Style and lifestyle determine the look. Women's haircuts for medium hair are of interest to trendsetters, thanks to the universal length, photos of glossy magazines allow you to choose the optimal hairstyle by age, face type and figure, for example, bob, bob, cascade, ladder, aurora.
The most popular in 2024 are torn, layered and asymmetrical hairstyles. Lovers of the classics should take a closer look at the sesson haircut and hat. For lovers of bold and extravagant images, stylists have prepared stylish hooligan techniques such as tomboi.
Choosing a hairstyle for medium hair
For medium-length hair, classic haircuts with a straight cut and thinning are suitable, as well as combinations of trendy hairstyles (bob, cascade, graduation). It will not be difficult to choose a successful image: it is enough to determine the type of face, shape and hair structure, compare the proposed options in the table.
Table:
| Main classification | Subspecies | Recommended hairstyles | Options not recommended |
| Oval | Kare, bob-kare, she-wolf, sesson, debut, rhapsody, caprice | Looks with sparse, short bangs | |
| Square | Asymmetry, layering, graduation and stepped haircuts, bangs below the eyebrows to the side | Symmetry, bulky heavy strands near the jaw, thick bangs below the eyebrows | |
| A circle | Bob, bob, Italian, cascading haircuts, models with side, side parting | Smooth pixie hairstyle, wide voluminous bangs, center parting | |
| Triangle | Bob, bob, cascade, step models, oblique or milled bangs on the side, curls | Pixie, bob with straight bangs or central parting, volume effect at the top of the head | |
| Rectangle | Bob-caret, aurora, ladder, cascade, light curling, arched, even bangs | Side bangs, voluminous crown, open forehead, full symmetry, pixie | |
| Rhombus | Asymmetry, bob-square, ladder, cascade, side parting | No bangs smooth cut, symmetry, shortened bangs | |
| Elongated / lean | Cascade, aurora, hat, page, arched, oblique bangs | Perfect symmetry, straight parting, no bangs | |
| By height | Low | Cascade, square, graduation and bangs - straight, thick, asymmetrical and elongated options | Smooth hairstyles |
| Tall | Waves, bob, cascade, asymmetry, graduation, ladder | Smooth temples, little bangs, high hairstyles | |
| Fit | Skinny body | Elongated bob, hat, tomboy, shaved temple | Lush and voluminous hairstyles |
| Curvy | Bob, ladder, cascade, asymmetry, ladder, waves, styling in grunge style | Smooth, combed strands, straight bangs or regular parting | |
| Depending on the structure of the hair | Thin | Haircuts of equal length (square, pixie), asymmetry, shag | Graduation |
| Hard | Gavroche, ladder, she-wolf | Beanie | |
| Curly | Graduated haircuts, elongated oblique bangs | Short hairstyles, straight cut | |
| Direct | Ladder, bob, bob, fox tail | — | |
| Thick | Pixie or page, cascade, gavroche | — | |
| Fluffy hair | Caret, cascade | Sessun |
Haircuts for medium hair for women
Hair lengths of 15-25 cm are suitable for interesting experiments with hairstyles that do not require styling.
Square
A bob haircut for medium hair is presented from the back with an absolutely straight cut and a similar bang, however, stylists come up with and combine various hairstyles (an example of such assimilation is a female photo showing a bob bob or bob on a leg).
Features:
- Holders of a round, oval-shaped face wear a square without bangs.
- A high, wide forehead is best covered with bangs, but not necessarily straight.
- Elegant long hair is comfortable to style on the side, short or oblique bangs draw attention to the eyes, making the look expressive.
- A heavy, narrow, sharp chin brightens up the elongated strands of the face - it is worth trying on a graduated square.
Elongated bob
Wear on smooth and curly hair. A feature of the elongated bob is short strands on the back of the head and elongated curls in front. The front curls reach shoulder level. There is a smooth transition between the anterior and occipital areas of the head. The technique opens the face, emphasizes the features, exposes the graceful line of the neck.
Many hairstyles have restrictions on age-old groups, but all ages are suitable for a square. Young girls dilute strict geometry with informal additions (bright colors, shaved parts of the head, patterns), pedantic women tend to lay a strand to strand clearly, older women choose a double volume.
Ladder
To create a stepped hairstyle, the hair is cut from crown to ends in layers of different lengths and depths. Chaotic strands that resemble the shape of a fox's tail perfectly support the idea of a hairstyle.
The hairstyle is combined with various styles of fashionable bangs, allowing you to level out unwanted features of the appearance: visually stretch the round shape, and round the triangular or oval face with strands of different lengths. The hairstyle will also add expressiveness to the miniature look. Holders of a round face should exclude bangs and straighten the strands.
Cascade
Haircuts for medium hair (female photos display a pronounced shape and spectacular volume, which determines the versatility of a hairstyle) with a layered structure go to almost everyone, but it looks most advantageous on wavy or straight hair, emphasizing the texture of the cascade. The name lies in the technique of execution.
Curls are decorated with multi-layered, clearly structured waves or steps. The main rule in choosing a cascading hairstyle silhouette is the perfect combination with the face type.
