Trending Hairstyles for Women Over 40 – Spring (2023)

What’s trending in hairstyles for women over 40 this spring 2023? Just look to your favorite celebrities! Long hairstyles are dominating the red carpet this season in this age group.

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• Medium/Long Hairstyles
• Short Hairstyles
• Ponytails
• Updos

Click on any hairstyle link for insider information about the hairstyle, including the celebrity hairstylist who created the look, the tools and products used, social media buzz, and additional style credits, including the stylist and makeup artist.

Medium/Long Hairstyles

Natasha Lyonne – Long Curled Hairstyle/Bangs (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Liz Taw

Poker Face actress Natasha Lyonne attended The Serpentine Gallery Summer Party 2023 with a long, curled hairstyle with straight across bangs by celebrity hairstylist Liz Taw.

[Pictured: Natasha Lyonne – Long Curled Hairstyle/Bangs (2023) – [Hairstylist: Liz Taw] – The Serpentine Gallery Summer Party 2023 – London, England]

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Hayley Atwell – Long Slicked Back Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Daya Ruci

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One actress Hayley Atwell (Grace) attended the “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” Global Premiere with a long, slicked-back hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Daya Ruci.

[Pictured: Hayley Atwell – Long Slicked Back Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Daya Ruci] – “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” Global Premiere – Rome, Italy]

Hayley Atwell – Long Beach Waves Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Daya Ruci

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One actress Hayley Atwell (Grace) attended the “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” Korea Premiere with a long, beach waves hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Daya Ruci.

[Pictured: Hayley Atwell – Long Beach Waves Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Daya Ruci] – “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” Korea Premiere – Seoul, South Korea]

Abigail Spencer – Long Curled Hairstyle

[Pictured: Abigail Spencer – Long Curled Hairstyle – “SHATTER BELT” Los Angeles Premiere – Orbital Virtual Studios – Los Angeles, CA]

Coby Smulders – Medium Length Beachy Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Mark Townsend

Secret Invasion actress Coby Smulders (Maria Hill) attended Marvel Studios’ “Secret Invasion” Launch Event with a medium-length beachy hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend.

[Pictured: Coby Smulders – Medium Length Beachy Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Mark Townsend] – Marvel Studios’ “Secret Invasion” Launch Event – El Capitan Theatre – Los Angeles, CA]

Medium/Long Hairstyles (Cont.)

Katie Holmes – Long Beach Waves Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: DJ Quintero

Rare Objects actress Katie Holmes attended the CHANEL Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner with a long, beach waves hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist DJ Quintero.

[Pictured: Katie Holmes – Long Beach Waves Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: DJ Quintero] – CHANEL Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner – New York City, NY]

Sophia Bush – Pinned Back Soft Curls Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Carlos Ferraz

2:22 A Ghost Story actress Sophia Bush attended the “2:22 A Ghost Story” After Party with a pinned back curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Carlos Ferraz.

[Pictured: Sophia Bush – Pinned Back Soft Curls Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Carlos Ferraz] – “2:22 A Ghost Story” – London, England]

Alessandra Ambrosio – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos

Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio attended the amfAR Cannes Gala 2023 with a long curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos.

[Pictured: Alessandra Ambrosio – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos] – amfAR Cannes Gala 2023 – Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc – Cap d’Antibes, France]

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Eva Longoria – Long Bob (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos

Actress/Director/Producer Eva Longoria attended the 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival – Knights of Charity Eternal 33 Birthday with an oh-so-chic new bob by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos.

[Pictured: Eva Longoria – Long Bob (2023) – [Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos] – 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival – Knights of Charity Eternal 33 Birthday – Cannes, France]

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Medium/Long Hairstyles (Cont.)

Lauren Ambrose – Soft Long Straight Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: John D

Yellowjacket’s actress Lauren Ambrose (Vanessa) attended Showtime’s “Yellowjackets” Emmy FYC Event with a soft long straight hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist John D.

[Pictured: Lauren Ambrose – Soft Long Straight Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: John D] – Showtime’s “Yellowjackets” Emmy FYC Event – Hollywood Athletic Club – Hollywood, CA]

Natalie Portman – Gorgeous Blowout (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Mara Roszak

May December actress Natalie Portman (Elizabeth Berry) attended the “The Zone of Interest” red carpet event at the 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival with a long, straight, gorgeous blowout by celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak.

