5 Great Blondes Over 40

Experts agree that going lighter after 40 is often a good idea. So we turned to our go-to color expert, Rick Wellman of the Patrick Melville Salon in New York for tips on how to get the best blonde over 40.

By: Cynthia Nellis

September 22, 2011

Gwen Stefani has great platinum blonde hair

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"Yes... Gwen is barely over 40," says Rick Wellman, colorist at Patrick Melville salon in New York. "But I guarantee you, she will still be rockin' the platinum bleach blonde well into her next decade."

Get Gwen Stefani's Blonde: "Ask for a bleach with a cool toner at the roots," Rick says. "Request a careful application consisting of no overlap to preserve shine and elasticity."

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