Updos Over 40

Nothing takes your look from casual to formal faster than the right updo. But what looks good for over 40? Browse through our photo gallery of formal hairstyles for women over 40 to see everything from perfect ponytails to all-out elaborate updos.

By: Cynthia Nellis

January 3, 2011

Source: Robyn Beck/Getty Images

Here's a modern take on the formal updo, but with a softer look that's perfect for women over 40. Holly Hunter's hair was given some height at the crown and has soft long bangs sideswept in the front, with curled loose pieces in the back.

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maggie | Jul 31, 2010

I don't have long hair it's shoulder lenghth and please stop with these stupid game names

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maggie | Jul 31, 2010

hair styles for over 50

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maggie | Jul 31, 2010

hair cut for a woman over 50 with oval shape face with extra weight on it, and must have bands

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Anonymous | Jul 29, 2010

yea

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