Admit it: you are craving a major hair change.

Maybe you’ve been styling your hair the same exact way for years. Or perhaps you can’t imagine living without your long hair (but want to freshen it up and give shorter hair a spin). Whatever your reason, a shorter haircut can breathe new life into your look. And if your beauty goals include a glow-up after a certain age, many hair stylists say shorter hair is perfect for highlighting features like your bone structure and jawline and for making the most out of thinning hair. Cindy Marcus, a hairstylist with more than 17 years’ experience who is the editor-in-chief of Latest-Hairstyles.com,  recommends three timeless, short haircuts that are especially perfect for women over 40. 

Classic Bob 

The classic bob is a truly timeless haircut that will always look stunning on a woman over 40. “There are so many great ways to wear a bob to modernize it,” Marcus said. “A favorite of mine which strays from the classic is a layered bob. The layered bob can complement any hair texture as the layers can be cut to accommodate your hair type. If you have thick hair the layers will remove a lot of the bulk. If you have fine hair the layers will create volume and fullness.”

The Lob 

If the thought of a bob is a little too extreme for you and you’d prefer to maintain some length, a stylish lob could be the perfection solution. “This cut is by definition a long bob, however, it does not…