The classic shoulder length hairstyle – some may think it is too dreary, and that there is no versatility in it. However at Hairstyle Channel, we think shoulder length hair is the new trend. Medium length hair is flattering on basically all hair types and face shapes. It allows for a range of different medium hairstyles, both up-dos and sensible, yet messy bed hair. Medium length hair will suit anybody’s personality, occasion, lifestyle, or even your new phase in life. It is trendy, stylish, and chic.
Read on below to see some of our favourite and most flattering medium length hairstyles for women. From tousled lobs, to medium mermaid waves, we will have the right shoulder length hair style for you to show to your hairdresser for inspo!
A blunt straight cut at shoulder length suits almost all face shapes, but particularly those with an oval shape. For wider or round face shapes part the hairdo in the centre, for longer faces try a side part. This classic medium length hair provides a very polished and refined look. It has the touch of sophistication for work, while edgy for nights out.
The bedhead look is very trendy these days. Creating a wavy and messy texture is quite simple with shoulder length hair, and gives off a natural, effortless beauty. This look can be easily achieved with a bit of product, or even just with your natural hair depending on its texture. Top it off with a hairspray textured powder, and you are good to go
Another great thing about shoulder length hair is that the hairstyle options are so versatile. If you wake up and decide your hair is not in the mood today, or you want an easy up-do, a messy bun is a great style. It is a simple style, yet looks great, while showing off the nape of your neck, exposing any jewellery or detailed formal ware.
The brushed out soft waves look is another perfect hairstyle for medium length hair. This can be achieved by using hot irons with large open waves in your hair, and then brushing it out to give bouncy, voluminous waves. These waves tend to stay in your hair for days, and because of a medium length, the look does not need to stay picture perfect. A hair out of place here or there, will still give a great effect.
If you really want to spice things up with medium length hair, you can go for the afro look. This will be low-maintenance, and will not require heating tools after you have achieved this look. Try a perm or braids to achieve this look. Your hair will always look full, and will give you an edge.
One hairstyle that we can guarantee will never go wrong, is the straight and sleek look. Straightening your hair so that not a hair is out of place will create a sophisticated look which will really show off your length, with dark hair colors always looking healthy. Straight across bangs will also give your face the illusion of looking less long, that is perfect for long and narrow face shapes.
This smooth blow dry effect on a shoulder length hairstyle really defines the jawline, particularly in how hair color has been used to really draw attention to this area. This is a hot number right now. Use a light round brush blowout to emphasise the bob curl at the end under your chin. We are getting Queen’s Gambit vibes – are you not?
The tousled medium hair look is another unforced yet very chic medium hairstyle. This is better for thick haired girls, or girls that opt for a blunt cut. The look is easily attained by inserting a few curls or waves through your shoulder length hair incongruously, and letting your natural hair bounce and work its magic.
Beachy, mermaid waves are everything. Who says you need to have long hair to do this? This hairstyle looks just as beautiful on this medium length, and sometimes more polished when on shorter hair. Dress yourself up or down with this mid hairstyle, as it is adaptable for any occasion.
The best thing about medium length hair, is that it can worn out, or in an easy ponytail up-do. In fact shoulder length hair is one of the perfect lengths for an everyday ponytail. And although one may think a ponytail is stock standard or boring, try and dress it up with a nifty scrunchie, or a ribbon, and some clips.
Bangs are the perfect hairstyle to create some class. A 1970s-inspired look can easily be achieved with some classy bangs that come just past the eyes, and swept across the face. Blow dry your ends under your chin to create a look to perfection.
Tousled waves at shoulder length hair is the go-to model look these days. It is tasteful, easy, and makes you look like a million bucks. Try this jazzy style for your hair for a night out.
This shoulder length cut with long graduated layers will give your hair body without making it look thin. The long layers that are graduated will give the mid-length a lot of movement while flattering your face shape. It is a very versatile cut and can be done wavy or straight.
We have been talking about ways to style your medium length hair, but also, why not leave it natural. When it is short it seems to be hard to maintain, and when it is long it comes across frizzy or ratty. Your natural hair will like the medium length and more than likely cooperate as opposed to other lengths.
This shoulder length cut is perfect when pen waves are put through your hair as it shows volume, and bounce without weighing the hair down. It is easier to maintain, and curls flatter almost everyone.
Take the medium length a bit longer and let the hair soften around your jawline, and frame around your face. This medium layered style will give your hair movement and can provide a bit more flexibility with your styles whether they be up or down
A braided up-do is completely achievable. Your arms won’t get so tired braiding long hair, and you can manage to put it in a neat bun without it looking like a thick, bird’s nest. By starting the braids higher up on the scalp, it gives the effect of a longer length.
Another way to mix up medium length hairstyles for women is to change your hairstyle into a preppy look with a pretty headband. Pull your hair back, and let it drop behind the hairband in a neat fashion. Wella, you’re ready to go in no time at all.
A half up, half down hairdo is a classic hairstyle, and has a royal feel of elegance to it. Keep it simple by tying your hair half up, and letting the rest loose, or else braid the top part to give a class it up. This not only looks regal, but keeps your hair out of your face, and takes minimal effort.
Perm it up and get a full set of curls. The bigger the better, is what we say. The length, the shape, and the tight curls will help build a stunning natural look. Turn an average lob into an exciting permed look as well.
As you can see, there is a shoulder length hairstyle look for everyone. Your journey starts with getting some inspiration, ideas, and then discussing the possibilities with your own hair stylist that will give you the best personalised advice.
