If you are looking for the most up-to-date trending hairstyles for women 40+, the best place to start is the red carpet. Your favorite celebrities are usually the first to try out new hairstyles and debut them at PR events.
Here you will find photos of the latest hairstyles for women over 40 in order of the most recent to appear on the red carpet. We also share insider information, including which celebrity hairstylists created the look and the tools and products used to create the style.
Click on the link with the celebrity name and event to learn more about the hairstyle, including stylist and makeup artist info and social media feedback about the look.
In order of most recent red carpet appearance.
Hong Chau – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023)
[Hairstylist: Derek Yuen]
Celebrity Hairstylist: Derek Yuen
Downsizing actress Hong Chau attended the AARP Annual Movies for Grownups Awards with a long curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Derek Yuen.
[Pictured: Hong Chau – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Derek Yuen] – AARP Annual Movies for Grownups Awards – Red Carpet – Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA]
Anne Hathaway – Long Beach Waves Hairstyle (2023)
[Hairstylist: Jillian Halouska]
Celebrity Hairstylist: Jillian Halouska
Armageddon Time actress Anne Hathaway attended the Paris Fashion Week with a long, beach waves hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Jillian Halouska.
[Pictured: Anne Hathaway – Long Beach Waves Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Jillian Halouska] – Paris Fashion Week – Valentino Haute Couture Spring Summer 2023 Show – Paris, France]
Kirsten Dunst – Short Soft Wavy Bob (2023)
[Hairstylist: Carlos Ferraz]
Celebrity Hairstylist: Carlos Ferraz
Spiderman actress Kirsten Dunst attended the 2023 Paris Fashion Week with a short soft wavy bob by celebrity hairstylist Carlos Ferraz.
[Pictured: Kirsten Dunst – Short Soft Wavy Bob (2023) – [Hairstylist: Carlos Ferraz] – Paris Fashion Week – Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring Summer 2023 – Paris, France]
Sarah Michelle Gellar – Medium Length Curled Hairstyle
[Hairstylist: Mara Roszak]
Celebrity Hairstylist: Mara Roszak
Wolf Pack actress Sarah Michelle Gellar attended the “Wolf Pack” Premiere with a fresh new medium-length curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak.
[Pictured: Sarah Michelle Gellar – Medium Length Curled Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Mara Roszak] – “Wolf Pack” Premiere – Los Angeles, CA]
Darcy Carden – Long Curled Hairstyle
[Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos]
Celebrity Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos
Shotgun Wedding actress Darcy Carden attended Prime Video’s “Shotgun Wedding” Los Angeles Premiere with a long curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos.
[Pictured: Darcy Carden – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos] – Prime Video’s “Shotgun Wedding” Los Angeles Premiere – TCL Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA]
Andrea Savage – Long Curled Hairstyle
[Hairstylist: Dicky Collins]
Celebrity Hairstylist: Richard Collins
You People actress Andrea Savage attended Netflix’s “You People” Los Angeles Premiere with a long curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Richard Collins.
[Pictured: Andrea Savage – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Dicky Collins] – Netflix’s “You People” Los Angeles Premiere – Regency Village Theatre – Los Angeles, CA]
Kate Hudson – Long Straight Hairstyle
[Hairstylist: Lona Vigi]
Celebrity Hairstylist: Lona Vigi
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” actress Kate Hudson attended the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards with a long, butt-grazing straight hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Lona Vigi.
[Pictured: Kate Hudson – Long Straight Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Lona Vigi] – 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards – Fairmont Century Plaza – Los Angeles, CA]
Jessica Biel – Long Beach Waves Hairstyle (2023)
[Hairstylist: Anh Co Tran]
Celebrity Hairstylist: Anh Co Tran
Cruel Summer executive producer Jessica Biel attended the 2023 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour with a long beach waves hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Anh Co Tran.
[Pictured: Jessica Biel – Long Beach Waves Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Anh Co Tran] – 2023 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour – The Langham Huntington, Pasadena – Pasadena, CA]
Katie Holmes – Long Curled Hairstyle
[Hairstylist: DJ Quintero]
Celebrity Hairstylist: DJ Quintero
Abandon actress Katie Holmes attended “The Wanderers” Photo Call with a long, curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist DJ Quintero.
[Pictured: Katie Holmes – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: DJ Quintero] – “The Wanderers” Photo Call – The American Airlines Theatre Penthouse Lounge -New York City, NY]
Michelle Williams – Beachy Bob
[Hairstylist: Chris McMillan]
Celebrity Hairstylist: Chris McMillan
The Fabelmans actress Michelle Williams attended the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards with a short, beachy bob by celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan.
[Pictured: Michelle Williams – Beachy Bob (2023) – [Hairstylist: Chris McMillan] – 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards – Fairmont Century Plaza – Los Angeles, CA]
Angelique Cabral – 60s-Inspired Long Straight Hairstyle
[Hairstylist: Aviva Perea]
Celebrity Hairstylist: Aviva Perea
Life in Pieces actress Angelique Cabral attended the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards with a 60s-inspired long straight hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Aviva Perea.
[Pictured: Angelique Cabral – 60s-Inspired Long Straight Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Aviva Perea] – 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards – Fairmont Century Plaza – Los Angeles, CA]
Chelsea Handler – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023)
[Hairstylist: Adir Abergel]
Celebrity Hairstylist: Adir Abergel
Comedian Chelsea Handler attended the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards with a long curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel.
[Pictured: Chelsea Handler – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Adir Abergel] – 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards – Fairmont Century Plaza – Los Angeles, CA]
Natasha Lyonne – Long Straight Hairstyle/Straight Across Bangs
[Hairstylist: Vernon François]
Celebrity Hairstylist: Vernon François
Russian Doll actress Natasha Lyonne attended the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards with a long, straight layered hairstyle with straight across bangs by celebrity hairstylist Vernon François.
[Pictured: Natasha Lyonne – Long Straight Hairstyle/Straight Across Bangs – [Hairstylist: Vernon François] – 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards – Fairmont Century Plaza – Los Angeles, CA]
Judy Greer – Long Straight Hairstyle
[Hairstylist: Cervando Maldonado]
Celebrity Hairstylist: Cervando Maldonado
Hollywood Star Girl actress Judy Greer attended the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards with a long straight hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Cervando Maldonado.
[Pictured: Judy Greer – Long Straight Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Cervando Maldonado] – 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards – Fairmont Century Plaza – Los Angeles, CA]
Claire Danes – Short Sleek Bob Hairstyle
[Hairstylist: Mara Roszak]
Celebrity Hairstylist: Mara Roszak
Fleishman Is In Trouble actress Claire Danes attended the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards with a sleek bob hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak.
[Pictured: Claire Danes – Short Sleek Bob (2023) – [Hairstylist: Mara Roszak] – 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards – Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA]
Allison Williams – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023)
[Hairstylist: Jacob Rozenberg]
Celebrity Hairstylist: Jacob Rozenberg
M3GAN actress Allison Williams made attended the M3GAN Special New York Screening with a long curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Jacob Rozenberg.
[Pictured: Allison Williams – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Jacob Rozenberg] – M3GAN Special New York Screening – New York City, NY]