A Happy Medium: Bob Haircuts With Versatility & Style
A compromise between very long and very short, medium length haircuts can be easily pulled back into a stylish updo, or worn down in a flattering face-framing way. Medium haircuts are usually around shoulder-length, give or take an inch and with the right products, can be great for straight, wavy, and curly hair. Easier to care for than long hair and flattering for most face shapes, they’re a great choice for someone who wants to look polished for work and playful for fun. Usually, all you’ll need to do to make the work-to-play transition is add some pomade or wax, tousle, and go!
Versatility is the number one advantage of a mid-length hair cut. Straightening your curly hair or curling your straight hair will give you an instant change without much effort. Layers, bangs, and complementary color enhancements add depth and uniqueness to a medium length cut. You also have the flexibility of wearing it up or accessorizing with headbands, clips, or funky pins.
Medium cuts still need some attention and care, especially at the ends to keep them looking healthy. Infrequent trims and a good conditioner will do the trick. To help make your medium length style stand out, you can use pomade or waxes to add some definition to the ends and shine to your hair.
There are plenty of mid-length styles to choose from. Here are a few ideas:
Surfer-girl shag: An easy cut, this is a mid-length (around the chin or shoulders) style with choppy, haphazard layers. Stylists often use a razor to add texture to the ends and the hair is commonly worn in loose waves or curls. The best products are those that include some sort of sea salt to help form waves and a bit of shine.
Chin-length bob or pageboy bob: Made famous by Vogue Editor, Anna Wintour, the longer variation of the bob comes closer to the chin or shoulders and has a more square shape than the typical rounded bob. This keeps the cut looking youthful and modern, as well as making it easier to style. Equally stylish worn in waves, curls, or straightened, the longer bobs are a great choice for women who want to keep some length to their hair.
Once you’ve figured out the cut, there’s the choice of all-one-length or blended layers? Choppy ends or blunt edges? Sky’s the limit but make sure to keep your hair’s natural texture in mind when deciding whether to go with a blunt bob, which works best on thicker hair, or a surfer style.
