We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's no reason that you have to cut your hair as you get older. There seems to be an unspoken message that after a certain age, women cut ...

From sleek midis to textured waves, these celebrity-inspired, medium-length styles for women over 50 strike the perfect balance between functional and flattering.

Reason #1: To finally be free. Miley Cyrus and David Crosby, they're not so different. In the '70s, Crosby sang about letting his hair grow long, and in 2012, Cyrus tweeted about cutting hers off.

There’s a certain freedom that comes with reaching a new decade—but if there’s one thing that will always keep women guessing, it's what to do with their hair. The styles that once worked in your 20s ...