The Perfect Hairstyle That Will Help You Age Gracefully

Published on September 3, 2020
It’s no secret that most people dread going to the hair salon for fear of getting a terrible haircut. The best way to avoid this to come prepared and tell your hairdresser exactly what you want. If you’re looking for a classy and age-appropriate hairstyle that will take years off of your face, look no further. These gorgeous options will surely have heads turning.

Pixie Hairstyle

The pixie cut hairstyle is the boldest of all haircuts, and done right, it can really make a killer impression. What better way to show off your beautiful face than this short and stylish cut? You can opt to style it elegantly or a carefully-cut messy, both will give your stunning and edgy results.

Pixie Hairstyle

Pixie Hairstyle

Layered Side Swept Bangs Shoulder Length Hairstyle

In order to prevent limp looking hair, you need to get the right cut. Rather than spending a boatload of money on a face lift, you can brighten up your face with layered shoulder length hair with side swept bangs. The layered bangs will draw attention to your eyes and keep you looking young and fresh.

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Layered Side Swept Bangs Shoulder Length Hairstyle

Layered Side Swept Bangs Shoulder Length Hairstyle

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Layered Bob Hairstyle

For an option that will beautifully frame your face, especially if you have an angular shaped face, you can opt for a layered bob. Adding more layers will increase drama and keep things interesting.

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Layered Bob Hairstyle

Layered Bob Hairstyle

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Shoulder Length Layers Hairstyle

Shoulder length layers are one of those classic go-to haircuts, and with good reason. This haircut is universally appealing, and is so easy to maintain. Even if you’re in a rush, the layers in your hair will provide an elegant and chic look with minimal effort, whether you wear your hair straight or natural.

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Shoulder Length Layers Hairstyle

Shoulder Length Layers Hairstyle

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Long Bob Hairstyle

A classic that will never go out of style is the long bob. This hairstyle is simple way to revamp your look without having to deal with a high maintenance cut.

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Long Bob Hairstyle

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Soft Long Layers With Face Framing Pieces

If you have thin hair, don’t give up in despair quite yet! Soft long layers with pieces that frame your face will give you instant volume while giving your face a thinner and smaller look, without any need for plastic surgery.

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Soft Long Layers With Face Framing Pieces Hairstyle

Soft Long Layers With Face Framing Pieces

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Choppy Bob Hairstyle

Many people who want to look younger think that getting a face life is the only way. Did you know that your haircut can completely reshape the look of your face? A choppy bob is the perfect option for those with oval or heart shaped faces. The best way to get a choppy bob is through a dry haircut, so make sure to request this if you’re looking for the choppy bob look.

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Choppy Bob Hairstyle

Choppy Bob Hairstyle

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Choppy Layers Hairstyle

A similar haircut to the choppy bob is the choppy layers haircut, which is perfect for those who don’t want to go too short. This chop gives you instant volume and a chic overall look. It is important to note that the sides are not more than half and inch shorter than the length in the back, otherwise things will look a bit messy.

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Choppy Layers Hairstyle

Choppy Layers Hairstyle

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Wavy Bob Hairstyle

A wavy bob is a perfect way to elongate your neck and keep that youthful look, especially if the bob is chin-length. This hairstyle is great for those with more textured hair and want to create an elegant look that accentuates their natural hair texture.

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Wavy Bob Hairstyle

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Grown Out Cropped Hairstyle

If you’re post-big time chop or just want to go for a drastic change, the grown out cropped look is perfect for you. Any length that hits above the collar bone will give you the youthful look that is so coveted, without having the need to go for plastic surgery at all.

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Grown Out Cropped Hairstyle

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Wispy Lob Hairstyle

If you’ve been toying with the idea of getting plastic surgery to appear younger, you should try out the wispy lob instead. This gorgeous hairstyle will help give you a more youthful look without having to deal with any invasive procedures. Just make sure to trim a length that hits above the collarbone.

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Wispy Lob Hairstyle

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Heavy Bangs Hairstyle

This classic hairstyle is a staple for a reason, and you can’t really go wrong with it. An added benefit is that if you’re feeling self-conscious about any fine lines on your forehead, you can forgo any surgical procedures and injections and hide them naturally with your hair!

