Medium-length hairstyles the ones that aren’t tooshortbut aren’t exactlylongeither have the potential to look awkward.
While there are tons of beautiful medium-length hairstyles to try out, there are some you should definitely avoid.
According to hairstylists and haircare experts, these are the best and worst medium-length hairstyles for women.
Best: Soft layers
Layers never go out of style if they’re done well.
Soft layers that fall like feathers, especially, can really do wonders to any medium-length hairstyle.
Simply put: Layers can take an otherwise bland medium-length haircut and give it some fun flair.
“And it works to give lift and volume to smooth styles.”
While that surely sounds magical, you should also know that not all layers are created equal.
And there have definitely been bad haircuts thanks to too many, too choppy, or too short layers.
“It changes the chemical properties of your hair to get that curl or wave.
The chemicals used are harsh on your hair but not in the way bleach is.”
Otherwise, you risk some very serious breakage, not to mentionregret.
Best: Lob
Lobs also known as long bobs are a classic look.
“Women are growing out their short hair and are into collarbone-length lobs.
This haircut doesn’t have to sit at the collarbone, however.
The point is to find the length that works well for you.
“The best thing to do is to rely on a salon professional to help you.”
If you’re looking for a lob, though, there are some guidelines to follow.
This means you’ll need to find the sweet spot.
Shags are all about fluidity.
“There should only be a few mid-length pieces between the front and back.
Modern shags look best with a wavy or curly style.
When you style a shag too straight, it becomes a little dated.”
The shag actually works very well with curly hair, in particular.
The expert continued, saying, “For coily and kinky hair, this step is unnecessary.”
Yes, ot needs to go.
Some celebrities are trying to bring it back by sporting a current version of the mullet, too.
Modern or retro, the mullet is certainly a questionable one.
“Why do we like it so much?
Mainly, it gives a lot of movement to a haircut, creating a fabulous [look].”
But there’s a more modern version of The Rachel that’s resonating even more with women these days.
“The original ‘Rachel’ length sat on the shoulders while this one is well beyond the collarbone.
More Bardot, less Aniston!”
Worst: Face-framing layers
Face-framing layers just don’t work for everyone.
These kinds of layers really depend heavily on your face shape and hair pop in.
“And over-layering in the front is dated and unflattering.”
They fall more vertically and hidden as opposed to outwardly cascading and obvious.”
Besides, most hair already has invisible layers.
“Layers are pretty much a part of any haircut,” hairstylist Luke Hersheson of Hersheson’s toldGlamour.
Best: Blunt cut
Make nomistake: Blunt is not boring.
Blunt cuts are really all about structure and simplicity, making them one of the best styles to try.
She further foretold “more blunt thick lines in haircuts instead of shattered, piecey, texture.”
Choppy layers in medium-length hair can make the hair seem even shorter andthinout the length that you do have.
Skip the choppy layers and go for understated “ghost layers” instead.
“It works for all types of hair, so it really is the best of both worlds.”
“I wanted to give people a more modern look,” he said.
“you could’t see it until you’re walking down the street and the wind hits you.”
Still, you have to be careful with curly fringe.
“With curly hair, it’s always a hit or miss,” he went on.
Worst: Bouffant
Bouffants are a thing of the past or at least they should be.
You know the one, right?
That classic'60s hairstylecharacterized by teased-up hair styled high on the head.
For example: The hair flip.
It gives you height without the antiquated style.
Best: Undone waves
Waves have never gone out of style.
Perhaps because they look and many times are natural.
And who doesn’t love that effortless natural beauty?
If your hair isn’t naturally wavy, there are countlesstutorialspromising easy, beautiful waves.
And yes, you should try the style.
There are several ways to really spruce up your waves, too.
If you need some extra help, a curling iron or wand can achieve these waves, as well.
“Instead, I believe it’s the face shape that you should work with.”
Yes, work with it, not against.
Though, you may need to do that if you’re trying to grow out your hair.
