A collarbone-length cut with a few point-cut layers is what I reach for most when hair has gotten finer with age, because it moves without thinning out the ends. Below is medium length hair with layers for women over 60, matched to density and face shape, with the brush, product, and trim schedule for each.
1. The Classic Collarbone Layer Cut
Fine to medium density and an oval or round face are the match for classic collarbone layers, my first suggestion whenever older women bring up medium length hair with layers. They give movement without thinning out the ends. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry, with two layers point cut from the chin downward. Round-brush it, rolling the ends under. Trim and gloss both run on an eight-week schedule.
2. Mid Length Layers for Fine Hair After 60
Fine density and an oval or long face are the match for this one. Point cut layers, never razored, are what let fine hair carry the mid length hair with layers women over 60 ask for. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry, with one layer point cut at the chin and the ends kept blunt so they look full. A vent brush plus root lifting spray handles the blow-dry. Trim on a seven-week schedule.
3. Face-Framing Medium Length Layers
Medium density and a round or square face are the match for face framing layers, the medium length hair with layers older women ask about more than anything else, since they lead the eye to the cheekbones. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry, with front layers point cut from the cheekbone down and the back left one length. Round-brush the front layers out; the back can air-dry. Trim and gloss both run on an eight-week schedule.
4. The Curtain-Bang Medium Shag
Styled by rough-drying with sea salt spray and pushing the crown up, a medium shag with curtain bangs puts movement back into hair that has fallen flat. Short crown layers are point cut on dry hair, the rest razored to the collarbone, and the curtain bangs cut to the cheekbone. Medium density and an oval or round face are the match. Trim on an eight-week schedule.
5. Lob With Long Layers and Side Swept Bangs
Styled by drying the bangs across with a flat brush and the ends under, a layered lob with side swept bangs looks different without any change in length. The lob sits at the collarbone, cut dry with long layers, and the bangs run from brow to cheekbone. Medium density and a round or square face are the match. Trim and gloss both run on an eight-week schedule.
6. Thick-Hair Layers at Medium Length
Thick density and an oval or round face are the match for this cut, which takes the weight out of thick medium length hair from the inside. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry, with long layers point cut from the chin and the interior slide cut so it dries lighter. Paddle-brush it dry and finish with smoothing cream. Trim and gloss both run on an eight-week schedule.
7. Wavy Medium Layers Left to Air-Dry
Styled by scrunching sea salt spray into damp hair and leaving it, wavy medium length hair holds its shape because it was cut dry in the wave pattern. The perimeter is point cut at the collarbone along each wave, with long layers added from the chin. Medium density and type 2A to 2C waves are the match. Trim and gloss both run on an eight-week schedule.
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8. Medium Layers With Blended Gray
Fine to medium density and most face shapes are the match for gray blending through medium layers, which hides the grow out line. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry with two long layers, then fine highlights and lowlights are woven through the top so the regrowth vanishes. Round-brush it dry. Trim on an eight-week schedule and redo the blending every twelve.
9. Soft Bangs on Medium Length Layers
Styled by drying the bangs flat with a small brush, soft bangs on medium length layers hide forehead lines. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry with long layers, and the bangs are cut at the brow with the shears held vertical so no hard line forms. Fine to medium density and an oval or long face are the match. Bangs on a four-week trim schedule, the length on eight.
10. Medium Layers That Clear Glasses
Fine to medium density and most face shapes are the match for medium length layers cut to clear glasses frames. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry, and the front layers are point cut from the jaw while the client is wearing her glasses. Round-brush it dry and tuck one side behind the ear. Trim and gloss both run on an eight-week schedule.
11. Round-Face Medium Layers
Medium density and a round face are the match for hair styles medium length for women over 60 whose layers begin below the chin. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry, with long layers point cut from the collarbone so nothing adds width at the cheek. Styled by drying upside down for crown lift, then smoothing with a paddle brush. Trim and gloss both run on an eight-week schedule.
12. Medium Cut With Hidden Internal Layers
Medium to thick density and an oval or round face are the match for internal layers under a medium cut, which remove bulk while the outside stays smooth. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry, and two layers are slide cut through the interior only. Styled either by air-drying with a light cream or paddle-brushing dry. Trim and gloss both run on an eight-week schedule.
