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Women Hairstyle | 22 Sexy and Flattering Short Hairstyles for Women Over 40

Women Hairstyle | 22 Sexy and Flattering Short <b>Hairstyles for Women</b> Over 40

22 Sexy and Flattering Short <b>Hairstyles for Women</b> Over 40

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 05:00 AM PDT

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Most women over 40 say that they are way more confident than they were in their 30s. With that being said, your 40s is the best time to explore new hairstyles to express who you are! It's no longer about the trends and definitely not about fitting in. It's all about the confident fabulous YOU. Here are 22 stunning short hairstyles for women over 40 that you can mix and match for your new look!

Cherry Red Asymmetry

These bold, bright red pieces and asymmetric cut come together create a really stylish look.

Short Asymmetric Hair Cut with Bold Red Highlights

How To Style:

  1. Apply a styling product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
  3. Smooth the hair with a flat iron.
  4. Set with a finishing spray.

Recommended Products:

When applied to wet and/or dry hair, Super Skinny Serum conditions, adds shine, and makes the hair smooth.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

Oval and heart face shapes with hair with any hair texture and density can achieve this look.

Peek-A-Boo Blue

Here is another asymmetric haircut with bright color! This one has more layers in it with a fun color just peeking through the hair on the surface.

Short Asymmetric Hair Cut with Layers and Peek A Boo Color

How To Style:

  1. Apply a styling product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry the hair with a round brush.
  3. Smooth only the mid shaft to the ends of the hair.
  4. Add product for texture.

Recommended Products:

Shaping Cream adds amazing texture to hair!

Face Shape and Hair Type:

Heart and oval face shapes with hair with hair that is medium in texture and density can achieve this style.

Princess Cut

Look like a royal with this classic Princess Diana-inspired haircut.

Short Blonde Princess Diana Haircut

How To Style:

  1. Apply product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry the hair with a round brush, directing the hair backwards.
  3. Set with a finishing spray.

Recommended Products:

HydroMist Blowout Spray gives a hair a nice and airy lightweight volume.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

All face shapes with any hair type can rock this style.

Rocker Chic Pixie

This contemporary haircut is short and tight on the sides and long and volumized on top.

Contemporary Pixie Haircut with Volume

How To Style:

  1. Apply product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry the sides downward and flat against the head.
  3. Add volume to hair on top by lifting the hair up with a styling brush while blow drying.
  4. Add product to the hair for hold and texture.

Recommended Products:

Shaping Cream adds amazing texture to hair!

Face Shape and Hair Type:

Round face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density can pull off this edgy style.

Soft and Edgy

This hairstyle gives gorgeously soft baby blonde hair some edge with a drastic asymmetrical haircut.

Soft Edgy Short Asymmetrical HaircutShort Hairstyles for Women Over 40

How To Style:

  1. Apply a styling product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
  3. Apply thermal protection to the hair.
  4. Smooth with a flat iron.

Recommended Products:

Hot Off The Press protects the hair from the heat of iron and helps the style last longer.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

All face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density can wear this hairstyle.

The Anna

Get coiffed like the queen of fashion, Anna Wintour, with this sleek geometric bob.

Sleek Geometric Bob Haircut

How To Style:

  1. Add a product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry with a styling brush.
  3. Smooth with a flat iron.
  4. Apply a serum for shine.

Recommended Products:

Gloss Drops by Paul Mitchell add a luminous shine to hair.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

Longer face shapes with hair that is fine to medium in texture and low to medium in density can wear this fashionable bob.

Sleek and Textured

Who says you can't have it all? Get sleekness AND texture all in one style with this cool look.

Short Sleek Haircut with TextureShort Sleek Haircut with Texture Side View

How To Style:

  1. Apply a product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry hair with a styling brush.
  3. Smooth pieces in front and on the sides with a flat iron.
  4. Use a product to spike up the hair on the crown area.
  5. Set with a finishing spray.

Recommended Products:

Shaping Cream will give hair texture and medium hold with a semi-matte finish.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

Wider face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density can wear this fun style.

