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40 Flattering Haircuts for Every Age

Need a new haircut? Take a cue from these stylish celebs and inspiring real women. 

By Christine Fellingham

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30's: Christina Hendricks

A shoulder-length cut showcases vibrant color.
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30's: Zoe Saldana

A blunt cut draws attention to shiny, healthy hair.
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30's: Nicole Richie

Heavy bangs flatter a petite 30-something face.
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30's: Michelle Williams

A gutsy pixie cut works well with busy lifestyles and flawless complexions.
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30's: Reese Witherspoon

An angled bob creates a strong silhouette.
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30's Real Woman: Jaime Maser

Show off thick, wavy locks with a below the shoulder cut.
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30's Real Woman: Mary Kate Frank

Feign fullness with a long bob and bang combo.
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30's Real Woman: Eleni Tzimas

A tousled short cut looks stunning with bold features.
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30's Real Woman: Ayesha Haider

Prevent thick, naturally wavy hair from looking bulky with subtle layers.
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30's Real Woman: Polly Smith

A shoulder-length bob always looks polished.

 

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40's: Jennifer Lopez

Volume-boosting layers look great curly or straight.
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40's: Viola Davis

A shaggy bob instantly softens the face.
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40's: Julia Roberts

Long waves add body and look youthful.
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40's: Julianna Marguiles

Tousled texture achieves figure-balancing fullness.
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40's: Jennifer Aniston

An off-center part creates a swinging panel of hair disguising any impefections.
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40's Real Woman: Gail Kim

A chin-length bob flaunts petite features.
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Real Woman: Ginesse Spiegelman

Show off healthy locks with a long, smooth style.
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40's Real Woman: Alison Chace

A heavily layered cut that hits around the collarbone creates face-flattering softness.
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40's Real Woman: Kari Lichtenstein

A shoulder-length cut makes fine hair look thick.
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40's Real Woman: Hannah Dvir

This modified short shag looks stylish rather than severe thanks to an off-center part.

 

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50s: Julianne Moore

A long layered cut adds movement to straight tresses.
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50s: Ann Curry

A rounded bob adds oomph to fine locks.
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50s: Angela Bassett

A short shag cut makes bouncy waves easy.
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50s: Michelle Pfeiffer

A center part combined with strategic layers adds swing without looking severe.
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50s: Meredith Vieira

A long bob flatters the jawline and is easy to put up on an "off" day.
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50s Real Woman: Josseline Charas

Growing out greys? Forgo a harsh, sleek style for face-framing layers.
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50s Real Woman: Asia Janina Dyrkacz

Fine hair appears fuller when cut between the chin and the collarbone.
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50s Real Woman: Deirdre Barnes

A blunt, shoulder-skimming cut fattens limp locks.
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50s Real Woman: Tanya Pushkine

Emphasize natural texture with a well shaped, shoulder-length cut.
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50s Real Woman: Marie Bongiorno

Avoid stick straight styling which can make the face look too angular.

 

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60's: Helen Mirren

A modified pompadour (tapered slightly at the sides) creates flattering fullness at the crown. 
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60's: Goldie Hawn

Prevent bangs from looking harsh by adding choppy layers around the face.
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60's: Phylicia Rashad

A swept-back style steers eyes upwards and lengthens the neck.
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60's: Susan Sarandon

Height at the crown of a mid-length 'do creates a lifting effect.
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60's: Diane Keaton

Side swept, fringy bangs look modern and divert attention from imperfections around the eyes.
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60's Real Woman: Joan Jacobs

A tapered short cut opens up the face, lifts the eyes and flatters the neck. 
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60's Real Woman: Emilie Palef

A chin-length bob with bangs keeps bulk off the face without feeling too exposed.
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60's Real Woman: Nicky Kunz

A short cropped cut is a cinch to style.
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60's Real Woman: Maria Catalano

A layered chin-length cut compliments every hair type.
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60's Real Woman: Pat Gayzur

A shoulder skimming style with long bangs will disguise damaged strands.

 

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First Published January 31, 2012

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