Your 40s are one the most pivotal decades of your life, so why not ride the wave with great hair? It could be the ultimate confidence boost, and the perfect opportunity to finally try the hairstyle of your dreams. Getting a short haircut, for one, could be your best decision yet, regardless if it's a pixie cut or a simple bob.
Still in doubt? You won't be in a while. Ahead, we rounded up six gorgeous celebrities who prove that short hair looks extra stylish on a 40-something. They'll have you booking that salon appointment in no time!
Filipina Celebrities Who Will Convince You to Get Short Hair in Your 40s
1. Gelli de Belen
We can't think of anyone who rocks the pixie bob more effortlessly than Gelli de Belen. She wears this bold chop like a second skin, even amping up the look with a chestnut dye job and ash highlights for that youthful glow.

2. Judy Ann Santos
Since turning the big 4-0, Judy Ann Santos became quite the hair chameleon. She has had a bob, a long bob, an asymmetrical bob, and even a long pixie cut within the past four years! So yes, the '90s legend is definitely proof that you can experiment with your look regardless of age.

3. Charlene Gonzalez
When Charlene Gonzalez traded her long locks for this ultra chic chin-length bob a few years ago, our jaws were on the floor. The former beauty queen truly looked fresher than ever! If you want to try this cut yourself, don't forget to pair it with a side part like she did for an instant face-framing effect.

4. Sunshine Cruz
Sunshine Cruz looks straight out of a K-drama with this bob and full bangs combo. It was such a great change from her usual chest-length haircut, and the way it gave her a bright, youthful aura was a bonus!


5. Isabel Oli
Turning 40 for some means turning over a new leaf, and cutting off most of your hair is one way to do just that. A new look for a new decade makes total sense, after all! For a style that's elegant yet still playful, go for a round bob with bangs like the stunning Isabel Oli.

6. Geneva Cruz
Geneva Cruz epitomizes the unapologetic confidence of a woman in her 40s. She's not afraid to try new things with her hair, whether it be dyeing it blonde or cutting it all the way up to her chin. We love how she accessorizes her tresses with fun hats, too!


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