30 flattering low-maintenance haircuts for mature women for every hair length

Intimidated by the ‘big chop’? Meet the long bob (also known as ‘the lob’). Jennifer Aniston’s hair strikes that ideal middle ground between long and short. Strategic layers and clever volume-boosting styling help finer strands appear fuller.

Take inspiration from Celia Imrie – her choppy, feathered pixie cut brings instant volume and movement, even to fine hair. A soft, sweeping fringe adds the finishing touch, framing the face beautifully.

Victoria Beckham never falls short on beauty inspiration –her bob takes on a beachy feel with loose, texturised waves that look effortlessly chic. To recreate the look, opt for a short, layered cut and add loose waves with a curling iron for added volume and dimension.

The power pixie is defined by a short crop that’s sculpted to perfection – sharp and polished, Glenn Close is a great example. Though short, her crop still leaves room to play, with ruffled layers adding a welcome boost of volume.

The Dolce Vita bob is full of volume, bounce and 1950s glamour. It’s ideal for those blessed with thick, bouncy locks like Penélope Cruz.

The butterfly haircut is a soft, choppy bob built around light layering that evokes the beautiful, fluid fluttery motion of a butterfly. Rachel Riley’s floaty layers promise to boost volume, even on fine hair.

For a hairstyle that’s now more than 30 years old, ‘The Rachel’ continues to stand strong. Penny Lancaster embraces the 90s feel with glossy, flicky layers that curve inwards to frame the face.

Turning a year older doesn’t mean your hair needs to get shorter. If you love your long hair, opt for Jane Seymour’s style and ask your stylist for feathery layers and a subtle balayage highlighting treatment.

We get it, cutting a fringe can feel like a big commitment. That said, when done right, they can be very flattering and youthful on mature women. Just look at Davina McCall – her soft curtain bangs frame the face beautifully and accentuate those incredible cheekbones.

Nobody does chic like Helen Mirren. Mirror her elegant style with a pompadour updo, which gives thinner hair tons of volume at the crown, making it appear thicker.

Highlight your favourite features with layers that essentially ‘point’ toward the area — like how Michelle Pfeiffer has pieces that hit at her amazing cheekbones. If you have a great smile, for example, ask for chin-length pieces in front that will hit at lip level.

For effortless cool, look to Pamela Anderson’s shaggy, textured layers. To style, all it takes is a quick tousle and texture spray. Simple.

Precise, sleek and oh-so-glossy, Alison Hammond’s bob is undeniably chic. Kissing her collarbones, her shiny locks curve gently inwards to frame the face.

Enter hair’s latest Frankenstein – the 'bixie', combining the length of a bob with the lightness of a pixie cut. It’s a modern style that feels effortlessly relaxed while subtly lifting the face. Look to Robin Wright for inspiration.

Though she is essentially ageless, model Christie Brinkley has taught us one major thing: volume is key. With plenty of layers and lift, she shows how to create a perfect, timeless style.

We’ll always advocate for embracing natural curls and texture, and Halle Berry shows exactly how it’s done with her curly bob. The natural volume of her curls creates a gorgeous, rounded shape that frames the face.

‘We’ve been seeing mid-length hair a lot, but what makes the bombshell midi special is that it’s a big, bouncy blow-dry with lots of volume. That makes it really modern and cool,’ says celebrity hairdresser Philipp Haug. Zoe Saldaña shows just how flattering it is.

The graduated bob is a chic, angled style with built-in volume. As hairstylist and Fudge Global Ambassador Jonathan Andrew explains, ‘It’s a really versatile cut because graduation can be placed in different ways to create shape.’ Cate Blanchett shows exactly how it’s done.