Without exaggeration, the right hairstyle can take 5 to 10 years off your look. The challenge many older women face is staying in their comfort zone with one hairstyle for decades, or choosing a hairstyle that is too severe. Touching it up in small ways every few years can do wonders for women of any age. Not only does your hair condition change, you change too.

A new hair color, updated shape and minor adjustments can work wonders. The good news is that there's nothing new under the sun and your favorite pixies and bobs are still popular, but with a few new twists. We have 50 beautiful versions of your favorite hairstyles. Let's see!

As you progress in life, it is important that your hairstyle shows some lift around your face and has movement. This is easily achieved with layers and trimmed or choppy edges. Heavy blunt cuts and geometric lines or shapes can contour a face, but are not friendly to everyone. You risk looking serious or accentuating shadows, lines or wrinkles. Avoid over-processed ends or excessive use of hairspray. This will add years to your look.

Chances are that in addition to a new hairstyle, you also need to reconsider your hair color. As they get older, most women opt for lighter shades. This is understandable: they can make you look younger and mask gray hairs. On the other hand, if your base is too light for your skin tone, you will look washed out. You may need to darken the base and add caramel or gold highlights around your face. Highlights always brighten your skin and look stylish.