A medium layered hair style is a shoulder-length haircut that has the top layers cut shorter than the bottom and gives the illusion of volume and length. So, if you’re looking for pictures of trendy medium layered haircuts, a fabulous way to spice up your shoulder-length hair is with some layers. By adding layers, you help add shape, volume, and texture to your look. Thick hair is made light and bouncy with fun wispy pieces cut throughout the frame of the hair. Adding layers around your face is a great way to soften angular faces shapes and add interest. If you’re looking for things to do with medium-length hair, then scroll through the following images of medium-length layered hairstyles to find your next haircut inspiration from one of these popular looks.
Perfect Layers for Thin Hair
This mid-length bob offers the perfect layers for thin hair. Such a blessing when your chosen look can make fine or thin hair look thicker. Jazz up this medium-length layered hairstyle with soft curls to accentuate your blonde, or where it straight like the model in the picture above for a sleek look.
Medium Shaggy Layers
The shag is back, ladies! Medium-length layered haircuts with shaggy layers are easy to wear and oh so flattering.
Medium Choppy Layers
Medium choppy layered hair on a long bob are fun, sexy and easy to style. The more lived-in, the better! The hair color on this medium to short haircut looks radiant all year long.
Asymmetrical Bob with Side Bangs
Side-swept bangs on an asymmetrical medium wavy bob offer all the dimension and interest you want in a medium layered haircut. It’s a pretty top-notch bob that suits round faces.
Bob with Bangs for Thick Hair
A thick, blunt textured lob like this makes every sharp feature you have standout without effort. If you’re proud of your brilliant bone structure and sexy collar bones, medium length layered styles like this one are just for you.
Blonde Layers
This is a trendsetting look for medium-length layered hairstyles. It looks even better with the natural-looking dark roots to a blonde ombre.
Perfect Mid-Length Haircut for Women Over 40
These shoulder length layers are very trendy and popular. It can be worn by any type of lifestyle. From businesswomen to busy moms.
This medium hairstyle can be styled down but is also long enough to be styled in a low ponytail. What I love the most about a LOB (long bob) is that it can be edgy and playful but can also be worn sleek and classy.
A LOB can be customized for any hair type. It can be subtle or dramatic. You don’t need to always use heat tools to style.
It looks great naturally straight or with natural kinky curls or natural layered waves.
I really love using a texturizing spray to create a messier and second-day look!
This haircut can be blunt or whispy.
A lob is great for any face structure including a round face shape. It has the perfect amount of hair length around the face to create a slimmer silhouette.
Shoulder-Length V-Cut
A beautiful shoulder-length V-cut that suits shiny, black tresses! Achieve a fuller-looking edge by wearing this mid-length layered cut. Waves plus v cut are ideal hairstyles for medium layered hair like this, adding movement and life.
Razor Cut LOB
This is a razored and angled LOB. It’s perfectly texturized with internal layers to bring out the hair’s natural wave. I love medium length layered haircuts like this because you can have fun with styling!
Apply a frizz-fighting thermal protectant to damp hair. I used Shu Uemura Ultimate Remedy Duo-Serum. Not only does it protect against heat and natural aggressors, but it leaves the hair silky as well.
Take sections throughout the hair and twist them going in different directions to bring out the natural wave, then diffuse or air dry. Touch up waves with a medium-sized wand or curling iron, leaving the ends of your hair out. Mainly focus on the front and crown area.
Finish by misting the hair with a beach spray to add definition and separation for a lived-in look. I used Tecni Art Beach Waves Spray. I LOVE THIS STUFF! It gives you the perfect amount of texture without feeling too gritty or sticky, plus it smells fantastic.
This haircut is ideal for someone that already has a bend or wave to their hair. The length can be tailored to every face shape, making it flattering for anyone. Styling is a breeze!
Classic Shoulder-Length Layered Shag
A modern and more glamorous take to the 70s shag like this is one of the chic layered hairstyles for medium hair. This classic shoulder-length layered shag will add movement and volume to your locks.
Wanna make it look more youthful? Upgrade this shoulder-length layered shag hairstyle with voluminous bangs up and to the side.
Straight Hair with Bangs
One of the medium layered hairstyles that are rich and stylish, indeed! Suitable for any age, this shoulder-length straight hair with bangs can be your best asset. If you have natural dark tresses, add hints of brown hue to bring out subtle glossiness.
Related: Medium-length layered cuts with bangs.
Lovely Long Layers for Medium Hair
The kind of medium layered cut like this plus blow-dry? What an astonishing result! These lovely long layers for medium hair don’t only offer volume but also take away weight and bulk. Try to pair it with a dark golden blonde hue to complement your fair skin tone.
