Trendy, up to date styles don't have to be completely straight and flat.
Fluff and softness can be very flattering to the "over forty" woman's face.

This layered style is blunt-cut at the bottom with some texturizing to help the nape section flip out slightly. She has short spikey bangs that soften without appearing heavy on her face. The sides are tucked behind her ears.

Use a large (one inch) curling iron to put a bend without alot of curl into the hair. Use a light styling pomade to seperate the pieces.

A blonde highlighting softens hair color that has started to appear drab as a result of the onset of gray hair.