If you’re over 40 and love the beach vibe, you might be wondering what hairstyles suit you best. Linda Miller, a pro hairstylist, shares her wisdom on this topic. She has a wealth of experience and a keen eye for what works best for different hair types and face shapes.
Ideal Styles for Different Hair Types
For fine or thin hair, Linda suggests the bob or shoulder-length cut with layers. “These styles add volume and body,” she says. “Keep in mind that texture and volume are not the same. Adding layers might make a difference in volume, but if your hair is fine, it won’t have much texture.”
Best Choices for Different Face Shapes
For coarse or thick hair, long layers or a long bob are her top picks. These styles can help lighten the weight of the hair. “Also, consider face-framing layers or bangs,” Linda adds. “They can help shape your face and add interest to your look.”
Key Points to Consider Before Getting a Breezy Haircut:
Face Shape: Choose a style that complements your face shape, such as layers or waves that enhance your features.
Hair Texture: Consider your natural hair texture; lighter styles work well with wavy or curly hair, while straighter styles can be more polished.
Maintenance: Opt for low-maintenance cuts that are easy to style and manage, especially in humid beach conditions.
Length: Medium to long styles often work best for a breezy look, allowing for versatility in styling.
Color: Consider sun-kissed highlights or balayage for a natural, beachy vibe that adds dimension.
Styling Products: Invest in quality products like sea salt sprays or lightweight mousses to enhance texture and create effortless waves.
Lifestyle: Choose a hairstyle that fits your active beach lifestyle, ensuring it can withstand wind and water.
Consult a Stylist: Discuss your hair goals with a professional to find the best cut that suits both your style and hair type.
A casual, shoulder-length cut with natural, tousled waves creates a relaxed beach-inspired look. The textured, carefree style has movement and body, giving off an easygoing coastal feel.
The wavy hairstyle flows with natural-looking volume and casual movement. The soft, beachy texture creates a relaxed and breezy appearance that works beautifully for women over 40.
The short pixie haircut features tousled waves and natural-looking texture, with a warm balayage color that creates light and dark dimensions throughout. The casual, messy layers give off a relaxed, beach-inspired appearance while remaining easy to style and manage.
A short, tousled pixie cut with natural volume and gentle waves creates an effortless, carefree look. The textured layers move freely, making it an easy-to-manage style that shows off personality while staying perfectly imperfect.
A shoulder-length blonde hairstyle with gentle layers that frame the face, creating a relaxed, beachy appearance. The soft waves and sun-lightened color give off a casual, youthful vibe that works well for mature women. The cut has a low-maintenance feel with its natural, windswept texture.
The straight platinum blonde hair falls gracefully with a clean middle part. Its smooth, glossy finish creates a polished yet relaxed look that pairs perfectly with beachy, coastal vibes.
Long, loose waves create a relaxed, tousled appearance with a natural-looking finish. Light highlights throughout the hair give a sun-bleached effect, making it appear naturally lightened by the sun. The overall style has an effortless, beach-inspired feel.
Long, sun-kissed blonde hair falls naturally with a middle part, creating a relaxed beach-inspired style. The loose, tousled waves give off an effortless coastal appearance that captures the essence of carefree summer days.
A platinum-blonde bob features gentle waves and a middle part, creating natural movement throughout the hair. The textured layers give the style dimension and body while maintaining a relaxed, beachy appearance that works beautifully for women over 40.
The layered lob haircut has soft blonde highlights throughout and features face-framing curtain bangs. The cut has a casual, beachy texture that creates a natural, low-maintenance style with plenty of movement.
Long, straight hair with face-framing layers flows from a middle part, creating an easy-to-maintain style. Natural-looking blonde highlights blend throughout, giving the appearance of hair lightened by the sun – perfect for achieving that relaxed, beachy look.
The shoulder-length cut has lots of movement with feathered layers that softly shape the face. The bouncy waves create a relaxed, beachy style that looks natural and effortless.
The hairstyle has relaxed, beachy waves creating a laid-back coastal look. Light, natural-looking highlights blend throughout the hair, giving it a sun-touched appearance as if spent lounging by the ocean.
The shoulder-length hair falls straight with light, feathery layers around the face. The sandy blonde color includes natural-looking highlights that create a beachy, sun-touched appearance. This casual cut offers an easy-to-maintain, coastal-inspired style that works well for everyday wear.
A relaxed, tousled hairstyle with loose waves that creates a natural, beachy texture. The casual, windswept appearance gives off an effortless coastal vibe with its free-flowing movement and soft, undone waves.
A shoulder-length bob with gentle, textured layers creates an easy, casual look. The natural-looking balayage highlights blend warm blonde shades throughout, making this cut ideal for a beachy, laid-back style that’s simple to maintain.
The wet-look hairstyle lies smooth against the head, creating a casual yet put-together appearance that fits perfectly with beach life. The style manages to look both relaxed and refined, working well for daytime beach activities or nighttime oceanfront dining.
The hairstyle features natural volume with loose, tousled waves that appear gently swept by the wind. The casual, beachy texture creates an effortless look that moves freely and naturally.
Loose, textured waves create a casual, beachy appearance that looks naturally tousled and sun-kissed. The relaxed, flowing style has an effortless, carefree quality that captures the essence of a day spent by the ocean.
The hairstyle features loose, windblown waves with a natural, undone appearance. The tousled texture creates body and movement, while the casual, beachy finish gives off an effortless, laid-back feeling. Full-bodied waves frame the face with a carefree, sun-kissed quality.
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Susan Baker brings a unique perspective to our magazine, fueled by her extensive hands-on experience in the hair and beauty industry. Susan’s expertise is rooted in real-world experience, having worked her way up from a stylist assistant. Her keen eye for emerging trends and deep understanding of what our readers want make her an invaluable asset, ensuring our content is both engaging and relevant.
