The Best Hairstyles for Your Age

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For your 40s: Short and Tousled

"You have to be careful because the wrong short haircut can make you look older than you are," says Vercher. "Something shorter on the sides and in the back, but heavier on top, will give you the volume you need to help balance out your features. Just be sure to keep the style messy rather than stiff."

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Photo by: Getty Images

For your 40s: Short and Tousled

"You have to be careful because the wrong short haircut can make you look older than you are," says Vercher. "Something shorter on the sides and in the back, but heavier on top, will give you the volume you need to help balance out your features. Just be sure to keep the style messy rather than stiff."

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