85 Different Types of Medium-Length Hairstyles for Women (Photos)

This photo gallery features women with medium-length hairstyles in various colors and styles. Includes celebs.

Long hair can be difficult to manage, but short hair certainly isn’t for everyone. Why not go somewhere in between? Medium women’s hairstyles are a great option.

Medium hair is considered anything from the chin to just below the shoulders. Medium hairstyles are super trendy and flatter almost any hair type. They’re also the most common hair length!

Medium hair is versatile and opens doors to experiment with many different styles, from bangs to wispy waves to highlights and trendy ombres; the possibilities are endless.

Here are some ideas for transforming your medium locks into a trendy signature ‘do.

Britney Spears with medium-length blonde hair

Here’s Britney Spears with her famous blonde haircut, medium-length in 2013, layered and slightly wavy.

 

She’s sporting a blue top. Click here for Britney Spears’ Hairstyles over the years

Olivia Munn’s Choppy Undone Ringlets

Olivia Munn always finds the best ways to flaunt her beautiful dark hair.

Whether long or short, the actress knows exactly what hairstyle works best. Here, Munn has lobbed her hair short in choppy waves and added some undone ringlets for a volumizing effect.

The look is elegant and edgy and one of the best summer looks.

Emma Stone’s Side-Parted Asymmetrical Waves

Although Emma Stone is a natural blonde, the actress is more often seen with her hair, which is a brilliant shade of Auburn.

Many people don’t even know red is not Stone’s natural hair color. However, with her inspiring fashion sense, Stone now owns the color.

Here, the actress is sporting side-parted loose asymmetrical waves with the rest of her hair pulled back in a bun.

The look is both chic and modern.

Selena Gomez’s Shoulder-Skimming Sweet Bob

The world was shocked when Selena Gomez first chopped off her long, dark hair.

However, the singer now owns the mid-length style and has become a pro at styling it. Here, Gomez has opted to dye her hair a medium cinnamon brown color with jagged ends just skimming her shoulders.

She gave her hair a messy side part for a simple, effortless, youthful, and cute look.

Margot Robbie’s Rock & Roll Lob

Margot Robbie seems to be giving some serious grunge, rock and roll vibes here.

The “I, Tonya” actress has worn the blonde look for a long time, but she has now changed her hairstyle to that of a chameleon.

The actress parted her hair messily in the middle and let her pale blonde hair fall to her shoulders.

She added a volumizing product to give her hair a slightly crimped and shaggy look, perfectly matching her black outfit and dark cherry lipstick. Click here for Margot Robbie’s hairstyles over the years

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s Textured Lob

Being a model means Rosie Huntington-Whiteley knows how to make head turns.

Although Victoria’s Secret model usually loves to sport long, breezy locks, she has opted for a shorter, more product-heavy style here. Huntington-Whiteley cropped her long mane into a mid-length lob with a casual side part.

The actress highlighted her hair in various tones and added styling spray to give her locks some added dimensions.

Kerry Washington’s Curls with Bangs

The beautiful and ageless Kerry Washington looks good no matter what!

Here, the “Scandal” actress relaxed her hair and put it in loose curls. She paired the look with thick, curling, choppy-cut bangs.

Coupled with the pale pink dress and makeup, the actress looks as youthful as ever.

Vanessa Paradis Crimped Cut

French actress Vanessa Paradis knows how to rock a lob.

The actress has styled her mid-length hair into messy, casual crimps. Paradis left her roots dark while coloring the rest of her hair a sandy blonde shade.

With her kohl-rimmed eyes and dark clothing, the actress pulls off the grunge look well.

Uma Thurman’s Chic & Sleek Bob

Uma Thurman opted for a simple style that turned out to be super chic—just like the actress.

The “Kill Bill” actress cut her hair into a classic blunt bob. The actress gave her hair a deep and straight side part.

One side of the hair is secured behind her ear while the other is let loose to frame her face. The look is very sleek and chic.

Lily Collins’ Center-Parted Poker Straight Strands

Lily Collins is as beautiful as she is talented.

 

The actress rocked poker-straight strands highlighted in dark cinnamon and red color from the mid-length to the bottom. She parted her hair deeply from the middle and wore her locks loose.

Paired with her sequin-encrusted gown, the look is stunning.

Karlie Kloss’s Messy Mid Part and Choppy Layers

Mid-length hair with middle parts doesn’t have to be drab. Take an example from supermodel Karlie Kloss.

