Increasingly, women after 40 choose short haircuts that do not require styling. Undoubtedly, this choice has advantages, but do not forget about the features of such haircuts.
The choice
The main task of haircuts for women after 40 years is to emphasize all the advantages of the face and rejuvenate it. Before deciding on an experiment with a short haircut, it is worth paying attention to a number of points.
Face shape
Face oval forms are considered the most correct and universal for any type of haircuts, including short ones. Owners of such a person can afford a hairstyle both indecently short length and long curls. Moreover, they can safely experiment with bangs. For square persons should abandon straight lines in the cheekbones and forehead. Therefore, do not make a direct bang. An excellent option would be an elongated square or wavy curls. Do haircuts for circle faces the main task is to visually lengthen the oval, so a sheer with a voluminous top and oblique bangs will be the right choice. For triangular forms the best example would be cascading haircuts and caret.
Hair structure
For straight and curly hair, almost all types of short haircuts are suitable. The only nuance for wavy strands is the correct direction of hair when creating a haircut. Otherwise, in the future they can get out of the overall picture, which will spoil the overall look. For thin hair, haircuts that add volume are needed. In this case, it is better to choose multilayer or step options.
For thick hair, the best option would be a hairstyle with bangs. For dry curls, preference should be given to a simple hairstyle, which does not take a lot of time to care - daily hair styling makes them even thinner.
Easy care
A haircut should not take much time for styling, preference should be given to simple lines and shapes.
Kinds
The most fashionable short haircuts that do not require styling, for women after 40 years are:
- Garcon;
- bean and its variants;
- pixies;
- square;
- cascade.
Garzon - A very extravagant hairstyle due to its very short length. Sometimes it is she who can significantly rejuvenate a woman, giving her a special chic. Garson is equally suitable for thick and thin hair. For a round face, preference should be given to the option with a slanting or asymmetric bangs and a voluminous crown.
Bean for several seasons has not gone out of fashion, while constantly changing. In the classical sense, this haircut represents elongated curls in front and shorter in the back. It does not require much time for installation, while in any case it looks neat. It is able to correct the contour of the face, hide the first signs of aging. It also looks good on curly hair, creating a slight sloppiness.
Short bean is a modern look of the classic haircut. It is distinguished by a nape cut by several levels. This feature gives the hair a volume that is not enough for thin hair.
Asymmetric bob allows a woman to not only stand out from the crowd, but also to rejuvenate. Today, asymmetry in the beauty industry takes a leading role. Such a hairstyle is created using a multilevel transition of strands from the back and front, or from only one side. The presence of a long bang can hide wrinkles on the forehead and in the eye area, while opening the oval of the face. Such asymmetry will be a real discovery for women with thin hair, it adds volume and visually makes them thicker.
This hairstyle is another look that does not require styling. You just need to dry your hair with a hairdryer.
Pixy lies in elongated strands on the top of the head, which can smoothly turn into bangs, and in short strands on the back of the head and temples, in some cases, these zones are simply shaved off. Despite such an extravagant look, the haircut looks neat and slightly playful. Women leading an active lifestyle should appreciate it, which practically does not require care.
Square It is a universal haircut for women of any age and type of hair. She is able to emphasize all the advantages of the face, while shading their flaws. But a square is not suitable for girls with naughty hair. Women with a square type of face should be careful about such a haircut, because it is able to highlight all its shortcomings: rough cheekbones and chin. The best option would be an extended square, when the front strands are slightly longer than the level of the chin.
A haircut cascade or layered options hairstyles can increase the volume of even the thinnest hair. The main feature of such a haircut are curls of different lengths, allowing you to open the oval. Multilayer options do not require much time for styling, and is suitable for all types of faces.
Stylist Tips
Professional stylists recommend women 40 years old to abandon complex hairstyles in favor of more concise and shorter haircuts. But at the same time it is worth considering a number of nuances.
- With age, facial features become rough, wrinkles appear. Therefore, it is recommended to choose the haircut that will hide these shortcomings. These can be options with bangs and long curls in front.
- Multilevel and ragged haircuts are also suitable for women of this age. They will not only visually reduce age, but also give hair volume.
- In addition to choosing a haircut, you should carefully choose the color of the paint. Naturalness is in fashion today, so you should consider updating your natural color. And also it is better for ladies to pick up paint of light shades. In combination with a short haircut, this will give a rejuvenating effect.
In the next video, you'll hear expert advice on haircuts that don't require styling.