Our Top 7 Hairstyles for Medium Length Hair

Hairstyle inspiration for mid-length hair

If you’re looking to rock an irresistibly stylish medium-length hairstyle, you’re in the right place. We’ve handpicked 6 of our favourite mid-length hair styles, perfect if you’re growing your hair out or committing to a shoulder-grazing look.

We’ve been basking in the medium-length haircut for quite some time now, and if you haven’t already headed for the chop, then these lustworthy hairstyles are going to sway you towards booking that hair appointment this weekend…

Our medium-length hairstyle guide:

Medium-length hairstyle 1: The mid-length middle parting

The classic middle parting is an elegant hairstyle for medium-length hair. Not only is it a catwalk-ready hairstyle, but a middle parting medium-length hairstyle gives a perfect, equal balance of bounciness and volume.

This is a perfect mid-length hairstyle if you’re looking for an effortless, elegant, and easy-to-maintain hairstyle that is ideal for no-fuss, care-free days.

Medium-length hairstyle 2: The low slung bun

Another classic hairstyle for medium-length hair is a low slung bun. 

Opposed to the top knot, this ballerina-esque style is ideal for medium-length hair and girls who have a penchant for minimalist and sleek hairstyles, too.

To achieve this elegant and sophisticated look, all you’ll need is a hair tie and some bobby pins. 

Simply create a low ponytail with your hair tie near the nape of your neck (where your hair begins to grow at the bottom of your head). Next, hold your hair tie and gently gather and twist your ponytail clockwise for 2 full rotations. 

With your index finger placed on the hair tie, begin to wrap your ponytail anti-clockwise around your index finger, and twist the ends of your hair and tuck them under your bun. To secure the bun in place, use your bobby pins around the bun.

Want to elevate the elegance of your low bun?

Adding temporary or semi-permanent hair extensions (such as our Milk & Blush clip-ins, tape-ins, and ponytail hair extensions) is a great way to take your low bun to the next level.

Hair extensions are a perfect choice to add extra volume and dimension to your hair for a fuller, irresistible medium-length hairstyle.

Medium-length hairstyle 3: Full fringe

Want a medium-length hairstyle that commands attention? A full fringe look with medium length is perfect for taking your mid-length hairstyle to a new dimension.

A full fringe can help to make your hair look fuller, thicker, and provide a boost of volume to the front parts of your tresses. 

Medium-length hairstyle 4: In-between lengths

One of the reasons why we are obsessed with the in-between, mid-length haircut is that it provides the ideal base for our bed head hair.

Channel the bed head hairstyle for medium length hair by asking your hair stylist to chop in a few layers and then work a pea-size amount of the Tigi Bed Head Candy Fixations Mega Whip into the ends of your layered, rough-and-ready ‘do.

Simple and stunning, everything you want when finding a new style for medium length hair.

Medium-length hairstyle 5: Slick back look

Leading on from one androgynous hairstyle for medium-length-haired girls to another, the next medium-length hairstyle on our list is the slick back hair look. 

The slick back hairstyle has been a style staple on the catwalks for years for a reason; we believe there's no better haircut that it will suit other than a medium-length hairstyle.

Slicked back on the sides and top, this hairstyle isn’t for the faint-hearted, but it does promise to give you the wow factor. 

To bag the look yourselves, apply a decent amount of the Tigi Catwalk Session Series Wet Look Gel to your roots and comb towards the back of your head. Leave the ends of your hair gel-free to nail one of the hottest looks for medium-length hair.

Medium-length hairstyle 6: Mid-length mermaid waves

Medium-length hair is a great length for creating texture, and one hairstyle that mirrors this statement perfectly is mermaid waves. 

Mermaid waves are an irresistible and easy-to-achieve style anyone with medium-length hair can achieve; tousling your locks and creating mermaid waves is an instant way of adding volume and texture to your hair, especially if your medium hairstyle has been bluntly cut. 

You can learn how to get these enchanting waves for your hair with our mermaid waves hair tutorial here.

Medium-length hairstyle 7: Ombre

Lastly, we throw ombre ends into the medium-length hairstyle mix. While balayage has dominated hair colour trends in recent years, we're enjoying the resurgence of ombre hair, albeit an improved version.

Ombre ends sit perfectly on medium-length hair and yet again, add texture and depth to the classic haircut. So, if you’re thinking of sprucing up your medium-length locks with a bit of colour, then we suggest opting for ombre ends, too.

Want ombre hair without using dye or bleach?

Bleach and dyes aren’t for everyone. Whether you want to give your hair a break and limit your locks’ exposure to chemicals, or simply aren’t sure if you want to commit to an ombre look, there are other routes you can take...

Medium-length ombre hair extensions are a perfect way of achieving a mid-length ombre hairstyle without using bleach or dyes. Whether you opt for clip-in ombre extensions for a temporary touch, or semi-permanent hair extensions (such as ombre tape-ins or nano-tips, you can enjoy a luxurious, mid-length hairstyle effortlessly.

Milk & Blush: Helping to achieve dream looks for over 20 years

As we have shown you above, medium-length hair is anything but boring and doesn’t have to be classed as that ‘growing out phase’. 

If you’re looking to add extra volume, length, and dimension to your hair, we’re here to help. For over 20 years, we’ve built a reputation as a leader in luxury-quality hair extensions.

Made with 100% Remy human hair, Milk & Blush hair extensions are always ethically and sustainably-sourced, offering the highest-standard of quality in hair extensions. Our hair extensions blend seamlessly with your natural hair, with a full range of shades and colours for all lengths of hair from 12” up to 24”.

Shop quality hair extensions for medium length hair, in 16”, 18”, and 20” lengths.

Need more hairstyle inspiration?

If you’re looking for more hairstyle inspiration for medium-length hair, you’re in the right place. We have put together some more mid-length styles in our collection of heatless medium-length hairstyles.

For the latest hair trends, check out our fashion month round-up predictions, or read our guide on how to find the best haircut for your face shape, including long faces, oval faces, square faces, and round faces.