9 Curly Hairstyles for Women Over 50
Celebrity hairstylists Clayton Hawkins and Naeemah LaFond share nine curly hairstyles for women over 50, emphasizing hydration and gentle handling as hair changes with age. Styles include soft layered shoulder cuts, curly lobs, long face-framing layers, soft shags, rounded silhouettes, brushed out curls, diffused roots, tapered cuts, and air-dried curls. Product recommendations include Dove Amino Curl Repair 10-in-1 Cream Mask, DevaCurl Quench'n Define Gel, Pattern Beauty Curl Gel, Shark FlexStyle Air Styler, and Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother.
Key facts
- Celebrity hairstylist Clayton Hawkins explains that curls get drier, more fragile, and less dense with age.
- Naeemah LaFond, celebrity hairstylist and Shark Global Brand Ambassador, says the shift is toward shapes that feel intentional but easy.
- Soft, layered shoulder-length cuts are popular for clients over 50.
- Curly lobs are another popular cut; Hawkins recommends Dove Amino Curl Repair 10-in-1 Cream Mask.
- Long face-framing layers add movement; Hawkins recommends DevaCurl styling products.
- Soft shags are a top request for those who want short hair.
- Rounded silhouettes celebrate curl density; LaFond recommends Pattern Beauty Curl Gel.
- Brushed out curls can look luxe, says Hawkins.
- For volume, LaFond suggests diffusing at the root using Shark FlexStyle Air Styler.
- Tapered cuts open up the face and give a lift.
- Air-dried curls are a favorite; LaFond recommends Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother for hydration and frizz control.
Entities
Artists
- Clayton Hawkins
- Naeemah LaFond
Institutions
- Dove
- DevaCurl
- Pattern Beauty
- Shark
- Olaplex
- Vogue