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The 32 Best Haircuts for Shoulder-Length Hair

By Roberta Fiorito
| Apr. 19, 2019
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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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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.

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.

blonde medium shoulder length hair
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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.

ciara with medium shoulder length hair
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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.

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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.

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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.

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?

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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.

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.

brunette with medium shoulder length hair
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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.

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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.

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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.

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A Lob with Full Bangs

It’s official: We’re getting bangs.

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