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15 cool mid-length haircuts that are trending right now, including the hush, frame and halo
11 months ago
4 min read
Ready for a seasonal hair refresh? Here are 15 gorgeous mid-length hair ideas to screenshot and show to your hairstylist ahead of summer.
There’s something about the changing seasons that always makes us want to instantly update our look. From experimenting with nail art ideas to trying out a new lipstick, once the days get lighter and warmer we’re all for a fun, refreshing beauty shake-up.
But when it comes to your hair, there’s nothing worse than going in for a big chop, only to regret it the moment you walk out of the salon. While bob haircuts are very much in right now, if you’ve got long hair, you might want to test the waters and try out a mid-length haircut first.
In fact, mid-length hairstyles are great because not only do they give you the refresh you’ve been looking for, you’ve still got enough hair to play with should it not sit quite right after you’ve left the salon.
To help you decide which mid-length hairstyle is right for you, we’ve rounded up our favourite looks on Instagram right now. Get ready to scroll and screenshot.
Best mid-length hairstyles for every hair type and texture
The subtle shag haircut
Similar to the wolf and octopus haircuts, the subtle shag cut is all about adding lots of layers, textures and volume. Not only does this make it a great option for fine hair, you can style it to be as dramatic or as soft as you’d like.
Read our guide to the subtle shag haircut.
The halo haircut
This gorgeous mid-length cut is perfect for curly and coily hair types. Ask your hairdresser to cut layers in that’ll allow your curls to sit at different lengths, adding some 70s-inspired glamour with shape and volume.
Read our guide to the halo haircut.
The side sweep haircut
Ideal for thicker hair types, this voluminous cut showcases your great strands and helps to add volume into the roots. Plus, the side-sweeping fringe gives it a modern Hollywood edge.
Read our guide to the side-swept fringe.
The ‘midi flick’ haircut
Combine a collarbone length with movement and body and you’ll get the midi flick haircut. The length of this cut means the ends flick out and move any time you move your neck and shoulders.
Read our guide to the ‘midi flick’ haircut.
The faux thick haircut
If your hair is fine, add thickness with blunt ends and beachy waves. A slightly off-centre parting also allows your hair to look a little fuller.
Read our guide to blunt haircuts and hairstyles.
The wispy side piece haircut
Into that French chic look? This wispy mid-length haircut is perfect. Ask your hairstylist to cut feathery face-framing pieces around your face. When wearing an updo, tease these pieces out for a romantic finish to your look.
Read our guide to face-framing layers.
The sleek lob haircut
If you want a haircut that’ll make you feel strong and confident, this sleek midi lob is for you. A lob, aka a long bob, is perfect for those who don’t want the full commitment of something shorter. Wearing it in a sleek style like this makes a statement when cut with sharp, blunt ends. It’s a power suit in a hairstyle.
Read our guide to lob haircuts.
The collarbone lob haircut
The perfect balance between not-long but not-short, this mid-length lob can be tied up or worn down, meaning it’s the perfect choice for those in that awkward in-between phase of growing their hair out.
Read our guide to collarbone-length haircuts.
The one-length midi haircut
If your hair is naturally wavy, a one-length lob is great. It’s simple to style, you can easily switch it up and it looks chic air-dried. Perfect.
The modern ‘Rachel’ haircut
Meet the modern take on Jennifer Aniston’s iconic haircut. Sleek, choppy and lots of layers – this mid-length cut is perfect for 90s fans. To style it, rely on a hot brush to achieve sharply-defined flicked ends.
Read our guide to ‘the Rachel’ haircut.
The 80s-style haircut
We’re obsessed with this 80s-inspired cut. The curtain fringe and flicky ends make it the perfect balance of powerful and ultra-cool. To style the fringe, use a hot brush or round brush with a hairdryer to shape your hair into the perfect curve. Clip it in place while your hair cools down to help it set.
Read our guide to the curtain fringe.
The frame haircut
A fringe gives curly mid-length hair a definitive shape and style quickly – but combine it with choppy layers and you have the ultimate face-framing haircut.
Read our guide to the frame haircut.
The side-part lob haircut
Update your lob hairstyle by giving yourself a deep side parting. It fakes fullness and gives your hair a modern refresh – without chopping off extra inches.
Read our guide to the best side-parted hairstyles.
The fresh chunky haircut
Sometimes, there’s nothing better than an ultra-chunky, choppy cut. Ask your hairdresser for a straight-across chop – you’ll fake fullness, definition and have that ‘just left the hairdressers’ feel for weeks on end.
The hush haircut
Hailing from Korea, this haircut incorporates soft, wispy layers with a slightly overgrown fringe. To achieve the effortless finish that made this haircut so popular, you need to ask your hairstylist to avoid any blunt or straight-edged cuts. It’s also important to take a less-is-more approach and avoid lots of layers, making sure they aren’t too short.
Read our guide to the hush haircut.
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