These are the haircuts that best fit women in their 40s (and over)

How many times have you heard that after 40 the best thing is a short hair on the shoulder to rejuvenate the look? But the fact is that the manes are continually reinvented and even the supposedly simplest have a trick. Break stereotypes and open yourself to new possibilities. Long hair is one of the most successful trends among celebrities, such as Penelope Cruz or Marion Cotillard … Of course, you can also play with bangs, a wild card that allows you to achieve the most rejuvenating looks. And if you fancy a radical change, don't hesitate and cut your losses!

The most requested midi mane

Jessica Chastain's midi hair is one of the most requested in hairdressing salons by women over 40 years old. And it is not surprising, because with it an immediate rejuvenating effect is achieved. It looks like a half-length hair without more, but it has a trick. The subtle layers provide movement and ease, while the slightly lopsided hair, together with the bangs above the eyebrows, just rounded off a youthful and very flattering look.

Blunt mane

Another option to wear a current and stylish hair is the one that Paz Vega wears. This is totally smooth, but to break with the table effect, the ends are paraded a bit and they are directed outwards. The slightly open bangs and part of the hair behind the ear help - and a lot - to subtract a few years from the actress.

Long bob with side parting

The line on the side is a saying, because neither this is very defined nor is it very lateral. In fact, it is quite close to the center of the head. It is a trend that, in addition to Diane Kruger, we have also seen in other celebrities such as Margot Robbie or Kendall Jenner. The advantage is that the long bob is a cut that hardly gives work when combing it and conveys a natural beauty.

Symmetrical blunt bob

If you want a medium length hair with personality, you can ask to have it cut a few inches above the shoulder and leave it at the level of the chin. It's the Blunt Bob, which actress Catriona Balfe does not hesitate to wear in its trendiest version: with a stripe in the middle and a jewel barrette on each side. The symmetry in haircuts are also very fashionable but, beware! abstain if you have a very broad forehead. It is a very modern cut only suitable for the most harmonic faces. Do you want to know which cut would suit you best according to the shape of your face?

Polished scaling

We have seen Kate Hudson with a multitude of looks: from long hair to a super radical short. This intermediate term, a hair that is pointed over the shoulder, gives her a natural look that she has "sophisticated" by leaving it very polished at the top, without reaching the wet effect. Ideal for a celebration, without having to resort to collected.

Long with undone waves

Do you have long, fine hair? Do like Marion Cotillard and cut your hair in layers. If you later comb your hair with broken waves from medium to ends, you will see how the hair looks more voluminous, movement and gives you a more youthful air. The current touch that brings luminosity to the face is to degrade the tone, bleaching the hair at the bottom. If you don't dare to do so much, you can achieve a more natural effect with balayage highlights.

Long messy with parting in the middle

As you can see, the manes with parting in the middle are the most versatile and give a lot of play, hence they are one of the preferred options when choosing a cut and hairstyle. If you are over 40, like Penelope Cruz, and you want to give your look a casual and rejuvenating touch, give your hair a messy or tousled air . To do this, texturize the hair with finishing sprays. We do not want it to look frizzy, what we are looking for is a sloppy, but controlled look. Casual and chic at the same time.

Long and flip side hair

If you don't want to sacrifice your hair, clean up the ends and play with volumes, like Elsa Pataky does. The goal is not to be dull, boring … you have to give it life! Try taking your hair to the opposite side where you usually make the part (flip side hair) and you will see how your hair comes to life just with this gesture. To maintain the hollowness, apply fixation and take advantage of the spray or hairspray to leave the hair on the opposite temple tightly attached, bringing the rest of the hair behind the ear. A simple way to break with verticality.

XXL mane

If you have strong, full-bodied hair, congratulations! You can show off an extra long mane like Kate Beckinsale's. Of course, it requires care to make it look shiny and silky. The key to making it look current and youthful is to avoid flat hair and give it strength and vitality with undone or well-marked waves, like those of the actress. Be careful if you are very short, an XXL mane could look disproportionate … although you can always resort to one of the collected ones that will be worn this Fall / Winter 2019-2020.

Long with defined curls

Yes, the leonine mane, with very marked curls, like Thandie Newton's, is also a haircut that can be worn after 40. How not? A vigorous and abundant hair is synonymous with youth, compared to a very fine and poor one, which puts years. Hence, we insist on giving hair thickness and life with layers, waves, bangs … Do you want more options for curly hair cuts?

Short with baby bang bangs

If the feature that stands out the most on your face is your look and you are a woman with character, like Charlize Theron, you can use a mini fringe like the baby bang, which gives a lot of personality and a touch of modernity. Of course, be careful not to darken your hair too much, because it could make you age. In the case of the actress, she has gone from an angelic blonde to a dark brown that makes her a divine maleficent. By the way, do you already know which are the colors that are going to be worn this Fall / Winter 2019-2020?

Pixie with side parting

And who said that very short hair is only for the youngest? Sharon Stone, Demi Moore or Halle Berry wore it in their time past 40 and it fit them fantastically. Actress Michelle Williams follows, at 39, in her wake and has signed up for the Pixie, one of the most popular cuts on and off the red carpet. In addition to wearing it very cranial with the bangs to the side, like the actress (one of the most flattering options), it can be worn disheveled and without parting or with a toupee. Comfortable and very versatile. Do you dare to wear your hair short?