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Heavy Bangs Hairstyle

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Long and Layered Hairstyle

Long and layered is a signature look that is flattering for anyone and pretty much any face shape. No need for cosmetic surgery when you can just head to your hairstylist for this gorgeous look.

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Long and Layered Hairstyle

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Long Blonde Bob

If you’re a blonde and you’re looking to change things up, getting a long bob is a great option. The conservative look is a classic and can easily transition from a daytime to nighttime look without a lot of effort or maintenance.

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Chestnut Or Chocolate Color With Highlights

Sometimes it isn’t about chopping off your hair in order to make a big change. If you have a dark brown color like chestnut or chocolate, consider adding in some tasteful highlights in order to incorporate a breath of fresh air with a small pop of gorgeous color.

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Long Layered Pixie Cut Hairstyle

Here is a great variation of the classic pixie. The long and layered pixie cut is a sophisticated look that will keep your hair looking fuller and will give you a polished finish. You can also grow your hair out easily.

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Long Layered Pixie Cut Hairstyle

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Youthful Curls

Another great option if you feel like your hair is getting a little lifeless is to incorporate large, soft curls into your look. While this look does require a bit more maintenance, it will help transform your face without the need for a face lift.

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Youthful Curls

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Blunt Cut

If you’re feeling super edgy, the blunt cut is the way to go. This cut is so popular because it instantly gives you a youthful look, is elegant, and is very easy to maintain. This cut is so versatile, it looks great if it is perfectly straight across and also if you choose to incorporate curls or waves.

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Short Cropped Hairstyle

Not to be confused with the pixie haircut, the short cropped look differentiates itself from the pixie by incorporating longer pieces in the front and sometimes even bangs. If you don’t feel comfortable springing for a full pixie, this could be a good halfway point to test the waters.

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Short Cropped Hairstyle

Short Cropped Hairstyle

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Updo With Elegant Bangs Hairstyle

This stunning look looks super elegant and instantly creates a youthful look, but is actually so easy to accomplish. By putting your hair up, teasing it a bit, and piecing out your bangs, you can accomplish this blonde bombshell look with ease.

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Updo With Elegant Bangs Hairstyle

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Streaked And Stacked Hairstyle

If you want an edgy look with zero maintenance, this is the look for you. The streaked and stacked hairstyle is easy to maintain, as the look continues to look fantastic as your hair crows out. Plus, all you need to do in the morning is run a comb through your hair and you’re ready to go.

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Streaked And Stacked Hairstyle

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Pixie Bob With Stacked Side Bang

For a twist on the classic pixie, you can opt for the pixie bob with stacked side bangs. This is a fantastic option for those who are experiencing thinning hair as it will create a voluminous look without any extraneous treatments.

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Pixie Bob With Stacked Side Bang

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Wavy Lob Hairstyle

The wavy lob has seen a surge of popularity lately, and it’s clear why. The easy and laidback look is so easy to achieve and gives you the highly desired fresh faced look. Easy waves or soft curls easily enhance the look of this lob.

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Wavy Lob Hairstyle

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Short Bob with Soft Ends

For a slightly less edgy but still gorgeous short bob, opt for a length that goes slightly below the collarbone but is accentuated with soft ends. This is achieved through a light point cut.

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Short Bob With Soft Ends

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Asymmetrical Bob

If you are considering a bob but feel like it may be too traditional for you, a great twist on the classic look is the asymmetrical bob. The edgy short back is balanced out perfectly with a longer look in the front. This cut looks fantastic with both straight or curly hair.

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Angled Bob

The angled bob is a classic, and it’s easy to see why. The short and edgy cut is elegant and accentuates your jawline, which helps create a youthful look. It’s also perfect for those with very fine hair, as long as you make sure your haircut ends bluntly, creating the illusion that the hair is actually thicker than it is. How perfect!

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Angled Bob

Angled Bob

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Volume-ized And Straight

For a truly sophisticated look, the straight and voluminous look is a wonderful option. With a little bit of effort, you can keep things classy and timeless. However, what’s great about this look is that even if it’s messy, you still look edgy and stylish!

