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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The 32 Best Haircuts for Shoulder-Length Hair
By: Roberta Fiorito
Published: April 19, 2019
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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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4.
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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12.
One-Length Middle-Part
Once again, JLD can do no wrong.
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13.
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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17.
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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21.
An Angled Lob
Ask for shorter in back that fades to longer in front.
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22.
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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25.
A Sleek Blunt Bob
If a mom bob is wrong, we don’t wanna be right.
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26.
A Sleek Blunt Bob
Own a round brush? You’re all set.
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27.
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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28.
A Sleek Blunt Bob
A sophisticated cut for a grown-ass lady.
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29.
A Lob with Full Bangs
Bangs are back, baby.
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30.
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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32.
A Lob with Full Bangs
It’s official: We’re getting bangs.