Whether you’ve been wearing glasses for decades or you recently purchased your first pair, wanting to look and feel good in your glasses is a feeling we can all relate to. Picking the perfect frame to suit your face is one part of the equation, but adjusting your beauty routine to make sure your features pop while wearing glasses is another thing entirely.
For instance, certain hair lengths can enhance your face shape and pair perfectly with your favorite frames. If you prefer a more low-maintenance haircut, there are plenty of easy short hairstyles for women over 40 with glasses.
To come up with a comprehensive list of flattering looks for glasses wearers, Parade consulted Lacy Gadegaard-West, the founder/CEO of Laced Hair and a celebrity hairstylist who has worked with Sabrina Carpenter, Alix Earle and other notable stars.
Here, Gadegaard-West walks us through the short hairstyles that complement eyeglasses and includes a variety of styles, ranging from pixies to bobs (and everything in between). The hair pro also shares a face shape guide to help you determine which short cut will work best with your frames. Plus, she reveals some expert tips for getting the right haircut with glasses.
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What Makes a Short Hairstyle Flattering With Glasses?
When it comes to the best haircuts for glasses over 40, Gadegaard-West says the goal is balance, not competition.
“A short cut that’s flattering with glasses does three things: First, it opens up the face. When your hair is short, your features (and your frames) get to be the star. That’s a really beautiful thing after 40, because your face has earned its expression and shouldn’t be hidden behind heavy layers,” she tells Parade.
Second, the short cut creates intentional contrast.
“The right short cut plays off the shape of your glasses instead of fighting it. Think of them like accessories in the same outfit. They need to belong to each other,” Gadegaard-West says.
Lastly, the best short haircuts for glasses work with your texture and your lifestyle.
“After 40, our hair changes, softens, sometimes thins and adds a little wave where there wasn’t one. A great short haircut respects those changes and gives you hair that actually looks good the way it grows, not just the way it’s styled,” Gadegaard-West says.
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3 Pixie and Cropped Cuts That Work With Frames
1. The textured pixie
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“A textured pixie is truly one of the most modern cuts a woman over 40 can wear with glasses. It’s soft, it’s cool and it takes the pressure off having to style anything. The piecey texture gives your glasses room to be the accessory they were meant to be,” Gadegaard-West says.
Best for: Oval, heart and round face shapes / Cat-eye, oversized and rectangular glasses frames Maintenance: Low Stylist tip: Work a lightweight styling cream or scalp serum through damp hair and air dry.2. The undercut pixie
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“For a woman over 40 who wants to be bold, an undercut pixie is a chef’s kiss. The shorter sides and longer top play beautifully with statement glasses, especially cat-eyes or oversized frames. It says confidence without saying it out loud,” Gadegaard-West says.
Best for: Oval, heart and square face shapes / Cat-eye, geometric and oversized glasses frames Maintenance: High Stylist tip: Slick the top over to the side and let the undercut show. A little texture spray at the roots keeps it from looking flat.3. The modernized cropped bowl cut
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“Hear me out, a ‘bowl cut’ could sound dated, but the modern version is fresh and editorial. It sits right at the ear and creates this beautiful frame around the face and glasses,” Gadegaard-West says.
Best for: Oval and heart face shapes / Round, oval and oversized glasses frames Maintenance: Medium Stylist tip: Schedule regular trims to keep the shape crisp and use a tiny amount of pomade to define the ends.Related: The 7 Best Glasses Styles for Women Over 50, According to a Celebrity Stylist
4 Bobs and Short Lobs for Glasses Wearers
1. The angled bob
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“An angled bob is architectural. The longer pieces in the front frame your glasses and cheekbones simultaneously, which is honestly the most flattering thing you can do for a face over 40. Everything gets lifted,” Gadegaard-West says.
Best for: Round, square and heart face shapes / Cat-eye, oval and rectangular glasses frames Maintenance: Medium Stylist tip: Blow dry hair with a round brush and tuck the shorter back pieces behind your ears to let the front pieces graze your glasses.2. The long lob
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“For women who want short but not too short, a long lob is the sweet spot. It gives you enough length to play with (ponytails, waves, tucks) while still keeping the emphasis on your face and glasses,” Gadegaard-West says.
