Janet Jackson's Edgy New Hairstyle

Janet Jackson debuts an edgy 'do great for over-40s

January 27, 2012

Janet Jackson's new feminine/edgy hairstyle

Source: Kevin Winter/NBCUniversal/Getty-2; Larry Marano/Getty

Janet Jackson debuted her new feminine/edgy hairstyle on Jay Leno -- a great look that would work on a lot of over-40 faces. Contrasted here with her curly top at a concert last month. Which suits her better at 45?

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I wasn't really paying attention to what Janet Jackson was saying during her visit with Jay Leno the other night – although apparently, according to this very site, it was just a prolonged infomercial.

What actually caught my attention was the new Janet Jackson hair style. The 45-year-old's new 'do had everything: It's long, yet it's short. It has height and volume, yet it's sleek and contained. It's business-like and professional, yet it's sexy. Feminine, yet edgy.

Bonus: The height is a great way to hide grey roots coming in. It also opens up her face — as opposed to making it smaller, like the tousled curls (lower right), making her look fresher, brighter, bolder.

I can see Janet Jackson's hair style working on a handful of over-40s and 50s. It probably wouldn't work on rectangular-shaped faces like a Gayle King or Tracy Pollan.

But the Janet Jackson hair style would look great on oval, round and heart-shaped faces such as Julia Louis-Dreyfus or Octavia Spencer, or Ann Curry. Jane Lynch is almost there. Wouldn't you like to see Susan Sarandon updated with this hairstyle?

Can you see yourself in a cutting-edge cut like this?

Celebrity stylist Kimmi Hendrix offers a few tips on how to achieve this hairdo: "It starts out being a great shape for her face. This is a fresh look and very age flattering."

Kimmi's take on how to accomplish the style:

a precision cut
thermal protectant for the hair
curling barrels for the various lengths of the hair
clips/tail comb
the hair is curled going toward the back
the length in the back is done with a flat iron
styling with a claw comb, fingers or tail of comb
when complete complement with your favorite shine spray.

More on hairstyle and color choices:
Celebrity Hair Over 40: Straight vs. Curly Hair?
How To Handle Hair Color Fiascoes
Top 10 Hair Care Tips for Older Hair

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Anonymous | Mar 24, 2012

Wow alot of obama haters out there!

Anonymous | Mar 24, 2012

While her hairdo is not at all edgy, she looks radiant. She is absolutely beautiful. There are and have always been people that were very envious of the enduring youth of Black women. They are the epitome of sensuality - so much so that even a millisecond's peek at her breast sends the haters screaming and baying at the moon with ready accusations of some evil plot. With this beauty, they are a beacon of strength - so much so that even her presidential appearance and classy behavior are mocked because she refuses to live down to a stereotypical standard - which to many, again, is proof of some evil calculated plot. Women of the world, of all shapes and ethnicities are pictures of beauty, and in the US, there still seems to be some nasty envious hot air released from onlookers when the Black woman, that lovely beacon of light shows too much skin, or clearly "has got it going on". While I know it must be very frustrating to always have to tan your skin, perm your hair, lift your butt to plump it up and get a boob job - don't hate on Black women because they're beautiful. They have to work hard to stay beautiful too. They just don't have to do all that junk. lol

Anonymous | Mar 24, 2012

That's just her short hair with a weave in the back. Edgy - Not!

Anonymous | Mar 23, 2012

No matter what Janet Jackson wears, she's a gorgeous black 45 year old woman...it izz what it izzz...

Anonymous | Mar 20, 2012

Michelle is kinda uglish...

Anonymous | Mar 20, 2012

Looks like Mrs Obummer.

Anonymous | Feb 25, 2012

This is "edgey"...this is a mullet.

Anonymous | Feb 24, 2012

she might be up for a role of the Obama's she looks as good as she always! 45 and still put some young ens to shame!

Anonymous | Feb 23, 2012

I have always liked this hair cut. It was very popular in the late 60s and the 70s. It caused quite a stir on the guys. Some were beaten up just for wearing it. The thing she didn't do was have it shaped on her face to one side which was the other popular style during the same period. On her profile pic she does bear a resemblance to the First Lady.

Anonymous | Feb 23, 2012

you are agood person and your hair is so pretty