Just because you're over 50 doesn't mean you have to cut your hair, but this haircut (which isn't really short, but rather sort of medium-length) is very flattering on oval and long face shapes. The body adds width and the length is universally flattering. (Don't let your hairstylist remove too much bulk from shoulder-length hair if you have long hair, you'll be left with limp, stringy, flat hair).
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