Martha Stewart Swaps Her Signature Bob For The Trendiest Haircut For Older Women

Martha Stewart has long sported side-swept bangs with a recognizable blond bob that typically falls around the chin, but occasionally skims the shoulders. Even as Stewart's style has totally transformed over the years, a variation of this cut has been her go-to, so it was a bit of a surprise when she debuted an even shorter look in early October 2026. Then again, with numerous cropped looks landing among the 30 most flattering haircuts for women over 50, the TV personality has clearly realized why the short hair is so popular among older women.

Stewart appeared at the New York premiere of "The Social Reckoning" with a silvery blond bixie that hardly reached past her ears. If you're unfamiliar, the term refers to a style that is part bob and part pixie, featuring a length that's in between the two. The style was popular in the '90s, worn by stars like Halle Berry and Meg Ryan, and was typically worn with a choppy, volume-adding texture that provided a carefree, slightly mussed energy during that period.

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Stewart opted for a sleeker version of the style for her red carpet appearance, wearing soft layers tucked behind the ears and her go-to side-part. Her tresses showed both the silver strands of a long-lived life and her familiar shade of blond, while the homemaking expert kept her beauty simple with lengthened lashes and a glossy lip color.

Martha Stewart's transition from a classic bob to a soft bixie goes to show that the in-between cut doesn't have an age limit. In fact, she joins older celebs such as Sharon Stone and Michelle Yeoh in enjoying the short hairstyle. At the same time, mature beauty lovers should know that there's even more pros behind the look–-many of which feel Stewart-approved.

The versatility of the bixie is one its biggest bonuses, as it has more length than the normal pixie without the heaviness of the bob. Because of these factors, the cut can be styled in a multitude of ways, something Stewart likely appreciates. When speaking with Chris Appleton on "The Martha Stewart Podcast," she praised the celebrity hairstylist for the versatility that his looks encourage. "I think that that's really important for people to understand that you can wear your hair slicked back, you can wear your hair fluffy, you can wear your hair long," she said. 

Additionally, experts note that the layering of the bixie is an easy way to incorporate more volume into thin tresses, which will appeal to older women experiencing natural thinning with age. While Stewart opted for a sleeker look for the New York City premiere, she's been an clear lover of volume over the years, using everything from velcro rollers to the now-sold out Living Proof Full Thickening Mousse to pump up her locks. Clearly, there are many reasons why the trendy bixie cut convinced Stewart to stray from her classic bob.