Who said that turning sixty means dialing back? These 24 calico hair designs disprove the notion that style only gets bolder and more beautiful with age. This design can be viewed as a way to give your hair a fresh spin on a timeless design that shines with depth and character. Whether you opt for designs that blend a dark chestnut with icy highlights of silver and pink or go for a more subtle blonde ombre effect that’s incredibly flattering to your complexion, each design showcases a harmonious mix of confidence and playfulness that simply exudes style that’s hard to ignore.
1. Copper Glow with Soft Curls
This design exudes a simply captivating kind of radiance that simply feels like being caught in a sunburst of energy and motion. This design has a one-of-a-kind ability to infuse every strand of your tresses with that warm kind of lust for life that shines with a magnetic kind of allure that’s simply impressive to behold. This design strikes the right kind of note between being earthy and bold enough to give you that unique kind of flair that simply exudes confidence. This design feels refreshing for a girl who likes to exude confidence and a sense of being unbridled and unrestricted.
This hairstyle is perfect for medium to thick hair types and suits all women wanting to add some natural movement to their locks. This layered style creates a nice visual effect by adding some depth to the face with the help of perfect color positioning. A curling iron with a bit of smoothing serum can easily give this hairstyle a salon-finish look every morning.
2. Soft Ginger Layers with Movement
This soft ginger hairstyle exudes pure warmth and personality. This style has got a cozy and confident feel to it; when one puts it on, it’s like the sensation of sinking into a warm hug that exudes a spark of confidence. This hairstyle sends a strong message that it has nothing to prove but aims to always look good.
If your hair tends to be fine or needs a little boost, these layered cuts are perfect. The subtle volume at the crown gives lift, while the feathered ends make it easy to style with a round brush or even just your fingers. Pair it with a touch of texturizing spray for that tousled finish that stays modern and fresh all day long.
3. Honey-Toned Blended Balayage
There’s an elegance in simplicity—and this honey-toned blended balayage proves it. The light and brown tones melt seamlessly, giving that sun-kissed look that feels effortless yet refined. It’s the kind of color that whispers rather than shouts, making it ideal for women who want polish without high drama.
This cut works well with long layers of hair that can grow out easily. This balayage method of coloring doesn’t require a lot of maintenance since there’s no hard line and roots to worry about. This hairstyle can either be worn with waves or straightened for a sleek finish. Regardless of which style is worn, this cut simply exudes timeless sophistication and elegance for a person wanting to go for a conditioning coloring treatment.
4. Golden Brown Mid-Length Waves
This gold-brown hairstyle exudes images of warm afternoons and quiet poise. In fact, the color of the hairstyle has a certain subtlety to it—a blend of caramel and bronze that complements one’s hair while hugging one’s face. This hairstyle exudes a simple elegance that would fit right in between jeans and pearls.
Medium to thick hair types will benefit immensely from a style where waves add instant volume and depth. A layered cut creates volume where you need it without weighing your hair down. A lightweight mousse applied after blow-drying and some loose waves at the ends of your locks are all you need to achieve this charming and elegant style.
5. Cinnamon Swirl Curls
Watching cinnamon swirl curls moves you with a warm and lively energy that radiates life and positivity. This combination of colors featuring red and blond radiates a multidimensional shine that can’t help but uplift your mood and lift your spirits. This style exudes a flirtatious and elegant quality that’s simply incomparable.
This style works well for naturally curly or wavy hair types who go for a voluminous and bouncy hairstyle. This cut creates lightweight curls with a defined shape and a colored effect that contributes to a textured and glowing effect. A diffuser attachment should be used to style the hair according to its design with a few drops of lightweight oil to achieve a glowing effect.
6. Subtle Caramel Blend
Soft, romantic, and easily lovable—this caramel blend has a refreshing effect on your face. This blend of light brown and honey creates a unique effect of brightening your entire face. This look exudes elegance and femininity with a touch of boldness that doesn’t require a complete transformation.
What makes this hairstyle special is its adaptability. It flatters most skin tones and works wonders on slightly wavy or straight textures. Keep it loose for everyday wear, or add soft curls for evenings out. It’s a perfect choice for anyone wanting to embrace colorful hairstyles that feel refined and timeless.
7. Buttery Blonde with Ginger Ribbons
This buttery blonde with ginger ribbons feels like sunshine captured in a hairstyle—warm, glowing, and undeniably radiant. The soft flow of tones gives that luxe, expensive look that’s perfect for anyone wanting a little more brightness around their face. It’s a flattering mix of elegance and playfulness that whispers confidence with every wave.
This cut works perfectly for fine to medium hair types who like to add some motion to their locks. This style exudes life thanks to the layers; however, the color contrast creates a thicker appearance of the hair since it has depth. Maintaining this style requires a color-safe shampoo and a lightweight serum that won’t let that golden color fade instantly.
8. Deep Auburn with Hidden Blonde Streaks
This reddish auburn hairstyle with hidden blonde streaks appears to be quite audacious and elegant at the same time; it’s like a glass of red wine accompanied by candles. This hairstyle exudes a sensual quality that’s full of life due to a mix of dark tones and some highlights of a lighter tone. This combination of colors oozes confidence and warmth and does not seem tacky at all.
