Hitting your 40s? It’s the perfect excuse to reinvent your style, starting with your hair. A big change or just a little tweak, the right look shows off your best features and matches your personal style. The best haircuts for women over 40 focus on confidence and flexibility—your hair should always feel like you, just a little extra. Here are some suggestions.
1. Italian Bob
The Italian bob has a strong outline and hits right at the collarbone. It’s one of those cuts that works for everyone and it looks amazing worn sleek, messy or styled naturally.
2. Bixie Cut
The pixie-bob hybrid is having a moment, thanks to our obsession with everything ’90s. Combining cropped layers and soft, face-framing details, the bixie is effortless and pretty.
3. Butterfly Cut
The butterfly cut owes its popularity to its soft, airy layers. They create volume and bounce in medium to long hair, especially when styled with a glamorous blowout.
4. French Bob
A chin-grazing classic with that “je ne sais quoi,” the French bob highlights the jawline and the lips. Add a messy fringe, and voilà—you’re chic and cool in the most Parisian way.
5. Curtain Bangs With Layers
Long, soft curtain bangs seamlessly blend with layered hair, framing the face and adding depth and movement. Perfect for softening sharp features or creating volume.
6. Pixie Cut
Fearless, feminine and fresh, this crop sculpts the face by highlighting your cheekbones and jawline. Style it sleek for chic, messy for edge or fluffy for softness.
7. Mid-Length Blunt Cut
If you don’t want too much going on, this minimalist look is perfect for making thin hair look fuller or thick hair more controlled. Ask for a few shorter pieces near the face to make it even more flattering.
8. Soft Shag
The soft shag is one of the trendiest effortless looks right now. This trendy layered cut will give you texture and lift, and the coveted lived-in feel that flatters any hair type.
9. Blunt Bob
A clean, angular shape that sits just around chin length and always looks stylish. The blunt bob has crisp, sharp lines that make it look fresh, and its simplicity makes it incredibly chic.
10. Long Layers
Long layers bring life to long hair. They keep it from falling flat, add texture and movement and make styling so much easier.
11. Layered Lob
A layered lob is perfect if you want something fun but not fussy. This shoulder-skimming cut is light, versatile and the right choice if you love a low-maintenance look.
12. Voluminous Curls With Bangs
If you’ve got naturally curly hair, I’d love to show you how you’d rock some volume and bangs. Personally, I think it’s a fantastic option, but the final call is yours!
13. Middle-Length Haircut
I believe a middle-length haircut is an awesome choice for women over 40. Not only does it look fantastic, but it’s also super versatile, allowing you to style it however you like for any event.