After 40 years, as a rule, women become more practical, try to save time, since they have already accumulated a certain life experience and do not want to waste it. I don't want to waste a lot of time on my hair, especially since there are so many options for hairstyles without the need for styling.
In such cases, hairdressers advise choosing short haircuts to always look fashionable and original.
Bob with bangs
The classic square remains the most popular haircut. It is comfortable and practical. Ideal for women with an oval face.
The bob technique is one-line with a 0 ° guy angle. Each subsequent strand is cut with an extension of 1-2 mm. To achieve the effect of bending the strands inward, lengthening is done by 2-5 mm. Thick hair is allowed up to 1 cm, and strands are thinned at an angle of 45 ° to reduce volume.
You can beat the hairstyle:
- by modeling the bangs;
- curling your hair with curlers;
- straightening with an iron;
- slightly wetting the ends of the strands with wax so that they disintegrate;
- dyeing hair with fashionable techniques.
The bangs in the square will allow you to hide the imperfections of the face, and emphasize the advantages.
Straight thick bangs with an even line along the level of the eyebrows:
- will reduce too large forehead;
- balance the diamond-shaped face;
- will emphasize the cheekbones;
- make expressive eyes.
The torn ends of the bangs will add piquancy to the image. The oblique bangs and the milled ends of the square just below the face visually stretch out a rounded and square shape. The elongated bangs can be pulled down at the temples or thrown back so that it falls in a light wave, this will add romance to the image. And the shortest possible bangs will rejuvenate. Its oval shape, smoothly passing from bangs to squares, will soften the lines of the triangular face.
Square with lengthening
The lengthened bob has a soft, feminine shape. Suitable for both thick and fine hair. The square with lengthening differs from the classic form by the difference in length between the strands at the temples and the back of the head.
The haircut is considered a French romantic version of the square. It will look equally stylish on women of different ages. Corrects the imperfections of a round, square, triangular face, elongated strands at the temples. The strands below the chin will stretch out a rounded face.
Along the jaw line - they will hide a wide massive chin. Soft waves will balance the triangular face. For women with an elongated face, lengthening in a square is contraindicated.
For women who have an adventurous spirit, we can recommend the option where the difference between the length of the strands is maximum and the back of the head is shaved. Extravagant ladies will like the asymmetrical shape, which can be played up with side bangs, curly parting and fixing one side of the hairstyle behind the ear with invisible ones.
Bean
The traditional performance of the short Bob haircut is an excellent solution for women over 40. As you can see in the photo, it looks good even without styling. It is enough to dry your hair with a hairdryer and the strands will settle in the right direction by themselves.
This is a versatile hairstyle. She looks bold on the young. For mature women it will add style. Various coloring techniques will add zest: from romantic ombre to bright coloring. The technique of its implementation consists in cutting off the strands in a straight line, parallel to the hairline, with a guy angle of 90 °.It is important that the ends of the hair create a single soft line throughout the volume.
Bob in various performances is the favorite haircut of Hollywood actors, and there are many options:
- classical;
- bob square;
- bob with round, square or triangular graduations;
- bob on a knife;
- with various shapes of bangs;
- with shaved temples or one of them;
- with the back of the head raised;
- with lengthening
- with asymmetry.
For rare hair, a graduated bob gives weight and thickness. Thin - volume and roundness. Thick, laid in a bob-square, will acquire a soft shape and lightness.
Bob car
Has a cut parallel to the jaw line. Strands in the front can differ up to several centimeters from those on the back of the head. And the top layer of hair may be tens of centimeters shorter. The difference in the length of the layers visually stretches the shape, bringing it closer to oval.
The haircut looks good on those with round or full faces and does not require any special styling. Will well emphasize the individuality of middle-aged women. And due to the oblique bangs, it will noticeably rejuvenate.
Bob with edging
Its other name is "Bob Christie", and Paris is considered its homeland. The peculiarity of the hairstyle is that the haircut line is open at the temples. The control short strand is selected in the middle of the nape. The whole form is oriented along it.
Bob on short hair completely opens the neck. In this case, the edging of the hairstyle takes on importance. It is performed using a razor or a machine, removing excess short hairs on the neck along the growth line.
This makes the hairstyle look neater. The edging of the temporal zone sets the direction of the strands. Stylish bob with edging will hide problem areas of the upper part of the face, and give elegance to a middle-aged woman.
Page
Haircut "Page" for women came into vogue in the 60s, adorning the head of the French singer Mireille Mathieu. The shape is easy to recognize: perfectly smooth hair forms a single line with bangs, without sharp drops and corners. One of the main signs is also a straight bang. Typically, the ends of the hair are curled inward, but you can achieve a playful look by twisting them outward when styling.
The haircut line is chosen according to the features of the face - above or below the chin, but in no case along it. The page will not work with naturally curly hair. But straight hair will retain its shape even in bad weather.
Women over 40 should choose a hairstyle if they have sharp facial features. This haircut for short hair, as in the photo, will look great on petite women of any age.
