The 32 Best Haircuts for Shoulder-Length Hair
![rashida jones with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/rashida-jones-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
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.
![chrissy teigen with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/chrissy-teigen-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
1.
A Choppy Side-Part Lob
Throw in a few random waves and *boom,* good to go.
![reese witherspoon with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/reese-witherspoon-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
2.
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](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/emma-stone-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
3.
A Choppy Side-Part Lob
Or go a bit retro with softer waves and a pin-back.
![kerry washington with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/kerry-washington-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
4.
A Choppy Side-Part Lob
Scandal-ously gorgeous. (Sorry, had to.)
![karli kloss with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/karli-kloss-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
5.
Layered Midi
Totally digging these Rachel Green vibes.
![jennifer aniston with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/jennifer-aniston-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
6.
Layered Midi
Oops, we spoke too soon.
![priyanka chopra with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/priyanka-chopra-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
7.
Layered Midi
Ask for shorter layers to frame your face.
![blonde medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/blonde-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
8.
Layered Midi
The perfect cut when you’re not fully committed to losing length.
![kristen bell with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/kristen-bell-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
9.
One-Length Middle-Part
Effortless beachy waves sold separately.
![olivia munn with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/olivia-munn-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
10.
One-Length Middle-Part
Or get a big bouncy blowout to add even more volume.
![ciara with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/ciara-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
11.
One-Length Middle-Part
Taking this photo to our hairdresser ASAP.
![julia louis dreyfus with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/julia-louis-dreyfus-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
12.
One-Length Middle-Part
Once again, JLD can do no wrong.
![christina hendricks with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/christina-hendricks-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
13.
Soft Long Layers
Slightly longer layers (and a beachier vibe) than her layered midi counterpart.
![emilia clarke with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/emilia-clarke-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
14.
Soft Long Layers
The more laid-back, the better.
![jessica biel with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/jessica-biel-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
15.
Soft Long Layers
Add subtle dimension with longer layers all around.
![drew barrymore with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/drew-barrymore-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
16.
Soft Long Layers
In between dye jobs? Even better.
![nicole kidman with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/nicole-kidman-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
17.
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](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/tina-fey-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
18.
Deep Part with Side Bangs
Oooh, and we love a good deep chocolaty brown.
![emma roberts with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/emma-roberts-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
19.
Deep Part with Side Bangs
Who knew bangs could be so elegant?
![shailene woodley medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/shailene-woodley-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
20.
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](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/jessica-chastain-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
21.
An Angled Lob
Ask for shorter in back that fades to longer in front.
![jennifer lawerence with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/jennifer-lawerence-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
22.
An Angled Lob
A far cry from her mermaid-esque locks of Mother!...and we love it.
![brunette with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/brunette-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
23.
An Angled Lob
If you’re not obsessed with Yvonne Orji yet, you’re doing something wrong.
![brunette with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/brunette-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
24.
An Angled Lob
Ditto for Thandie.
![adele with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/adele-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
25.
A Sleek Blunt Bob
If a mom bob is wrong, we don’t wanna be right.
![rose byrne with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/rose-byrne-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
26.
A Sleek Blunt Bob
Own a round brush? You’re all set.
![viola davis with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/viola-davis-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
27.
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](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/sarah-paulson-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
28.
A Sleek Blunt Bob
A sophisticated cut for a grown-ass lady.
![rashida jones with medium shoulder length hair1](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/rashida-jones-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair1.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
29.
A Lob with Full Bangs
Bangs are back, baby.
![kitsten dunst with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/kitsten-dunst-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
30.
A Lob with Full Bangs
We’re so nostalgic for the '90s right now.
![halle berry with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/halle-berry-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
31.
A Lob with Full Bangs
The ultimate cool-girl-next-door look.
![camilla bell with medium shoulder length hair](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/camilla-bell-with-medium-shoulder-length-hair.jpg?fit=675%2C501)
32.
A Lob with Full Bangs
It’s official: We’re getting bangs.
![RF1](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/RF1.jpg?resize=250%2C250)