Changing your hairstyle after 40 doesn’t mean playing it safe. It means getting smart—and stylish—about what works best for you now.
Your hair might be different than it was in your 20s. Thicker. Thinner. Wavier. Greyer. Maybe a little more unpredictable.
Good news? There are tons of haircuts out there that actually work because of those changes, not in spite of them.
Think flattering layers, natural tones, and cuts that don’t need a styling marathon every morning.
We’ve rounded up the best haircuts for women over 40 that balance style, ease, and personality—with a few 2025 trends thrown in.
1. Soft Layered Lob in Ash Brown
A shoulder-grazing long bob with soft layers that add dimension and movement, enhanced by a cool ash brown shade that flatters fair to medium skin tones.
2. Textured Shag with Golden Blonde
A modern shag with choppy layers and curtain bangs, paired with natural golden blonde tones to brighten the face and soften features.
3. Sleek Blunt Bob in Deep Black
A sharp chin-length cut with a glossy, deep black color that creates a sleek, elegant silhouette perfect for straight hair.
4. Feathered Pixie in Chestnut Brown
A short feathered pixie with soft volume and texture, dyed in a rich chestnut brown for warmth and depth.
5. Wavy Mid-Length Cut in Dark Auburn
Loose waves on a mid-length cut give effortless volume, while a deep auburn tone adds richness and shine.
6. Choppy Bob with Sandy Blonde Highlights
A playful bob with uneven layers and soft sandy blonde highlights to create a sun-kissed effect.
7. Long Layers with Caramel Brown Balayage
A timeless cut with long face-framing layers and subtle caramel balayage on a medium brown base.
8. Graduated Bob in Classic Brunette
A structured bob that angles slightly from back to front, colored in a natural brunette shade for a polished look.
9. Tousled Shoulder-Length Layers in Soft Copper
Shoulder-length hair with soft tousled layers, made lively with a muted copper hue that flatters warm complexions.
10. Curly Crop in Salt-and-Pepper
A cropped cut tailored for natural curls, showing off a stunning salt-and-pepper mix for graceful aging.
11. Blended Layers with Warm Honey Brown
Medium-length blended layers that fall naturally around the face, colored in a warm honey brown for a youthful effect.
12. Short Angled Bob in Cool Dark Brown
A sleek, angular bob that hits just below the chin, dyed in a cool dark brown for a minimalist chic appearance.
13. Wispy Pixie in Silver Grey
A delicate pixie with fine, wispy layers and a shimmering silver-grey tone that celebrates natural greying with flair.
14. Mid-Length Cut with Ash Blonde Lowlights
Straight medium-length hair softened with layers and enhanced with subtle ash blonde lowlights for texture and brightness.
15. Modern Shag with Mushroom Brown
A trendy, messy shag with curtain bangs and deep mushroom brown coloring that suits neutral undertones beautifully.
16. Chin-Length Cut in Light Brown
A classic chin-length bob with minimal layering and a soft light brown shade for an easygoing, clean look.
17. Tapered Cut with Dark Chocolate Hue
A tapered neckline cut with volume at the crown, colored in rich dark chocolate for a polished edge.
18. Layered Curls in Medium Brown
A cut designed for curly hair, with medium-length layers and a natural medium brown color for a balanced and bouncy finish.
19. Long Bob with Natural Black Shine
A blunt long bob with a silky black color that reflects light and keeps the look timeless and modern.
20. Soft Waves in Beige Blonde
Loose waves with subtle beige blonde coloring that adds softness without overpowering natural features.
21. Sliced Bob in Sandy Brown
A sliced bob with fine, airy ends and a sandy brown hue for a fresh and textured style.
22. Medium Cut with Cinnamon Brown Tones
Medium-length straight hair infused with soft cinnamon brown tones to bring warmth and depth.
23. Side-Parted Lob in Dark Blonde
A lob with a side part and gentle waves, dyed in a neutral dark blonde that’s flattering across skin tones.
24. Pixie Bob with Soft Grey
A fusion of pixie and bob with soft layering and a natural grey tone for a chic silver embrace.
25. Long Layers with Neutral Brown
Layers falling just past the shoulders, paired with a neutral brown shade that works across seasons and styles.
26. Cropped Waves with Light Ash Brown
Short cropped waves that hug the head naturally, highlighted by a light ash brown tone that adds contrast and softness.