60 Fun and Flattering Medium Hairstyles for Women
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Medium hairstyles for women are among the most popular in terms of hair length and versatility! More than that, the styles a woman with medium-length hair can pull off are anything but average. To take advantage of all that potential, a willingness to experiment is a must. Maybe it’s time to snag some style inspo and transform those medium-length locks into a fresh new signature ‘do.
Best Medium Hairstyle Ideas
By varying the type of layers and bangs, as well as experimenting with various finishes and color solutions, you can bring a fresh look to your medium hair without changing anything about the length. In the gallery below, you’ll find some classy hairstyles that never go out of style and fresh ideas you’ll be tempted to try.
1. Hairstyle with Long Layers
Want something a little smoother? Angled layers look great when styled straight and will make your cut unbelievably low-maintenance. If your color is starting to look a little dull, liven your hairdo up with sandy blonde highlights mixed with a lighter shade on the mohawk section of your hair.
2. Voluminous Bob with Highlights
This is more of a variation of traditional bobs, thanks to the layering. It is smooth and softly rounded, not tousled and messy. Basically, this involves light layering that bobs softly over the bottom.
3. Long Disconnected Bob with Lived-In Balayage
Gone are the days when bobs would be prim and proper. Today’s bobs embrace choppy layers and modern dye jobs. One of the fun hairstyles to play around with is the lived-in balayage, that’s a new take on the ombré style. Cut choppy layers into a long bob for the ultimate A-lister hairdo.
4. Centre-Parted Disheveled Blonde Bob
With medium hairstyles, you can easily part your hair down the middle without it looking flat and dull. Style your locks in uneven waves for an effortlessly undone vibe. Top off the hairdo with a fresh and golden blonde color to add some brightness to your hair.
5. Messy Wavy Lob with Disconnected Ends
If you’re new to the mid-length hair world, one of the best options here is the long bob. You won’t have to deal with the upkeep of super short hair, but you can still enjoy the fun, carefree nature of the cut. Opt for disconnected ends to amp up the texture and volume of your style.
6. Medium Cut with Feathered Layers
Here’s a cute idea of medium-length haircuts for women who seek a carefree and sophisticated appearance. Feathered layers around the crown create texture and movement for straight hair. Hitting just below the shoulders, this lob can be parted on the side or down the middle.
7. Center-Parted Ash Brown Hair
A shoulder-length haircut is very versatile as it works for both thin and thicker locks. You can style it in many different ways, depending on the result you want to achieve. If you need to add volume to your mane, curl your strands a bit to repeat this gorgeous wavy hairstyle, or step it up with stunning ash blonde balayage.
8. Feathered Mid-Length Style
For some, wearing hair in downdos is a scary thought because hair tends to look flat. If this sounds like you, a short layered cut that can easily be styled straight is the right one for you. Cut feathered layers to add extra texture, keeping some shorter ones around the crown.
9. Straight Wispy Chocolate Brown Bob
If you have fine straight hair, add some excitement and bounce to your strands with a simple smooth bob that barely grazes the shoulders. Razored or point-cutting ends can add movement to one-length hairstyles.
10. Wavy Angled Blonde Side-Parted Lob
Sassy and sexy, a shoulder-length combover lob is the perfect choice when you want an easy-to-manage hairstyle that will show off the angles of your jawline. The wavy tendrils can be tucked behind one ear or easily swept up and pinned.
11. Wavy Caramel Balayage Lob
The lob continues to be the most stylish cut for women, making mid-length hair highly requested at salons everywhere. Worn with balayage coloring, it becomes the epitome of an up-to-date ‘do — soft caramel, in particular, is the perfect shade to brighten any face.
12. Rounded A-Line Lob
If you’re looking for polished haircuts, you really can’t go wrong with a rounded long bob. Keep the sections of your hair that are closest to your face longer, than the rest for a nice angled yet softened shape. This also allows you to cut long side bangs to frame your face.
13. Cute Side-Parted Ash Brown Bob
Medium haircuts for women can be simple and sporty, as shown here by this side-parted ash brown bob. For an extra face-framing touch, tuck a couple of strands behind one ear to perfectly balance the long peek-a-boo strands on the other side.