Best for: Any face shape and any glasses frames Maintenance: Low to medium Stylist tip: Create beachy waves with a flat iron and a texturizing spray. Or, slick hair back into a low ponytail on days where you want your glasses to shine.3. The French bob with bangs
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“Bangs and glasses can absolutely work together. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. The French bob with piecey bangs sits above your frames and gives you this Parisian-cool moment that’s flattering and fun after 40,” Gadegaard-West says.
Best for: Oval, heart and square face shapes / Rectangular, oversized and round glasses frames Maintenance: Medium to high Stylist tip: Keep the bangs slightly longer at the sides so they don’t compete with your frames. Blow-dry them forward and to the side with a round brush.4. The chin-length bob
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“The chin-length bob is having a major moment and it’s the perfect length to sit right where your glasses do. It creates this beautiful line from your jaw to your frames that makes your whole face look intentional and put together,” Gadegaard-West says.
Best for: Oval, oblong and heart face shapes / Rectangular, oval and cat-eye glasses frames Maintenance: Medium Stylist tip: Ask for a one-length blunt cut for a modern look. Style it with a flat iron and finish with a lightweight oil for a glossy shine.Related: Gigi Hadid Just Brought Back Jennifer Aniston’s Iconic ‘Friends’ Haircut—30 Years Later
Face Shape Guide: Which Short Cut Works Best With Your Frames
The right short haircut can work hand in hand with your glasses frames to flatter your features.
Round frames
A haircut with angle to it is the name of the game when you’re wearing round frames.
“A textured pixie, an angled bob or a French bob with piecey bangs all create the contrast that makes round frames look chic. Avoid super rounded blowouts since they’ll compete with the shape of your glasses. Think structure over softness,” Gadegaard-West says.
Rectangular or square frames
Softer haircuts mesh perfectly with the geometric shape of rectangular or square frames.
“Waves, layers and rounded bobs all balance the sharpness of square frames beautifully. A long lob with beachy waves or a chin-length bob with a little movement is the winning combo,” Gadegaard-West says.
Cat-eye frames
Cat-eye glasses are already a statement, so consider opting for a haircut that won’t compete for the attention.
“Think classic pixies, French bobs or slicked-back longer lobs. Keep the styling clean and intentional. The frames are the drama. The hair is the confidence,” Gadegaard-West says.
Oval frames
Oval frames are pretty versatile and they play well with almost any haircut.
“If you really want to elevate them, go with a cut that has some architecture: an undercut pixie, an angled bob or a blunt chin-length bob. Oval frames need a little edge to make them feel modern,” Gadegaard-West says.
Oversized frames
A haircut that’s short and cropped (like a pixie or a chin-length bob) blends well with statement-making oversized frames.
“Long or heavy hair with oversized frames can overwhelm the face and make you look weighed down,” Gadegaard-West says.
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3 Stylist Tips for Getting the Right Cut With Glasses
1. Wear your glasses to your consultation
“Your stylist needs to see your face with your glasses on because that’s your daily reality,” Gadegaard-West tells Parade. “If you switch between two pairs of glasses regularly, bring both. Any stylist who tells you to take them off is missing the whole picture.”
2. Style your hair around your frame line, not against it
“Where your glasses sit on your face is a line, so treat it like one. Your hair should either hug that line (a bob at the same length), sit above it (a pixie) or dramatically move away from it (a side-swept part). What you don’t want is hair that lands awkwardly across your frames or that just looks like an accident,” Gadegaard-West explains.
3. Invest in the scalp and hair health under your cut
“A short cut only looks as good as the hair growing out of your head. After 40, our scalp and hair need real care to stay healthy and glossy, not just any generic conditioner. I’m a huge believer in scalp treatments because scalp care is skincare. A healthy scalp equals healthy hair equals a haircut that photographs like the version you saw on Pinterest,” Gadegaard-West says.
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