The Most Flattering Celebrity-Inspired Hairstyles for Women Over 40 (2024)

The key to getting Julia's straight locks is to start with a smooth blow-dry that offers lift at the roots, celebrity hairstylist Jenny Cho says. "Use dry shampoo to enhance volume and use a flat iron to smooth down the middle section and ends for that poker straight '90s vibe," she adds.

If you already have Union's pixie cut, the key to styling it is adding a mousse to damp hair, then roughly drying it. "Use your hands to stretch the hair out and add lift at the root," Cho says. "Finishing by using a flat iron on the ends to lock in that cool rocker girl vibe."

Now this is what you call a blunt bob. To get that sleek and shiny hair, you can use a dollop of Suave Professionals Firm Control Boosting Mousse and blow-dry it straight using a paddle brush. "Finish with a flat iron (if needed) and put hairspray on a toothbrush to tame flyaways around the face," Cho says.

If you have naturally curly hair and want to wear it out, the trick is to rinse away all of the conditioner and use a diffuser to get that loose curl pattern, Jessica Fitzpatrick, Deva Curl's certified curl specialist and educator, says. "Be sure to scrunch away all the water, opting for a microfiber towel and then a paper towel to really boot away the excess moisture. Remember, we're looking for functional frizz here," she says.

Part the hair from front to back and down the middle, creating two sections. Make sure to pull a small section from each side to the front like Hayek, Jesseca Dupart, founder of Kaleidoscope Hair Products, says. Tie your two back sections into two loose ponytails. Now grab those two ponies and create one by flipping it inside the part. Loosely braid it for that soft look, then curl the front sections.

For Diane's signature straight locks, start with a volumizing spray at the root and blow-dry straight, Cho says. "If needed, finish with a light pass of the flat iron on low heat. This is a dryer, softer look so the less product, the better."

Create a center part and use a curling wand to wrap the hair around and away from the face, leaving the ends out, Cho says. Use your hands to break up the curls and finish with a texture spray.

This style is all about the body and height. The trick is to blow-dry the hair using a small round brush, then dry it away from the face. "Set each section in a Velcro roller. Let it cool, remove them, brush it out, and secure with hairspray," Cho says.

For Aniston's easy waves, start with a smooth blow-dry, then prep the hair with Suave Professionals Sleek & Smooth Anti Frizz Cream to enhance the shine. "Using a 1-1/2-inch iron, curl the hair in alternating directions and away from the face," Cho says. Finish off with a shine mist and you'll be ready to seize the day.

Unlike Aniston's uniform waves, Vergara's are undone. A large barrel curling iron is a must, Cho says. "Wrap hair around the iron, away from the face, keeping ends out to ensure they straighten," she says. "Once all curled, use a wide tooth comb to break up the curls and hairspray for that extra shine and hold."

Talk about a style that's effortless and chic. Start by creating the part that most flatters your face, secure the hair in a low ponytail and twist in into a bun. "Finish by using U-shaped pins to secure the bun to the ponytail," Cho says.

Dupart advises brushing your hair back into a semi-tight ponytail, then pushing it forward a bit to create added volume. "Tease the ponytail and wrap the remaining hair in a circle and pin the ends," she recommends.

Wash your hair with a volumizing shampoo and lightweight conditioner. Then, use a round brush to blow-dry the hair in the direction you want to create the volume, and finish with a light mist of hairspray, Cho says.

Spencer's hair is the definition of polished waves. Start with blow-dried hair and use a 1-inch iron to curl the hair away from the face. "Make sure the ends run through the iron as well," Cho says. Let your hair cool off then spritz some hairspray on a paddle brush and work it through the waves while still keeping their shape in tact.

To get Close's effortless pixie cut with waves, prep damp hair with a mousse and blow-dry it using a small round brush. Once your done, use your hands to mess up the curls. "If you're in a hurry, curling with a 1 inch iron and brushing it out will create a very similar finish," Cho says.

To recreate Bonet's dreadlocks 'do, pull them all the way back into a low ponytail and leave a small section out in the front, Dupart says.

Messy top knots are easy to achieve and can add a touch of simplicity to your overall look. First, add texture to dry hair using a curling iron, then pull it up into a high pony, create a knot, and secure it with pins, Cho says.

The secret to this textured blowout is a larger-sized round brush. "Once your hair is dry, shake it out using your hand, and finish with a bit of pomade on the ends for a defined look that feels modern and cool," Cho says.