14. Medium Hairstyle with Swoopy Layers
Shoulder-length hairstyles often need well-shaped layers in order to create a nice, smooth flow in your hair. For a rounded shape, opt for side bangs and swooping layers that fall right at your shoulders. You can even add in highlights for some extra dimension that enhances the dynamic effect from layers.
15. Shoulder-Skimming Caramel Balayage Lob
Chocolate bases and caramel balayage add flavor to every mane. Placed miscellaneously, the lighter streaks highlight mid-length hair, bringing an extra dose of freshness and dimension to the lob. Make sure to lighten strands that fall close to cheeks for a more luminous complexion.flavor to every mane. Placed miscellaneously, the lighter streaks highlight mid length hair, bringing an extra dose of freshness and dimension to the lob. Make sure to lighten strands that fall close to cheeks for a more luminous complexion.
16. Medium Shag Hairstyle for Thick Hair
Layers benefit dense locks and create a fundamental structure. Shag cuts work well for medium-length hair, giving off the appearance of controlled chaos. Also, this ‘do suits women who work in a professional environment and don’t like cuts that are too short.
17. Shoulder-Length Cut with Textured Ends
Medium hair looks stunning when cut into layers as it allows to give thick hair a more flattering shape. Styled with a deep side parting, this haircut looks sassy, so if that’s what you want – show this photo to your hairstylist right away! Curl your hair for soft waves, and you’re ready to impress everyone around.
18. Medium Blonde Cut with Feathered Ends
If your medium-length hairstyle with a middle part seems too ordinary for you, ask your stylist to add long curtain bangs and cut more layers over the entire length of your hair. This hairdo will be perfect for a romantic date or summer walk along the beach.
19. Tousled Layered Blonde Balayage Lob
An edgier take on the lob is created through layered cuts, bleached locks, and tousled styles. With the said trio, your morning styling routine can be minimized, because here imperfection is the aim.
20. Shoulder-Length Shaggy Cut with Choppy Fringe
Layered shag is extremely good in adding more movement and direction to locks, especially when paired with a fringe. Medium haircuts with choppy bangs like this can be a real stunner on straight and wavy hair.
21. Medium Blonde Hairstyle with Bright Highlights
If you’ve been blessed with wavy or curly hair, try a lob with random layers. The ash brown base color with bright blonde highlights adds a dash of femininity and dresses up the playful, sporty hairstyle.
22. Dimensional Brunette with Fringe Bangs
Calling all our brunette babes! Add some dimension to your brown haircuts by subtly highlighting your base (but sticking to the same color family). Top off the new style with bangs — a sweet addition to any midi haircut!
23. Long Bob with Waves and Side Bangs
This elegant wavy hairstyle with sun-kissed balayage looks incredibly gorgeous. To create this slightly wavy texture, you need to apply a volumizing spray or any other appropriate hair product to your locks and curl the ends with a curling wand.
24. Blonde A-line Lob with Face-Framing Layers
Haircuts for women who want to keep their hair at shoulder length work best when bangs are involved. Get a cute accent and cut side bangs that easily flow across the mainstream of your locks. Add in blonde highlights to top off this sweet hairdo and style with a straightener or a curling iron — the choice is yours!
25. Cute Medium Hairstyle with Flipped Ends
Looking for a style that’s a little bit longer? Let your hair stay past your shoulders and cut long angled bangs. Textured ends can be curled or flipped up for a gorgeous style full of depth and energy.
26. Wavy Blonde Balayage Lob
This lob is one of our favorite shoulder-length hairstyles for women. Center-parted, with a feminine tousled finish, the piece-y honey blonde locks graze the cheekbones and chin, landing squarely at the top of the shoulders.
27. Dimensional Blonde Balayage Bob
Finding the right hairstyles for women with graying hair can be daunting, but a good way to ease into the transition is with chunky ash blonde highlights. Coordinate the blonde shade with your layers for an interesting two-toned look. Style your hair straight and enjoy a sleek hairdo all day long.
28. Medium Style with Long Feathered Layers
Hairstyles with longer layers and bangs are great for anyone looking for a cut with little upkeep. You can opt for no layers at all, but in order to give your hair movement and texture, try long feathered layers. You will have a lasting hairdo that looks great.
29. Golden Blonde Layered Bob
Medium hairstyles for straight hair also need some layers for a boost of visual interest. If you like this look, layered bobs can be done on any hair type but suit naturally straighter strands best.
