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Voluminous pixie -

Jane Fonda takes the pixie cut to a whole new level by giving it the right amount of volume. Pure class.

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Pompadour updo -

This is a great hairstyle if you have thinner hair, as the volume on top will make it look thicker. If it's good enough for Helen Mirren, then it's good enough for us!

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Pixie cut -

Low maintenance, easy to style, and extremely practical. The pixie cut is a classic and you can't go wrong with it. Jamie Lee Curtis approves!

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Defined curls -

Make the most of your natural hair, like Oprah Winfrey does. If you have curly hair, look into gels to help define your coils.

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Symmetrical waves -

Symmetrical waves can be used to highlight specific parts of your face. Notice how Michelle Pfeiffer does this with her cheekbones.

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Micro bangs -

Feathery micro bangs highlight Judi Dench's eyes and make her face look longer. 

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Half-up -

Meryl Streep rocks the half-up, half-down look like no one else. It works particularly well if you have different colored layers.

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Blunt bangs -

Tina Turner looks great with her sharp, blunt bangs. And so can you. Try it!

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Blown-out Bob -

Sigourney Weaver adds more layers to the top, giving the hair more volume, and avoiding the flat-top look.  

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Sleek bob with feathery bangs -

While the hairstyle from her Sandy days in 'Grease' is long gone, Olivia Newton John seems to have found the perfect solution for her hair.

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Bob with chunky highlights -

Keep it classy and light up your face with chunky highlights, like Christine Baranski does.

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Classic lob -

Sally Field has been rocking this hairstyle for ages. And there's a good reason for it: it works! It really does frame her face nicely.

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Allison Janney -

It's easy to pull this chic ponytail when you have straight bangs, as Allison Janney demonstrates. 

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Center part -

Cher is sort of a center-part queen. She's been rocking it for ages, and proves that it's a timeless look. 

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Layered waves -

Jane Seymour is the perfect example that older women can look amazing with long hair. A few layers and highlights will do the trick!

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Sleek lob -

Diane Keaton's gorgeous silver hair looks even more amazing with her hairstyle.

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Voluminous waves -

Madonna knows a thing or two about looking amazing, so trust her on this one.

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Side bangs -

Maggie Smith's nice styled side bangs look gorgeous on her. 

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Effortless updo -

Susan Sarandon makes this work by leaving a few pieces out and styling them to one side. 

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Pineapple updo -

Cicely Tyson proves that you're never too old to pull a hairstyle like this. We certainly agree.

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Layers and volume -

Lots of volume and layers seems to be the secret to Christie Brinkley's flawless hair. 

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Warm highlights -

Highlights can really make a difference in a hairstyle and make your skin glow! Former model Iman is a great example. 

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Curly bangs -

Bernadette Peters makes the most of her gorgeous curly hair and wears bangs (without having to worry about straightening them)!

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Modern shag -

This hairstyle is practical and versatile. Suzanne Somers certainly approves!

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Sleek bob -

Katie Couric rocks this hairstyle, and so can you. Tip: you can create the illusion of sharper angles by wearing longer pieces in front. 

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Curled bob -

Jessica Lange's bob almost reaches shoulder-length, but it's still short enough to be practical and easy to maintain.

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Caramel highlights -

Opt for highlights that will also work to highlight your facial features, like Gayle King does.

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Bangs with long waves -

Notice how the waves highlight Angela Bassett's cheekbones. It's a cool hairstyle indeed.

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Beachy bob -

Alfre Woodard's hair is a great example of how layers and waves can transform a bob into something unique. 

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Auburn Curls -

Debbie Allen is a great example of how auburn curls can look gorgeous without being flashy.  

Sources: (Good Housekeeping)

See also: The most iconic movie hairstyles

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