If you thought mid-length hair was boring, think again. This is the refreshing sweet pot between the current trends for short, sharp bobs and ultra-long lengths which we've seen cropping up all over our feeds. Unlike its polar opposite sisters, this hair length is the cosy in-between length which gives your hair a real moment to breath sans the constant cutting required with short hair or the heaviness brought on by XXL hair.
In fact, medium-length hair (defined as hair that goes from above the shoulder to the crease of the armpit) is the happy medium that naturally lends itself to a plethora of looks. Look no further than the red carpet for the proof, which has recently been awash with the best examples of mid-length hair in more styles than one. It's been worn curly, half-up half-down, and left natural-looking in places too, suggesting that it's great for glam moments as well as those laid back, off-duty days.
Domenico Casella, senior stylist at Neville Hair and Beauty, loves it for its versatility, 'Medium hair allows the client to have a nice and visible change, especially if you start from below the shoulder length or longer. It’s a great length to play around with different blowdries whether silky straight, wavy, curly or beach waves. It’s also great for hair up and easy to accessorise.'
If you're looking for an easy-to-wear hair length to have fun with, look no further. Here, we round up the best mid-length hairstyles to try now.
The Best Mid-Length Hairstyles
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1 of 7Glossy Curls
With her shoulder-scapping tight, glossy coils and gelled hair strand, Lizzo's take on the look fit her otherworldly brief for the Grammy's this year.
2 of 7The Shag
Jenna Ortega's shaggy look featured plenty of layers and a wispy front fringe, a perfect update on the gothic-core trend she single-handedly started thanks to her role as Wednesday Addams.
3 of 7The Retro 'Do
Amanda Seyfried's updo at the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards was a true moment. A retro recreation of a '60s classic style, the look was so seamless you couldn't tell if it was a high pony or half-up half-down style, either way the mid-length hairstyle was a winner.
4 of 7Tightly Curled
Vanessa Hudgen's effortless tight curls are a lesson in how any style can complement this hair length.
5 of 7Sleek And Sleek
Straight and sleek. Take a leaf out of Molly Mae's hair book and try the length in this simple yet effective way.
6 of 7Loose Waves
Kaia Gerber's balayage brown hair is cropped to a perfect mid-length here, made better only by her loosely waved style.
7 of 7Boho Chic
Add in some focal points like Hailey Bieber, who has opted for thin plaits to frame her face. Yes to boho chic.