Perfect Wedding Updo
Medium layered hairstyles can totally be turned into a simple updo for formal events. All you need are simple twists and a lot of hairpins to achieve a splendid updo like this that’s perfect for a wedding or prom! Really quick and easy to do for anyone to try!
Blow Out Medium-Length Layers
A voluminous blowout shows off these gorgeous layers just right. It’s a popular choice for medium-length layered haircuts.
Curly Bob
This takes curly medium-length layered cuts to the highest levels by going all out with highlights and lowlights! Finish with a layered back and impressively painted straight bangs in the front for the perfect look.
Face-Framing Layers for Medium-Length Hair
Gorgeous face-framing layers for medium-length hair are in! This trend is a dashing way to turn locks to look very light. It’s a medium-layered hairstyle that offers more volume and texture. To amp up your medium hair with long layers, explore dark-rooted blonde balayage.
Inverted Bob
As one of those typical mid-length layered haircuts, this inverted bob is exquisite. Styling with soft boho waves can create a dimensional effect in this platinum blonde hair. If you plan on flaunting this look, a regular trim every 6-10 weeks is vital to keep it healthy without the split ends.
Permed Layers for Mid-Length Hair
This bouncy layered medium-length hair was permed and wrapped in an effortless ringlet style. Her short to long layers and coarse texture made the perfect curly canvas. Say hello to this easy bouncy fun where curls and layers go hand in hand.
With perms making a comeback, it is important to know that you won’t wake up with perfect ringlets or a smooth wave. Curly hair still needs styling and products, whether the curl is natural or permed. Layers will take the weight off and allow your curl to be bouncier and form ringlets.
You’ll need products! For a dry soft look, a lightweight curl cream will help smooth the curl and reduce frizz. For a wet look, mousse can be used throughout the hair. For a little extra shine, use a small amount of shine mist or spray through the mid-section to ends.
Scrunch, scrunch, scrunch! The biggest thing when styling curly layers is to scrunch your hair while it dries. Water weighs your hair down. If you let gravity do its thing, it will cause your hair to dry flat. Continuously scrunch as it dries so that the curl can form.
Short curly hair is perfect for those who would like to complement their round face shape. Curls will also produce a round look for those with an oval or oblong-shaped face. Overall, ask your stylist what type of curl and layers will produce the best outcome for your shape and lifestyle.
Feathered Layers for Over 50
Who loves layered haircuts for medium hair? The key to this stunning shoulder-grazing chop lies in its blended layers. They result in a natural-looking movement, giving your mane a bouncier finish. These are the feathered layers for over 50 that’s sure to make you fall in love with your grey locks.
Layered Cut with Side Bangs
Look smart and confident with this layered cut with side bangs! The length where it stops a few inches below the shoulders will keep the fullness of your straight hair. A deep, dimensional rose gold hue in this long layered bob haircut will grant your look a touch of youthfulness.
Side Fringe
This is a long bob, or “LOB” as some would say. It’s versatile in the fact that this could still “feel” long, but also can be easily managed.
It is great for fine to medium hair. I cut this into a triangular shape to leave length around the front.
I used Donald Scott Carving Comb to give the layers softness, and Donald Scott Chop Stick to detail the layers around the face and sketch the perfect face-framing look.
I styled using Paul Michell invisible wear foam giving a soft texture to the hair when applying to wet hair. I blew dry with a large round brush and finished with a beach curl using my Paul Mitch smoothing iron. Spray with Worked Up to give a light hold.
It’s very easy to manage, best with a light styling product, and ideal for medium to fine hair. It’s also great for people who still love a ponytail but want a more stylish look. It’s recommended for oval, round, or square face shape, as it can show off your look!
It is great for a busy lifestyle. A ponytail can be achieved but only when you have time and a quick blow out it holds its style.
Shag With Bangs
Layered haircuts for medium-length hair like this one look even more stylish with bangs, don’t you think?
This is a more conservative shag that was cut with a feather plier razor. It has movement and piecey-ness and looks perfectly disheveled! This look was inspired by Amanda Wall, the creative director of R+Co.
This look is for the normal to fine-haired woman that has a lot of hair and craves movement and texture. It works great with a fringe and looks best when product is used to define the ends. This look isn’t for hair that has a rough cuticle layer or expands with humidity!
This haircut air-dried on slightly wavy hair gives a great beachy, lived-in look. Any face shape can pull this haircut off! The stylist will just need to determine where to start the shortest face-framing layer dependent on the face shape, and whether or not bangs are an option based on style and commitment to upkeep!