 

The model parted her hair in the middle with a staggered center part. Although she rocked a messy, minimum-fuss style, the choppy layers give her hair a lot of drama and character.

This look is perfect for people who don’t want an extra-coiffed, high-maintenance look.

Jessica Chastain’s Side-Parted Perfect Curls

It is no secret that Jessica Chastain tries to avoid dyeing her natural ginger locks for movie roles.

 

Not only is Chastain an advocate for red hair, but she also knows how to rock her strawberry-toned locks.

Here, the actress has given her hair a side part and arranged her shoulder-length hair in loose curls. The look is flirty and glamorous.

Elle Fanning’s Curled-At-The-Bottom Style

Elle Fanning looks like a fey creature with her very pale complexion and hair.

 

The “Beguiled” actress has fine hair, often wearing soft, minimal-fuss styles.

Here, the actress has left her long locks loose but opted to give the ends a hint of curls for a more voluminous look.

This style is perfect for women with superfine, straight hair, which does not easily hold elaborate styles.

January Jones Pinned to the Side Style

January Jones is the perfect model for blonde women who need some hairspiration.

 

The “Mad Men” actress has donned hundreds of different styles of long, short, and mid-length hair, and here is one of our favorites.

Jones chopped her hair to just below shoulder length and gave it a messy side part. She then pinned one side of her hair with a simple clip, giving her a youthful look.

This look is simple, quick to make, and super adorable.

Jennifer Lawrence’s Undone Curls

Jennifer Lawrence loves to play with her blonde locks.

 

The “Mother” actress is known as a hair chameleon and has sported from long, loose beachy curls to short, feathery pixie cuts.

Here, the actress kept her hair shoulder length and gave it a lot of volume by adding some texturizing spray and some undone curls. The result is a tousled, blow-dried look perfect for virtually every occasion.

Rita Ora’s Faux 80’s Curls

The singer-songwriter Rita Ora not only knows how to sing well but also knows how to rock her signature blonde locks.

 

Here, Ora sports a curling style that gives her hair a lot of waves and dimensions. The hairstyle is reminiscent of the 1980s when riotous ringlets were all the rage.

Cara Delevingne’s Grunge Lob

Cara Delevingne is always effortlessly cool and collected.

 

The actress looks great whether she wears her hair in its natural dark color or goes for a lighter shade. The supermodel is rocking a honey-blonde balayage chopped off at shoulder length.

She gave her hair an off-center parting and added some texture to her locks to give it a messy and edgy look.

To get the look, casually bend the hair from mid-length with a curling iron. Paired with her black leather jacket, the look is super cool and enhances the model’s cheekbones.

Michelle Rodriguez’s Wet & Slicked Back Look

Michelle Rodriguez prefers to stay out of the limelight; however, she turns her head when she does go ahead.

 

Here, the star of “The Fate of the Furious” has opted to slick back her beautiful dark hair with a messy and wet look.

This look is perfect for an actress who plays tough-chick roles and drives the facts straight home.

Michelle Monaghan’s Cleopatra Curtain Bangs

The actress looked stunning with her intricate and detailed dress with an homage to mother nature.

 

She paired it with medium-length hair with straight curtain bangs last May 05, 2008, for the Superheroes Fashion and Fantasy Gala. Click here for Michelle Monaghan’s hairstyles over the years

Michelle Monaghan’s Simple and Straight Highlights

The American actress kept it casual and relaxed with her colorful shirt and simple shoulder-length hair at the “That Which I Love Destroys Me” Screening at Los Angeles Film School on February 11, 2015. Click here for Michelle Monaghan’s hairstyles over the years

Adriana Lima’s Straight and Shiny Curtain Hair

Adriana Lima attended Victoria’s Secret NOIR Fragrance Launch in New York last May 9, 2009, with her super straight black hair styled into a neat shoulder-length curtain on the sides of her face. Click here for Adriana Lima’s hairstyles over the years

Adriana Lima’s Slick and Sophisticated Black Hair

Adriana Lima attended the amfAR Gala at Cipriani Wall Street last February 8, 2017, in New York, wearing a sexy sheer black dress and slick side-parted straight black hair. Click here for Adriana Lima’s hairstyles over the years