But it is worth remembering that you cannot do without brushing with a hairdryer. The flow of warm air should be directed from the roots to the ends, smoothing the hair scales, from which a slight shine appears.
The page will cover the middle-aged forehead, reliably hide large or protruding ears, cover the neck, but also accentuate unwanted elements of appearance:
- big cheeks;
- heavy chin;
- rounded full face;
- triangular and square face shapes;
- bruises and bags under the eyes;
- drooping eyelids.
This haircut is also not recommended for women with thin, thin hair. Stylists recommend choosing fashionable coloring trends, juicy tones, diluting the classic form with torn or oblique bangs.
Gavroche
The peak of popularity fell on the 70-80s of the last century. The second name of the swift is "Mullen". It was worn by rock musicians. The spirit of rebellion and adventurism are characteristic features of the owners of gavroche. For women of small build, with a small head, a gavroche with a voluminous crown is perfect. Long hair in the back will cover the neck, hiding imperfections.
This is a good choice for obese women - the volume on the head is combined with a rather big figure. And messy strands around the face and oblique bangs will hide excessive puffiness.
The hairstyle will look equally good on coarse and soft hair, but the images of these two options are completely different: daring and delicate. For women over 40, gavroche can be supplemented with highlighting, which will significantly rejuvenate the image.
Beanie
The cap also complements short haircuts for women over 40 (photo). Without styling, this hairstyle looks quite natural. Its dawn falls on the 60s of the last century. The trimmed hair at the back of the head supports the elongated strands of the crown, thereby forming a cap. The neck remains completely open, lengthening the short or showing its natural grace.
On an oval face, the cap will emphasize the expressiveness of the eyes. Her slightly elongated, ragged strands at the temples will narrow the rounded face. Dark tones of the beanie will correct the triangular shape. And the light ones will balance the heavy lower part of the square face. Recommended for fine hair due to its graduated shape. But thick thick hair is considered ideal for its execution.
It is not advisable for women with sunken or double chins to choose a hat, this will only highlight the drawback. You can model a hairstyle by age and appearance by different coloring, adjusting the length of the strands or adding asymmetry.
Ladder
The total length of the ladder on short hair is 20 cm. The haircut begins at the back of the head, where the control strand is 5 cm. This option is suitable for a round and oval face. For representatives of other forms, it is better to choose a ladder at medium length or as a contour element in combination with other hairstyles.
The "Ladder" haircut is suitable for any hair, any age and overweight women. Modeled by bangs and thinning. A few brush strokes with waxed fingers will give the ladder definition. And the ombre will add an accent.
Cascade
A short cascade corrects the face contour and its age-related changes. Masks mimic wrinkles. Hides the neck. The haircut is suitable for any type of face, except for a round one. Semi-transparent bangs with tousled ends in different directions will not weigh down the look with drooping eyelids, but will hide wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes. Chaotic strands on the temples, directed at the face - will accentuate the cheekbones, narrow the cheeks.
The cutting technique is the same as the ladder. The control strand is pulled back 90 °. The rest of the strands are pulled tightly to it along horizontal lines. The nuances of the haircut are added by thinning and playing with the lengths of the strands. Gives volume to fine hair. It goes well with highlighting and coloring.
Grunge cascade
Tousled, matted hair is the basis of the grunge style (from the English. Grung, "neglect"). Lack of styling or easy fixation of the "mess" on the head with wax and varnish.
To get grunge, just twist the wet hair into bundles, blow dry and tousle. The basis, of course, should be any short graduated haircut.
Pixie
Elongated strands at the crown, and short ones at the temples and back of the head - this is the form of an almost boyish Pixie haircut. Curls add romanticism to the female image. For styling, brushing with your fingers with a fixing agent is suitable.
This is the shortest possible haircut loved by middle-aged ladies. A winning option for fine hair. It can be performed with bangs, but more often without it. It successfully draws out a rounded face due to the volume at the crown and its absence at the temples. On the same basis, the hairstyle is suitable for overweight women. Stylists recommend combining pixies with light and bright, expressive tones.
Garson
Oddly enough, to emphasize their femininity, ladies borrow style details from men. This also applies to the "Garson" haircut, which means "guy" in French. It was introduced into women's fashion in the 20s of the twentieth century by Jacques Dessange.
The peculiarity of the haircut is the shortest perfectly straight strands that fit into the desired shape due to intensive thinning. Modern stylists have created many options for performing hairstyles: from the shortest possible to options with lengthening and bangs. Can be performed on fine, soft hair. On hard surfaces, its shape is clearer and sharper. But the garcon does not fit curly at all.
It well emphasizes the expressive features of the face: big eyes, high cheekbones, and also opens the graceful line of the neck.She is advised to women who are miniature without asymmetric shapes. But overweight women can also afford a hairstyle where oblique bangs will hide all the flaws.
By the way, the bangs may be absent or be very short arched. This will suit confident women with a beautiful forehead. In leaving, the garcon requires special attention: at least once a month it must be corrected. And the styling is easy, fast and versatile.
