Accents
A high-low bob with curls that are longer in the front and gradually shorter in the back. The color is a warm cinnamon with subtle blonde highlights for dimension.