13. Medium Layers With Silver Lowlights Woven In
Fine to medium density and most face shapes are the match for silver lowlights through white medium layers, which add the depth that lets the layers read. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry with two long layers, then fine silver lowlights are woven through the crown and front. Round-brush it dry. Trim on an eight-week schedule and redo the lowlights every twelve.
14. Feathered Medium Length Layers
Fine to medium density and an oval or round face are the match for feathered layers, the softest version of medium length hair with layers thanks to ends cut with the shears vertical. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry, and the layers are point cut from the cheekbone, feathering out. Round-brush the layers back and out. Trim and gloss both run on an eight-week schedule.
15. Square-Face Medium Layers
Medium density and a square face are the match for medium length hair with soft layers at the jaw. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry, with layers point cut from the cheekbone and the ends razored at the jaw so the corners soften. Styled by round-brushing the front outward. Trim and gloss both run on an eight-week schedule.
16. Medium Layers With Highlights Woven In
Fine to medium density and most face shapes are the match for highlights through medium layers, which add dimension so every layer catches the light. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry, with long layers point cut from the chin and fine highlights woven through the top. Round-brush it dry. Trim on an eight-week schedule and redo the color every twelve.
17. Bottleneck Bangs on Medium Layers
Medium density and a long or oval face are the match for bottleneck bangs on medium layers, which sit short at the center and long at the sides. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry with long layers, and the bangs are cut to the brow in the center, widening toward the cheekbone. Round-brush the bangs dry. Trim on a six-week schedule.
18. Heart-Face Medium Layers
Medium density and a heart face are the match for medium length hair that carries its width at the jaw. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry, with layers point cut from the jaw so the fullness lands there and a soft side fringe added. Styled by round-brushing the ends outward. Trim and gloss both run on an eight-week schedule.
19. Choppy Medium Length Layers
Styled by rough-drying with texture spray and separating pieces with paste, choppy medium layers stand apart because each one is point cut deep. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry, with deep point cutting into the layers from the chin and razored ends. Medium density and an oval or square face are the match. Trim on an eight-week schedule.
20. Deep Side-Parted Medium Layers
Styled by drying the heavy side across with a flat brush, a deep side part on medium layers shifts the volume to one side. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry, with a deep part to one side and the heavy side point cut a touch longer so it sweeps. Fine to medium density and a round or square face are the match. Trim and gloss both run on an eight-week schedule.
21. Beach Waves on Medium Layers
Styled by waving the length on a large iron, scrunching sea salt spray through, and shaking it out with your fingers, beach waves give medium layers a casual look. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry, with long layers point cut from the chin. Medium density and an oval or round face are the match. Trim and gloss both run on an eight-week schedule.
22. Crown Lift Medium Layers
Styled by blow-drying upside down with root lifting mousse and then smoothing the ends, crown volume on medium length hair lifts the whole face. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry, with two short crown layers point cut at the occipital bone so they stand. Fine to medium density and a round or square face are the match. Trim on a seven-week schedule.
23. Behind-the-Ear Tucked Medium Layers
Styled by air-drying with a light cream and tucking both sides, medium length layers worn behind the ears put the face framing pieces on display. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry, with front layers point cut from the cheekbone and the sides left long enough to tuck. Fine to medium density and an oval or heart face are the match. Trim on an eight-week schedule.
24. Clear Gloss Over Medium Layers
Fine to medium density and most face shapes are the match for a clear gloss on gray medium layers, which brings out the shine in the color. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry with two long layers, and the clear gloss goes on at the bowl. Round-brush it dry and finish with serum. Trim on an eight-week schedule and gloss every six.
25. Long-Face Medium Layers
Medium density and a long face are the match for medium length hair that carries width at the cheekbone. The perimeter sits at the collarbone, cut dry, with layers point cut from the cheekbone and soft bangs cut at the brow to shorten the forehead. Styled by round-brushing the layers outward. Trim on an eight-week schedule, with the bangs every five.
For a fuller picture, see fine thinning hair styles for women over 50 and edgy hair for women over 40.
Medium length hair with layers over 60 moves without thinning the ends when the cut is a collarbone length with a few point-cut layers. FYI, a long face is the match for length that carries width at the cheekbone. That dry collarbone perimeter is what keeps the layers from going see-through.