Malin Akerman’s Blond Tousled Waves

Last January 5, 2011, Malin Akerman attended the 2011 Peoples’ Choice Awards in downtown Los Angeles wearing a white textured dress to brighten her shoulder-length dark blond tousled waves with highlights. Click here for Malin Akerman’s hairstyles over the years

Malin Akerman’s Straight Blond Hairstyle

Malin Akerman’s bright smile was as bright as her layered shoulder-length blond hair that is given a slight tousle by the end at the Bvlgari Hosts Fundraiser for Save The Children last January 13, 2011, in Los Angeles. Click here for Malin Akerman’s hairstyles over the years

Freida Pinto’s Raven Tousled Hair

The Indian beauty looked fresh and gorgeous with her loose medium-length tousled hairstyle and blue strapless outfit at the Burberry Prorsum show during London Fashion Week on February 18, 2013. Click here for Freida Pinto’s hairstyles over the years

Freida Pinto’s Elegant Flowing Side-Parted Hairstyle

The talented actress’ mid-length waves were elegant, flowing, and side-parted to complement her detailed gown at the Glamour Magazine 2016 Women of the Year Awards. Click here for Freida Pinto’s hairstyles over the years

Jessie J’s Long Bob with Reddish Highlights

Jessie J attended the 2012 G.Q.

Men Of The Year Awards at the Royal Opera House in London with a sexy, smart suit with a deep V design and her center-parted long bob hairstyle with reddish highlights. Click here for Jessie J’s hairstyles over the years

Jessie J’s Long Straight Bob Center Parted

Jessie J arrived at the VH1’s 3rd Annual ‘Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Moms’ last May 3, 2018, in Los Angeles.

 

She had a bright blue smart casual outfit to match her long, straight bob parted in the middle. Click here for Jessie J’s hairstyles over the years

Mila Kunis’ Casual and Loose Hair

Last January 29, 2002, Actress Mila Kunis was at the Hollywood premiere of Slackers wearing a casual outfit and denim jacket with her loose, straight hair and fresh face. Click here for Mila Kunis’ hairstyles over the years

Mila Kunis’ Elegant Long Bob Hairstyle

Mila Kunis was gorgeous, with her detailed black dress and straight bob hairstyle, and she had subtle highlights at the premiere of ‘A Bad Mom’s Christmas’ held at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood last October 30, 2017. Click here for Mila Kunis’ hairstyles over the years

Salma Hayek’s Textured Curls

The iconic actress opted for loose, richly textured curls at Rihanna’s First Annual Diamond Ball last December 11, 2014.

 

She paired this with a detailed, pink outfit that is both sexy and casual. Click here for Salma Hayek’s hairstyle over the years

Paris Hilton’s Subtle Blonde Highlights

Last May 15, 2018, the model flaunted her medium-length blonde hair with shadow roots at the De Grisogono Party during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival.

 

The stunning look was completed with a striking blue dress. Click here for Paris Hilton’s hairstyles over the years

Cameron Diaz’s Tousled Dark Brown Hair

In West Hollywood, California, last April 2, 2007, Cameron Diaz was seen leaving the gym after a meeting with her trainer.

 

She wore casual jeans and shirt outfit with her light brown tousled wavy hairstyle. Click here for Cameron Diaz’s hairstyles over the years

Cameron Diaz’s Blond Highlighted Hair

Last June 26, 2007, Cameron Diaz sported her iconic bright smile with her tousled highlighted sandy blond hairstyle when she left Neil George Salon in Beverly Hills, CA. Click here for Cameron Diaz’s hairstyles over the years

Jennifer Aniston’s Beach Waves

The actress styled her medium-length locks with subtle waves and highlights during Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show” World Premiere at David Geffen Hall on October 28, 2019. Click here for Jennifer Aniston’s hairstyles over the years

Alyssa Milano’s Loose Waves

Alyssa Milano looked fresh in medium-length loose waves at the Drop in the Bucket “Cause on the Rocks” Fundraiser on October 19, 2010.

 

She finished the look with a white lace dress and light makeup. Click here for Alyssa Milano’s hairstyles over the years

Julia Roberts’ Center-Parted Blonde Locks

Julia Roberts wore a black dotted dress and brown shades along with center-parted blonde waves at the 10th Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic held on October 5, 2019. Click here for Julia Roberts’ hairstyles over the years

Sandra Bullock’s Straight Bob

Sandra Bullock attended the screening of her movie “Bird Box” at Alice Tully Hall last December 17, 2018, in New York City.

