Judi Dench proves that being 40 doesn’t require us to go for short dyed locks – her medium-length ash blonde bob looks chic and perfectly complements her blue eyes.
Women over 40 who want a side-swept fringe are ideal candidates, as it hides any wrinkles on the forehead while looking stylish at work. Furthermore, this style adds femininity and definition to their facial features.
Graduated Bob
This classic bob features a soft, blunt cut that’s easy to style and maintain with minimal upkeep. Perfect for older women as it flatters most facial structures. To maximize its effectiveness, find an experienced short hair stylist; they will know precisely how to give you a shape that grows out without looking choppy or outdated.
Long Blonde Bobs with Eye-Skimming Side Bangs
It is the perfect style choice for those who wish to look chic in any setting. This medium-length hairstyle pairs beautifully with light colors or bolder highlights and compliments various skin tones. Its blonde hue can be blown out for a casual piece texture or smoothed back for more polished results.
Casual Cut
Long hair may not suit women over 40, but that’s far from true when given the appropriate haircut for your hair type. A side-parted straight bob is an ageless classic that works beautifully for any woman over 40. It’s effortless style and feminine aesthetic make it easy to style and add an edge of femininity with caramel or ice-blonde highlights for added dimension.
Layered Pixie
Another stylish look ideal for women over 40, featuring a lady fade around the sides and back, longer layers on top, and can either be styled down for a soft or spiked up for an edgier edge. Add ash grey highlights for extra brightness that will accentuate your eyes!
Long Bob
One of the classic and flattering hairstyles for 40-year-old women is a long bob, featuring medium-length cuts with bangs to elongate the neck. This look can be dressed up or casual, perfect for women wanting to emphasize their shapely cheekbones and jawline.
Layered Bobs
Layered bobs are eye-catching when styled with face-framing pieces and caramel highlights and suit nearly all faces. From sleek styling options to messy waves and wispy bangs – they work for any face shape!
Feathered Bangs
Feathered pixie cuts are ideal for 40-year-olds looking to add eye-catching volume and flare to their appearance. Additionally, it evenly distributes volume across thick locks for an aesthetically balanced style – adding blonde highlights can even help cover up initial gray hairs!
Simple Waves
If you have naturally dark hair and wish to lighten its shade, ombre can help make you appear younger while emphasizing more robust features such as your shapely cheekbones or elegant jawline. If your hair is long enough, a center-parted style with loose waves or big coils at its center will look elegant and complement any facial structure. Those with wider foreheads and wearing glasses may benefit from side-swept bangs to achieve a sleek and fashionable appearance. You can accentuate your eyes by using ash-grey highlights in your blonde locks to draw more attention to them – this would also pair beautifully with blue or green eyes and give an aged appearance due to asymmetrical bangs.
