10 Hairstyles For Women In Their 40s

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    Long Hair: A centre parting can really drag the face down, especially when you are over 40. Soften your look with a side-swept parting. Make sure you look after your hair and blow-dry it with care to get that really luxe look.
    1/10 Long Hair: A centre parting can really drag the face down, especially when you are over 40. Soften your look with a side-swept parting. Make sure you look after your hair and blow-dry it with care to get that really luxe look.
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    Long Curly Hair: Create high drama for your next big event with classic curls. This look can be achieved by sectioning off the hair and curling each area in the same direction. Spray with a generous dose of hairspray and don't touch! Red hair has been big news for a couple of seasons now - and it's not going anywhere. Opt for light copper tones to flatter mature skin and add glam curls to really up the wow-factor for autumn/winter.
    2/10 Long Curly Hair: Create high drama for your next big event with classic curls. This look can be achieved by sectioning off the hair and curling each area in the same direction. Spray with a generous dose of hairspray and don't touch! Red hair has been big news for a couple of seasons now - and it's not going anywhere. Opt for light copper tones to flatter mature skin and add glam curls to really up the wow-factor for autumn/winter.
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    Short Cropped Hair with a Fringe: Update your cropped hairstyle for spring/summer 2014. Longer layers and a face-framing fringe will soften your features - a must past 40.
    3/10 Short Cropped Hair with a Fringe: Update your cropped hairstyle for spring/summer 2014. Longer layers and a face-framing fringe will soften your features - a must past 40.
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    Sleek Bob with a Fringe: Give your classic bob some volume and style with this graduated, fringed bob. A shorter back and longer front, coupled with a blunt fringe will knock five years off your look instantly.
    4/10 Sleek Bob with a Fringe: Give your classic bob some volume and style with this graduated, fringed bob. A shorter back and longer front, coupled with a blunt fringe will knock five years off your look instantly.
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    Short Wavy Hair: This sophisticated haircut is attractive to almost any face shape. The level layers are great if you like trying out different hairstyles.
    5/10 Short Wavy Hair: This sophisticated haircut is attractive to almost any face shape. The level layers are great if you like trying out different hairstyles.
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    Mid-length Straight Hair: Want to avoid going all out on styling every day? Add some layers into your hair to give shape and volume, and you will be able to wash and go - and still look fabulous - every day.
    6/10 Mid-length Straight Hair: Want to avoid going all out on styling every day? Add some layers into your hair to give shape and volume, and you will be able to wash and go - and still look fabulous - every day.
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    Short Bob: Big volume and an off-centre parting will give your bob a youthful edge. This modern look is easy to create at home - simply blow dry with a round barrel brush, making sure the ends curve inwards and aren't poker straight. Spray some dry shampoo at the roots, to give hair an instant lift.
    7/10 Short Bob: Big volume and an off-centre parting will give your bob a youthful edge. This modern look is easy to create at home - simply blow dry with a round barrel brush, making sure the ends curve inwards and aren't poker straight. Spray some dry shampoo at the roots, to give hair an instant lift.
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    Mid-length Hair: Update your classic style for 2014 with a more youthful edge. Roughly part the hair in the middle and scrunch. Try to keep your hair loose and textured. Not only is this more flattering, but it will make you hair look thicker too.
    8/10 Mid-length Hair: Update your classic style for 2014 with a more youthful edge. Roughly part the hair in the middle and scrunch. Try to keep your hair loose and textured. Not only is this more flattering, but it will make you hair look thicker too.
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    Mid-length Hair with a Fringe: A layered hairstyle is an easy way to make sure your locks have shape and body without any effort. Ask for hidden layers to keep hair looking thick and healthy, or opt for feathery front sections to flatter your features and frame your face.
    9/10 Mid-length Hair with a Fringe: A layered hairstyle is an easy way to make sure your locks have shape and body without any effort. Ask for hidden layers to keep hair looking thick and healthy, or opt for feathery front sections to flatter your features and frame your face.
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    Mid-length Curly Hair: Soften your features with this classic cut. Curl hair only as high as your chin - it will help to hide your jawline, lift cheekbones and flatter your features. Use either one of the new waving wands or a slim curling barrel to achieve these curls.
    10/10 Mid-length Curly Hair: Soften your features with this classic cut. Curl hair only as high as your chin - it will help to hide your jawline, lift cheekbones and flatter your features. Use either one of the new waving wands or a slim curling barrel to achieve these curls.

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Whatever your skintone, face shape or hair type, we promise there's a hairstyle to suit you. If you're in your forties, there's no need to plump for an old-fashioned hairstyle - opt for classic, timeless haircuts, but don't let age be a barrier to trying something new!