The Best Haircut for Women Over 50?
Updated August 2026 — Salon Yazbek, Neutral Bay Sydney
There is an unwritten rule that has followed women into midlife for generations: turn 50 and chop your hair off. The sensible crop. The practical cut. The style that signals you have moved on from longer hair whether you wanted to or not. Salon Yazbek’s Nathan Yazbek, as featured in Mamamia, has a different view entirely, and it is one our clients have been asking us about ever since the piece ran.
The Misconception Nathan Wants to Address
The idea that longer hair becomes inappropriate or unflattering after a certain age is simply not true. Nathan told Mamamia: “There is a huge misconception that when you reach a certain age, you have to cut your hair off, and that is not necessarily true. My mantra is so long as your hair is looking healthy and styled, you can wear whatever length you like.”
Why the Collarbone Cut Is Nathan’s Go-To
When clients come to Nathan wanting a change but not wanting to lose their length or femininity, there is one cut he consistently reaches for. More often than not, a collarbone length is the go-to for the client in the chair who wants a change and feels like their current length is ageing them.
The collarbone cut works so well because it directly addresses the two things hair does as it ages, losing fullness and losing lustre, without asking clients to sacrifice their identity. A collarbone length works so well as the medium length enhances your fullness, creating the illusion of thicker, youthful hair by keeping those ends looking healthy and strong.
The Winning Trifecta
For Nathan, the collarbone cut is only part of the picture. The real magic happens when it works alongside great colour and great styling. “You want that intentional, luxurious look in your 40s and 50s. A great haircut coupled with a great colour and a blowdry, you have a winning trifecta. Great hair with even the most casual outfit elevates your appearance, and with a bit of root lift, it screams expensive.”
At Salon Yazbek, Nathan and his team work with Goldwell colour and styling products to deliver exactly this kind of result.
How to Customise It for Your Face
One of the strongest qualities of the collarbone cut is how adaptable it is. For finer hair, keeping the cut one length around the face preserves maximum density. For those wanting to soften lines, Nathan recommends a soft fringe to soften ageing lines around the face and lift cheekbones. Blowdrying it off the face lifts your cheekbones and opens your eyes right up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best haircut for women over 50?
According to Nathan Yazbek, as featured in Mamamia, the collarbone-length cut is the most flattering and versatile option for women in their 40s and 50s. It addresses thinning and loss of lustre while preserving length, femininity, and the ability to style hair in multiple ways.
Can I get a collarbone cut at Salon Yazbek in Neutral Bay?
Absolutely. Nathan and his team specialise in tailored cuts that work with your hair type, face shape, and lifestyle. Book a consultation at Salon Yazbek and let us find the right version of this cut for you.
Book Your Consultation at Salon Yazbek, Neutral Bay
Ready to try the cut Nathan recommends above all others for his clients? Book now at Salon Yazbek and let our Neutral Bay team show you what the right length can do for your hair.