Thinning Hair

• A short bob with side-swept bangs is great for thin hair and also covers forehead wrinkles.BananaStock/BananaStock/Getty Images
  
  Over age 50, hair tends to become thin and dry. If this is the case for you, a short hairstyle is the perfect solution. Thinning hair should be styled into a short bob, adding bangs that are swept to the side. If you have wrinkles on your forehead, these bangs are a great cover.
  
  

Cover Grays

• For covering gray, going blond is the most effective color.Jupiterimages/BananaStock/Getty Images
  
  Some women would rather not have a head full of gray hair. If this is you, go for a short, cropped cut. Have the stylist lighten your hair to a blond tone. Grays are more easily covered by bleaching than by darkening. If you are fair-skinned, go for brunette multi-tonal shades, as these will work better with your skin.
  
  

Be Fierce

• Sharon Osbourne sports a deep red shade.Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images
  
  Middle aged women shouldn't feel limited to what's deemed a normal shade of hair. A lustrous short cut with an added deep red color is a great way to add style. The red will also cover up grays. Consult with your stylist to determine what shade of red will work best with your skin tone.
  
  

Traditional, With a Twist

• You can never go wrong with a traditional short bob, but for a bit of flare, add layers. This jazzy style will give you hair that can be fun and elegant. You can go from the office straight to a fancy dinner without changing a thing, with this low-maintenance style.