25 Medium-Length Haircuts That Are Anything But Boring
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Many think that a medium-length haircut is a safe option for anybody who isn t interested in taking a beauty risk. But just because something is “mid” doesn t mean it is boring.
Mid-length hairstyles are as versatile as they come, presenting an appealing middle ground between more high-maintenance chin-grazing bobs (hello, constant hair trim appointments) or ultra-long lengths. It s also a stop along the way in a long and winding road if you re growing out the year s most popular haircut—the bob. As celebrity hairstylist David von Cannon explains, a medium-length just means that hair will typically fall from the shoulders to mid-back. But as far as cuts and styling is concerned, anything goes.
Don t just take our word for it. Take notes from the famous faces below, whose mid-length styles come in an array of forms. Tousled, textured, silky and straight (and even the ever-popular side part switch-up), here s Vogue s pick of the best mid-length hairstyles to inspire your next chop.
Getty Images1/25Tousled Waves
Effortless and chic, Bella Hadid opts for tousled waves that sit a bit past her shoulders. For fine hair, celebrity hairstylist Owen Gould recommends using a volumizing spray that can build volume without weighing hair down.
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Wavy Ends
Hailey Bieber wears her medium-length with wavy ends for some added texture. Gould recommends using a light smoothing product, like his go-to the Oribe Supershine Light Moisturizing Hair Cream, to fight frizz and add some shine.
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Retro Volume
From smooth finishes to adding shape and movement, Von Cannon says thick medium-length hair comes with plenty of styling options. We love Sabrina Carpenter s pin-up curls for added volume and full fringe bangs to make the look a little more modern.
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Yara Shahidi wears her voluminous natural coils at mid-length, gathering some curls for a half-up half down look. As a nice added detail, she pairs it with a mini bun sitting right at the crown
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Rounded Lob
The in-between phase of growing out your bob doesn t have to be awkward. Opt for a rounded lob like Laura Harrier that adds a chic sophistication to your overall look.
