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4 New Hair Trends Stylists Want Women Over 40 To Try—They’re Actually Flattering!

June 12, 2025 by Lisa Cupido
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We’re always on the lookout for hair trends that are wearable. And, when we say wearable, we mean: they look just as amazing on someone who is 20 as they do someone who is 40, 50, and beyond. The most flattering haircuts and hairstyles are those that give life to your eyes and bring out your features, including your facial shape and bone structure. But they’re also styles that work with your hair type and meet it where it is in the moment. No matter what your hair texture or situation is right now (including if it’s thinning or shedding, which happens to many women), these four hair trends are super flattering.

If you have short hair already, these cuts will take it above and beyond. And if you are on the fence about cutting your hair, but yearn for a shorter length that will make your hair look thicker and healthier, these styles may just convince you to make that leap.

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1. Asymmetrical Bangs With a Cropped Cut

 


A cropped cut like a bixie that incorporates asymmetrical bangs and layers is fresh to the eye. The effect is playful, low-maintenance, and easy to style with a little texture cream. It’s also an excellent one for drawing attention to your eyes and giving your face a little visual lift.

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2. Curly Bob

 


The bob often seems like a style best suited for straight hair because its shape is perfect for giving flat hair a lift. But, if you have curly hair, don’t sleep on a chic bob — it’s perfect for giving your natural curls life and bounce. And if your hair is straight or wavy, don’t be afraid of adding texture to your bob.

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3. Gray Lob

 


Many women are making the choice to keep their gray hair and forego dye. Finding a cut that suits gray has never been easier, and the lob is one of the best out there. The lob is a long bob that ends at around the collarbone and can be worn blunt to play up your shiny tresses or layered for more movement.

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4. Pixie With a Side Part

 


Longer, soft pixies with layers on top are great because they can be worn in a variety of ways. Creating a deep side part and allowing longer layers to fall to one side is a sweet, but also sophisticated, way to wear your pixie that feels new and modern.

Author:

Lisa Fogarty is a lifestyle writer and reporter based in New York who covers health, wellness, relationships, sex, beauty, and parenting.

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