 

Her sexy red dress matched her straight shoulder-length bob hairstyle and red lips. Click here for Sandra Bullock’s hairstyles over the years

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Fine Blonde Tresses

Gwyneth Paltrow in a sparkling white suit at the World premiere of “Iron Man 2” on April 26, 2010.

 

She had smooth, silky, straight hair in a loose hairstyle with a middle parting. Click here for Gwyneth Paltrow’s hairstyles over the years

Blake Lively’s Wavy Layers

Blake Lively opted for a casual outfit with her loose and layered wavy hairstyle at The Late Show with David Letterman, Ed Sullivan Theater in New York last February 05, 2008. Click here for Blake Lively’s hairstyles over the years

Britney Spears’ Side Fringe

Britney Spears had loose hairstyles and some bangs at the 2001 Teen Choice Awards, where she won the award for Choice Female Artist on August 12th. Click here for Britney Spears’ hairstyles over the years

Gigi Hadid’s Straight And Highlighted Hair

Gigi Hadid was at the Knott’s Scary Farm Celebrity VIP Opening at Knott’s Berry Farm on October 3, 2014, in Buena Park, CA.

 

She wore her hair in a straight and highlighted hairstyle center-parted. Click here for Gigi Hadid’s hairstyles over the years

Alexandra Daddario at the 2019 amFAR Gala on October 10, 2019, in Hollywood, CA. Click here for Alexandra Daddario’s hairstyles over the years.

Taylor Swift’s Blunt Bangs

Taylor Swift attended the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on August 26, 2019, in an edgy outfit paired with her beach waves and full fringe. Click here for Taylor Swift’s hairstyles over the years

Miley Cyrus’ VintageWaves

Miley Cyrus attended the 2018 Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party at the West Hollywood Park on March 4, 2018, in West Hollywood, CA.

 

She wore a vintage look with classic waves that framed her face and a shiny dress. Click here for Miley Cyrus’ hairstyles over the years

Katy Perry’s Side-Parted Waves

Katy Perry kept it casual with her mid-length black hair curled at the ends during Nickelodeon’s 2013 Kids Choice Awards in Los Angeles, CA, on March 23, 2013. Click here for Katy Perry’s hairstyles over the years

Emma Stone’s Side-Parted Slick

On January 03, 2019, Emma Stone wowed everyone with her stunning and colorful outfit that complimented her slick side-parted shoulder-length hair with highlights at the 2019 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards. Click here for Emma Stone’s hairstyles over the years

Emma Watson’s Side-Parted Tousle

 

Emma Watson wore a black leather Proenza Schouler dress at the “Harry Potter and the Halfblood Prince” Premiere at The Ziegfeld Theatre in New York, NY, on July 9, 2009. She paired this with a shoulder-length tousled hairstyle with layers.

Click here for Emma Watson’s hairstyles over the years

Kim Kardashian’s Center-Parted Slick

Kim Kardashian stunned in a skintight gold dress and wore her bob hair straight with a middle part, like an Egyptian Queen, as she attended the Los Angeles premiere of ‘The Promise.’ Click here for Kim Kardashian’s hairstyles over the years

Scarlett Johansson’s Elegant Side-Swept Curls

On January 16, 2005, Scarlett Johansson sported a vintage look with her golden dress and a side-swept hairstyle with curls at the tips at the 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Click here for Scarlett Johansson’s hairstyles over the years

Halle Berry’s Tousled Wavy Curls

Actress Halle Berry paired her lovely orange dress with a tousled wavy shoulder-length hairstyle with wispy bangs and a reddish tone at the world premiere of her new movie Gothika in Hollywood on November 13, 2003. Click here for Halle Berry’s hairstyles over the years On January 13, 2019, Kristen Bell flaunted her mid-length loose waves at the 24th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, USA.

 

A royal blue dress and silver dangling earrings completed the gorgeous look. Click here for Kristen Bell’s hairstyles over the years

Natalie Portman’s Brunette Curls

Natalie Portman wore an elegant black dress with her loose shoulder-length brown curly hair at the 20th Annual Hollywood Film Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, USA, on November 6, 2016. Click here for Natalie Portman’s hairstyles over the years

Margot Robbie’s Side-Parted Waves

Margot Robbie styled her blonde shoulder-length hair with a side part and subtle waves during the 29Rooms West Coast Debut presented by Refinery29 at the ROW DTLA on December 6, 2017. Click here for Margot Robbie’s hairstyles over the years

Kate Hudson’s Tousled Waves

Kate Hudson was fashionable in her white blouse and black sequined skirt paired with a shoulder-length tousled wavy hairstyle when she attended the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party at Kensington Gardens on Jul 2, 2015, in London. Click here for Kate Hudson’s hairstyles over the years

Nicki Minaj’s Straight Raven Hair

Nicki Minaj attended the 2014 American Music Awards on November 23, 2014, in Los Angeles, CA.

