{"id":6330,"date":"2019-04-24T11:31:59","date_gmt":"2019-04-24T11:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womentales.wpengine.com\/?p=6330"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:46:01","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:46:01","slug":"best-hairstyles-for-women-over-40","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/best-hairstyles-for-women-over-40\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Hairstyles for Women Over 40"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are more than 40 years old, you have probably tried a lot of different hairstyles, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try out some new and exciting haircuts. Browse through the gallery to see what hairstyles the celebrities – who really know how to deal with fashion – have in their forties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get some inspiration for your next visit to your hairdresser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Felicity Huffman<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Felicity Huffman the famous American film, stage, and television actress is not only famous for her roles, but also for her trendy hairstyles. Felicity’s elongated face and striking features are very well softened by the soft waves and the long-combed side bangs. The golden tones of the blonde blush help highlight the warmer colors of the skin, which gives her a brilliant and youthful look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Jennifer Garner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Jennifer Garner’s simple wavy hairstyle gives her a perfect and stunning look for any event. The lighter, honey-colored bundles hidden in the dark hair help to soften the defined jawline and highlight the eyes. If you have a long hair and a similar face like Jennifer, you might want to ask for a hairstyle like hers from your hairdresser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. Lena Headey <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Very dark hair color does not fit well for most of us as it can make ladies look older than they are. However, some lighter shades and tricks with the shape can alleviate that effect. A great example of that is Lena Headey’s playful, asymmetric banged hairstyle, which gives her a stunning look, despite its dark color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

4. Christina Hendricks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The most striking element of Christina\nHendricks’ hairstyle is the red color, which can make exciting even a\nvery simple hairstyle. If you choose a strong shade like this, always\npay attention to the harmony with the color of your skin, so it won’t\nbe unnatural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a heart-shaped face, like Christina you may want to consider copying this haircut shown in the picture, which looks great even in a shorter version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

5. Cameron Diaz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hollywood’s celebrated star, Cameron Diaz has always been famous for her trendy haircuts. The \u201cDiaz bob hairstyle\u201d is one of them, which became famous worldwide very quickly. The better optical effect is enhanced by a little trick that this slightly wavy hairstyle is usually asymmetrically combed, therefore the lighter and darker colors of the hair are mixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

6. Eva Mendez<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Eva Mendes American actress’ amazing, long hair is probably somehow connected to her Latin origins. For those who like the classic, elegant haircuts we recommend a similar hairstyle. Such long hair, of course, requires a lot of care and attention. We advise you to consult your hairdresser about which hair care products are best for your hair to keep it healthy and shiny. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

7. Eva Longoria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Her amazing, shiny hair obviously add a lot to Eva Longoria’s beauty. Why not have similar long and stunning hairstyle over 40? The Star of the Desperate Housewife’s shared her tips for the healthy hair: the silkiness of the hair can be enhanced by the consumption of different fruits like berries and cherries, increased vitamin C and zinc intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

8. Jennifer Aniston<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of today’s most popular women’s hairstyles is still \u201cJennifer Aniston style\u201d. According to a previous survey, since 1996, at least 10.6 million women have cut their hairstyles as Jennifer. The actress hasn’t changed her characteristic hairstyle over the years, only on its length. It is a simple straight, shiny haircut that is easy to make and care for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

9. Victoria Beckham<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The bob style is a classic hairstyle that most of the women like because it is simple but not boring, easy to handle and not too short to be considered as \u201cnot feminine\u201d. Over the years, it has returned with a variety of lengths, nowadays the shoulder-length is the most fashionable which was bought back by the style icon, Victoria Beckham a few years ago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

10. Pink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pink’s style is recommended for those who want to differentiate themselves from the crowd or want to have an extreme look. Pink was always favored for her short hairstyle and of its boyish nature. This extreme style not just looks really cool but super easy to handle. Pink’s style became such a trend that Rihanna, Willow Smith and, most recently, Miley Cyrus chose a similar hairstyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

11. Anna Wintour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Anna Wintour is one of the biggest names in the fashion industry as being the editor-in-chief of American Vogue. She is known of her Cleopatra’s hairstyle, which she would never change. According to one of the legends about her, she wears this very same style of a haircut since she was 14 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

12. Marilyn Monroe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Marilyn Monroe’s sexy blonde hairstyle is at least as well known and famous as she is. During her career, Marilyn tried out many shades of the blonde. This hairstyle is really feminine due to its length, color, and shape. The good news is that this style fits all facial shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

