Trending Hairstyles for Women Over 40 – Winter (2023)

If you are looking for the most up-to-date trending hairstyles for women over 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.

Short Haircuts for Women Over 40

Leslie Bibb (48) – Short Layered Bob (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: John D

About My Father actress Leslie Bibb attended the “About My Father” Premiere with a perky short layered bob hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist John D.

[Pictured: Leslie Bibb – Short Layered Bob (2023) – [Hairstylist: John D] – “About My Father” Premiere – SVA Theater – New York City, NY]

Zoe Lister-Jones (40) – Short Trendy Haircut

Celebrity Hairstylist: Brian Fisher

Age In Photo: 40

Short hairstyles for women over 40 can also be fun and trendy. Beau Is Afraid actress Zoe Lister-Jones attended A24’s “Beau Is Afraid” Los Angeles Premiere with a unique, trendy short hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Brian Fisher.

[Pictured: Zoe Lister-Jones – A24’s “Beau Is Afraid” Los Angeles Premiere – The Director’s Guild of America – Los Angeles, CA]

Sarah Paulson (48) – Short Pixie Haircut

Celebrity Hairstylist: Bridget Brager

Age In Photo: 48

Impeachment: American Crime Story actress Sarah Paulson attended the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with a short pixie haircut by celebrity hairstylist Bridget Brager.

[Pictured: Sarah Paulson – Short Pixie Haircut (2023) – [Hairstylist: Bridget Brager] – 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts – Beverly Hills, CA]

Greta Lee (40) – Traditional Pixie

Celebrity Hairstylist: Jenny Cho

Age In Photo: 40

Russian Doll actress Greta Lee attended the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with a traditional pixie by celebrity hairstylist Jenny Cho.

[Pictured: Greta Lee – Traditional Pixie (2023) – [Hairstylist: Jenny Cho] – 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts – Beverly Hills, CA]

Bryce Dallas Howard (42) – Half Updo/Curtain Bangs

Celebrity Hairstylist: Jason Low

Age In Photo: 42

The Village actress Bryce Dallas Howard attended the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with a half updo with curtain bangs styled by celebrity hairstylist Jason Low.

[Pictured: Bryce Dallas Howard – 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts – Beverly Hills, CA]

Charlize Theron (47) – New Blonde Beachy Bob

Celebrity Hairstylist: Adir Abergel

Age In Photo: 47

The School for Good and Evil actress Charlize Theron attended the 2023 Paris Fashion Week with a new blonde beachy bob by celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel.

[Pictured: Charlize Theron – New Blonde Beachy Bob (2023) – [Hairstylist: Adir Abergel] – Paris Fashion Week – Christian Dior Womenswear Fall-Winter 2023-2024 Show – Paris, France]

Evangeline Lilly (43) – Short Blonde Pixie

Celebrity Hairstylist: Bridget Brager

Age In Photo: 43

Antman and the Wasp: Quantumania actress Evangeline Lilly attended Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania” Los Angeles Premiere with a super short, textured pixie by celebrity hairstylist Bridget Brager.

[Pictured: Evangeline Lilly – Short Blonde Pixie (2023) – [Hairstylist: Bridget Brager] – Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania” Los Angeles Premiere – Regency Village Theatre – Los Angeles, CA]

Brandi Carlile (41) – Short Layered Haircut

Celebrity Hairstylist: Pamela Neal

Age In Photo: 41

Brandi Carlile attended the 65th GRAMMY Awards with a short layered haircut by celebrity hairstylist Pamela Neal.

[Pictured: Brandi Carlile – Short Layered Haircut (2023) – [Hairstylist: Pamela Neal] – 65th GRAMMY Awards – Los Angeles, CA]

Claire Danes (44) – Short Sleek Bob Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Mara Roszak

Age In Photo: 44

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]

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Long Hairstyles

Lily Rabe (40) – Long Undone Curls Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Clayton Hawkins

Age In Photo: 40

This season’s most popular hairstyles for women over 40 are long with some type of curl. The Tender Bar actress Lily Rabe attended Amazon Studios’ “Air” World Premiere with a long undone curls hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Clayton Hawkins.