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Medium hair can sometimes be a struggle. It is that in between short and long hair phase that can sometimes be a bit frustrating, and look awkward. Medium length hair usually is described as on the shoulders to about 2-3 inches below.
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YES, these tools are a great way to go one step further than simply selecting some new
medium hairstyle looks on other people’s faces.
Seeing yourself with a new virtual medium haircut, or hair color is very insightful and safe.
Further to this, some people really struggle graphically to envision what a new hairdo may
look like on them, and so never make any changes.
Seeing different hairstyles, lengths, and colours against your face shape and skin tone is a
great place to start to gather ideas about what appeases you and what you really don’t like.
Lastly, remember your hair may not allow you to do everything a virtual hairstyle shows,
however that’s where your expert hairstylist comes into the picture, providing you with expert
advice during the valuable consultation.
It’s normal to be frightened of what you don’t know or what you can’t see.
However, going from long to medium length isn’t really that risky. Perhaps you just need to
change the shape and look and not lose much length, whatever the case the fact that you
may not like your new medium haircut is a poor excuse for not doing it.
Lobs or Long Bobs are exactly that medium length, longer version bob cuts typically just
below the shoulders with variations of layers, textures, bangs, and parts.
A long Bob cut can be considered as one where the back sit just above or on the shoulder
blades. Traditional Bob cuts are generally cut at the nape (bottom hairline) or even shorter
as a step above it. Long Bob Cuts can be straight, wavy, or curly with middle, side, zig zag
parts, with curtain bangs, straight across, wispy, solid, or none at all.
The best medium female haircut is so subjective, because what is best today may not be
in a few months time.
My advice is to find a few looks that you really can see yourself with, and then go get some
advice from your hairstylist to make sure that these will fork for your hair type, face shape,
attributes, time requirements, and personality.
Always consider your hair texture first, what will it do when hair is cut shorter, when
weight is taken away? Wavy and curly hair types will no doubt bounce up and appear even
curlier, while straight hair textures may need some special cutting techniques as well.
The most important thing to consider is your face shape, what are you trying to hide or
promote?
The rule of thumb is to always aim for the most oval adjustment possible.
And do make sure you consider how often you wear your hair down, up, and how much time
you have to style your hair at home.
Some types of current medium haircuts for women include the following;
Famous female haircuts in the past 100 years include
When cutting long wavy hair to a medium length, this will eliminate weight and encourage
the waves and hair to bounce up more so make sure you factor this in before starting.
Medium wavy haircuts are easy to wear, style, and maintain while also being very versatile
where hair can be smoothed out straight through blow drying and ceramic hot irons, or
scrunched up wavier, or curled when the occasion requires it.
ABSOLUTELY YES! Medium female hairstyles can look very sexy indeed, and this
depends on the way the hairstylist designs the best haircut for each female individually.
Shoulders Shags, razor cuts with some soft face framing wispy elements complimented with
a splash of highlights that further enhance the texture and the wearers complexion can look
ever so sexy.
Kim Bassinger in 9/12 weeks, Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally, Jennifer Aniston
(Friends), Scarlett Johansson, Jay Lo, Taylor Swift, we could go on forever.
The benefits of having a medium female haircut are numerous and include some of the
following;
Medium female hairstyles are great for everybody, and for every age.
There is nothing that looks as elegant as a on the shoulders Precision Bob cut for elderly or
middle aged female, while a similar haircut on a young girl can also look great with some
small customisations such as adding straight across bangs.
Wearing a medium female haircut should not be determined by one’s age, rather it should be
one of the things considered together with other important factors such as
Medium haircuts for women are the many different ways that a hair stylists cuts hair. This
is generally performed by using hairdressing scissors, shears, razors, and various
techniques that all cut the hair shaft in different ways, that dictates what is possible for the
styled or finished look.
Medium hairstyles for women are the completed look that is achieved on the medium
haircut, from the countless hairstyling techniques applied that can simultaneously
be made to look very different each time by changing the procedure and hair care products
used in the hairstyling session.
medium haircuts and hairstyles for women can be best described as where the hair has
been cut to sit just above, or just below the shoulders in varying lengths and layers.
The arrangement, combination, and shape of hair lengths becomes the countless hairstyles
we have come to know, some include Bob Cuts, Lobs, Shags, Graduated Layer Cuts, Messy
Layers, Uneven Messy Lobs, Medium Razor Cuts, Choppy Graduated Bobs, and many
more.
A medium hairstyle for women can be described as just above the shoulder blades (Bobs,
medium Shags) to an inch below the shoulders (Lobs, One length medium cuts, graduated
layers).
YES
The medium hair length is actually the most versatile and is also easier to modify to suit all of
the 7 face shapes.
Side parts make long face shapes appear less long, while middle parts have the opposite
effect. Adding bangs can halve vertical length, while layers can soften broad jaw bones.
There is a medium hairstyle out there for everybody.
Medium straight haircuts are perfect for fine and medium hair types, where layers left
longer and heavier, and that are blunt cut making the hair look thicker, keeping its shape
longer.
For coarser hair types, some layers can work a treat, or alternately sliced ends to create
softer textures, razored mid lengths that reduce thickness.
Straight hair should be cut according to the texture, amount of hair, desired look, face
shapes, and other important personal attributes and features.
The first important element to making medium female haircuts work for curly hair is to
make sure before cutting the hair your hairstylist has factored in that it will spring up and look
shorter when it’s dry.
Getting your medium curly hair cut is also a good idea to remove any damaged or split ends
before their travel further up the hair shaft.
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