If you’re a woman in your 40s, you may have already experimented with your hair and know what looks best on you. Let this gallery of hairstyles for women over 40 with short hair convince you that there is a wealth of mesmerizing ideas to try! So, what hairstyle will you show to your stylist next?
1. Spiky Pixie
When it comes to chic short spiky haircuts, few are as flattering as this one. The thing to keep in mind when opting for this crop is that your hairstylist needs to be an expert in cutting so that those feathers frame your face perfectly.
2. Bob with Choppy Layers
The haircut works because it eliminates the hair that weighs you down and ages you. Instead, it builds a sassy and fuss-free style.
3. Pixie with Textured Layers
If you think you have the confidence to pull off a very short haircut, then perhaps you should give this one a try. This short hairstyle works on a variety of hair types, especially on fine hair.
4. Wavy Layered Bob
If you have thick hair, who need a pretty short hairstyle that’s both modern and easy to manage. This one is definitely for you.
5. Undercut Pixie
This pixie may be a little too edgy for everyone to pull off, but if you want to inject a bit of toughness into your hair, you should try it out. Salt and pepper color suits it perfectly.
6. Permed Bob
It doesn’t get any cuter than this short permed haircut. Its best part is the curls because they are effortless-looking and not overly defined, giving the hair a natural appearance.
7. Angled Bob
This is the epitome of the modern short bob haircut. It’s expertly cut and shaped to frame the face, while also incorporating soft layers to bring movement and dimension.
8. Sleek Pixie with Piecey Layers
Sleek pixies and bobs are the best options for straight hair. White you may still curl the ends, this cut will look good on thin straight hair even with a quick blow dry.
9. Razored Undercut Pixie
Don’t shy away from short hair or undercuts just because you’re in your forties. A cute short haircut can flatter you and fit into your active lifestyle perfectly.
10. Curly Bob
For those with curly hair, it can often be a challenge to find new ways to keep your curls looking new and fresh. That’s where this hairstyle comes in because it allows your curls to have a natural appearance and compliment your face.
11. Swept-Back Long Pixie
A layered short haircut should be full of texture. Unlike many other haircuts in this length, this one works so well because of the way it’s feathered and combed back, which adds a hint of dimension.
12. Rounded Bob
If you have never tried above-the-shoulder hairstyles before, a medium or long bob will be great transitional style to try first. With such a chic cut you may embrace the popular silver hair color too.
13. Pageboy Bob
Short straight hair flatters a round face if you choose an angled haircut. The chocolate brown color with subtle highlights works well with the beautifully tapered style.
14. Pixie with Long Side Bangs
If you have a round face, you may be hesitant to wear your hair short being afraid that your face will appear even fuller than it already is. Well, the perfect solution to that is to combine your short hair with bangs long enough to frame your face.
15. Bob with Curtain Bangs
Finding short haircuts that complement women with glasses can be a challenge, but all it takes is doing a little research. It’s important to remember that bangs that fall softly to the sides and graze your glasses work best.
16. Pixie Swept to One Side
Short blonde hair over 40 can look super chic. What makes this haircut work so well for mature women is the combination of long bangs, short sides, and platinum blonde color.
17. Bob with Face Framing Layers
The true sign that a haircut has hit the mark is when it looks good in pictures from every angle, just like this one. However, the best thing about this style is the beautifully placed highlights.
18. Pixie with Long Top Layers
Short haircuts certainly don’t have to be boring, and this one proves it. Whether you’re young or mature, a haircut like this is guaranteed to turn heads.
19. Spiky Shaggy Pixie
It may not be the type of haircut for everyone, but if you are brave or edgy enough to give it a try, it could work well for a woman who wants some statement volume in her hair.
20. Medium Bob with Short Bangs
The bob haircut is lovely, but elements that grab attention are shorter bangs and the red hair color punctuated with auburn highlights to provide depth and dimension.
21. Curly Pixie
Give your curls more bounce by cutting them shorter. Tapered at the nape with longer curls on top, this hairstyle looks very flattering.
22. Short Choppy Shag
When you want a bit of a rockstar edge and love 90s vibe, this short, fun shag with chuncky 90s highlights is pretty cute to try.
23. Sleek Bob with Bangs
Sophisticated, timeless, and perfect for a woman in her forties, these are just a few attributes to describe this gorgeous bob with a fiery red hue.
24. Messy Undercut Pixie
A regular pixie haircut is very feminine and chic, but if you’d like to spice things up, then this messy version provides a bit more personality.
25. Long Pixie with Low Taper
The concentration of the layers around the crown is what gives this haircut its flattering shape and definition—two things that are always important when it comes to beautiful hair.
26. Pixie for Thick Hair
If your hair is thick and straight, consider a cut with multiple choppy layers and try a bold color. This dark pink with strawberry highlights is vivid yet not overboard.
27. Choppy Androgynous Cut
While it’s definitely not for the faint of heart, this haircut will certainly spark up a conversation and keep your hair from being boring.
28. Short Blunt Bob
Blunt bob is really versatile and the switch of parting may give it a nice asymmetrical look. This bob haircut is so sexy that both young women and those who are older will be requesting it at their next salon appointment.
29. Micro Bob
The deeply parted side bangs coupled with choppy layers placed throughout make this lovely haircut stand out. Such bob length can benefit women with long face shapes.
30. Bob with Flippy Feathered Layers
This haircut is not as short as many looks in this round-up, but it’s still short enough to eliminate the hassle of styling when you don’t have time. Side bangs is suchas elegant and low-maintenance.
31. Pixie with Side Bangs
Elegant and fuss-free are perhaps the best ways to describe the haircut in this picture. The main accent is the long bangs that are feathered and swept to one side.
32. Stacked Bob
Once again, bob haircuts reign supreme when it comes to offering a flattering hairstyle option. Pair the stacked back with soft face-framing layers.
33. Razor Cut Pixie
Yet another way to rock a short pixie cut and give it a personalized spin. Adding a razor cut finish is what sets this version apart from the others.
34. Wavy Bob
If you have thick and naturally wavy hair, here is a perfect short hairstyle to embrace your texture. Or, create one using a hot tool for a change.
35. Pixie Bob with Wispy Bangs
Your short cut can be pretty voluminous on top, like this cropped bob with feathered layers and bangs. This is an interesting idea for slim women.
36. Sliced Pixie
When feel like your face is fuller than you would like, wearing a short haircut can be scary. However, if you opt for a sliced cut with longer bangs, this will have a slimming effect and will make your jawline look more toned too.
37. Messy Shag
Take it back to the good old days with this flipped shag haircut that was first popularized back in the 1960s. The cut looks bouncy and full of volume.
38. Layered Back and Longer Face-Framing
Such images with lived-in looks are most appealing in our time. Women don’t want to look prim and proper in everyday life. The ease and low-maintenance are highly estimated.
39. Side-Parted Pixie
This short hairstyle is beutiful and low maintenance. You basically won’t have to do anything with a haircut like this, except get up and go!
40. Short Textured Pixie
The slightly longer hair at the nape of the neck and the fringed sides give the short haircut a unique touch. The textured layers and a bold color strengthen this impression.
As you can see, there are many ideas to choose from! The key to finding your perfect hairstyle is to remember to be fearless, but also consider your hair type.