It’s a great option for women who have thick or wavy hair and enjoy a lot of depth and drama with their style. This peekaboo pattern of colors takes easy maintenance to a new level. A dab of curl cream can enhance the shading of the colors to give a softened effect.
9. Copper Caramel Balayage
This warm and glowing copper caramel balayage radiates a rich and vibrant energy that’s sure to exude style and sophistication. This delightful combination of modern coloring techniques with timeless style attracts with golden-frosted colors blended with a copper sunset effect that’s naturally sun-kissed. Something timeless and refreshing can be found here—it’s finding your best version.
What’s remarkable about this one is that it’s so easy to layer on top of other textures to give them a boost. Curly hair? Wavy? Super straight? A balayage of this style and a blowout/beach waves hairstyle combination will give you a naturally flawless finish.
10. Golden Layered Shine
This golden layered hairstyle exudes elegance while being full of life at the same time. Honey and caramel colors paired with a layered hairstyle blend so well to give a catching effect to the entire hairstyle. This hairstyle does not require a lot of fuss to achieve a dressed-up look that always appears elegant and stylish.
Women over the age of 60 looking for volume without heaviness are going to love this cut. Catching it with a round brush and a volume spray gives this style a bounce that can easily be achieved at home to keep your locks looking silky and full of life.
11. Soft Brown with Warm Highlights
This soft brown hairstyle exudes a level of elegance that’s easy to pull off. A warm highlight that shines like candlelight on silk adds a level of timeless sophistication that works for women who love a good mix of old-school elegance with a modern spin.
This cut complements almost every facial feature and works well with medium to thick hair. Diminishing shades enhance the hair’s volume without compromising the natural flow of the locks. This style is ideal for a seamless transition from the workplace to a formal setting and requires less effort to maintain.
12. Bold Red and Blonde Peekaboo Stripes
This style exudes confidence because of its colors: red, black, and blonde. This blend of colors offers a rebellious touch without looking less than stylish. Women who enjoy flaunting their confidence with a fun-filled hairstyle should go for these peekaboo stripes.
It’s surprisingly versatile too—the dark background lets the bright colors of the hair pop without overpowering them. To keep the colors looking vivid and vibrant, a color-protecting mask should be applied once a week, and heat styling should be kept to a minimum. This style is for the woman who’s ready to turn every sidewalk into a catwalk—bold, beautiful, and unapologetically herself.
13. Smoky Mocha Waves with Silver Peekaboo Highlights
This style has a quiet audacity to it that’s hard to quite put your finger on—smoky mocha waves embossed with sophistication by the silver peekaboo highlights that give it a touch of intrigue. This style always exudes a sense of effortlessness that’s enough to get complete strangers doing a double take to figure out your secret to always looking so finished and so fresh-faced all the time.
This style cuts exceptionally well for women with naturally wavy or slightly curly hair who want a bit of contrast without making a complete coloring commitment. The silver weaves integrate perfectly with darker brown undertones to create a striking effect that requires no maintenance at all. A round brush and a lightweight styling lotion will help to add bounce to your waves that lasts all day long.
14. Golden Chestnut Layers with Copper Glaze
Warm and toasty with a radiance that’s simply palpable, a golden chestnut hairstyle complements your senses with a warm and invigorating effect that’s nothing short of the essence of an Indian summer embodied in a hairstyle. Copper undertones radiate magnificently with every strand of your hair to give it a radiant and intoxicating warmth that’s simply irresistible to the eye.
Ideal for women with medium to thick hair, these blended tones add depth and reflect natural texture without much upkeep. The golden and copper ribbons work especially well if you have warm skin tones or brown eyes. Use a hydrating serum or oil to enhance the shine, and let it air-dry for a soft, natural flow that feels modern and easygoing.
15. Chocolate Melt with Subtle Pink Ribbons
Here’s where elegance meets play. This chocolate melt hairstyle gets its personality from those barely-there pink ribbons that peek through when you move—a quiet nod to boldness wrapped in softness. It feels youthful without trying too hard, and that delicate pink touch adds just the right bit of whimsy for anyone ready to shake things up a little.
This style works well with straight or smooth locks since it allows the pink to blend artfully with brown without overpowering it. However, a texturizing spray can give a gentle lift to the roots. Now that you’re looking for a color option that’s a bit more experimental, this one is the ideal way to begin with a style that’s understated, pretty, and totally in for 2025.
16. Honey Blonde Balayage with Soft Waves
Honey blonde balayage techniques give your hair a sun-kissed look that’s undeniably appealing. This technique creates a seamless blend of darker roots to a highlighted blonde bob that adds a warm tone to your hair. This style works well with a simple white tee and a pair of jeans because of the fashion that your hairstyle exudes. This technique of balayage works wonders for women who want easy-to-maintain haircuts that always sport a fresh and new look every month. This particular style works wonderfully for fine to medium hair since the lighter highlights give your waves a fuller and more voluminous look. A sea salt spray or a curling iron can give your “I woke up like this” style a boost without putting in one bit of effort.
