Hair after 60 doesn’t have to mean playing it safe.
In fact, it’s the perfect time to shake things up—scissors included.
Short layered hairstyles are a favorite for a reason.
They’re stylish, easy to manage, and bring out your best features without trying too hard.
Plus, they add movement, texture, and a little attitude (in the best way).
From feathered pixies to choppy bobs, 2025 is full of fresh cuts that prove age is just part of the story.
Ready to find your next haircut with a bit of spark?
Here are 27 short layered styles designed to work with your hair, not against it.
Each one is paired with a natural color idea to match your tone—or mix things up just enough to keep it interesting.
1. Soft Feathered Pixie in Silver Gray
A delicate pixie cut featuring feathered layers that add volume and texture, complemented by the natural elegance of silver-gray hair.
2. Layered Bob with Side-Swept Bangs in Chestnut Brown
A classic bob enhanced with soft layers and side-swept bangs, offering a youthful look in a rich chestnut brown hue.
3. Textured Crop with Wispy Ends in Salt-and-Pepper
A short crop with textured layers and wispy ends, embracing the natural blend of dark and gray tones characteristic of salt-and-pepper hair.
4. Tousled Shaggy Bob in Dark Brown
A shaggy bob with tousled layers that create movement and a carefree vibe, showcased in a deep dark brown shade.
5. Classic Bob with Subtle Layers in Soft Black
A timeless bob cut with subtle layering to add dimension, presented in a soft black color for a sleek appearance.
6. Short Layered Cut with Curtain Bangs in Warm Blonde
A modern short hairstyle featuring layers and curtain bangs, offering a fresh look in a warm blonde tone.
7. Pixie Bob with Tapered Nape in Natural Gray
A fusion of pixie and bob styles with a tapered nape, highlighting the beauty of natural gray hair.
8. Choppy Layered Pixie in Light Brown
A pixie cut with choppy layers for a textured effect, rendered in a light brown shade that adds warmth.
9. Sleek Asymmetrical Bob in Jet Black
An asymmetrical bob with sleek layers, providing a contemporary edge in a striking jet black color.
10. Wavy Layered Lob in Honey Blonde
A long bob (lob) with layered waves, offering a soft and feminine look in a honey blonde hue.
11. Short Feathered Cut with Volume in Platinum Gray
A short cut with feathered layers and added volume, embracing the sophistication of platinum gray hair.
12. Layered Crop with Side Part in Auburn Brown
A cropped hairstyle with layers and a side part, delivering a chic appearance in an auburn brown shade.
13. Soft Curly Bob with Layers in Natural Black
A curly bob enhanced with layers to define curls, showcased in a natural black color.
14. Edgy Layered Pixie with Undercut in Dark Chocolate Brown
A bold pixie cut featuring layered top and undercut sides, presented in a dark chocolate brown hue.
15. Short Shag with Face-Framing Layers in Silver Blonde
A short shag hairstyle with layers that frame the face, highlighted by a silver blonde color.
16. Layered Bob with Soft Waves in Medium Brown
A bob cut with layered soft waves, offering a graceful look in a medium brown shade.
17. Textured Pixie with Long Bangs in Ash Gray
A pixie cut with textured layers and extended bangs, embracing the elegance of ash gray hair.
18. Short Layered Cut with Volume at Crown in Golden Blonde
A short hairstyle featuring layers and crown volume, presented in a golden blonde hue.
19. Sleek Bob with Stacked Layers in Espresso Brown
A sleek bob with stacked layers at the back, providing depth in an espresso brown color.
20. Chin-Length Layered Bob in Natural Silver
A chin-length bob with layers for added movement, showcasing the beauty of natural silver hair.
21. Pixie Cut with Textured Top in Caramel Brown
A pixie hairstyle featuring a textured top, offering a modern look in a caramel brown shade.
22. Layered Bob with Feathered Ends in Light Ash Blonde
A bob cut with layers and feathered ends, providing a soft appearance in light ash blonde.
23. Short Wavy Crop with Layers in Dark Auburn
A wavy crop hairstyle enhanced with layers, showcased in a rich dark auburn color.
24. Asymmetrical Pixie Bob in Soft Gray
A blend of pixie and bob styles with asymmetry, embracing the sophistication of soft gray hair.
25. Layered Shag Cut with Bangs in Warm Chestnut
A shag cut featuring layers and bangs, offering a youthful look in a warm chestnut hue.
26. Short Bob with Subtle Layers in Natural White
A short bob with subtle layering, highlighting the natural beauty of white hair.
27. Textured Layered Pixie in Sandy Blonde
A pixie cut with textured layers, providing a fresh appearance in a sandy blonde shade.
