32 Best Haircuts for Medium- and Shoulder-Length Hair

The 32 Best Haircuts for Shoulder-Length Hair

Growing out bangs? Sick of dried-out split ends? Need a more manageable ’do? You’ve come to the right place, ladies. A shoulder-skimming style is a woman’s best friend—it’s both easy (just pull it back into a bun or pony) and versatile (play around with layers, bangs and partings to shake things up). Here, 32 stylish medium- and shoulder-length hairstyles we’re currently obsessing over. Save your favorite look and bring it with you to your next salon visit.

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chrissy teigen with medium shoulder length hair

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A Choppy Side-Part Lob

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

reese witherspoon with medium shoulder length hair

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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.

emma stone with medium shoulder length hair

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A Choppy Side-Part Lob

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

kerry washington with medium shoulder length hair

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A Choppy Side-Part Lob

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

karli kloss with medium shoulder length hair

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Layered Midi

Totally digging these Rachel Green vibes.

jennifer aniston with medium shoulder length hair

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Layered Midi

Oops, we spoke too soon.

priyanka chopra with medium shoulder length hair

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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.

kristen bell with medium shoulder length hair

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One-Length Middle-Part

Effortless beachy waves sold separately.

olivia munn with medium shoulder length hair

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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.

julia louis dreyfus with medium shoulder length hair

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One-Length Middle-Part

Once again, JLD can do no wrong.

christina hendricks with medium shoulder length hair

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Soft Long Layers

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

emilia clarke with medium shoulder length hair

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Soft Long Layers

The more laid-back, the better.

jessica biel with medium shoulder length hair

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Soft Long Layers

Add subtle dimension with longer layers all around.

drew barrymore with medium shoulder length hair

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Soft Long Layers

In between dye jobs? Even better.

nicole kidman with medium shoulder length hair

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Deep Part with Side Bangs

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

tina fey with medium shoulder length hair

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Deep Part with Side Bangs

Oooh, and we love a good deep chocolaty brown.

emma roberts with medium shoulder length hair

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Deep Part with Side Bangs

Who knew bangs could be so elegant?

shailene woodley medium shoulder length hair

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Deep Part with Side Bangs

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

jessica chastain with medium shoulder length hair

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An Angled Lob

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

jennifer lawerence with medium shoulder length hair

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An Angled Lob

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

brunette with medium shoulder length hair.

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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.

rose byrne with medium shoulder length hair.

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A Sleek Blunt Bob

Own a round brush? You’re all set.

viola davis with medium shoulder length hair

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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.

sarah paulson with medium shoulder length hair

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A Sleek Blunt Bob

A sophisticated cut for a grown-ass lady.

rashida jones with medium shoulder length hair1

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A Lob with Full Bangs

Bangs are back, baby.

kitsten dunst with medium shoulder length hair

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A Lob with Full Bangs

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

halle berry with medium shoulder length hair

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A Lob with Full Bangs

The ultimate cool-girl-next-door look.

camilla bell with medium shoulder length hair

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A Lob with Full Bangs

It’s official: We’re getting bangs.

The 32 Best Haircuts for Shoulder-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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The 32 Best Haircuts for Shoulder-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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