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Classic Bob

There’s a reason why there’s nothing like the classic, and the bob is no exception to that rule. This look might as well be called the instant face lift, as it immediately gives you a younger and fresh look. The classic bob will give your cheekbones a more refined look without having to get any plastic surgery at all.

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Classic Bob

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Thick Wavy Locks

This look is a classic go-to elegant but simple look that is so easy to accomplish. Gather your hair into a ponytail and run a curler through thick chunks of your hair. Once you’re done, take your hair down and spray with finishing spray to hold it all together. Gorgeous and easy!

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High Ponytail

Before you start researching facelifts, why not try the high ponytail first? This gorgeous look draws eyes upwards and is incredibly easy to accomplish. Leaving out some pieces create a softer look and help beautifully frame your face.

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Soft Bangs

Soft bangs are an excellent way to redo your whole look without changing all of your hair in one go. Soft bangs can also help hide forehead wrinkles and draw attention to your cheekbones instead.

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Low Ponytail

A low ponytail is yet another example of a simple way to transform your look without having to get a drastic change. By gathering your hair at the nape of your neck, you create a longer look and draw attention to your jawline.

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Low Ponytail

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Beach-y Waves

Beach-y waves is a classic look that will never go out of style. The laid back and low maintenance look is perfect for those who are busy and aren’t looking to put a lot of time into their daily hair routine. This look can be achieved by curling large sections of hair with a large-barrel iron and then finger combing through the curls to loosen them up.

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Medium Layered Haircut

This medium layered haircut is perfect, especially for those with a very fair complexion. Adding in honey colored highlights will create volume and texture. The medium length haircut should graze your shoulders and have shorted layers up top to balance out the look.

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Medium Style with Blonde Highlights

A medium length style with blonde highlight is perfect for everyone who is looking for a creative way to frame the face. Regardless of your natural color, blonde highlights will soften your face and create a gorgeous face-framing look.

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Medium Style With Blonde Highlights

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Classy Layered Bob Haircut

The layered bob haircut is a classic and classy style that is flattering for all faces and will keep you looking stylish for a long time. The layered bob will slim down your face and help keep you looking young and fresh.

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Twisted Bun

If you have long hair and struggle to come up with elegant hairstyles, this is the look for you. The twisted bun is a classic and sophisticated style that will always be in style. For best results, wash your hair the day before you want to style your hair in the twisted bun, as your hair’s natural oils will help add better texture and improved grip.

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Twisted Bun

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Braided Crown

The braided crown looks super intricate and complex, but is actually not difficult to accomplish at all. This look is interesting and put-together without looking like you’ve tried too hard.

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Braided Crown

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Medium Auburn Bob with Layers

For those with auburn or red hair, this is an excellent choice. A medium bob accentuated with layers is a classy choice which looks similar to feathered hair but is definitely more timeless and elegant.

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Medium Auburn Bob With Layers

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Shoulder Length Waves

For those with curly or wavy hair, this is a fantastic option. A middle part helps draw attention to your cheekbones and works especially well with square and round shaped faces. Incorporate some caramel highlights for a pop of color!

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Shoulder Length Waves

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Soft Curly Blonde Bob

If you have curly or wavy hair and you’re interested in the bob hairstyle, this is the choice for you! Your naturally textured hair will instantly create excitement in the otherwise very simple and straightforward hairstyle.

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Bouncy Bob

If you have straight hair and you want to incorporate more body into your hair, the bouncy bob is the way to go. A layered haircut will accomplish this. Finish off the look by flipping out the ends with a large barrel iron.

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Rounded Bob With Stacked Nape

The rounded bob with a stacked nape is undeniably elegant and sophisticated. Blow drying while using a rounded brush will help create more volume for the final look.

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Pixie Undercut

For an edgy twist on the classic pixie haircut, you can try out the pixie undercut. Balance out the look by incorporating big soft waves, thus creating a stylish but age appropriate edgy hairstyle.

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Pixie Undercut

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Angled Undercut

While this haircut has traditionally been more popular for men, women can totally rock this look as well. The angled undercut is edgy and interesting and can be softened by incorporating highlights and a straight top. Subtle layers will also give this look an interesting twist.

