Why do older women cut their hair short?

When older women experience hair thinning, they prefer to cut it short to prevent excessive hair loss.

For many women, having short hair is easier to maintain than long hair that needs constant attention.

Many women, especially older ones, prefer short hair as they grow old as a result of being tired of having long hair most of their lives.

Some women maintain a short haircut due to health reasons that prevent them from being able to take care of long hair.

Some women follow the trend of cutting their hair short as they grow older if they find everyone around them doing it. 

Many famous female celebrities go for short haircuts as they grow older, which might encourage some women to do the same.

Some older women find having short hair more practical than long hair, as it saves them time in their morning routine, for example.

As women grow older, their self-esteem starts to decrease due to their changing looks. Getting a haircut can help make them feel better about the way they look.

A short hairstyle highlights the structure of the face and makes older women look more attractive. (See What makes female face attractive?)

Some short hair styles can hide wrinkles on the face, which is why some people opt for it.

Most older women opt for short haircuts to prevent having to dye their hair as it starts to turn grey, which could have a bad effect on the hair's health. (See How to slow down the greying of hair?)

Older women are subjected to social pressure as they grey older, which forces them to cut their hair to abide by social norms.