 

She was quite lovely in her short black dress that went quite well with her straight and loose shoulder-length bob hairstyle. Click here for Nicki Minaj’s hairstyles over the years

Vanessa Hudgens Tousled Wavy Hair

Vanessa Hudgens’ yellow dress paired quite well with her sunny smile and tousled curly shoulder-length hairstyle when she arrived at the “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” Movie at Grauman’s Chinese Theater on February 2, 2012, in Los Angeles, CA. Click here for Vanessa Hudgens’ hairstyles over the years

Amanda Seyfried’s Sandy Blond Wavy Hair

Amanda Seyfried wore her sandy blond hair in a carefree, loose, and slightly wavy style at the “Concert for Our Oceans” benefitting Oceana at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on September 28, 2015, in Beverly Hills, CA. Click here for Amanda Seyfried’s hairstyles over the years

Demi Lovato’s Tousled and Layered Hair

Demi Lovato’s lovely blue strapless dress paired quite well with her raven shoulder-length hairstyle with layers and side-swept bangs at the 2010 People’s Choice Awards Press Room, Nokia Theater L.A.

 

Live in Los Angeles, CA on January 6, 2010. Click here for Demi Lovato’s hairstyles over the years

Reese Witherspoon’s Blond Layers

Reese Witherspoon wore a stunning black dress that she complemented with a simple layered blond bob hairstyle with bangs at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Sunset Boulevard on March 2, 2014, in West Hollywood, CA. Click here for Reese Witherspoon’s hairstyles over the years

Jessica Alba’s Straight Brown Hair

Jessica Alba paired her pearly dress with a pearly headband that adorns her shoulder-length straight brown hair with subtle highlights at the 2019 Baby2Baby Gala Presented By Paul Mitchell held at the 3LABS in Culver City, USA, on November 9, 2019. Click here for Jessica Alba’s hairstyles over the years

Carrie Underwood’s Blonde Waves

Carrie Underwood looks like a goddess in a nude halter dress, along with her medium-length waves, which she pinned on one side during the 2009 American Music Awards on November 22, 2009. Click here for Carrie Underwood’s hairstyles over the years

Jennifer Lopez’s Tousled Bob

Jennifer Lopez chopped her honey blonde tresses and tousled it for a dramatic look during the 2018 Billboard Music Awards on May 20, 2018. Click here for Jennifer Lopez’s hairstyles over the years

Christina Aguilera’s Center-Parted Waves

Christina Aguilera’s shoulder-length waves parted in the middle at The Voice Season 5-Top 12 on November 7, 2013. Click here for Christina Aguilera’s hairstyles over the years

Rachel Weisz’s Highlighted Waves

Rachel Weisz at ‘The Lobster’ Premiere during the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2015.

 

She styled her shoulder-length locks with twirl curls accented with brown highlights for a dramatic appeal. Click here for Rachel Weisz’s hairstyles over the years

Penelope Cruz’s Jet Black Waves

On September 6, 2017, Penelope Cruz attended the photo-call of the movie ‘Loving Pablo’ wearing a white lace dress and beach waves hairstyle. Click here for Penelope Cruz’s hairstyles over the years

Gal Gadot’s Side-Parted Locks

Gal Gadot attended the “I Am The Night” Premiere Screening at the Harmony Gold Theater on January 24, 2019, in Los Angeles, CA.

She wore an all-black outfit to pair her shoulder-length side-swept raven hairstyle with waves at the tips. Click here for Gal Gadot’s hairstyles over the years

Keira Knightley’s Loose Waves

Keira Knightley attended the Atonement Photocall during Day 1 of the 64th Annual Venice Film Festival on August 29, 2007, in Venice, Italy.

 

She was stunning in her white dress and loose tousled hairstyle with slight waves and layers. Click here for Keira Knightley’s hairstyles over the years

Ashley Benson’s Tousled Waves

Ashley Benson at the 2012 People’s Choice Awards, Nokia Theatre.