Boyish negligence can be easily exchanged for business slickness. Accessories in the form of headbands, flowers or ribbons will add tenderness to the image. Natural hair colors are the best combination with a haircut. But she just needs a bright, expressive makeup.
Hedgehog
Another radical option to emphasize the ideal head shape and facial features is the Hedgehog haircut. Its essence is very short hair that evenly covers the entire head. Perform with a typewriter and scissors.
But here, too, options are possible. The traditional look is a thick, dark layer of hair throughout. Stylish look - longer strands at the crown, sticking out like hedgehog needles. The creative look is a hedgehog with bangs, the shape of which can be chosen to taste. Youth look - a hedgehog with shaved patterns on the temples.
Women cannot choose a hedgehog:
- with an irregular head shape and disproportionate facial features;
- with a short neck;
- massive;
- with soft or fine hair;
- with a round or square shape;
- with a heavy lower face;
- with a wide forehead.
How to choose a short hairstyle without styling for women after 40?
Summing up all of the above, we can deduce the principles of selecting a short haircut for women after 40 years.
By build
If a woman is large, then for proportionality, volume on the head is needed. You should choose haircuts with graduations, a raised nape and long enough strands: bob, gavroche, cascade. It is better to refuse haircuts "Garson" and "Hedgehog".
Petite, slender women can afford bumpy and sleek hairstyles. But short representatives with rounded shapes should refuse straight thick bangs.
By hair type
Soft and fine hair tends to be difficult to maintain in sleek hairstyles. Grading is definitely needed here. A cascade and a ladder will look good. For coarse hair, the shortest possible haircuts are good: "Pixie", "Garson" and "Hedgehog".
A square, a page, a hat look on thick hair. Excessive volume of thick thick hair can be removed by thinning and slicing. And for curly hair, layered haircuts, for example, "Cascade" or "Bob", are suitable.
By the features of appearance
This includes those disadvantages that I would like to hide, and those advantages that are worth emphasizing. Owners of a beautiful, correctly shaped head can emphasize this with very short haircuts, classic performance.
If the correct facial features are also attached to the shape, then the effect of the simplest hedgehog will be amazing. But by the age of 40, a woman's appearance already has noticeable age-related changes in the form of wrinkles, sagging skin, bags under the eyes, pigmentation.
All this can be hidden with hairstyles:
- to shift attention from the face to a haircut with a fashionable accent;
- direct strands of hair to the oval of the face;
- make a milled light bang to eye level;
- use the ladder in the temporal zone;
- choose a pronounced asymmetry;
- use fashionable coloring trends.
By face shape
When choosing a swift according to the shape of the face, it is worth remembering the main rule. An oval face is considered ideal. Therefore, it is necessary to bring any other shape with the help of hair to the ideal.
Stylists believe that absolutely any haircut is suitable for an oval face. You can choose the base at your own will. If there are individual features in the appearance that are worth hiding, then any basic haircut can be modeled with modern techniques.
So, a too long nose will be balanced by thick bangs or a ladder, where the shortest strands are above the temple. The oval but elongated face also requires correction.Well suited haircuts short in front and elongated in the back: "Page", "Gavroche", "Bob-caret".
Haircuts for a rounded face should contain details that will visually lengthen it: elongated strands at the temples at or below the chin; volume at the crown. Bob-square, square with lengthening, hat - these are priority forms. The page should be discarded.
Gavroche is possible if the strands at the temples are lengthened. Do not use haircuts where the temporal locks are higher than the chin. Thick straight or oval bangs are not recommended. Haircuts that fully reveal the face, only emphasize the roundness.
The angularity of the face is well hidden by asymmetry and oblique lines. Side bangs, curly or side parting will add femininity. The same effect is expected from soft waves. An even thick bang is an option for a triangular face.
A bob, a bob, a page is a good choice for women with a square face, if the temporal locks are above or below the chin, and the bangs are elongated and combed to one side. Haircuts with an open face will highlight the corners of the face and deprive them of tenderness.
The elegance of the lines is emphasized by hairstyles with an open neck and a cropped nape: hat, pixie, garcon. Short hair on the temples - visually expand the face. For a narrow face, you can also advise temporal asymmetry, which will add piquancy to the image.
The ladder that edging the face should be avoided, as well as the oblique bangs. A straight line above the eyebrows of long or short bangs will widen the face, accentuate the cheekbones. You can experiment with a page haircut by dyeing your hair using the ombre technique.
With short haircuts that do not require styling, for overweight women after 40 years, it is worth being neat. But, as you can see in the photographs, nothing is impossible. Fitted lengthenings in a square and bob-square will allow to narrow the face. You can't do without side bangs.
The volume on the crown will stretch the face if it is full and round. Elongated parietal locks in a hat, combed to one side, will add style and remove the accent from the full face. Dark or juicy colors will do. Don't overdo it with bright, unnatural colors.
At 40, a woman is confident. She should be stylish at work, romantic with her husband, practical on the farm and active with children. But so little time, and so much to be done. Therefore, short haircuts that do not require complex styling are an excellent option for a modern middle-aged woman.