[Pictured: Lily Rabe – Long Undone Curls Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Clayton Hawkins] – Amazon Studios’ “Air” World Premiere – Regency Theater – Los Angeles, CA]

Lauren Ambrose (45) – Long Curled Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: John D

Age In Photo: 45

Yellowjackets actress Lauren Ambrose attended Showtime’s “Yellowjackets” Season Two Premiere with a long curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist John D.

[Pictured: Lauren Ambrose – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: John D] – Showtime’s “Yellowjackets” Season Two Premiere – TCL Chinese Theatre – Los Angeles, CA]

Zoe Saldana (44) – Long Straight Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Mara Roszak

Age In Photo: 44

Avatar: The Way Of Water actress Zoe Saldana attended the 95th Annual Academy Awards with a long straight hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak.

[Pictured: Zoe Saldana – Long Straight Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Mara Roszak] – 95th Annual Academy Awards – Dolby Theatre – Los Angeles, CA]

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Kate Beckinsale (49) – High Ponytail

Celebrity Hairstylist: Scott King

Age In Photo: 49

Prisoner’s Daughter actress Kate Beckinsale attended the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with her usual ponytail styled by celebrity hairstylist Scott King.

[Pictured: Kate Beckinsale – High Ponytail (2023) – [Hairstylist: Scott King] – 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts – Beverly Hills, CA]

Priyanka Chopra (40) – Long Curled Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Bridget Brager

Age In Photo: 40

Quantico actress Priyanka Chopra attended the 2nd Annual South Asian Excellence Pre-Oscars Celebration with a long curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Bridget Brager.

[Pictured: Priyanka Chopra – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Bridget Brager] – 2nd Annual South Asian Excellence Pre-Oscars Celebration – Paramount Pictures Studios – Los Angeles, CA]

Jessica Alba (41) – Long Curled Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Jennifer Yepez

Age In Photo: 41

L.A.’s Finest actress Jessica Alba attended the 2023 Paris Fashion Week with a long curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Jennifer Yepez.

[Pictured: Jessica Alba – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Jennifer Yepez] – Paris Fashion Week – Balmain Womenswear Fall Winter 2023-2024 Show – Paris, France]

Alison Brie (40) – Long Tousled Waves Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Clariss Anya Rubenstein

Age In Photo: 40

Somebody I Used to Know actress Alison Brie attended W Magazine’s Annual Best Performances Party with a long curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Clariss Anya Rubenstein.

[Pictured: Alison Brie – Long Tousled Waves Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Clariss Anya Rubenstein]W Magazine’s Annual Best Performances Party – Chateau Marmont – Los Angeles, CA]

Katie Holmes (44) – Long Beach Waves Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: DJ Quintero

Age In Photo: 44

Abandon actress Katie Holmes attended the 2023 New York Fashion Week with a long, beach waves hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist DJ Quintero.

[Pictured: Katie Holmes – Long Beach Waves Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: DJ Quintero] – 2023 New York Fashion Week – Ulla Johnson – New York City, NY]

Rachel Bilson (41) – Long Straight Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Michael Dueñas

Age In Photo: 41

Accused actress Rachel Bilson attended the 2023 SCAD TVfest “Accused” Press Junket with a long straight hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Michael Dueñas.

[Pictured: Rachel Bilson – Long Straight Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Michael Dueñas] – 2023 SCAD TVfest – “Accused” Press Junket – Four Seasons Atlanta – Atlanta, GA]

Abigail Spencer (41) – Long Curled Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Clayton Hawkins

Age In Photo: 41

Grey’s Anatomy actress Abigail Spencer attended the Kilian Paris GRAMMY Party with a long curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Clayton Hawkins.

[Pictured: Abigail Spencer – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Clayton Hawkins] – Kilian Paris GRAMMY Party – West Hollywood, CA]

Rebel Wilson (43) – Long Curled Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: John D

Age In Photo: 43

Senior Year actress Rebel Wilson attended the 65th GRAMMY Awards with a long, curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist John D.

