Medium-length haircuts for women over 40 are a mixture of style and practicality with a flexible length that can be styled at any moment of the day.
Kristyn Wink, a Baltimore-based stylist, explains why she likes mid-length cuts. “Mid-length hair is perfect because it’s easy to deal with and you can have it up when you’re doing exercise or housework, but down when you want to look elegant,” she said.
When choosing from different hairstyles available, it is crucial to find one that suits your hair texture and volume as well as your lifestyle. Wink advises, “‘For busy women, having a haircut that requires minimal styling will save time and decrease anxiety.”
One problem with medium cuts is that these vary greatly from individual to individual depending on things such as neck length, shoulder width, and hair volume.
Before going for a medium-length cut though, it is important to consult with an experienced stylist who can help create balance and symmetry in accordance with your face shape, hair type, and styling abilities.
Also, ask your stylist for advice on how to style the haircut and product recommendations so as to maintain the look.
Medium-length trendy hairstyles for women over 40. Get inspired by the curated images below!
#1: Medium Blowout with Caramel and Blonde Tones
Elevate medium curls through incorporation of caramel and blonde shades giving them a multi-dimensional shinier appearance. The two colors combined give warmth enhancing natural beauty of your hair while brightening your overall appearance.
For formal occasion hairstyling – mousse up! Start by applying volume mousse all over the roots of dampened hair in particular so as this creates a foundation on which lift can be built upon later using velcro rollers for example.
Wrap Velcro rollers around sections of the head creating bouncy soft curls adding body movement whenever possible. When dry remove them gently then comb curls into voluminous smooth streamlets.
#2: Thick Shoulder-Length Curls with Highlights
Go for shoulder- length cuts if you have thick curly hair intertwined with highlights as the best way to refresh your style, lighten your overall look and blend in any grey hairs.
Placement of highlights strategically across curls adds depth whilst also brightening up one’s face or giving it a youthful glow.
Please cut this type of hair dry. Dry curly hair so that a stylist can see how the curls fall and make sure the length and shape of the cut are what they should be.
This helps prevent hair from looking much shorter when it dries and springs up into curls after being cut on wet tresses.
#3: Dark Brunette Collarbone-Length Hair with Fringe
Dark brown bangs add definition to shoulder-length or slightly longer dark locks, framing your face and drawing attention to features you would like to highlight. This feature may put emphasis on eyes, cheekbones or smile depending on whether you choose to stick with blunt, side-swept or wispy fringe styles.
The deep color in dark brunette is rich enough for the whole hairstyle thus offering a striking contrast which makes one’s facial parts more visible.
Collarbone-length hair exhibits notable versatility, adapting effortlessly to various styles ranging from sleek and straight to wavy or curly. This length offers the elegance of longer hair balanced with the manageability of shorter styles thus making it a flattering hairstyle on most face shapes with different lifestyles.
In case you have an active lifestyle or need a style that can transition easily from day to night, this haircut together with its fringe has both style and practicality.
#4: Gorgeous Ombre on Medium-Length Hair
Selecting a medium-length ombré is one trendy way of refreshing your look as it makes your hair more manageable while helping do away with split ends.
This technique is popular because it involves gently transitioning one color into another; usually moving from darker at the roots to lighter at the ends hence adding sun kissed effect in your hair.
Additionally, ombré adds more light, vibrant facial detail by giving depth and texture so that your mane looks fuller than it actually is.
It’s perfect for someone who wants to change their hairstyle without having to frequently touch up their hair color since the ombré grows out naturally over time.
#5: Soft 60s Bombshell Shag
The soft 60’s bombshell shag is an ideal hairstyle for those with thick hair, designed to remove excess bulk while simultaneously adding volume and creating a flattering silhouette.
This modern twist on classic styling incorporates layers at the tips for thinning out purposes thereby making styling easier and giving them a softer bouncier feel.
This fusion of glamorous 1960s looks with off-beat shag cuttings creates an overall retro yet contemporary bombshell shag haircut.
Hence, strategically layering such hairstyles helps maintain its natural look and allows you carry weighty looks without necessarily having overly voluminous bulky appearances always made by thick hairs.
#6: Very Fluffy Mid-Length Cut
Opt for a fluffy mid-length cut if you want bounce in your locks. The aim of this kind of hairstyle is to give movements within your hair though not exaggeration hence a nice elegant and lively look.
By commencing the layers on the hair below crown, this maintains its natural volume at the upper part, while adding dimension and body throughout its length.
Incorporating texture cutting techniques is essential in order to achieve the desired tousled appearance.
Texture cutting involves carefully trimming into the tips of your hair for bulk removal and lightness that will make each strand appear more defined and vibrant.
Therefore, this approach plays with your natural hair movement for more animated and playful styles full life.
#7: Medium Spiral Blonde Curls
Displaying one’s curls through medium length spiral textures coupled with gentle blonde highlights can yield an astonishing youthful image replete with multiple dimensions.
This hairstyle brings out the best in your natural curls by creating depth through well-placed lighter shades which emphasize spirals in them.
Medium length is perfect for maintaining your natural curl bounce and vitality where it provides enough weight to define their shape while keeping them vibrant and alive.
To maintain bouncy healthy looking curls, you need to include hydrating products as part of your hair care routine.
To prevent frizz or dryness, choose shampoos; conditioners and leave in treatments that have been specifically formulated for curly hair as they will help nourish and moisturize it so that it doesn’t become dry or untamed all time long.
Maintaining a dimensional look given by blonde highlights, these moisturizing products will always maintain the appearance of your curls as defined, soft and manageable, thus increasing their beauty naturally.
