The 32 Best Medium and Shoulder Length Hairstyles

The 32 Best Haircuts for Medium-Length Hair

Growing out bangs? Sick of dried-out split ends? Need a more manageable 'do? You’ve come to the right place, ladies. Here, 32 stylish medium-length hairstyles we’re currently obsessing over.

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A Choppy Side-Part Lob

Throw in a few random waves and *boom,* good to go.

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A Choppy Side-Part Lob

This style works especially well if you’re trying to grow out bangs like our girl Reese.

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A Choppy Side-Part Lob

Or go a bit retro with softer waves and a pin-back.

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A Choppy Side-Part Lob

Scandal-ously gorgeous. (Sorry, had to.)

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Layered Midi

Totally digging these Rachel Green vibes.

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Layered Midi

Oops, we spoke too soon.

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Layered Midi

Ask for shorter layers to frame your face.

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Layered Midi

The perfect cut when you’re not fully committed to losing length.

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One-Length Middle-Part

Effortless beachy waves sold separately.

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One-Length Middle-Part

Or get a big bouncy blowout to add even more volume.

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One-Length Middle-Part

Taking this photo to our hairdresser ASAP.

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One-Length Middle-Part

Once again, JLD can do no wrong.

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Soft Long Layers

Slightly longer layers (and a beachier vibe) than her layered midi counterpart.

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Soft Long Layers

The more laid-back, the better.

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Soft Long Layers

Add subtle dimension with longer layers all around.

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Soft Long Layers

In between dye jobs? Even better.

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Deep Part with Side Bangs

Nicole makes a good case for the dramatic side part of the early aughts.

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Deep Part with Side Bangs

Oooh, and we love a good deep chocolaty brown.

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Deep Part with Side Bangs

Who knew bangs could be so elegant?

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Deep Part with Side Bangs

Soft waves with tons of volume is a combo we can’t resist.

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An Angled Lob

Ask for shorter in back that fades to longer in front.

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An Angled Lob

A far cry from her mermaid-esque locks of Mother!...and we love it.

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An Angled Lob

If you’re not obsessed with Yvonne Orji yet, you’re doing something wrong.

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An Angled Lob

Ditto for Thandie.

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A Sleek Blunt Bob

If a mom bob is wrong, we don’t wanna be right.

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A Sleek Blunt Bob

Own a round brush? You’re all set.

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A Sleek Blunt Bob

We love a perfectly polished coif almost as much as we love rewatching Viola's Oscar acceptance speech.

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A Sleek Blunt Bob

A sophisticated cut for a grown-ass lady.

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A Lob with Full Bangs

Bangs are back, baby.

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A Lob with Full Bangs

We’re so nostalgic for the '90s right now.

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A Lob with Full Bangs

The ultimate cool-girl-next-door look.

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A Lob with Full Bangs

It’s official: We’re getting bangs.

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The 32 Best Haircuts for Medium-Length Hair

A Choppy Side-Part Lob

A Choppy Side-Part Lob

A Choppy Side-Part Lob

A Choppy Side-Part Lob

Layered Midi

Layered Midi

Layered Midi

Layered Midi

One-Length Middle-Part

One-Length Middle-Part

One-Length Middle-Part

One-Length Middle-Part

Soft Long Layers

Soft Long Layers

Soft Long Layers

Soft Long Layers

Deep Part with Side Bangs

Deep Part with Side Bangs

Deep Part with Side Bangs

Deep Part with Side Bangs

An Angled Lob

An Angled Lob

An Angled Lob

An Angled Lob

A Sleek Blunt Bob

A Sleek Blunt Bob

A Sleek Blunt Bob

A Sleek Blunt Bob

A Lob with Full Bangs

A Lob with Full Bangs

A Lob with Full Bangs

A Lob with Full Bangs

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