40 of the Best Haircuts for Men Over 40

As we get older our bodies change, our priorities shift, and our lives evolve. So, too, does our style. Case in point: hair. Changes such as a decrease in hair fullness or less time to dedicate to styling can have you looking for a different ‘do as you move into a new phase of life.

“Some men [over 40] that have great heads of hair include Bradley Cooper, Ben Affleck, Josh Duhamel, Jared Leto, and Jamie Foxx,” says Gregory Patterson, a stylist for beauty retailer Sally Beauty. “These are great style wearers to follow because they all play with different lengths and textures.”

We spoke to Patterson and other hairstylists for their take on 40 of the best cuts and styles to suit men and male-aligned people over 40.

Below, our full roundup of the best haircuts for men over 40.

Meet the Expert

• Gregory Patterson is a celebrity stylist and a beauty and grooming expert for Sally Beauty.
• Rodney Cutler is the founder of the New York-based Cutler Salon and is a Redken Brand Ambassador.
• Master Hairstylist John Barrett is the founder of the John Barrett Salon in New York City.
• Wayne Wildrick is a stylist and the regional barber manager at the Los Angeles location of Fellow Barber. 
• Vicky Pena is a hairstylist and employee engagement and training coordinator at Boardroom Salon, a chain of upscale barber shops for men.