We won`t bore you with typical banal comments that you hear all the time, like: “Every woman, even if she’s 40, 50, 60, or 70+ wants to stay beautiful, feminine, sexy and young looking.” We know you’re on the hunt for flattering, youthful haircuts that are not limited to just the short crops you see on other websites, but also creative and interesting styles for medium and long hair lengths. In fact, in your letters, you often ask us to show more long haircuts for older women. Your wish is our command!
63 Flattering Hairstyles for Women Over 40
Being in your 40s doesn’t mean you can’t have stylish hair. There are lots of age-defying hairstyles and haircuts to choose from. You and your stylist will just have to make some slight modifications to accommodate your slightly aging hair, lifestyle, and face shape.
💡 Key Things to Know First
- If you have fine or limp hair, consider adding layers and texture to your cut to boost your hair’s volume.
- Shaggy Lobs are super trendy for women in their 40s right now. I’ll show you some below.
- Consider getting a balayage to cover your random grays. It’s a great way to keep your hair color looking natural and the grow-out is seamless!
- Talk to your hairdresser about face-framing layers if you have a round or square face shape.
- Now is the time to stop putting off investing in quality hair products. 40 is the critical decade to preventing long-lasting hair damage.
Below, I’ve put together a collection of some of the most stylish and flattering hairstyles for women over 40. Most importantly, they’re found on everyday women like you!