Wavy Disconnection

Style and fun shouldn't end at 40. This asymmetric and disconnected haircut makes that statement!

Short Asymmetric Haircut with WavesShort Asymmetric Haircut with Waves Side View

How To Style:

  1. Apply product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
  3. Add smoothness and bend to the hair with a flat iron.
  4. Apply a product for texture.
  5. Set with a finishing spray.

Recommended Products:

Spray Wax is a wax in a can. It allows for an even and controlled distribution of texture.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

Wider face shapes with hair that is medium in density and texture can easily pull off this style.

Airy Layers

This pretty hairstyle features volume and an airy texture that sweeps away from the face.

Short Haircut with Volume and TextureShort Haircut with Volume and Texture Side View

How To Style:

  1. Apply product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry the hair with a round brush, directing the hair backwards.
  3. Set with a finishing spray.

Recommended Products:

HydroMist Blowout Spray gives a hair a nice and airy lightweight volume.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

Oval and heart face shapes with hair that is fine to medium in texture and low to medium in density can pull off this pretty look.

Pixie Dust

This gorgeous pixie draws emphasis to its wearers delicate feminine features.

Short Feminine Pixie HaircutShort Feminine Pixie Haircut Side View

How To Style:

  1. Apply a product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry the hair side to side and flat against the head using a styling brush.
  3. Part the hair to the side.
  4. Set the style with a finishing spray.

Recommended Products:

Fast Form is a cream gel that sculpts the hair the way you want.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

Oval and heart shaped faces with hair that is low to medium in density and fine to medium in texture can rock this pixie.

Naturally Fabulous

Maximize the natural beauty of your curls and get this fabulous look!

Short Curly Haircut with Volume

How To Style:

  1. Apply product to wet hair.
  2. Twist hair sections of hair in different directions.
  3. Diffuse the hair until dry.
  4. Wrap sections of hair that need more curl around a curling wand.
  5. Create a deep side part.
  6. Pin the hair on one side of the head flat against the head.

Recommended Products:

Twirl Around is a crunch-free curl definer that is a mixture of what curly hair needs the most — moisture and hold!

Face Shape and Hair Type:

All face shapes with naturally curly hair can rock this look.

Red Hot

Volume, texture, asymmetry and vibrant color…this look is sizzling hot!

Short Haircut with Volume Texture and Vibrant Color

How To Style:

  1. Apply product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry the hair with a round brush.
  3. Add bend and more texture to the hair using a flat iron.
  4. Tuck one side behind the ear.
  5. Set with a finishing spray.

Recommended Products:

Extra-Body Sculpting Foam will make creating volume a breeze.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

Oval faces with hair that is medium in texture and density can pull off this red hot hairstyle.

Geometric Bob

I love the play of geometry in this haircut! The perimeter of this bob is shorter in the front and longer in the back. It's layers longer in the front and shorter in the back creating a very flattering style.

Short Geometric Bob HairstyleShort Geometric Bob Hairstyle Back View

How To Style:

  1. Apply a product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
  3. Smooth the hair with a flat iron.
  4. Set with a finishing spray.

 Recommended Products:

Sculpting Foam conditions the hair, gets rid of frizz, adds shine to the hair, and gives it a flexible hold.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

Oval and heart face shapes with hair that is fine to medium in texture and low to medium in density can wear this style.

Bobbed Dimension

This gorgeous triangular bob is enhanced by its warm dimensional color.

Triangular Bob with HighlightsTriangular Bob with Highlights Side View

How To Style:

  1. Apply product to hair.
  2. Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
  3. Smooth the hair with a flat iron.
  4. Apply a serum to the hair.

Recommended Products:

Gloss Drops add shine and control frizz.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

All face shapes with any hair type can pull off this flattering look.

Easy Texture

This look features a lot of short layers that easily allows the hair to be styled with tons texture.

Short Haircut with Layers and TextureShort Haircut with Layers and Texture Back View

How To Style:

  1. Apply a product to wet hair.
  2. Power dry the hair with fingers.
  3. Apply a product for texture.

Recommended Products:

Shaping Cream adds flexible texture to hair.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

Oval face shapes with any hair type can pull off this textured style.

