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Easy Hairstyles for Medium-Length Hair: QuickEveryday Looks
Easy hairstyles for shoulder-length and medium hair that take five minutes or less: waves, half-up styles, low buns, braids, and claw clip looks.
Hairover Team
Medium-length hair is the most versatile length for styling: long enough to put up, short enough to style quickly. The easiest everyday looks are a half-up knot, a claw clip twist, a low bun, and quick waves with a straightener. If your hair sits right on your shoulders and flips out, turn the ends under or wear it up.
Down
1. Quick waves. Bend sections with a straightener. See how to curl hair with a straightener.
2. Sleek with tucked ends. Smooth with a round brush and turn the ends under.
3. Tucked behind the ears. Polished and keeps hair out of your face.
4. Air-dried texture. Scrunch in a light cream and let it dry. See how to air-dry hair.
Half-up
5. Half-up knot. Gather the top section into a small bun.
6. Half-up claw clip. Twist the top half back and clip it.
7. Half-up braid. Two thin braids from the temples, tied at the back. See half-up half-down hairstyles.
Up
8. Low bun. Tie a low ponytail and coil it. See how to do a chignon.
9. Claw clip twist. Twist all your hair up and clip it. See claw clip hairstyles.
10. Low ponytail with a wrapped band. Wrap a strand around the band to hide it. See ponytail hairstyles.
Braids
11. Two low braids. Easy, practical, and great with a hat. See how to braid hair.
12. Side braid. Over one shoulder for a softer look.
The shoulder flip
Hair that ends right on the shoulders gets pushed outward. To deal with it, turn the ends under with a round brush, wear it up, or ask your stylist for a cut an inch above or below the shoulders. See medium-length haircuts for women.
Related guides
Find a medium cut that’s easy to style
Hairover lets you upload a clear photo, get a hair analysis, and try hairstyles on your own face in Style Studio, so you can choose a medium cut that suits your routine.
FAQ
What are easy hairstyles for shoulder-length hair?
A half-up knot, a low bun, a claw clip twist, loose waves, or tucking one side behind the ear. All take less than five minutes.
How do I style medium hair so it doesn't flip out?
Hair that rests on the shoulders flips outward. Turn the ends under with a round brush, wear it up, or ask for a cut an inch above or below the shoulders.
Can you braid medium-length hair?
Yes. Two braids, a half-up braid, or a braid along the hairline all work at shoulder length.
What is the fastest way to add volume to medium hair?
Flip your part, use dry shampoo at the roots, or blow-dry upside down.
