Why a Layered Bob Haircut is Perfect for Older Adults

Though your hairstylist can provide tailored advice on the most complimentary version of the layered bob for you, it’s generally best to stay away from overly choppy or blunt layers as we get older. These can be harsh and aging (or even dated). Less sharp, face-framing layers will help soften your features and won’t need the same level of trimming upkeep. It’s perfect for those making the most of their retirement with regular vacations or those who simply don’t want to return to the salon every couple of weeks.

If you’re in search of layered bob inspo, you don’t have to look too far. Plenty of our favorite celebrities have tried this cut, including Gabrielle Union and Halle Berry, who demonstrated how versatile it can be. At the 2025 NAACP awards, Union wowed with a voluminous take featuring rounded edges that created an incredibly flattering shape. Her bombshell version was likely created using a round brush and mousse for hold and volume, like TRESemmé’s Amplified Volume Plumping Mousse.

When Berry rocked the layered bob at the “Never Let Go” premiere the year prior, though, she proved that the haircut doesn’t need heavy styling to look good. She stunned with a gorgeous, more undone take and what appeared to be her natural curls, a style which could easily be achieved with texturizing spray and a diffuser. The chic look can also be styled into the fun, flippy bob that so many famous faced have tried, proving this haircut can work for a wide array of different hair textures and face shapes. So there’s no excuse not to give it a go.