30. Medium Hairstyle with Backswept Layers
To really get a volumized and texturized style, cut a shoulder-length hairdo with shorter layers. Use a curling iron or round brush to get your hair into the perfect wind-swept style. With colored or highlighted hair, don’t be afraid to let your roots show through for added depth.
31. Messy Chocolate Lob with Caramel Highlights
Upgrading medium-length hairstyles with messy waves or curls is the ultimate go-to for busy women. A long bob won’t take long to style, so you’ll never have to go another day without a great hairdo. Place caramel highlights sparsely throughout your hair for pops of color.
32. Long Tousled Lob with Root Shadow
Medium haircuts for women mesh seamlessly with shadow roots, as both benefit the ‘in-between’ length. Neither short, nor long, outgrown, but still intentional, fashionable, and modern. Tousle your lob for a lovely casual look.
33. Medium Ash Blonde Shag with Bangs
Shags are inherently a more alternative cut, and pairing it with an ashy tone takes the hairdo to the next level. Plenty of layers with razored ends and dense bangs complement an edgier wardrobe.
34. Medium Layered Golden Blonde Hairstyle
Midi cuts are extra sweet in golden blonde hues. A layered cut offers loads of diversity as your entire look can change depending on how the layers are styled. Curl the ends (using your flat iron or a curling wand) for a ladylike, bouncy ‘do.
35. Middle Part Bob Cut for Fine Hair
Ladies with naturally straight hair often want to get a hairstyle that will bring more dimension to their locks. If it sounds like you, we recommend focusing on this particular ’do. With straight long bangs and gorgeous blonde locks, your fine hair will look thicker and more stylish!
36. Choppy Blonde Bob
Medium-length hairstyles for women can be edgy – who says they can’t? This choppy bob is on the shorter side of medium. The uneven, deliberately jagged layers are everything, they’re the highlight of the entire hairstyle. Women who are looking for a fun, youthful ‘do may consider copying this cut.
37. Straight Bronde Bob Blowout
There’s just something so sleek and sultry about blown-out medium cuts! The look is sharper than long hair that has a blowout. Update your favorite bob with a fresh hair color idea, like silver highlights in bronde hair, to bring it closer to perfection.
38. Neck-Length Bob with Blunt Ends
The straight bob is one of the most popular medium haircuts! It can make your thin hair look really chic and charming, not to mention that it gives you space to experiment with your hairdo. With a haircut like this, you won’t need to spend much time on its styling – just learn how to blow-dry your locks to create that fantastic volume!
39. Lob with Face Frame Layers and Bangs
Feathered edges of the cut are excellent at making shoulder-length hair less harsh and more feminine. Sparse, long bangs are also ultra-dainty and exude softness and femininity!
40. Blunt Bob with Long Angled Bangs
Just when you thought your fine short to medium hair was doomed to be dull and boring, enter a fantastic blunt bob with added angled layers. Wispy, chin-length bangs frame the face, and a slight tease on the crown gives it a bit of height.
41. Angled Lob with Long Choppy Layers
With a lob, you don’t want to make your layers too short, or you’ll have too much of a stacked shape. For those ladies with a naturally wavy texture, it’s best to think on the longer side when it comes to cutting different levels of layers into your hair, but you can use an angled cut for more structure.
42. Gorgeous Mid-Length Cut with Body Waves
This medium-length haircut is one of the styles for women that enhance hair texture, especially in combination with waves and caramel highlights. Style it on the side to add more volume and create beautiful beach locks.
43. Long Bob with Face-Framing Highlights
Even though shoulder-length haircuts help to show off hair texture and color, they are quite simple compared to other styles, which makes them comfortable in everyday life. If you want to make your lob more stylish and eye-catching, add some blonde money-piece highlights, which are extremely trendy this season!
44. Asymmetrical Shattered Blonde Lob
A new hairstyle is always a great idea when you want to change a style. And with this chic haircut, you will make people look at you with a touch of admiration. Flip your hair to style a deep side part in your medium hair, and get ready to receive many compliments.
45. Shaggy Honey Blonde Lob
Take a cue from the ‘70s and let your loose waves hang down with shaggy layers. Amp up the cut with thin honey blonde highlights, and don’t be afraid to style the hairdo in messy waves.
