As you grow old, your hair is also prone to changes like graying, thinning and also the receding hairline. However, this doesn’t mean you have to settle with the same hairstyle for the rest of your life.
Whether you have long or short hair, thin or thick hair, there are innumerable hairstyles you can choose from once you cross 50 years. In this article, we have come up with 35 such versatile hairstyles that suit all face shapes and personalities. Take a look!
Hairstyles for the older men Include:
1. Side Parted with Silver Colored
If you are someone having the habit of trimming your hair regularly, this hairstyle is apt for you! To get this manicured look, you can use a tiny amount of gel and back-comb the sides. With a short cliff to the front, the hairstyle gets some definition. The salt and pepper mustache and the silver beard makes a nice contrast to the hairstyle.
2. Side Parted Very Short and Simple
We know many men hate the habit of combing hair while moving out. This hairstyle is the best one if you are one of these men. With the deep trims all over, your hair sits in place once you undergo this hair cut. It goes well with a light or trimmed beard and mustache. If your hair colour is seeing a recent transition from black to gray, this hairstyle is perfect for you to flaunt the salt and pepper look.
3. The Slick Back
This hairstyle is specific for people with long and thin hair. As it requires no parting, you can just brush the hair back using your fingers. To keep the hairstyle intact, you can use a hair serum or a hair spray. For a dapper look, keep your beard and mustache long and you’re ready to grab the eyes wherever you go.
4. The Short Cut with Clean Shave
If you miss your youthful days and are looking to relive them, this short cut hairstyle is a must try. This is a stylist-recommended hairstyle for people with thick hair. As the sides are back-combed, this hairstyle is apt for men with oval faces. For a defined look, maintain a clean-shaved face while you are in this hair cut.
5. The Short Spiky Haircut
To achieve a wilder look, spikes are one of the best options you can do to your hair. If you have a large forehead, this spiked look will make your face achieve a symmetry, so you look elegant in whatever you wear. To get this look, the front and the back of your head need to be trimmed at an equal height. Make sure you mention this to your barber.
6. Razor Ends Short and Medium with French Beard
If you have a hair thinning issue, this spiked razor hairstyle is the best for you. Suiting even 60-year-old men, this one matches perfectly with the french beard. This hairstyle not only hides your scalp from being visible but also gives a texture to your hair.
7. Wolverine Hairstyles
For men with round faces and long straight hair, wolverine hairstyles are an accurate match. It is an easy-to-wear hairstyle that just requires a comb and you have to brush the hair back to keep your hair in shape. You can either choose to keep your face clean-shaved or even have a full beard for a rustic look.
8. Vintage Hair Style
For a senior citizen who likes to have a low-maintenance hairstyle, this vintage hairstyle is made for you. If you have long hair and are experiencing more hair loss, this hairstyle comes as a saviour. You just have to brush the hair to a side either after applying oil or you can use a serum later.
9. Short Cut with Beard
If you have recently crossed your 40’s and are witnessing the growth of grays and want to camouflage them, this hairstyle is the right choice. This is the most popular hairstyle among aging men as it doesn’t need much maintenance.
10. Bald Hairstyle
If you don’t shy away from flaunting your baldness, this hairstyle is an excellent option. It suits men who have both black or gray hair. With the minimalistic look, it matches any outfit you wear.
11. Hairstyle with Glasses
As you age, wearing spectacles becomes a common practice owing to weaker sight. If you don’t like the way you like while wearing glasses, you can enhance the look by changing your hairstyle. A well trimmed hair goes best with glasses. This one you see above has clipped sides with a defined cliff to the front, giving the face a classic look. Also, this hairstyle suits round faces.
12. Senior Men Ponytail Hairstyle
For men with medium to long hair, there are numerous hairstyles one can create. Of them, the ponytail hairstyle is both classic and modern and gives aged men a unique style to flaunt. If you have straight hair, this hairstyle adds more definition and makes your face look sleek. So, it is ideal for people with both oval and round faces.
13. Ruffled slick Back Hairstyle for Old Men
Slicked back hairstyle is one such style that has been in trend forever. It suits perfectly for men who want to emulate retro looks and also want to try contemporary looks. Suiting all face shapes, it is very easy to create this hairstyle no matter the length of your hair. For a firmer hold, you can first apply water-based pomade to your hair and then comb all the hair back.
14. Thin Hairstyle with Glasses
If you have crossed 50 and baldness or hair thinning is becoming inevitable, this hairstyle will help you cover up the receding hairline. Moreover, if you are someone who dons eye glasses regularly, this hairdo will look perfect on you. With a side partition and clipped sides, your barber can easily give this haircut to you. You can match this hairstyle with a fully grown mustache and beard.
15. Side Parted Hair with Clean Shave
For an oval face shape, side parted hair always gives an elegant look. If you have salt and pepper hair with more thickness but want to keep it defined, this is the best hairstyle you can opt for. Ask your barber to lightly trim the front part of your head and to intensely trim the sides to achieve this look.
16. Messy Medium Hairstyle
If you have a broad forehead or want to cover up your receding hairline, a messy hairstyle is what you should look for. For men having hair with medium thickness, they can experiment with the front cliff as shown in the picture to create this messy look. In contrast, you can keep a trimmed beard with this hairstyle.
17. Long Wavy Hair
This hairstyle is for those men who’d like to experiment with different hair do’s to flaunt their sexy long hair. If you are someone who has crossed 40 and are tall and handsome, you must definitely give this one a try to relive your glory youth days. But, yes this hairdo is only possible if your hair is thick and you must be ready to use heating tools to create those perfect waves.
