To keep this texture in place, I adore R+Co Bleu Soft Wave Spray, which leaves some texture and Paul Mitchell Extra Body Sculpting Foam without residues. Apply it to wet hair, scrunch it up and either leave it to air dry, or dry using a diffuser. And yes, you will be using dry shampoo to get Day 2 looks.
Honestly, this cut feels like freedom. It is the best way of giving Jane Fonda an energy and a fresh up style considering the fact that it flaunts cheekbones and jawlines so gracefully. It is also accommodating of grown-out color or even highlights, it keeps everything in motion and purposeful.
It is the cut to go with to you, who want it to look nice but not exclaim, I have spent one hour blowing my hair dry. It is easy to care, easy to wear and suitable to a 40+ women who do not wish to be bothered with fuss.
Platinum Fauxhawk with Tapered Sides
This is the very edgy short look that does not cut anything out. Fauxhawk is a confidence game, held up at the top by a tight taper around the ears and nape. It is in between punk and high fashion paired with icy platinum color. It is not only one of the most contemporary short cuts you would see in coming years 2025, but you would be true, it also looks superb on women over 40.
Maintenance? A little bit of discipline, cut and tone will be what you want. Get your trims done every 3-4 weeks to keep the shape tight and apply a pigmented conditioner such as FANOLA No Yellow Mask in order to keep the cool platinum color. Seal it by applying a dab of Sebastian Craft Clay to give some shape and matte finish.
I tried platinum once after a breakup, typically enough, and I did not go the full fauxhawk, but every lady who did so got my approval. And there is always a feeling of empowerment about pixie styles that are bolder rather than soft.
This is in the honor of the woman who is rewriting her story this fall. It’s daring, hip, and unapologetically fabulous.
Elegant Two-Tone Bob with Face-Framing Silver
Graceful meets rebellious with this layered short bob. The rigid mounded form provides the frame and the face-capturing silver creates a vivid contrasting over the darker foundation. This appearance is not afraid of going gray, but it is a purposeful decision rather than a secret someone needs to conceal. It is the most fashionable short solution during fall and is a two tone moment by anyone making the transition into the gray zone gently.
This cut thrives with moisture. Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner maintains silver hairs, so they do not become frizzy and pale. Good trimming session once in a couple of months will also keep the straight lines without taking away the softness.
Personally, I think this is one of the best fall haircuts if you’re looking to blend natural color with deliberate style. It’s timeless but still very 2025. You do not think you are making an effort- but believe me they do.
In the fall I would wear this with soft knits and gold jewelry-ultra luxurious yet not fancy. It’s cozy hair with a twist.
Short Steel Pixie with Soft Texture
This mini pixie is not two-face, it is tidy, chiseled and current enough to make you might be stopped at Trader Joe. The color is daring but not very extreme in stark steel gray that gives a classic salt-and-pepper a new twist. This is a low maintenance, highly architectural look that works especially well if you’re into fashion-forward but fuss-free mornings.
In order not to make the texture coarse and yet be able to feel it, I personally would suggest to use Davines This Is A Dry Texturizer. It adds volume without mess and beautiful on over second-day hair.
I find that cool about this style; it is assertive but not outspoken. It’s easy, chic, and works with almost any outfit. Bonus? It highlights your eyes and bone structure like crazy.
Well, if you have been running circles around the prospect of doing a short fall chop, this is the one which you must really consider. It is the dress you want without the work, and so flattering to the 40+ woman who just wants something where it is fun.
Retro-Inspired Curly Bob with Bold Highlights
Curves, bulk, and vintage style all that we adore. This curly bob has all the movement and the shape but what is even better is the daring silver streaks in the front. It is providing drama and dimensionality without going into the costumey realm. A fall color; great when you open up darker lipstick hues and coats.
Curls need care—especially with highlights. I’m a fan of Curlsmith’s Strength Recipe Multi-Tasking Conditioner because it strengthens and detangles without flattening out texture. Air dry or dry with a diffuser according to the type of your curls.
There’s something nostalgic about this cut—it reminds me of photos of my mom from the early ’80s, all confidence and elegance. But the color placement makes it feel incredibly current.
In case your fall attitude consists of retro twist, this dialed back short curly bob is beckoning. It is fashionable, volumetric, and it is just fitting in autumn hairstyles that are expressive.
Side-Swept Silver Layers with Soft Volume
This cut is all about structure with soul. The texture of the soft layers is flattering as they fall off the face leaving the right amount of volume at the top. It is romantic but not fussy and makes your cheekbones and jawline stand out in the most natural manner. I would term this as a classic-with-a-twist- and it suits any woman of 40 years or above who wants some shapes in haircut with little or no drama in a fall haircut.
This cut also lends itself perfectly to styling; it is a dream cut to style, when your hair has natural body. To add airiness rather than stiffness I normally prescribe K Kerastase Densifique Mousse Densimorphose. Simply run through slightly moist hair with your fingers and blow-dry using a wide round brush to attain that nice airy texture.
I have not been able to forget this style because it always reminds me of the girls who walk through a room as though it is property to them. You know the ones—they’re not loud, but they’re unforgettable. That’s what this haircut captures. It’s confident, classic, and incredibly feminine.
In fall, it can be matched marvelously with wrap dresses, statement earrings and a little bit of satin lipstick. The silhouette is saying I have arrived, even when you are coming to book club.
Fluffy Glam Waves with a Side Part
If you’re leaning toward high drama this season, this voluminous style is giving full-on autumn haircut opulence. The textured waves are hovering just behind the shoulders and look like that classic rounded form that seems to be a mixture of vintage Hollywood and modern editorial. The pale part helps provide depth and lift that makes the neck appear long and the eyes highlighted.
Whether you’re going to take up this amount of volume, you will want the hold that does not crunch. To fix the fullness and leave the strands touchable I apply Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray. It is easy to obtain that lift with a large-barrel curling iron and a velcro roller at the crown.
