I bet every woman wants to look beautiful over the age of 40. Whether you have short, medium, or long hair, there is always a hairstyle that will make you look fresh and youthful. You can do a good try with the classic bob haircut as well as a middle layer hairstyle. They look perfect on both straight and wavy hair. Today, let's take a look at 36 celebrity-recognized hairstyles for women over 40 and find a favorite!
Gina Gershon Short Wavy Hairstyle
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The flattering medium length hair is considered one of the best hairstyles for older women. You can define it with gentle waves for a very charming look.
Willow Bay Straight Bob haircut
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The classic bob hairstyle is definitely an ideal option to create an appropriate look for any occasion. And it can work perfectly on all hair types.
Vera Farmiga Short Curly Bob Hairstyle
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This fabulous curly bob is cut just below the chin with the wonderful length. The long side bangs are styled with beautiful twists from the face.
Stylish medium curly bob hairstyle
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It's a great idea to style your medium length hair with loose curls. This time you can give your hair a completely different color for an impressive style.
Stacked bob haircut for thick hair
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The cool stacked bob hairstyle gives women over 40 an ultra-modern look. It is cut in the neck with graduated layers on the back.
Short pixie haircut for curly hair
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The short curly hairstyle will look extremely cute and funny for old women. It's also an ideal look for girls born with natural curls.
Short layered hairstyle for women
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Short hair is always a good choice if you want to look fresher and younger. There are many ways to get a short haircut like a serrated or razor cut, and you can choose which one suits you best.
Short layered haircut with wispy bangs
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It's great to experiment with different shades of blonde with a short haircut that gives your short hair a wonderful peek-a-boo look.
Short haircut idea for women over 40
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The short hairstyle still looks great on thin hair. It is a perfect choice for a casual everyday look.
Short bob haircut for blonde hair
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The curly bob hairstyle helps loosen thin hair for women over 40. You can also add long side pops for a more flattering look.
Paula Deen Short Wavy Hairstyle
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For women over 50, it's a great idea to style your short hair with waves backward. It will create a glamorous vintage look for your entire style.
Patti Hansen Blond Layered Haircut
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The layered short haircut looks fabulous on blonde hair. You can also style it slightly wavy for a natural-chic look.
Olivia Newton-John Straight Bob hairstyle
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The blunt cut bob hairstyle looks pretty cool and trendy with a deep side part. It can also be rejuvenated to suit all types of face shapes.
Molly Ringwald short haircut
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The short layered haircut can give blonde ombre hair a different definition and depth. It looks really bright and full of natural textures.
Michelle Pfieffer Blonde Wavy Hairstyle
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It looks really interesting to have your medium length hair with tight curls. And the royal midsection will help create an open look for your beautiful face.
Medium straight hairstyle for thick hair
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The easiest way to spice up your hairstyle is to add brighter, shaded highlights. You can casually wrap them around your face for a flattering face shape.
Medium straight haircut with side bangs
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The layered hair is one of the most flattering hairstyles for women. You can style it depending on your own face shape.
Marcia Cross Medium Wavy Hairstyle
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This is a perfect medium length hairstyle for women over 40 and you can wear it for any formal occasion. It is provided with well-defined strands that sit beautifully over the shoulders.
Lisa Rinna Short choppy haircut
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It's a great idea to have a trendy, short, choppy haircut for women over 40. The cut ends make you look much younger than your actual age.
Lena Dunham Green Colored Short Bob Haircut
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Sometimes a new hair color gives you a completely different picture than before. It's also an interesting way to make your hair full of style and fun.
Layered short haircut for women
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It's a glamorous way to have a short wavy hairstyle for old women. And the stylish, chunky bangs make it possible to work perfectly on any face shape.
Layered pixie haircut
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It looks awesome to have the blunt cut for a short pixie haircut. The bleached hair color has given this hairstyle extra attention.
Kris Jenner Short Pixie Haircut
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The cool short pixie haircut is also great for older women. You can hold subtle bangs over your forehead to better shape your face shape.
Kelly Preston medium straight haircut
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There are many types of hairstyles that look great on long, wavy hair, while shorter layers help you get rid of the annoying thickness.
Julie Bowen Short Curly Hairstyle
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The short curly bob hairstyle looks super charming and admirable on blonde hair. It's also a great choice for girls who love glamorous retro styles.
Jaclyn Smith Medium Curly Hairstyle
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It's a flattering way to style your shoulder-length hair with soft, loose waves. This hairstyle is the perfect choice for a casual everyday look.
Simple ponytail hairstyle for long hair
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This is the perfect choice for women who love glamorous hairstyles. You will need some hairspray to keep your big waves in place longer.
Caroline Manzo layered short hairstyle
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If you want to look cool and fresh this summer, the short choppy haircut is your ideal option. And it will look good for all hair colors.
Charlize Theron Short Wavy Hairstyle
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Soft curls are the best way to liven up your dull hair look this season. This beautiful golden blonde shade is also worth trying.
Gray blend highlighted bob hairstyle
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The hottest ombre color looks wonderfully chic on the twisted hair. You will need some hairspray to create this hairstyle and keep it in check.
Blonde layered bob haircut
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It looks absolutely cool to have an inverted bob haircut this summer. The tipped cut ends make your face look longer.
Nice short layered haircut for women over 40
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It still looks nice when a short pixie haircut has grown out. You can style the long side bangs smoothly over your face.
Simple short hairstyle for women
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The short haircut is very easy to style and has versatile shapes and looks for women of all ages.
Cyndi Lauper Short Pixie Hairstyle
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The short pixie haircut is sure to be an eye-catcher if it is designed with a deep side part. And the overall look is significantly improved by the light blonde hair color.
Christie Brinkley Medium straight hairstyle
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The medium straight hairstyle looks fantastic on soft, blonde strands. It can look perfect for different face shapes with long side bangs.
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