Hairstyles and Haircuts for Medium-Length Hair

 

The best thing about medium-length hair? The huge variety of styles -- and styling options. Plus, none of the commitment that comes with long hair. Love your locks with these cute medium-length haircuts and styles -- there's nothing "average" about them.

The Long Bob with Bangs

Not too long, not too short, the "lob," or longer sister to the classic bob, adds even more versatility and styling options to your haircut -- yep, this is a bob long enough to pull into a ponytail! Change it up with long bangs, wispy sideswept bangs, or even extra-short baby bangs.


sleek bob

Slightly angle longer bangs to lengthen and slim your face. Keep the layers to a minimum and let choppy ends hit just above the collarbone. Finish this look with a flatiron and an anti-frizz serum for the ultimate sleek, chic 'do


tapered layers

Refine a shoulder-length haircut by using a razor to taper only the hair that frames the face, starting anywhere from cheekbone to chin. The result? Swingy stands that highlight your features, and gently drift from updos in that oh-so-pretty way.

Shoulder-Length Layers

 

Remember the "Rachel" -- that medium-length, multilayered cut popularized by Jennifer Aniston in Friends, circa 1995? Consider this style the modern equivalent -- only softer and more rounded. These gentle layers combined with the mid-length cut flatter any face.

Instant Volume

Curl ends under or flip them out with a big-barrel curling iron to add body to your hair.