All About The 'Choppy Pixie Cut' That Stylists Say Is 'Perfect' For Women Over 50 With Thinner Hair

A pixie cut with thoughtfully layered sections and sideswept bangs is often deemed ideal for women over 50 with finer hair who are eager to revamp their look this fall, according to seasoned stylists and hair experts. If you’re seeking a refreshing change for the autumn season, a choppy pixie cut could be the “perfect” choice, they tell us.

Not only does a skillfully styled pixie cut frame your face and accentuate your finest features, but it also helps you stand out and embrace confidence. We consulted with professionals to discover more about layered pixie cuts with sideswept bangs, which can add volume to your hair while enhancing your favorite attributes. Read on for suggestions and insight from Gina Rivera , celebrity hairstylist and Founder of Phenix Salon Suites and Ghanima Abdullah , hair expert and cosmetologist at The Right Hairstyles.

How A 'Choppy' Pixie With Sideswept Bangs Can Flatter Mature Beauties Over 50

One specific short 'do that can highlight your eyes, cheekbones, and face shape is a pixie cut with side-swept bangs . "Ever seen a pixie cut where the bangs steal all the attention? This is what you're after: long, side-swept bangs," Abdullah explains. Robin Wright 's look above is a great example. The length of the bangs is up to you, but Abdullah stresses that they should be sideswept.

"The rest of your hair should be piece-y and angled. She adds that "the cut should swirl around your head to hide hair loss." Abdullah shares that a pixie cut with layers still maintains volume that is both gorgeous and easy to manage. That way you can give off an effortlessly chic look!

Layers Add Instant Volume

Rather than going for a one-length cut that can weigh your locks down, layers can add volume and movement , Abdullah notes. When you head to the salon, Abdullah says to first ask your stylist about "the amount and placement of layers that will help create volume and body in your hair" and that you would like to create more volume with your pixie cut. "Generally, pixies that add volume are cut very short in the back, a little long around the ears, and long up top,” she notes.

"The layers can be cut to swirl around the head to hide thinning in whichever areas [it's] most apparent." Of course, it's also a good idea to "take a few pictures into the salon to see what’s possible (like Jamie Lee Curtis here) and will look best on you."

As we age, our hair tends to thin and dull so regular trims, a fun cut, [and] maybe some fresh color and glossing treatments, are great ways to maintain a youthful look," Abdullah explains.

She stresses that a pixie like this with layers is one of the best ways to draw more attention to your face, while also maintaining locks that are easy to manage, and give off an effortless look. "Ask your stylist about the amount and placement of layers that will help create volume and body in your hair," she says. "Tell them you would like to create more volume."

Sideswept Bangs Can Help Hide Thinning At The Crown

Ultimately, if you're struggling with thinning hair or hair loss, Abdullah recommends getting a circular or rounded, layered pixie. "If you're thinning in the crown, consider a short haircut that's styled in a circular fashion or a swirl around the head," she advises.

"A pixie like this can work wonders here," she says, as it "puts the attention of the eye somewhere besides the thinning top." She stresses that it's best to "ask your stylist to cut short layers into your hair," she concludes.

The Bottom Line

"These are cut on a slight angle and are meant to help create volume." To reiterate, sideswept fringe "neatly frames the face while drawing attention away from serious aging signs."

Rivera adds that these bangs can "also detract from the appearance of fine or limp hair and can add dimension to a style." She also notes that they "can be styled in a variety of ways which can lead to the hair appearing fuller." The more you know!