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Angled Undercut

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Short Voluminous Feathered Hairstyle

A short and voluminous feathered style will give you a pop of energy especially if you’ve been feeling like your hair is getting limp. This cut is super easy to maintain and helps give dimension.

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Short Voluminous Feathered Hairstyle

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Silver Wispy Bob Hairstyle

If you’re ready to embrace your naturally greying hair, more power to you. An angled wispy bob gives volume and loose, tousled curls give you beautiful definition. Finish off the look with grey balayage for gorgeous accents.

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Silver Wispy Bob Hairstyle

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Bob With Delicate Layers Hairstyle

For a classic and sophisticated look incorporate delicate layers into a traditional bob. This creates a more interesting look for an otherwise straightforward cut. Minimal styling keeps this haircut very manageable as well.

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Bob With Delicate Layers Hairstyle

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Messy Lilac Tousled Locks

If you’re up for something a little daring and fun, you can add in a subtle hue of color into a tousled and messy look. This lilac gives a hunt of color without overtaking your whole look.

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Messy Lilac Tousled Locks

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One-Length Balayage Bob with Bangs

Although layers are quite popular, it’s not a look that will please everyone. You can instead opt for a bob that is one length all around and instead go for color to keep things interesting. Balayage will create dimension, and adding in bangs will give you a polished finish.

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One-Length Balayage Bob with Bangs

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Layered Tousled Salt and Pepper Bob

If you’re down with embracing your natural salt and pepper look, you can actually take advantage of it. By incorporating tousled layers into your look, the salt and pepper will create natural highlighting and give gorgeous texture naturally without having to color your hair at all.

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Long Ash Blonde Pixie for Fine Hair

If you have very fine or thinning hair you may be a bit weary of getting a pixie cut. However, a long pixie is the solution! While this cut looks great with an ash blonde color, it can look good with pretty much any hair color you have.

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Long Ash Blonde Pixie For Fine Hair

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Balayage Bob with Angled Layers

A great way to go for an edgy look is through angled layers added into a bob. Adding in balayage coloring will take it to a whole other level of gorgeous by creating subtle highlighting that will complement your existing hair color.

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Balayage Bob With Angled Layers

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Chic Chocolate Layers Hairstyle

There’s a reason why Kris Jenner loves her signature look — it’s flattering as heck! Her chocolate colored layers are accented with babylights, which are just a few shades lighter than the base color. This will add beautiful and natural shimmer to your hair.

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Chic Chocolate Layers Hairstyle

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Long Balayage Layers

Brooke Shields is a shining example of why you should be considering balayage layers, especially if you have longer hair. Ask your stylist to incorporate color naturally with subtle balayage that balances out the whole hairstyle.

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Long Balayage Layers

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Honey Blonde Layered Bob With Short Back

If you’re looking to add more texture and volume to your look, then a layered bob hairstyle is the way to go. Honey blonde highlights will create even more depth and keep your look fresh and youthful.

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Honey Blonde Layered Bob With Short Back

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The Volume Shag Hairstyle

The volume shag hairstyle is done best by none other than Raquel Welch, but that does not mean that you can rock the same look and look just as fantastic.  The varying shades of color and volume give intrigue, while lifted roots give you voluminous body.

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The Volume Shag Hairstyle

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Burnt Orange Bob with Highlights

If you’re looking for a classic and straightforward look, this is the one for you. The staple bob is timeless hairstyle, and you can give it a bit of a modern spin by adding in highlights. This look will simply never go out of style!

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Burnt Orange Bob With Highlights

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Soft Auburn Look

A base color of auburn highlighted with a slightly lighter shade creates a gorgeous soft look that will accentuate your face beautifully. Piece-y bangs and backcombed hair complement this color perfectly and gives an overall elegant hairstyle and age appropriate look.

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Soft Auburn Look

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Short Wavy Inverted Bob Hairstyle

If you already have a bob hairstyle going on but you’re looking to mix things up, you should consider trying the inverted bob. This look is especially nice with wavy hair, which gives elegant texture when stacked.

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Short Wavy Inverted Bob Hairstyle

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