 

Los Angeles, CA, on January 11, 2012.

She was lovely in her white dress and shoulder-length sandy blonde hairstyle with waves and a slight tousle. Click here for Ashley Benson’s hairstyles over the years

Victoria Justice’s Thick Raven Locks

Victoria Justice attended the 2020 amfAR New York Gala in New York City on February 05, 2020.

 

She wore an elegant silver gown with her long and loose silky raven hairstyle and long side-swept bangs. Click here for Victoria Justice’s hairstyles over the years

Sarah Hyland’s Sandy Blonde Waves

Sarah Hyland was at the PaleyFEST LA 2015 – “Modern Family” at the Dolby Theater on March 14, 2015, in Los Angeles, CA.

She wore a casual white outfit with a shoulder-length, curly, sandy blonde hairstyle and a slight tousle. Click here for Sarah Hyland’s hairstyles over the years

Chloe Grace Moretz’s Side Pinned Locks

Chloe Grace Moretz was at the Critic’s Choice Movie Awards 2012 on January 12, 2012, in Hollywood, CA.

 

She wore a black dress that complemented her half-up brunette hairstyle with layers and side-swept bangs. Click here for Chloe Grace Moretz’s hairstyles over the years

Lily James’ Shoulder-Length Curls

Lily James attended the Laurence Olivier Awards 2013 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, on April 28, 2013.

 

She was sexy in a bustier dress paired with her shoulder-length, curly, sandy blonde hairstyle with layers and subtle highlights. Click here for Lily James’ hairstyles over the years

Rose Bryne’s Highlighted Waves

On August 14, 2018, Rose Byrne wore a dress by Dior when she attended the premiere of ‘Juliet, Naked’ at Metrograph.

 

She paired this with a shoulder-length wavy brunette hairstyle with long side bangs and highlights. Click here for Rose Byrne’s hairstyles over the years

Milla Jovovich’s Side-Swept Brunette

Milla Jovovich was at the “Zero Dark Thirty” premiere at the Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, on December 10, 2012, in Los Angeles, CA.

She was lovely in a black dress to match her shoulder-length tousled and loose hairstyle with long side-swept bangs. Click here for Milla Jovovich’s hairstyles over the years

Christina Ricci’s Straight Bob

Christina Ricci was at the Disney / ABC Television Group 2011 Summer Press Tour Party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on August 7, 2011, in Beverly Hills, CA.

 

She wore a black dress with her red lips and chin-length brunette bob hairstyle with a silky straight finish. Click here for Christina Ricci’s hairstyles over the years

Shailene Woodley’s Wavy Raven

Shailene Woodley was at the Comic-Con 2016 – “Snowden” PhotoCall on July 21, 2016, in San Diego, CA.

She was seen wearing a smart casual outfit with her medium-length layered and wavy raven hairstyle. Click here for Shailene Woodley’s hairstyles over the years

Aubrey Plaza’s Subtle Layers

Aubrey Plaza was at the NBC Universal All-Star Winter TCA Party at The Athenaeum on January 6, 2012, in Pasadena, CA.

 

She wore a pink strapless dress with her shoulder-length raven-layered straight hairstyle. Click here for Aubrey Plaza’s hairstyles over the years

Britany Snow’s Blonde Half Updo

Brittany Snow was at the 2008 Glamour Reel Moments Gala at the Directors Guild of America, Los Angeles, CA, on October 14, 2008.

 

She elevated her simple black dress with a shoulder-length tousled and layered hairstyle. Click here for Brittany Snow’s hairstyles over the years

Jennifer Hudson’s Raven Curls with Bangs

Jennifer Hudson was at the 37th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on February 25, 2006.

 

She wore a golden dress paired with a tousled, curly, shoulder-length hairstyle with blunt bangs. Click here for Jennifer Hudson’s hairstyles over the years

Zooey Deschanel’s Loose, Big Curls

Zooey Deschanel was at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre, LA Live, on September 22, 2013, in Los Angeles, CA.

 

She paired her gray dress with a tousled brunette hairstyle that was loose on her shoulders with large curls. Click here for Zooey Deschanel’s hairstyles over the years

Amy Adams’ Spiral Curls

Amy Adams wore a Tom Binns necklace at the Sunshine Cleaning Premiere, Pacific Theatre at The Grove in Los Angeles, CA on March 09, 2009.

