Winter can take a toll on your hair, leaving it frizzy, lackluster, and dull. This issue can be addressed with a sleek and stylish haircut that can give your locks the much-needed boost for the season. To help you out, we consulted professional stylists who have recommended four chic and timeless haircuts that are guaranteed to add volume to your hair. These are collarbone-length and above!
Read on for tips, suggestions and insight for mature beauties and women over 40 from Krysta Guerrero, owner and stylist at Base Salon Chicago, Lauren Udoh, hair stylist and hair creative director of WigReports and Ghanima Abdullah, hair expert and cosmetologist at The Right Hairstyles.
4 Volume-Boosting 'Dos For Women Over 40 To Try This Winter
1. Bixie
Can't decide between a bob or pixie? We have good news. You don't have to! A 'bixie' (or bob-meets-pixie) like Kristen Stewart's is very in for winter, and can be a very flattering and chic choice, Guerrero explains. There are elements of both styles to play with here in this social media-fave cut, and the beginning of the year is a great time to find what works for you.
"The bixie is a traditional bob haircut that’s combined with a pixie," she says. "The nice thing about a bixie is its versatility — not only can you adjust the length and opt to have it a little longer, but there is no one way to do it when it comes to the style. The cut is totally customizable based on your preference."
2. Side-Parted Italian Bob
The ever-so-trendy Italian bob cut can instantly highlight your best features and add volume and bounce to your hair. This style, influenced by Old Hollywood glamor, is popular among fashionable celebrities like Zendaya. Unlike the classic bob cut, the Italian bob features chunky, blunt ends that create a lightweight and voluminous appearance. Its versatile length allows for easy styling, with the option to tie it up or wear it as is.
Udoh says that a medium bob like this is "a sleek and stylish choice for many occasions." She adds that "it's a versatile cut that looks great on almost any face shape and hair type." The length can be "adjusted to complement your features and create an attractive silhouette," she notes. "This ever-popular bob provides volume at the crown, with textured layers that frame the face nicely while still maintaining an easy-to-manage style," Udoh explains.
3. Layered Lob with Wispy Fringe
Curtain bangs with a center-part have always been fashionable, whether it's the classic 70s French girl look or the trendy TikTok fringe. Udoh suggests adding wispy bangs to long layers for added texture and excitement, perfect for those who are tired of their long locks or current hairstyle. Alexa Chung's versatile fringe can be styled in multiple ways, such as parting in the middle, pinning back or moving to the side, offering endless styling options all year round.
"They also work well with many different hairstyles, making them a versatile choice for any woman," she adds. "In my personal experience, curtain bangs can be styled in many different ways to suit nearly any face shape or hair type. This makes them an excellent option for women who want to change their look regularly."
4. Asymmetrical Bob
For those with fine, center-parted hair seeking an instant volume boost, Abdullah suggests trying a deep, Old Hollywood-style side part, à la Rose Byrne. For lobs, switch to a side part to have the ability to move hair to either side, creating additional volume. This will particularly benefit those whose hair is accustomed to being parted down the center.
This trick is also great for "hiding signs of thinning in the crown area," where many women notice thinning and hair loss, she goes on. "Having a deep side part really brings on the glamor, especially if you've had recent coloring added," she also points out. Another bonus is that this works for any hair texture, as wavy or curlier tresses will also look "elegant" with a side-parted lob, she says.
The Bottom Line
As age takes its toll on your hair, thinning and loss can be a natural occurrence. The harsh effects of winter can also add to this. But fret not, for there are a variety of ways to add volume to your tresses.
With insights from hair experts, we gathered the aforementioned four classic and trendy haircuts that can mask signs of thinning while beautifully framing your face. Plus, they're popular among celebrities and could provide that coveted volume boost. Try them this winter!
