Best Hair Styles For Middle-Aged Women

There is nothing better than a great hairstyle for boosting a middle aged woman's confidence (or anyone's confidence, for that matter).  Choosing a great hairstyle for middle aged woman is really not that difficult.  Here's what you do:  Assess your hair.  Is is thin or thick?  Secondly, look at your jawline -- could it use a little camouflage?  Answer those two questions and select a great hairstyle for middle aged women from the lineup below.

The best hairstyles for middle aged women who retain fullness in their hair but need a longer hairstyle to draw attention away from their jawline, look great with hair length somewhere between their earlobe and shoulder.

Women with thinning or fine hair often find hair length between their earlobe and shoulder to be flattering as well.  However, layers are absolutely necessary to add depth to fine or thinning hair, regardless of length.

Super short hair styles with layers are well-suited to those who have thinning or fine hair, and are extra stunning when paired with a firm jawline or strong chin.    

Regardless, highlights are a must for middle aged women.  Here's why: Highlights act as a focal point, drawing attention away from the face entirely while enhancing the eyes.  Highlights add a modern, updated look to almost any hairstyle.

Look at the famous middle aged women pictured below (and those past middle age) for good examples of great hair styles for middle aged women.

   Actress and director Diane Keaton wears a long bob
with layers and chunky highlights.

 As an artistic person, Ms. Keaton changes her hair color and style often to keep things exciting.  She keeps her hair in the mid-length range and highlights it regardless of the style.

  Born in 1946, Ms. Keaton knows how to wear great hairstyles for middle aged women.  Also, look how much a smile can add to our appearance!



Actress Patricia Heaton, pictured below, wears her hair in a bland bob with bangs for her television role in "The Middle."  Note how fabulous Ms. Heaton's hair looks compared to that hairstyle with her longer, highlighted tresses and long, side-part bangs.

  Compare the two and decide which hairstyle best suits the wonderful, middle aged Ms. Heaton
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  If you've got a nice neck and a sharp silhouette, then short, fashion forward hairstyles may work for you as it does for actresses Annette Bening.


                                                                                             
Actress Kim Cattrall wears her fine hair a barely shoulder-skimming length with side bangs and lots of layers.  And yes, there are numerous highlights in there too!