[Pictured: Natalie Portman – Gorgeous Blowout (2023) – [Hairstylist: Mara Roszak] – 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival – “The Zone of Interest” Red Carpet – Cannes, France]

Amal Clooney – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos

Amal Clooney attended The Prince’s Trust and TK Maxx & Homesense Awards 2023 with a long curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos.

[Pictured: Amal Clooney – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos] – The Prince’s Trust and TK Maxx & Homesense Awards 2023 – Theatre Royal Drury Lane – London, England]

Medium/Long Hairstyles (Cont.)

Priyanka Chopra – Long Straight Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

Love Again actress Priyanka Chopra attended the “Love Again” New York Screening with a long straight hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano.

[Pictured: Priyanka Chopra – Long Straight Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano] – “Love Again” New York Screening – AMC Lincoln Square Theater – New York City, NY]

Allison Williams – Long Wavy Hairstyle/Headband (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Jacob Rozenberg

M3GAN actress Allison Williams attended the 2023 Met Gala with a long wavy hairstyle with a headband by celebrity hairstylist Jacob Rozenberg.

[Pictured: Allison Williams – Long Wavy Hairstyle/Headband (2023) – [Hairstylist: Jacob Rozenberg] – 2023 Met Gala – The Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City, NY]

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Nora Jones- Medium Length Curled Hairstyle/Shaggy Bangs (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: David Stanwell

Nora Jones attended the “Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90” Concert with a medium-length curled hairstyle with shaggy bangs by celebrity hairstylist David Stanwell.

[Pictured: Norah Jones – Medium Length Curled Hairstyle/Shaggy Bangs (2023) – [Hairstylist: David Stanwell] – “Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90” Concert – Los Angeles, CA]

Medium/Long Hairstyles for Women Over 40 – Spring 2023 (Cont.)

Linda Cardellini – Long Undone Curls Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: David Stanwell

Daddy’s Home actress Linda Cardellini attended Marvel Studios’ “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” World Premiere with a long undone curls hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist David Stanwell.

[Pictured: Linda Cardellini – Long Undone Curls Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: David Stanwell] – Marvel Studios’ “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” World Premiere – Dolby Theater – Hollywood, CA]

Sienna Miller – Long Glam Waves Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Earl Simms

Extrapolations actress Sienna Miller attended the Prince’s Trust Gala with a long, wavy hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Earl Simms.

[Pictured: Sienna Miller – Long Glam Waves Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Earl Simms] – Prince’s Trust Gala – New York City, NY]

Reese Witherspoon – Long Glamour Waves Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Kristin Ess

The Last Thing He Told Me executive producer Reese Witherspoon attended Apple TV+’s “The Last Thing He Told Me” Premiere with a long, glamourous cascading waves hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Kristin Ess.

[Pictured: Reese Witherspoon – Long Glamour Waves Hairstyle (2023) – Apple TV+ “The Last Thing He Told Me” Premiere – Regency Bruin Theater – Los Angeles, CA]

Simone Kessell – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023)

Yellowjackets actress Simone Kessell attended the PaleyFest LA 2023 – “Yellowjackets” screening with a long curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Clariss Anya Rubenstein.

[Pictured: Simone Kessell – Long Curled Hairstyle (2023) – PaleyFest LA 2023 – “Yellowjackets” – Dolby Theater – Hollywood, CA]

Melanie Lynskey – Long Straight Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Marcus Francis

Yellowjackets actress Melanie Lynskey attended the PaleyFest LA 2023 – “Yellowjackets” with a long hairstyle with a slight wave by celebrity hairstylist Marcus Francis.

[Pictured: Melanie Lynskey – Long Straight Hairstyle (2023) – PaleyFest LA 2023 – “Yellowjackets” – Dolby Theater – Hollywood, CA]

Short Hairstyles/Bobs

Charlize Theron – Short Wavy Bob/Beret (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Adir Abergel

Fast X actress Charlize Theron attended the “Fast X” Premiere with a short wavy bob top with a beret by celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel.

