Most people believe that if you’re over 40, you should be sporting short hair. Since the 1920’s women over 40 have been told by hairstylists to cut their hair. The reason for this was; hairdressers could make more money when women came in on a weekly basis for a trim. Since then, the preferred hairstyle for older women has been short and still is today. You don’t have to opt for a shorter hairstyle, however. Check out these great hairstyles and forget what you’ve been told.

If you already know what type of facial shape you have, you can adjust the hairstyles below to suit your own needs. Choosing the right hairstyle is really important since it can show off the great assets that you have and distract from facial imperfections.

The Layered Bob

The layered bob can look beautiful on just about everyone. To have your hairstylist create this style, the cut for this hairstyle should be just below the shoulders with long layers cut throughout the hair. Make sure to keep the bangs slightly above the cheekbones. If you have wrinkles that you want to minimize, try adding softly fringed bangs that can be swept off to the side.

To style this cut:

·    Towel-dry freshly washed hair and then smooth hair using a wide-tooth comb.

·    Apply a small amount of styling mousse from roots through tips of hair.

·    Now, separate hair into four sections and part hair down the center.

·    Starting at the back of the head, blow-dry hair in small sections using a large round brush.

·    Holding the brush near the roots, roll hair under the brush and let the hair cool before removing, for extra volume.

·    Using a large barreled curling iron, curl the ends of the hair slightly under.

·    Sweep bangs to the side and finish this look with a spritz of hairspray.

Romantic Layers

Long romantic layers can look beautiful at any age. This style will work best with hair that is already naturally wavy and falls down to the middle of your back. To enhance this look, your hairstylist will need to add just enough layers to bring out your natural waves.

To Style this cut:

·    Towel-dry freshly washed hair and then apply a styling gel from root to end.

·    Using your fingers, scrunch hair to bring out the natural waves in your hair.

·    Apply a small amount of styling mousse to the roots of the hair only and blow dry from underneath.

·    To finish this look, apply a styling spray to hold wispy strands into place.

The above are just a few hairstyles you can try. Remember, your options are never limited. You can create almost any hairstyle you admire, as your own. Take a look at actresses like, Susan Sarandon, Valerie Bertinelli, Brooke Shields and Elizabeth Hurley. They are all over 40 and all look fabulous with long hair!

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