17. Caramel Swirl Layers with Blended Blonde Highlights
This caramel swirl design reminds me of my beloved coffee—a creamy, warm, and rich mixture that exudes depth. This design instantly lifts your mood and works wonderfully when you want to add some brightness to your face without going for a complete blonde dyeing. Every strand shines with a flattering effect that radiates a golden glow around your face. Blended blonde highlights like these suit layered cuts best, adding movement and shine to every curve. The result is easygoing yet refined—a timeless choice for women who prefer color that grows out gracefully. Pair it with a side part and a touch of volume spray to create that soft, face-framing flow that never fails to flatter.
18. Voluminous Honey Layers with Light Brown Underneath
Full-bodied, bouncy, and glowing—this voluminous honey layered cut captures the kind of glamour that never fades. It’s a showstopper that still feels approachable, giving off a “just left the salon” freshness even on a regular Tuesday. The layers play beautifully with the light, creating natural lift and softness around the face. The light brown undertones add depth and serve to emphasize the honey highlights without going overboard. Perfect for medium to thick hair types, this style adds volume without losing natural motion. Style with a round brush for added volume and finish with a bit of shine spray—and you’ll be effortlessly chic from brunch to cocktail hours.
19. Bronze Glow Waves with Buttery Blonde Touches
This hairstyle definitely has that golden hour thing going for it—warm, gentle, and exquisitely elegant. A bronze finish with a buttery blonde piece adds a luxurious radiance to the style that complements every face cut. This style exudes confidence without looking overly done—hence that ‘I woke up like that’ chic that can easily transform simplicity into elegance. This hairstyle goes well with medium-length hair that has natural curls or waves. This hair color has a good mix of light and dark shades that are easy to maintain while being striking at the same time. Use a wide-barrel curling iron along with a bit of mousse to give your natural hair a boost of defined waves that can last for several days after hair washing.
20. Warm Cinnamon Curls with Honey Streaks
Softer curls infused with warm cinnamon and honey colors radiate a warm effect that can complement all types of skin. This color exudes a warm and temptress-like effect that feels like a cool breeze on a crisp autumn day. This style has a grounding effect with a touch of elegance that works well as a mix of a timeless style and hints of fashion trends. This style works best for women with medium to thick hair. This hairstyle accentuates the textures of your hair without putting too much effort into it. Honey highlights help to soften facial features while adding some brightness to your face. Use a lightweight argan oil after curling to keep your locks looking glossy and your coloring for a long while.
21. Soft Beige Blonde with Light Brown Roots
A soft beige blonde melt with light brown roots simply radiates elegant simplicity. This style adds depth to your hair colors with the help of the brown roots to give a natural-looking effect similar to a perfect fade without planning to do it at all. This style appears young, casual, and timeless at the same time. This cut works well for women who want to go blonde without the hassle of regular maintenance. This seamless transition of colors conceals regrowth perfectly. Finish with a round brush blow-dry to add volume with a bouncier cut, or let it dry to achieve a relaxed wave pattern. Both cuts are incredibly chic.
22. Bold Blonde and Brown Contrast Layers
This look exudes pure drama with stylish layers of blonde on a brown background that scream for drama. This style goes with the times in a confident way that showcases a blend of timeless elegance with a 2026 flair of the daring kind that fuses style with edginess while making a bolder statement of your eyes by flaunting a bright trim that surrounds your face to instantly brighten your facial features. Ready to take a fashion risk with a look that’s sure to turn some heads but still catch your eye? Then this one’s for you. Optimal for straight to slightly wavy hair where the lines of the colors can easily be distinguished.
Use a purple shampoo to maintain the tone of the blonde parts and a smoothing serum to style your locks to a sleek finish that’s perfect for a photo shoot.
23. Chestnut Curls with Golden Honey Lights
This chestnut curl design with golden honey lights exudes a warm energy that’s simply full of life. Like a sunbeam caught and invested right into your tresses. This gentle color interaction imparts a natural and healthy-looking shine to your locks that instantly brightens your complexion. It’s a hairstyle that’s you—only bolder and more elegant than ever before. This cut works well for thick, curly, or wavy hair because the highlights help to add volume and definition. The golden parts of the highlights give your curls a glossy and defined look, and the dark parts add volume to your curls. You can style your hair by using a diffuser and curl gel to keep your hair bouncy and defined.
24. Espresso Waves with Subtle Blonde Threads
This simple but eye-catching hairstyle adds some espresso waves highlighted with some blonde threads to give a contrast to the dark background. This contrast appears rich and elegant; it’s like a black dress with some sparkles on it. This hairstyle appears dimensional with some textures to give a nice catch of light from all angles. This style flatters almost every face, but it really showcases thick or wiry hair that can be highlighted with color. This style grows out easily in a natural way. Use a leave-in conditioner to keep your hair sleek and let your waves fall as they may for a polished but easy style.
Age may not equal beauty; energy does. And with these 24 Calico Hair Looks below, you’ll see that with the right cut and color treatment, your personal radiance can be right back at your forefront. Whatever you seek: heat, radiance, or a hit of drama? Then 2026 is the year to take a chance with a style that totally gets your thrill going to feel confident, glowing, and authentically you.