[Pictured: Charlize Theron – Short Wavy Bob/Beret (2023) – [Hairstylist: Adir Abergel] – “Fast X” Premiere – Rome, Italy]

Leslie Bibb – 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]

Claire Danes – Chin Length Bob (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Lacy Redway

Fleishman Is In Trouble actress Claire Danes attended FX’s “Fleishman is in Trouble” FYC Event with a sleek, chin-length bob by celebrity hairstylist Lacy Redway.

[Pictured: Claire Danes – Chin Length Bob (2023) – [Hairstylist: Lacy Redway] – FX’s “Fleishman is in Trouble” FYC Event – DGA Theater Complex – Los Angeles, CA]

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Olivia Colman – Pixie Mullet Haircut (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Marcus Francis

Secret Invasion actress Olivia Colman (Sonya Falsworth) attended the “Secret Invasion” Los Angeles Premiere with a brand new pixie mullet haircut by celebrity hairstylist Marcus Francis.

[Pictured: Olivia Colman – Pixie Mullet Haircut (2023) – [Hairstylist: Marcus Francis] – “Secret Invasion” Los Angeles Premiere – El Capitan Theater – Los Angeles, CA]

Lauren Cohan – Beachy Bob (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Seiji Yamada

“The Walking Dead” actress Lauren Cohan attended AMC Networks’ 2023 Upfront with a beachy bob by celebrity hairstylist Seiji Yamada.

[Pictured: Lauren Cohan – Beachy Bob (2023) – [Hairstylist: Seiji Yamada] – AMC Networks’ 2023 Upfront – Lincoln Center – New York City, NY]

Zoe Lister-Jones – Short Trendy Haircut (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Brian Fisher

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 – Short Trendy Haircut (2023) – A24’s “Beau Is Afraid” Los Angeles Premiere – The Director’s Guild of America – Los Angeles, CA]

Christina Ricci – Mega Curls Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Mark Hampton

Yellowjackets actress Christina Ricci attended the PaleyFest LA 2023 – “Yellowjackets” with a medium-length curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Mark Hampton.

[Pictured: Christina Ricci – Mega Curls Hairstyle (2023) – PaleyFest LA 2023 – “Yellowjackets” – Dolby Theater – Hollywood, CA]

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Ponytails

Adriana Lima – Sleek Ponytail (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

Victoria’s Secret model Adriana Lima attended the 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival with a sleek ponytail by celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano.

[Pictured: Adriana Lima – Sleek High Ponytail (2023) – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano] – 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival – “Killers Of The Flower Moon” – Palais des Festivals – Cannes, France]

Jessica Chastain – High Ponytail (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Renato Campora

A Doll’s House actress Jessica Chastain (Tammy Wynette) attended the 76th Annual Tony Awards with a half up half down hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora.

[Pictured: Jessica Chastain – High Ponytail (2023) – [Hairstylist: Renato Campora]- 76th Annual Tony Awards – United Palace Theater – New York City, NY]

Hannah Waddingham – Low Ponytail (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Marcus Francis

“Ted Lasso” actress Hannah Waddingham (Rebecca Welton) attended the Apple TV+ “Ted Lasso” Season 3 FYC Screening with a low ponytail by celebrity hairstylist Marcus Francis.

[Pictured: Hannah Waddington – Low Ponytail (2023) – [Hairstylist: Marcus Francis] – Apple TV+ “Ted Lasso” FYC Screening – North Hollywood, CA]

Updos

Jessica Biel – Simple Updo (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Anh Co Tran

Cruel Summer executive producer Jessica Biel attended Freeform’s “Cruel Summer” Season 2 Los Angeles Premiere with a simple updo by celebrity hairstylist Anh Co Tran.

[Pictured: Jessica Biel – Simple Updo (2023) – [Hairstylist: Anh Co Tran] – Freeform’s “Cruel Summer” Season 2 Los Angeles Premiere – Grace E. Simons Lodge – Los Angeles, CA]

Kate Beckinsale – Formal Updo (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Scott King

Prisoner’s Daughter actress Kate Beckinsale attended the 2023 The Prince’s Trust Gala with a formal updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Scott King.

[Pictured: Kate Beckinsale – Formal Updo (2023) – [Hairstylist: Scott King] – 2023 The Prince’s Trust Gala – New York City, NY]