 

She paired this with a black and white smart casual outfit and a shoulder-length side-parted red hairstyle with spiral curls and a tousle. Click here for Amy Adams’ hairstyles over the years

Jennifer Connelly’s Loose Raven

Jennifer Connelly attended the ‘Aloft’ press conference during the 64th Berlinale Film Festival at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on February 12, 2014, in Berlin, Germany.

 

She wore a dress with pearls to pair with her shoulder-length tousled raven hairstyle with layers. Click here for Jennifer Connelly’s hairstyles over the years

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Tousled Curls

Maggie Gyllenhaal attended the International Jury press conference during the 67th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on February 9, 2017, in Berlin, Germany.

 

She wore a black floral dress with a medium-length curly and highlighted hairstyle that was loose and tousled. Click here for Maggie Gyllenhaal’s hairstyles over the years

Jennifer Garner’s Brunette Curls

The actress wore her medium-length brunette locks loose and tousled at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 27, 2013. Click here for Jennifer Garner’s hairstyles over the years

Kate Beckinsale’s Loose Waves

Kate Beckinsale showcased her shoulder-length waves at ‘The Way Back’ World Premiere on February 06, 2020. Click here for Kate Beckinsale’s hairstyles over the years

Blonde Finger Curls

Putting some curls in your mid-length hair is a great way to make your locks look fuller and thicker.

 

The retro-style finger curls are a great choice for women with mid-length hair as it gives a springy and bouncy look, which is effortless, flirty, and fun.

Ombre Angled Lob

Now that celebs chop off their hair left and right, it is a good time to get a lob yourself.

 

If you don’t want to go down the super-short road, a mid-length lob works great, too. Try the angled lob like this model.

To get the look, ask your stylist to cut your hair to your nape from behind and then angle down so the front locks are slanted and go up to the top of your chest.

Use a subtle multi-hued balayage that matches your natural hair color for a more dramatic look.

Brigitte Bardot Beehive

Do you want to rock an elegant ponytail? Get it done with a Brigitte Bardot-style beehive.

 

Backcomb the back of your hair to make a full and elegant bouffant. Then, apply a lot of texturizing spray to your locks to appear fuller.

Finally, tie your hair into a low ponytail for a super elegant look!

Low Bun with Curls

Want to try an elegant party or a wedding-hair look? Wear your mid-length hair in a low bun.

 

It’s easy. Keep the top and front of your hair straight while curling the bottom of the hair around a hot tong to get lots of wispy curls.

Then, take some bobby pins and pin your curls to one side or roll them up. Fix the bun to the back of your neck to create this beautiful look!

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One Length

The ’80s were about volume; the ’90s went hardcore on choppy layers, but today’s trends embody simplicity. The one-length haircut is simple and is perfect for medium hair.

It creates a chic yet elegant look. The best part about a one-length cut is that you can style it almost any way, and it will look great!

Go for pin-straight hair, apply loose curls, try choppy waves, or stick to an all-natural look.

Breezy Side Bangs

The side bang is all in right now. Side bangs are a great way to frame the face and add body and texture to your medium hairstyle.

Go for subtle, long side bangs to add an elegant look or try thick, short, wispy bangs to bring an edgy appeal to your medium ‘do.

Highlights

Soft highlights can add richness and depth to your medium hairstyle. Add sun-kissed blond, warm caramel, or rich auburn to light your natural hair color.

The fun part about highlights is that many colors exist to experiment with.

Choppy Waves

One of the most popular hairstyles for medium-length hair is choppy waves.

Choppy waves are loose and messy, giving off a simplistic, natural look.

To create the look of choppy waves, you’ll want to use a curling iron or a curling wand and curl your hair, leaving the ends straight.

Gently run your fingers through each section of curls as you go along to prevent them from being too tight.

Once all the hair has been curled, apply a volumizing spray and gently run the fingers through the hair again until you create the look of loose, choppy waves.

Ombre

Ombre is a popular and modern highlighting technique that gives off a soft and natural multi-colored look.

It is created by gradually blending one color hue with another.

It typically works by blending your darker, more natural roots at the top with a lighter color at the bottom, though they also work the other way around.

This look is ideal for medium hairstyles, giving just enough length to create that gradual blend. Go lighter in the summer and more subtle in the fall to keep up with seasonal trends!