Our hair is one of our best instruments of self-expressionâno matter our age. But we know that as we age, our hair can become thinner, which can make it harder to manage and style. This doesnât have to be the case, though! There are plenty of short hairstyles for women over 40 that are easy to maintain, style and wear with confidence.Â
Short hair can be comfortable and low-maintenance, and offer endless styling possibilities that certainly arenât boring! It can be chic, alluring and playful, tooâand it can even highlight your beautiful cheekbones. Keep reading for more benefits of sporting short hair, plus our favorite short hairstyles for women over 40.
Girls and their curlsâitâs a complicated relationship. When all our styling efforts align, we love our curly hair. At other times, we canât jump back into the shower or grab our flat iron faster for a hairstyling do-over.
Despite the whimsical ways of our curls, there are still some curly hair girls who embrace their ringlets rain or shine, while others havenât let their curly locks see the light of day in years!
We caught up with two 40-something women with naturally curly hair. Ivy is a Wall Street exec in Manhattan who loves her tresses smooth and sleek. Annie is a creative marketer for a large nonprofit in Washington D.C. who steps out each and every day with her gorgeous red ringlets on full display.
We put together a list of medium length hairstyles that can work well with the thinner density and texture changes of hair after 40. When trying out new lengths and shapes, it will be important that you bear in mind your face shape and lifestyle. And of course, it should go well with your personality to make the look truly your own!
