5 Short, Flirty Haircuts Every Woman Over 40 Should Try For A Decade-Defying Look This Spring
March 20, 2025 by Lisa Cupido
Something about springtime lures us to try out flirty looks. Maybe it’s the warmer breezes, abundance of sunshine, and the call to trade sweatshirts for tank tops. Whatever the case, a great, flirty haircut and spring just go hand-in-hand. The great news is that there is no shortage of amazing haircuts to try this season. And, if you’re over 40 and finding it more difficult to get inspired (and if “been there, done that” is what you constantly say when seeing new trends), you’ll be pleased to see different takes on classic haircuts are ruling runways and red carpets at the moment.
These five short, flirty haircuts and hairstyles are perfect for the new season and will make you feel your absolute best. From sleek bobs to messy medium cuts with major French vibes, these are the haircuts to keep on your radar.
1. Old Money Bob
The old money bob is a shoulder-grazing cut with blunt or slightly layered ends that often features a bit of texture or a flip at the ends. It will have a middle or deep side part for extreme elegance and its focus is on sleekness and shine — so a great hair serum is a must with this style.
2. Wavy Lob
The lob — or long bob — is a collarbone-length cut that has been going strong for a few years now and shows no sign of quitting. What we are seeing more of, though, is a refreshing return to texture like waves and loose curls. Adding these to your lob, whether naturally or with heatless curling tools, gives strands density and volume and makes your hair look bouncy and healthy.
3. Medium Cut With Birkin Bangs
Medium cuts offer a shorter, more polished look than long hair, but they also allow you to retain some length. These shoulder-length cuts can fall flat though when you don’t incorporate shorter elements like face-framing layers or bangs. In this case, the medium cut pairs perfectly with Birkin bangs, a style of fringe named after French-British icon Jane Birkin. These bangs are wispier and very flirtatious.
4. Three-Tiered Layers
Three-tiered layers are great for longer hair like medium cuts and help give your face a nice lift. They consist of layers in three sections (the shortest section is face-framing) that provide dimension and movement. One benefit of this haircut is that, if you pull some of your hair back and leave out the shortest layers, you give the illusion of short hair without the commitment of a shorter cut.
5. Italian Bob
The Italian bob is a blunt cut that stops at the chin and emphasizes volume at the roots, a slight bend or wave, and minimal layering. This bob has movement, but it doesn’t achieve it with choppy layers or overly fussy styling. It’s all about polished sophistication.