Your 40s are a great time to try new hairstyles. You might have noticed some changes, like your hair being a bit thinner or looking some gray. But do not hide under the covers! This is a perfect chance to get a fresh look with a new cut or color that suits you. We have picked out some vogue hairstyles for women over 40 that are modern and easy to manage.
Short Haircuts
Choppy Pixie Cut
Don’t be scared of the pixie cut it is not what it was in the 70s. This is a short uneasy style with uneven layers. The choppy layers make your hair appear thicker and give it a lot of depth.
To style it just use a light product to define the layers and make it look a little messy and full of volume.
Tapered Pixie Cut
If you want to go short slowly, a tapered pixie is a great option. It is shorter on the sides and back and longer on crest. This mode adds volume on top while the short sides hold it looking neat and sharp.
Medium-Length Haircuts
Textured Bob
If you want to cut off some length a chin length bob with soft layers can make your hair look fuller and more lively. The layers stop the hair from observing flat and add a lot of movement. You can even addition some highlights like highlights to make it look multi tonal.
To get more texture put a thickening mousse on your roots and middle sections then just run your fingers through your hair for a casual finish.
Long Layers with Gentle Waves
This style works well if you already have medium length hair. The long layers lower volume and let your hair’s natural waves come through which gives it more body and movement.
To style it, put a volumizing mousse on damp hair before you blow dry it with a round brush. Then, use a large curling iron to create soft waves.
Sleek Mid-Length Cut
This is a very stylish and smooth shoulder length style with very few layers. The styling is the most important part. Blow dry your hair with a round brush to lift it and increase natural volume.
You can also spray a root grow product on your roots before styling to prevent your hair from lying flat.
Shaggy Bob with Bangs
This style is perfect if you have naturally wavy, thick hair. The shaggy layers create a full, messy look, and the choppy bangs give you face look and add magnitude. Use a thickening spray to make your layers stand out and give your hair a boost of volume and texture.
Bangs and Layered Cuts
Side-Swept Bangs
If you are thinking about a new look for your bangs? Try growing them out and sweeping them to the side for a fresh, new style. These bangs are cut longer on one side and blend in smoothly with the remaining hairs. They look great with a side part. Pair them with a volumizing hairspray to hold them in place without making them inflexible.
Layered Shoulder-Length Cut
If your long hair has a lot of split ends this is a perfect low maintenance cut. A shoulder length style with lots of layers adds changes and keeps your hair from looking flat. The layers make your hair look fuller and more textured.
Using a product like a PROfiller+ range can also help your hair look and feel thicker giving you natural volume.
Blunt Cut with Bangs
This is a straight over cut with full straight bangs. It is a very complimentary and modern style for people with medium thick hair who want to update their look.The blunt ends make your hair look thicker, and the bangs add dimension by framing your face.
A few drops of a lightweight smoothing serum can keep this style sleek and shiny, and also protect it from heat.
