Curly hair has a personality of its own—and honestly, it doesn’t always ask for permission.
By the time you’re 60, you’ve seen enough hair trends come and go to know what works—and what definitely doesn’t.
But short curly hair? It’s having a moment.
It’s fresh, freeing, and fabulously low-effort (on the good days, anyway).
And in 2025, short cuts are getting smarter, sassier, and way more stylish.
This post is packed with inspiration for women over 60 who want to keep things practical without sacrificing personality.
From soft curls to tight coils, there’s a cut here that knows exactly how to show up and show off—without trying too hard.
Scroll on for a full lineup of short curly styles that just make sense.
1. Soft Curly Pixie in Silver Gray
A delicate pixie cut featuring soft, voluminous curls that frame the face. The silver-gray hue embraces natural graying, offering a chic and sophisticated appearance.
2. Layered Bob with Chestnut Highlights
This classic bob is enhanced with layers to add movement to natural curls. Chestnut highlights introduce warmth and depth, creating a vibrant, youthful look.
3. Tapered Crop with Salt-and-Pepper Tones
A neat, tapered crop that showcases natural curls while highlighting the beautiful blend of salt-and-pepper coloring, resulting in a refined and polished style.
4. Curly Shag with Auburn Accents
Embracing a shag cut with multiple layers, this style adds volume and texture to curls. Auburn accents provide a subtle pop of color, enhancing the overall vibrancy.
5. Short Curly Bob in Natural Black
A timeless short bob that celebrates natural black curls, offering a sleek and elegant silhouette that’s easy to maintain.
6. Pixie Cut with Soft Curls in Dark Brown
This pixie cut features soft curls that add volume and movement, complemented by a rich dark brown shade for a classic and sophisticated look.
7. Textured Bob with Honey Blonde Highlights
A textured bob that enhances natural curls, paired with honey blonde highlights to add warmth and dimension, creating a sun-kissed effect.
8. Curly Crop with Subtle Layers in Light Brown
A short curly crop with subtle layering to enhance the natural curl pattern, colored in a soft light brown for a gentle and flattering appearance.
9. Wavy Bob with Caramel Highlights
This wavy bob adds softness around the face, with caramel highlights providing a warm, luminous touch that enhances the natural curl texture.
10. Short Shaggy Cut in Natural Gray
A short shaggy hairstyle that embraces natural gray hair, offering a modern and edgy look while celebrating the beauty of silver strands.
11. Layered Pixie with Soft Curls in Ash Blonde
A layered pixie cut that enhances soft curls, colored in ash blonde to provide a contemporary and youthful appearance.
12. Curly Bob with Side Part in Dark Auburn
A curly bob featuring a side part to add asymmetry and interest, colored in dark auburn for a rich and vibrant look.
13. Tapered Pixie with Voluminous Curls in Natural Black
This tapered pixie cut showcases voluminous curls on top, maintaining natural black hair for a bold and confident style.
14. Short Curly Bob with Bangs in Chestnut Brown
A short curly bob complemented by bangs, colored in chestnut brown to add warmth and frame the face beautifully.
15. Soft Waves with Side-Swept Bangs in Light Gray
This style features soft waves paired with side-swept bangs, embracing light gray hair for an elegant and graceful look.
16. Curly Pixie with Defined Curls in Dark Brown
A curly pixie cut that emphasizes defined curls, colored in dark brown for a classic and timeless appearance.
17. Layered Bob with Soft Curls in Silver Blonde
A layered bob that enhances soft curls, colored in silver blonde to provide a chic and modern look.
18. Short Curly Shag with Bangs in Natural Gray
This short curly shag features bangs and embraces natural gray hair, offering a youthful and trendy style.
19. Wavy Pixie Cut with Highlights in Light Brown
A wavy pixie cut enhanced with light brown highlights, adding dimension and a sun-kissed effect to the natural curls.
20. Curly Bob with Layers and Side Part in Dark Auburn
A curly bob featuring layers and a side part, colored in dark auburn to create a rich and dynamic look.
21. Tapered Crop with Soft Curls in Natural Black
This tapered crop showcases soft curls, maintaining natural black hair for a sleek and sophisticated style.
22. Short Curly Bob with Side-Swept Bangs in Chestnut Brown
A short curly bob complemented by side-swept bangs, colored in chestnut brown to add warmth and frame the face elegantly.
23. Layered Pixie with Soft Waves in Silver Gray
A layered pixie cut that enhances soft waves, embracing silver gray hair for a graceful and modern appearance.
24. Curly Shag with Defined Curls in Dark Brown
A curly shag hairstyle that emphasizes
25. Rounded Curly Cut in Warm Brown
This softly rounded cut is perfect for tighter curls, creating a structured yet natural shape. The warm brown tone enhances the richness of the curls and complements a wide range of skin tones.
26. Ear-Length Bob with Loose Curls in Soft Black
An elegant ear-length bob that allows loose curls to fall naturally around the face. The soft black hue offers depth and shine while maintaining a natural appearance.
27. Short Angled Bob with Natural Curls in Dark Blonde
This angled bob tapers slightly toward the back, giving a modern edge to natural curls. Dark blonde coloring adds brightness without overwhelming, ideal for enhancing texture and movement.
