Whether you’re growing out your strands or trying to elevate your style without going too short, having the ideal medium-length haircut can make all the difference. To help find you an appropriate medium-length style for your face shape, we enlisted expert insight in finding your ideal mid-length look.
Add movement and texture to straight hair with side-swept layers
Consult your stylist for long side-swept layers to add movement and texture to straight hair. After blow drying with a large round brush and smoothing serum, use large round brushes for styling a polished blowout look.
1. A-Line Bob
A classic A-line bob is an A-line cut. Its shorter back length accentuates neck and shoulders while its longer face-framing layers add fullness and dimension to any facial structure. Enhance the timeless A-line bob with modern and flattering flair using balayage highlights for an updated, fresh look. A-line bob cuts are also easy to maintain. A regular appointment with your stylist will keep this style looking its best and allow them to add layers for additional volume if desired. To make maintaining an A-line bob cut easier, utilize thermal protectant products from Kerastase such as Discipline Thermique or L’croyable. These thermal protectors help eliminate frizz while giving a sleek finish and can hold your style when using hot styling tools.
2. Side-Swept Layers
Adding a side-swept fringe is one effective way to soften your facial structure, working especially well on wavy hair types. In this example, strawberry blonde highlights and an unruly side bang create a charming face-framing style which shows off medium black’s richness. If your hair is long enough, opt for a dramatic layered bob with side-swept fringe for a dramatic statement. The shorter layers within this cut act as bangs while blending seamlessly with longer strands; perfect for thin or fine locks that tend to lie flat. Deep-parted, slightly flipped side bangs create a polished red carpet look. Miley Cyrus and Adele wore this style when nominated for Oscars, proving its versatility. Curls can add extra volume, making this an excellent casual option when looking dapper without going too formal.
3. Bro Flow
The Bro Flow Cut is an excellent option for men looking for an edgy yet ruggedly handsome style. Perfect for medium length hair, the top half of your head should remain long while back and sides should be shorter – popular among younger gents but suitable for older gentlemen too! Jason Momoa is the perfect example of how to wear the bro flow haircut with class and elegance. The actor, known for starring in several blockbuster Hollywood movies, looks amazing with his shoulder-grazing length locks framing his face and emphasizing natural beauty. Men looking for a Bro Flow style should allow their hair to grow out to around five or six inches all over. Once this length has been reached, this haircut becomes easier than ever with regular trims and appropriate men-oriented products such as waxes or texturizing spray. Once reached, this style can either be sleeked back with hair wax, or left wavy and casually tousled for a more casual effect.
4. Shag
The shag cut first reappeared in 2017 and quickly became a favorite among celebrities, Instagram It girls, and ’70s rockstars alike. Boasting face-framing layers for maximum versatility, its versatile shape can be worn both messy or smooth to suit individual preferences. This medium shag haircut’s feathered layers create volume in thin hair, giving it the appearance of fullness and lushness. Choppy layers also work great for round faces as they cover wide cheeks more efficiently. If you want to add a modern spin to the classic 1970s style, consider opting for a layered bob with defined front layers. Rachel recommends doing the cut wet before tweaking as necessary when drying, creating an eye-catching version of this timeless look that won’t look dated anytime soon.
