9 Haircuts That Add Major Volume For Women Over 40 With Fine Hair This Winter: ‘Cowgirl’ Bob, Layered ‘Bixies’ & More
February 21, 2025 by Lisa Cupido
Women over 40 with fine hair: we’ve got the intel on not one or two, but nine of the trendiest haircuts this season that are sure to maximize volume for your hair and make it look incredible. No one has to tell you that fine hair is a challenge to style at times. It can fall flat at the roots and so much as a few extra layers can make it look thinner than you want. At the same time, a too-blunt haircut can sometimes flatten the look of your strands. What’s the great compromise?
As it turns out, the compromise comes in the form of a strategic haircut with just enough layering where needed for movement. Your stylist can customize these haircuts to suit your facial features and hair needs (whether that means a little less layering and a few more blunt ends here and there). If you’re over 40, have fine hair, and struggle to find a hairstyle that you love, consider one of these nine fresh styles that are all the rage this winter (and are great for finer hair).
1. Cowgirl Bob
Bobs are a huge trend this year (humongous, no joke). But within that trend there are also micro bob trends that will distinguish one bob from another. The “cowgirl” bob consists of blunt ends that make fine hair look denser and minimal layering with a slight wave or curl for maximum style impact.
2. Broccoli Haircut
Cute name, even cuter haircut: the “broccoli” features very short, very uneven layers. The result is slightly messy and very casual and cool.
3. Bixie
Combine the pixie and bob and you get a bixie — one of this season’s hottest haircuts. This style removes length from your neck and mid face, but is also longer than a bob so you have more styling options. This cut works beautifully with texture like curls and waves.
4. Undercut
The undercut haircut is perfect for short haired girls because it removes length from the sides and back, but allows you more freedom to style longer pieces on top. It’s the ultimate cool girl short haircut.
5. Curtain Bangs
No bangs style has had as much momentum for so long as curtain bangs. These retro ‘70s bangs are longer, parted in the middle, and can frame the face beautifully. Most importantly, they don’t require the full commitment of traditional fringe and can be grown out easily.
6. Layered Shag
These very layered look consists of short layers on top for movement and volume, face-framing bangs, and length that ends at around the collarbone or shoulder (which keeps thinner ends from getting straggly). If you’re a fan of hair that moves and has incredible body, this could be the cut for you.
7. Italian Bob
Even the name “Italian bob” evokes glamour, and the cut itself doesn’t disappoint. This bob stops at the chin or slightly below it and features minimal layering and rounded blunt ends. It can be easily styled with soft waves or curls and has face-framing edges.
8. The “Shift” Haircut
Take a stylish short haircut, add layering on top, but make sure those layers are all different lengths and you’ve got the “shift” haircut, yet another extremely cool and sophisticated ‘do that you won’t see on the same 10 women at the next party you attend.
9. Jellyfish Haircut
Lovers of bold haircuts, this one is just for you: the jellyfish haircut is kind of like an updated mullet, but one that’s created for longer haired ladies. It features short layers in the front and crown (kind of like a bowl cut that resembles the shape of a jellyfish) and longer layers at the bottom (think the tentacles of a jellyfish). You will stand out with this cut, but if that’s just how you like it, then this style may be calling your name.