Layered Bob
Here’s a medium-length layered bob haircut, allowing you to rock a textured style. If you always part your ginger mane in the middle, you won’t go wrong with a few face-framing pieces for a softer look. Plus, another reason to love this mid-length hair is its ability to wear all up or half down.
Feminine Mid-Length Layered Hair
The perfect and very versatile mid-length layered haircut for women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s is here! Enjoy an alluring image as you pull off this feminine mid-length layered hair. With the combo of a middle part and soft waves, the outcome looks voluminous and fuller. Complete the elegance of your locks by painting them with a deep dark hue.
Short to Medium Bob with Layers
A gorgeous short to medium bob with layers to show off your blonde ombre! What makes this layered bob cut seem perfect is the strong and sharp perimeter around the neck. The short to medium length gives a fuller finish while looking a slightly longer.
Beachy Waves with Layers
This look is a medium-length bob with long layers and lots of texture around the bottom. The texture adds volume and keeps the cut from getting too heavy around the perimeter. I love that you can get that great beachy wave when you style it!
I always use Aveda products. The best products for this look are Volumizing Tonic at the roots, Thickening Tonic for your mids and ends, and a lightweight smoothing product like Aveda’s Smooth Infusion styling creme. I like to finish with a lightweight hairspray like Aveda’s Air Control to add weightless texture and hold.
The beauty of this layered medium hair cut is that it works on all types of hair! It also looks amazing on almost every face shape as it is extremely customizable. If your stylist knows what they are doing, this look is great for everyone!
Since it’s still fairly short, it’s quick to style with your curling iron. Just make sure you’re using your heat protectant! It is the perfect look for the on-the-go woman who still wants a stylish cut.
Soft Shoulder-Length Cut for Straight Hair
Imagine wearing this shoulder-length cut with layers—you’ll love it, for sure! It’s such an ideal soft shoulder-length cut for straight hair like yours. Looking great in a brown shade, this medium-long hair will suit your fair or pale skin. The Bardot or curtain fringe doesn’t only add style but also frames your best facial features.
Middle Parted Textured Lob
Consider a shoulder-length hairstyle. It’s the new, “grown up” version of the long textured bob that has been popular for the past few years. It has soft, minimal layers and a shaggy texture throughout, but with a beautiful and blunt silhouette.
For fine to medium hair, use a volume mist at the roots and a bit of a blow dry cream from the mid-shaft to the end. This adds that little bit of shine we all love and controls frizz. My go-to’s are the Volumist from Davines and Hair Cream from TO112.
For thick hair, use a combination of the TO112 Hair Cream and TO112 Serum, starting at the ends and working your way up.
With textured hairstyles, always finish the look with the Davines Texture Spray to give it a bit of definition and hold.
The great thing about this cut and length is that it basically works for any hair type or face shape. That said, medium-length hair is the most versatile because it allows for the movement inherent in a textured lob.
That being said, there is no “one size fits all”, and even a cut like this needs to be tweaked to suit the client’s lifestyle. If they are more wash-and-go, I would leave the fringe out and do a more A-line silhouette so it’s less work. If they are into styling and drying their hair, the fringe adds that extra bit of interest to this look.
Textured Mid-Length Layers
Whether you’re a teen or a lady, these textured mid-length layers will look fantastic on you. Make it more dramatic by incorporating waves that can provide volume and movement. Never let this collarbone-length layered hair grow out while causing distress.
Gorgeous Mid-Length Curled Layers
Try some mid-length layers and curl them with an iron to add some life to your long locks. Adding some layers takes the weight off long hair and gives you a fuller and sexier hairstyle. Ask your stylist to start your face-framing layers around the chin. Round brush and curl the front pieces away from the face for a modern and beautiful shape.
Medium Shag with No Bangs
A medium-length shag without bangs is a perfect choice for round face shapes and will glam up your long hair. If you are tired of your long hair laying flat, why not add some layering and shag it out? Fuller hair is definitely trending and this style will take you there. As an added bonus, mid-length shags can still be pulled up for that workout. Ask your stylist for chin-length layers and you will be happy you did.
Medium Straight Hair with Long Side Bangs and Layers
If you have a round face, try a haircut featuring medium straight hair with long side bangs and layers. The long side-swept bangs draw attention to your eyes and help elongate a round face. Layers are ideal if you have a lot of hair because they remove weight and create movement in the haircut – just talk to your stylist before they start cutting about how short you’d like the layers. Blow-dry layered haircuts with an extra-large round brush for a modern, straighter take on a 90’s classic layered style.