13. Meg Ryan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The actress who became famous as the\nmain character of Harry and Sally appeared mostly in romantic\ncomedies. Meg Ryan was undoubtedly one of the most popular actresses\nof the nineties, but not only for his roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As her film career increased, her short, blond hairstyle became more and more popular: millions of women asked their hairdresser to cut the \u201cMeg Ryan haircut\u201d for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

14. Sharon Osbourne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The wife of the superstar Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon is a famous TV celebrity, music manager, prompter, and businesswoman. She is famous for her outspoken nature and funky hairstyle. Our hair is a great tool for self-expression, many say. Well, if you want something really unique and special and don’t mind to get more attention on the street, choose Sharon’s hairstyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

15. Sarah Jessica Parker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Carrie Bradshaw was not only famous for her dresses and shoes, but also for her long, curly hair. After the series Sex and the City Sarah ended she changed her curls to wavy or even straight hairstyle. Because of her new movie, Here and Now she changed again. This time to a shorter, wavy style which would fit for most of the ladies very well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

16. Ginnifer Goodwin <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ginnifer Goodwin was really brave when she decided to cut her hair that short because usually, the very short hairstyles are not ideal for the rounded face shape. But as you see she made a good decision and her hairdresser a good job with this pixie-style haircut which does not widen her face at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

17. Julia Roberts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The beautiful and always smiling Julia Roberts is a great example of not only 20-year-old girls look pretty and hot with long, blond hair. With a lot of attention and care, long hair can look beautiful even over 40. It is worth using more shades of blonde for a more natural look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

18. Kris Jenner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kris Jenner, the mother of the Kardashian sisters is known of her youthful look. Her pixie hair cut is absolutely trendy, perfectly suited to her face, and the color fits her eyes and skin. If you have a similar face shape and like the short hairstyle ask something similar to your hairdresser the next time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

19. Madonna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The 60-year-old star is a real chameleon. Madonna never followed fashion, instead, she dictated it. She came out with a new look in almost every year. There is no hair length or color exist that she wouldn’t have tried. She is one of those lucky ones who looks great no matter how her hair looks like. Not all, but some of her styles are worth to try out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

20. Cate Blanchett <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Actress and Giorgio Armani ambassador, Cate Blanchett is famous for her always impeccable look. It is worth taking an example of her style. Cate’s medium-long, elegant, slightly wavy blonde hair can be a good choice for ladies over 40. This haircut does not only look good but does not require much time to make it, so perfect for busy women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

21. Jennifer Lopez <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Latin diva was not only blessed with amazing body shape but also with beautiful hair. For ladies who have similar look like Jennifer, brown hair, with a few shades of lighter bundles, is a good choice. It looks great straight and wavy too. Choose the right hair care to keep your brown hair healthy and shiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

22. Nicole Kidman<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The beautiful actress’s hair is originally red. Occasionally, we could see her with the original hair color but typically appears blond in her movies and private life too. For ladies who have light skin and eyes color, like Nicole, we recommend this shade of the blonde. This color ensures a fresh and elegant look every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

23. Amanda Holden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Amanda is a well known British television presenter, actress, singer and talent competition judge. Because of the frequent television appearance, her look is always taken care of by professionals. No wonder her hair is always trendy and perfect. For women with a face shape similar to Amanda, this hairstyle can be a very good solution for all occasions: make a bun for elegant events or release it for every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

24. Kate Moss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are a lot of iconic features that stand out about Kate Moss. One of the biggest is obviously her hair. The supermodel is almost always seen with very natural-looking hair with a light wave in it. This haircut not only gives more volume to thin hair but is excellent for any occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

25. Rachel McAdams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Just like many other actresses, Rachel has changed her style several times over the years too. The change was not overwhelming, more likely a bit of refreshing. We simply love this slightly wavy, shorter style. It doesn’t take much time to make it in the morning, but it looks like we’ve just left the hairdresser’s salon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

26. Zoe Saldana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Who said that fun hairstyle is not cool over 40? Just look at the American actress and dancer, Zoe Saldana’s style! Zoe’s hairstyle is simple, yet great. She is lucky to have those beautiful natural waves in her hair, but you can easily get the same effect with a large curler. Stitched into a bun or a ponytail will give you a very natural and youthful look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