46. Curly Messy Bronde Lob
Medium-length hairstyles for women come in all shapes and textures, as can be seen in this photo. The back of this lob is just a bit shorter than the sides. The tousled locks are easy to style; just a shake of the head and a little teasing in the crown, and you’re all set to go!
47. Medium-Length Hair with Front Layers
Front framing layers are an excellent way to add volume and romantic vibes to your hairstyle. Just imagine how wonderfully this layered hair will emphasize your facial features! You can pair mid-length haircuts with highlights and lowlights to complement the texture of your tresses.
48. Medium Chestnut Brown Shag
A shag is a great option if you are trying to grow your hair out from short to medium. The wispy and texturized razored layers keep the cut edgy and modern. The side-swept bangs that touch the eyebrows add a sultry feel.
49. Mid-Length Razored Black and Brown Hairstyle
A razored shag is a popular way to wear your medium hair as you transition from short to long hair lengths. Ask your stylist to part it on the side and to work with your natural waves to ensure they curve around your cheekbones and frame your face nicely.
50. Voluminous Collarbone Bob with Side Bangs
This long bob is modern, cute, and fun! Why not try it? Short styles like this leave space for experiments with the texture, as they look great, both straight or wavy. You can also consider adding some curtain or side-swept bangs. Be sure you won’t regret it!
51. Shoulder-Length Haircut with Layered Bangs
Just look at this lovely layered cut! The layered bangs give this hairstyle more movement and frame the face beautifully, while the textured tips make the strands look fuller. A perfect haircut for fine hair that requires more volume and dimension.
52. Rooted Blonde Medium Hair
Don’t have time to style your locks in the morning? No worries: with a middle parting and feathery layers, you can always count on a fantastic natural bounce! Also, if you want to refine your style, try to add highlights to your natural hair color for a trendier and more sophisticated look.
53. Shoulder-Length Hairstyle for Wavy Hair
Perfect for any occasion, this mid-length hairstyle oozes so much elegance! The curly locks add extra dimension and texture to your locks, making your naturally wavy hair even more voluminous and appealing. This hairdo will look great both with your daily outfits and evening gown.
54. Face-Framing Layered Cut
Looking for timeless medium-length hairstyles? Don’t be afraid to keep it on the longer side of mid-length. Ask for layers that frame the face, just like these. Notice how the cut sharpens the chin and creates some beautiful angles to flatter the face. The soft side-swept layers in front can double as long bangs, too.
55. Bob Cut with Wispy Layers
Medium-length haircuts for women pair beautifully with ombre and balayage. Elevate the glamor of your bob with swoopy layers strewn around the coif. If you have naturally straight locks, this is a low maintenance look with a personal touch.
56. Midi-to-Long Cut with Feathered Layers
Shoulder-length hairstyles are meant to show off the beauty of your free-flowing locks, whether you have a thick or thin hair type. Thanks to the long layers, the haircut looks more voluminous and fuller. Also, the blonde balayage refreshes this look and makes it more charming and eye-catching.
57. Warm Toned Wavy Bronde Bob
Why choose one or two shades when you can indulge in a plethora of them! Compiling a wide range of hues brings sophistication to your hairdo and makes for a great color solution if you want to amp up simple women’s haircuts.
58. Wispy Collarbone Dishwater Blonde Bob
Looking for a neat and stylish hairstyle that stands out? Check out this cute layered bob! A perfect length for ladies with an oval face shape and a stunning blonde hue, which perfectly complements anyone’s skin tone.
59. Softly Layered Caramel Blonde Lob
If messy manes aren’t your cup of tea, go for a structured, layered lob. The pristine quality of medium haircuts with organized layers suits ladies preferring picture-perfect hairdos. When packed with wispy ends, however, the lob is softened and made look more delicate.
60. Caramel and Blonde Blend for Messy Layers
Unevenly cut strands and ribbons of color guarantee a fuller hairstyle with movement and dimension. When styled messy-chic, an effortless girl-next-door vibe is easily achievable.
Versatility is the main characteristic of many medium hairstyles for women. Playing around with length, layering, shape, and styling finishes opens up a world of chic creative hairdos. What’s the best medium-length look of the bunch?
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Medium haircuts have been given a new reputation with modern day trends. Amp up your new do with a rich color, subtle sun-kissed pops, or go loud with your look by having a balayage done. Experiment with different textures by having bangs or different types of layers cut. The options are endless!”