Top Modern Hairstyles for Women Over 40

The lob is a versatile and timeless style that descends just above the shoulders and is low maintenance.

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A chic and edgy pixie cut with texture and asymmetry can lend a youthful vibe to your appearance.

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Shaggy layers add volume and movement, making them ideal for a fashionable yet uncomplicated look.

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A textured bob gives your hair dimension and movement, giving it a whimsical and modern touch.

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A blunt bob with clear lines is sophisticated and can be personalized with subtle layers.

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Soft, natural shoulder-length waves produce a relaxed and polished look.

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Sleek, low buns or chignons with a modern twist can be sophisticated and appropriate for a variety of occasions.

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A jagged pixie cut adds texture and dimension, making a fashion-forward and daring statement.

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Adding layers to a lob creates a contemporary, face-framing effect that accentuates your features.

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A textured crop with a touch of volume can give your hair a youthful and energizing edge.

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A purposefully tousled messy bun is both fashionable and practical for casual excursions.

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Top Modern Hairstyles for Women Over 40

The lob is a versatile and timeless style that descends just above the shoulders and is low maintenance.

1. Lob (Long Bob)

A chic and edgy pixie cut with texture and asymmetry can lend a youthful vibe to your appearance.

2. Pixie Cut

Shaggy layers add volume and movement, making them ideal for a fashionable yet uncomplicated look.

3. Shaggy Layers

A textured bob gives your hair dimension and movement, giving it a whimsical and modern touch.

4. Textured Bob

A blunt bob with clear lines is sophisticated and can be personalized with subtle layers.

5. Blunt Bob

Soft, natural shoulder-length waves produce a relaxed and polished look.

6. Shoulder-Length Waves

Sleek, low buns or chignons with a modern twist can be sophisticated and appropriate for a variety of occasions.

7. Modern Updo

A jagged pixie cut adds texture and dimension, making a fashion-forward and daring statement.

8. Choppy Pixie

Adding layers to a lob creates a contemporary, face-framing effect that accentuates your features.

9. Layered Lob

A textured crop with a touch of volume can give your hair a youthful and energizing edge.

10. Textured Crop

A purposefully tousled messy bun is both fashionable and practical for casual excursions.

11. Messy Bun

Beautiful Shoulder-Length Hairstyles for Women Over 50