27. January Jones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Mad Man star, January Jones likes to experiment with her hair color. For example, she changed its color into light pink for Christmas. It’s worth following the style of the actress, as it can inspiring for many of us. For instance, this shorter, wavy style shown in the picture is a great choice for those who want to highlight their graceful neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

28. Stana Katic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Short, lovely and soft. Stana Katic’s hairstyle is a perfect choice for women over 40 who likes the simple but yet glorious look. The light waves and the long bangs give elegance, and the asymmetric cut brings a bit of playfulness into the style. The color is also a great choice for ladies with similar skin and eye color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

29. EVE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Eve, the American rapper is a real transformer. We’ve seen her with all kinds of hair color and length from the long pink to the extreme short blond. The haircut she has in this picture is elegant and sexy at the same time. Recommended for those who want to take a little specialty into their hairstyles but still keep it natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

30. Kristen Schaal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We can say that the fun, curly hairstyle has become a trademark of the English actress. Making this type of style takes a little more time, but it’s worth it. It is especially recommended for those who have strong features and slightly bigger nose, than average, just like Kristen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

31. Gwendoline Christie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Game of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie’s haircut is a great example of how short hair can be really unique and youthful for women in their forties. This style can be worn elegantly, combed to the side, or if you want to bring some funky into it for the weekend party, you can comb it as the actress did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

32. Tamera Mowry <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Extreme curly hair, just Tamera’s requires a lot of care. If you neglect it can easily get really damaged. However, if you visit our hairdresser regularly and use the right hair care products, you can make a wonderful look for yourself with it. This really good example of how to make your natural, curly hair look brilliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

33. Chelsea Peretti <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Besides many things we also love Chelsea Peretti, comedian, and actress for her natural and stunning look. She has quite sharp facial features which are greatly relieved by her hairstyle. Everything about it: the natural brown color, the length and the way she wears it, are brilliant. It is worth taking some tricks from her for similar look ladies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

34. Davina McCall <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Davina McCall’s haircut us a great example of how the fringe can help to keep the look youngish. It not only covers forehead wrinkles but also highlights the eyes and other beautiful parts of the face. If your skin is lighter or you find the color too dark, don’t worry, this haircut looks great in lighter colors too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

35. Halle Berry <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If the perfect short hair – beautiful face pairing exists, then Halle Berry definitely belongs to this type. Simple yet feminine and glowing look. There are relatively few women who dream to have such short hair, but if your face type and facial features are similar to Halle, give a try for this haircut!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

36. Catherine-Zeta Jones <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Catherine Zeta-Jones is definitely one of Hollywood’s most special diva. Her long ebony hair did not change much over the years. She is more than fifty years old, but it still looks fantastic. If you have a beautiful long and strong hair like the actress, then check out her hair care tricks, to keep your hair healthy and bright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

37. Robin Wright <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We’ve seen the actress with many\ndifferent hair lengths, but our favorite is the one, shown in the\npicture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perfect choice for thin-haired women who wear glasses. The asymmetrically cut fringe cheers the whole style up and the blondish brownish mix color gives a really natural look. Ready for the next appointment to your hairdresser?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

38. Elizabeth McGovern <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Stunning and elegant. These two words come to mind by seeing Elisabeth McGovern. This haircut gives a wonderful look for the 57-year-old star. The actress’s hairstyle is also a good example of the fact that dark hair is not necessarily disadvantageous for light-skinned ladies. Although it takes some time in the morning, we think it’s worth trying this hairstyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

39. Arlene Phillips <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Half-sided fringe and rich waves over forty? Oh yes! Look how wonderful this hairstyle looks for Arlene Phillips. Maybe not for the weekdays but for the closest event where you want to look elegant and really feminine, book an appointment, take this picture with you, and ask this hairstyle from your hairdresser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

40. Carole Middleton <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Just like for her daughter, it is very important for Carole Middleton as well that her look is always impeccable in front of the public. That is why it is worth to have a hairstyle that is elegant in all circumstances. This simple haircut and natural color can be an excellent choice for you too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you are more than 40 years old, you have probably tried a lot of different hairstyles, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try out some new and exciting haircuts. Browse through the gallery to see what hairstyles the celebrities – who really know how to deal with fashion – have in their forties. Get […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":6337,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[79],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6330"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6330"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6330\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97361,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6330\/revisions\/97361"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6337"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6330"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6330"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6330"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}