Sleek Bob

This sleek long bob features layers that are shorter in the back and longer in the front.

Sleek Bob with Layers

How To Style:

  1. Apply product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
  3. Apply thermal protection to the hair.
  4. Smooth with a flat iron.
  5. Set with a finishing spray.

Recommended Products:

Hot Off The Press is a thermal protection spray and a hairspray in one.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

All face shapes with hair that is medium to high in density and medium to coarse in texture can wear this bob.

Crown Volume

The high graduation in the back of this cut gives it instant volume in the crown area. The layers being shorter in the back and longer towards the face make the hair naturally fall towards the face creating a vert flattering style.

Short Hairstyle with Volume Layers and Fringe

How To Style:

  1. Apply a product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry the hair with a styling brush.
  3. Smooth pieces of hair with a flat iron.
  4. Use a product to add texture to the hair.

Recommended Products:

Spray Wax is wax in aerosol form that allows you to have an even and controlled distribution of the product.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

Wider face shapes with hair that is fine to medium in texture and low to medium in density can wear this cool style.

Piecey Pixie

The cut, color, and style of this look is ALL about texture.

Pixie Hairstyle with Texture

How To Style:

  1. Apply a product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry the hair with fingers, lifting the hair on top to encourage volume.
  3. Use a product and fingers to spike and detail the hair.
  4. Set with a finishing spray.

Recommended Products:

Reformer is a strong hold cream with a matte finish and is perfect for achieving this look.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

Wider face shapes with any hair type can wear this spiky 'do.

Long Layered Bob

This long bob has just enough layers to have some texture in the front, allowing the hair to keep most of its density.

Long Layered Bob with Texture

How To Style:

  1. Apply a product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry the hair with a round brush.
  3. Smooth the midshaft to the ends with a flat iron.
  4. Set with a finishing spray.

Recommended Products:

Hold Me Tight is a finishing spray that gives long-lasting hold without the crunch.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

Longer face shapes with hair that is fine to medium in texture and low to medium in density can wear this layered look.

Wavy Bob

Bobs can be styled so many ways. This model has her bob styled with waves that sweep away from the face creating a very flattering and feminine look!

Bob Hairstyle with Waves and Short LayersBob Hairstyle with Waves and Short Layers Back View

How To Style:

  1. Apply a product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry hair with a round brush.
  3. Apply thermal protection to hair.
  4. Smooth and wave hair backwards with a flat iron.
  5. Set with a finishing spray.

Recommended Products:

Hold Me Tight is a flexible hold spray that keeps your hair touchable.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

All face shapes with any hair type can wear this wavy bob.

Teased Bob

Another way to wear a bob is smooth with volume. This bob is has layers that fall below the occipital bone in the back and gradually get longer in the front.

Teased Bob Hairstyle with LayersTeased Bob Hairstyle with Layers Side View

How To Style:

  1. Apply product to wet hair.
  2. Blow dry the hair with a round brush.
  3. Smooth the hair with a flat iron.
  4. Tease the hair in the crown area.
  5. Set with a finishing spray.

Recommended Products:

Extra-Body Finishing Spray is perfect for holding teases!

Face Shape and Hair Type:

Wider face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density can pull off this style.

Curly Bob

Curly bobs are gorgeous! This graduated bob is designed to have volume, even without styling. It is shorter in the back and longer in the front, therefore pushing hair towards the face.

Curly Bob Hairstyle with Volume

How To Style:

1. Apply thermal protection to dry hair.

2. Curl sections of hair in different directions using a medium barrel curling iron.

3. Set with a finishing spray.

Recommended Products:

Hot Off The Press is a thermal protection spray and hairspray in one. It will protect the hair from the heat and help the style last longer.

Face Shape and Hair Type:

Oval and longer face shapes with hair that is medium in texture and density can rock this curly bob.

Don't forget to take pictures to your stylist on your salon visit and enjoy trying different looks on the already fabulously 40-year-old YOU!



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Women Hairstyle | 22 Sexy and Flattering Short <b>Hairstyles for Women</b> Over 40