The question is decided by the control strands - they are "selected" on the occipital area:
- A narrow and slightly elongated oval will take on a harmonious look when the control strands reach the jawline.
- The fullness of a round face will be corrected by short curls - to the temples.
- The volume of the face is veiled by long arched bangs.
- An elongated face will be decorated with a short - up to the eyebrows - bangs. Thin it out or leave it flat, smooth - the decision is made individually.
Elongated bob
It resembles beans in shape, hence its name. The classic bob is characterized by short strands at the back, gradually lengthening in the front. The hairstyle is complemented by oblique or torn bangs. Long bob is the basis for creating evening and casual looks.
Combines with a variety of staining techniques, including ombre and sombre, Californian, Venetian highlights, 3D staining and babylights. It looks stylish and beautiful. Also, in the bob format, graduation and layering sometimes appear, emphasizing the natural features of the girls.
Graduated bob
Graduation is created with a smooth or abrupt transition from short to long curls. The effect of different strands allows you to hide hair imperfections, objectionable facial features. Hair gains extra volume by drawing attention away from a wide chin or small eyes (for example).
A haircut is preferable for a rectangle, square, oval face.The choice in favor of graduation is justified by practicality and convenience, the possibility of creating a neat beauty image.
She-wolf
The haircut is characterized by an unconventional approach to the silhouette by combining a layered effect at the back of the head with asymmetrical bangs below the eyebrows. Curls after a haircut must be milled. Applying styling products allows the strands to separate easily from each other, giving the feeling of a tousled wolf mane.
Tomboy
The word tomboy is translated from English as "hooligan", "fidget". The owners of tomboi haircuts are rebellious, daring and courageous representatives of the fair sex. The hairstyle emphasizes the woman's mood with asymmetrical, layered strands, a trimmed back of the head and temples. The bangs below the eyebrows are trimmed to one side.
Sesson
Sessun stands out against the background of retro hairstyles in 2024 with perfect smoothness and precision, a smooth transition of the cut line. Arcuate bangs also feature a haircut. The hairstyle excludes an eccentric, careless attitude, it is impeccable in everything. The correct face shape for a sesson haircut is an oval.
The rest of the options can be easily corrected with the correct bangs:
- elongated oval - thick and straight bangs;
- a circle - asymmetry;
- triangle - elongated oblique bangs;
- square - semicircular, thick bangs.
Debut
The peculiarity of the haircut is achieved by step-by-step cutting of hair "strand by strand". The resulting hairstyle neatly frames the face and does not take time to style.
Aurora
Beautiful volume, maintaining its shape and the absence of the need for styling - the versatility of "Italian" is given by thin feathers, cut in layers. For an Italian-style hairstyle, straight and curly curls are suitable. Lush, retro styling emphasizes the texture of the strands and lends a slight casual look.
The silhouette is created on the principle of a graduated cascade, devoid of rigid and clear lines. Bangs are an important element of the Aurora haircut, the preferred option is a horseshoe. Thinning the ends of the hair will harmoniously complete the "Italian" look.
French haircut
A great way to maintain shape on short to medium hair. The strand-by-strand cutting technology makes the curls voluminous and lively. There is no need to style your hair; after washing, the strands will be distributed independently.
Beanie
The hairstyle is easily recognizable by the volume at the crown or back of the head. In the second case, the length is gradually reduced to a minimum towards the neck. The hairstyle is classic, asymmetrical, two-layer.
Rejuvenates and looks neat on a face with a sharp chin and indistinct cheekbones, thick and straight curls. Obedient and soft hair will stick out when styling in all directions, liquid strands will not hold their shape.
Page
The hairstyle has a rounded silhouette, revealing the lobes of the ears or completely covering them. Particular importance is attached to the strands of the occipital-parietal zone. They are shortened or decorated with a beautiful U-shaped cape. A haircut is performed on medium hair, with or without bangs, torn or straight ends.
The volume of the strands allows you to beat thin hair and correctly correct facial imperfections, hiding a high forehead behind the bangs and emphasizing the expressiveness of the eyes. The hairstyle makes the image naive and feminine, allows you to look younger.
Rhapsody
Discreet and feminine hairstyle that refreshes the look. The shortened length at the crown creates a “beanie” effect. The remaining hair length is cut in layers.
Shag
Sheg is characterized by chaos and disorder on the head. The basis of the hairstyle is created by a voluminous crown and torn strands, randomly laid on the head. The haircut adds volume to the hair, highly appreciated by girls and women with thin strands.
Caprice
For a fashionable graduated hairstyle, the master creates short strands on the crown, leaving long curls in the face area. A solution for women of different ages, also the # 1 choice for oval and elongated faces.
Pixie
Effective simplicity and the ability to emphasize the positive features of the appearance - 2 main "pluses of the hairstyle". The hairstyle is variable, it implies the manifestation of one's own imagination, taste and desire to comply with trends.
There are many varieties of pixie: with bangs, no bangs, oblique bangs, shaved temples, thinning or graduation. An important accent of the silhouette is the short nape, balancing the fashionable long bangs in modern standards. Or, conversely, full length is also popular.
