The best hair of your life isn’t behind you, even if you’ve reached an age where you feel like most hair trends cater to the very young and no longer resonate with you. Bowl cut? Mullet? These are styles best left to the very brave or to be showcased in magazine editorials. But there are plenty of other options (whether you love to wear your hair long, short, or somewhere in between) that pack a fun punch in real life. Now that you have figured out your personal style and feel more confident about who you are, you can really let loose and have fun trying out a different hairstyle that brings out your personality. If you’re not sure where to start, check out these three trendy, youthful haircuts every woman over 40 should try this Fall.
Layered Bob
The layered bob never goes out of style — and it’s a favorite this fall because it always manages to look fresh and make hair look healthier and more voluminous.
“This haircut looks youthful as it highlights significant features of their faces, such as the jawline,” said Jean Lopez, co-founder of LilyHair. “Additionally, this haircut is convenient because it can be easily styled for casual or occasional events. That’s why I recommend it to adult women who wish to look younger and trendy but want less effort to maintain the look. Hence, when trying to achieve the perfect style for this, ask your stylists to limit the length to only a few inches below the chin or shoulder level. You can make it side-parted to achieve a slimmer look or a shaggy style perfect for increasing hair volume.”
Collarbone-Grazing Lob
Maybe a bob is a little too short for you and you prefer to leave some length in your hair. No problem — meet the collarbone-grazing lob, a chic option for women of all ages.
“Collarbone-Grazing lob characterized by a curl at the ends for a more formal look is a trendy look for any stylish woman,” said Alice Rawling, a hair stylist and chief editor at Hairdo Hairstyle. “This lob style is perfect for round, square, and oval faces since it perfectly balances the face shape.”
Layered Medium Cut
The biggest debate when it comes to aging and hair is always: can you or should you keep it long? The answer all depends on how healthy your hair looks at a longer length. If it’s constantly breaking when it grows past your shoulders, it’s a better idea to limit the length to your shoulder or above it. Another trick is to add layers that create movement in long hair so that it doesn’t fall straight down, dragging your features along with it.
“Natural medium-long layered waves is another trendy style that brings out the youth in you,” Rawling said. “Its a simple out-the-door style for naturally wavy hair. It is a style that only requires you to apply a little mousse, or curl cream to your damp hair and allow it to air-dry and you will be good to go.”
Growing older doesn’t mean having to limit yourself to pixie haircuts (even though a great pixie cut looks sophisticated and stunning). Try one of these trendy and youthful alternatives and have fun showing off your new style.