[Pictured: Rebel Wilson – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: John D] – 65th GRAMMY Awards – Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA]

Heidi Klum (49) – Long Beach Waves Hairstyle/Bangs

Celebrity Hairstylist: Lorenzo Martin

Age In Photo: 49

Not long for the hairstyles for women over 40 list, Heidi Klum still wears her hair long. She attended the 65th GRAMMY Awards with a long beach waves hairstyle with bangs styled by celebrity hairstylist Lorenzo Martin.

[Pictured: Heidi Klum – Long Beach Waves Hairstyle/Bangs (2023) – [Hairstylist: Lorenzo Martin] – 65th GRAMMY Awards – Los Angeles, CA]

Reese Witherspoon (47) – Long Curled Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Lona Vigi

Age In Photo: 47

Reese Witherspoon is another example of a woman over 40 that looks fabulous with long hair. The Your Place or Mine actress attended Netflix’s “Your Place Or Mine” World Premiere with a long, curled hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Lona Vigi.

[Pictured: Reese Witherspoon – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Lona Vigi] – Netflix’s “Your Place Or Mine” World Premiere – Regency Village Theatre – Los Angeles, CA]

Hong Chau (43) – Long Curled Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Derek Yuen

Age In Photo: 43

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]

Ashley Roberts (41) – Long Shag/Bangs

Celebrity Hairstylist: Mikey

Age In Photo: 41

How youthful is this style on 41-year-old Ashley Roberts? The singer attended the 2023 Metropolitan Mayfair Casino Unveiling with a super cool long shag with bangs by celebrity hairstylist Mikey.

[Pictured: Ashley Roberts – Long Shag/Bangs (2023) – [Hairstylist: Mikey] – Metropolitan Mayfair Casino Unveiling – London, England]

Anne Hathaway (40) – Long Beach Waves Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Jillian Halouska

Age In Photo: 40

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]

Darcy Carden (43) – Long Curled Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos

Age In Photo: 43

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 (49) – Long Curled Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Richard Collins

Age In Photo: 49

You People actress Andrea Savage attended Netflix’s “You People” Los Angeles Premiere with a long curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Richard Collins. Look for the actress on hairstyles for women over 50 this year!

[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 (43) – Long Straight Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Lona Vigi

Age In Photo: 43

The long straight look is making a comeback for hairstyles for women over 40. “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 (41) – Long Beach Waves Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Anh Co Tran

Age In Photo: 41

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]

Angelique Cabral (44) – 60s-Inspired Long Straight Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Aviva Perea

Age In Photo: 44

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 (48) – Long Curled Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Adir Abergel

Age In Photo: 48

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 (44) – Long Straight Hairstyle/Straight Across Bangs

Celebrity Hairstylist: Vernon François

Age In Photo: 44

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]

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Judy Greer (47) – Long Straight Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Cervando Maldonado

Age In Photo: 47

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]

Medium Length Hairstyles 40+

Elizabeth Banks (49) – Medium Length Curled Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Mark Townsend

Age In Photo: 49

Cocaine Bear director Elizabeth Banks attended Universal Pictures’ “Cocaine Bear” Los Angeles Premiere with a medium-length curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend.

[Pictured: Elizabeth Banks – Medium Length Curled Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Mark Townsend] – Universal Pictures’ “Cocaine Bear” Los Angeles Premiere – Regal LA Live – Los Angeles, CA]

Nora Jones (44) – Beachy Bob with Bangs

Celebrity Hairstylist: David Stanwell

Age In Photo: 44

Nora Jones attended the 65th GRAMMY Awards with a beachy bob with bangs by celebrity hairstylist David Stanwell.

[Pictured: Norah Jones – Beachy Bob with Bangs (2023) – [Hairstylist: David Stanwell] – 65th GRAMMY Awards – Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA]

Kirsten Dunst (40) – Soft Wavy Bob

Celebrity Hairstylist: Carlos Ferraz

Age In Photo: 40

Though this year, long hairstyles seem to be the craze with the forty-something celebs, the bob is running a close second. 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 (45) – Medium Length Curled Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Mara Roszak

Age In Photo: 45

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]

Michelle Williams (42) – Beachy Bob

Celebrity Hairstylist: Chris McMillan

Age In Photo: 42

Beachy bobs are not just popular hairstyles for women over 40. Many younger celebs are cutting their hair in this vogue style. 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]

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