Gavroche
The essence of the haircut is the alternation of short curls at the crown and temples with longer strands at the back of the head. In the process of processing, the hair at the crown is cut in turn, the upper sections are 1 cm shorter than the lower ones. Thick hair is milled. To achieve a torn effect, you can treat the strands with a razor.
The haircut is recommended for owners of straight, wavy and curly hair, looks good on blondes, brown-haired women and brunettes with an active lifestyle. The hairstyle will easily pacify tough, unruly curls that are difficult to style.
Fox's tail
A characteristic feature of the haircut is the formation of a triangular cape in the back, reminiscent of a fox's tail. Haircuts are done on different hairs. The beauty of smooth and even strands will be emphasized by a straight cut, the hair will make the perfect V.
For coarse and unruly hair, apply a feather effect using the graduation technique. Unruly strands will fit in a free form, resembling a slightly tousled fox tail.
Hairstyles that do not require styling
Haircuts for medium hair (female photos allow you to review the available options for different hair structures) are 3 main selection criteria.
They are:
- Straight strands involve adding layers or choosing a hairstyle with straight edges (optimal models: bob, pixie, vidal-seassoon and square).
- Curly hair allows you to "play" with the texture of the haircut, the owners of wavy curls should take a closer look at a bob, pixie, bob, graduation or cascade haircut.
- Be careful with curly hair. If you cut your curls in a straight line, you get a "dandelion" effect. By using extra layers, the ends are too thin.
Win-win looks will create structured hairstyles, cascade, pixie.
Hairstyles after 40 years
In 2024, the trendy look for middle-aged women is dictated by simple, natural hairstyles.
Asymmetrical haircuts
If the master suggests making an unsymmetrical hairstyle, you should agree for a number of reasons:
- will beat any flaws in the face;
- will help to lay thick naughty strands, and will add volume to thin curls;
- will provide versatility in use: everyday looks, solemn options;
- is combined with a variety of coloring techniques: highlighting, lightening, balayage.
- looks natural even without styling on straight and curly hair.
Choosing a custom hairstyle for different face types has a number of features:
- for a face in the form of an inverted triangle, a haircut that adds volume at the roots is contraindicated;
- ideal styling for a rounded, square face suggests volume at the roots, complemented by oblique bangs, a ladder, a shaved temple;
- owners of an oval face should experiment with asymmetrical looks.
Asymmetrical strands go well with a tomboy, pixie, bob, graduation, square haircut.
Torn haircuts
Haircuts for medium hair (female photos often draw attention to perky options) of the torn type are widely in demand in Russia, due to the following aspects.
Scroll:
- gives freshness to traditional hairstyles and boring styling;
- helps women with well-groomed appearance look younger;
- emphasizes the individuality of a woman.
Street style allows you to make a cheerful, mischievous hooligan out of a solid woman. The main thing is to match the character of the woman of fashion. The key advantage of styling is also the absence of the need for frequent updates.
Multi-layered haircuts for medium length hair
Haircuts for medium hair (women's photos with multi-level hairstyles are offered to owners of straight or wavy strands) are usually formed in 2 or more tiers, hair graduation, asymmetry of lines that correct the shape of the face are acceptable.
Most multi-layered haircuts are represented by elongated cascade options, double bob, ladder. Voluminous hairstyles are in harmony with the classic, romantic and sporty image - depending on the mood of the owner and the situation.
When considering a photo for women after 40, it is important to consider many points:
- Light shades of strands will help to hide the true age.
- The wrinkles on the eyes hide the elongated bangs well.
- The ideal option would be to bring the face type closer to the oval.
- Reliable helpers in maintaining the shape of the haircut are wax and gel.
- The nose deserves special attention: the owners of a wide or snub nose should take a closer look at a hairstyle with hair combed back, a straight one can easily be hidden by a thick bang of medium length.
- For faces with small features, curls are suitable.
- A triangular edging is recommended for a short neck.
When choosing a hairstyle, one should take into account the woman's lifestyle and character.
Hairstyles with bangs
Bangs suit most of the fair sex of different ages, the main thing is to find your own version. Cutting off the bangs, you should give the appearance the correct shape - an oval. The current trends of 2024 are elongated oblique bangs or split on the sides.
Straight strands up to eyebrows with "torn" ends give variety to the image:
- Oblique bangs visually balance the rectangular look, ideal for asymmetrical and layered haircuts.
- Thick, straight bangs accentuate the nose, and crisp hair lines accentuate the cheekbones. For owners of a square face, such hairstyles are also contraindicated.
- The bangs-arch draws out the oval, allowing you to correct a round or triangular face.
- Curtain bangs are a universal "tool" in the hands of a master who wants to change their appearance due to the length of the bangs and parting.
Mobile apps or false bangs will help you try on a new look. Current selections of artificial hair have a realistic look, are subject to dyeing in the color of their own curls. Most celebrities use false bangs as an accessory for going out.
Correctly selected women's haircuts for medium hair look beautiful, well-groomed, if you control the condition of the hair, use suitable cosmetics and deal with split ends in time. Otherwise, fashionable hairstyles that are favorably positioned in the photo will take on a sloppy look.
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