20 Medium Length Haircuts 2027 for Easy Style

Medium length haircuts sit between a bob and long layers, landing anywhere from the collarbone to the mid-back. For 2027, the shift is toward softer, more lived-in shapes that work with natural texture rather than fighting it.

This collection of 20 styles covers the range from low-upkeep blunt cuts to layered, fringe-heavy shapes that need a trim every six weeks. It is built for fine hair that needs volume, thick hair that needs weight removal, round faces that want elongation, and anyone whose current cut goes flat by lunch. Medium Length Haircuts appear here as the answer to the perennial question: what length is versatile enough for a ponytail but still feels like a real haircut.

01. Medium Shag With Curtain Bangs

This collarbone-length shag relies on its layers for movement, and the curtain bangs act as the finishing flourish. The wavy blowout and middle parting give it a polished yet relaxed feel, and the brown base with blonde highlights adds dimension. It works best on medium-density wavy hair that can hold that texture. Round and oval face shapes benefit from the softening effect of curtain bangs. Ask your stylist for: collarbone length shag, curtain bangs, soft waves. A round brush and blow dryer are your tools for that voluminous finish, with a trim every eight to ten weeks to keep the shape.

02. Collarbone Lob With Wispy Bangs

How do you ask for something that looks this undone without sounding vague? Start with the specifics. This collarbone lob uses prominent layers and wispy bangs to create movement, and the side parting keeps the style from feeling stiff. The dark brown base with subtle lighter pieces adds depth without a full color commitment. Ask your stylist for: collarbone lob, wispy bangs, soft waves. It suits most face shapes because wispy bangs are low-commitment in both style and density. A trim every six to eight weeks keeps the baseline clean and the bangs from turning into a curtain.

03. Layered Bob With Full Bangs

A layered bob with full bangs is the bolder cousin of the softer, wispier lobs. The collarbone length keeps it practical, but the ash blonde highlights and loose waves give it a fashion-forward edge. Full bangs require a willingness to own the look. Oval and longer face shapes handle the density best. Ask your stylist for: collarbone layered bob, full bangs, loose waves. A texturizing spray helps the waves hold their shape, and a trim every six to eight weeks keeps the bluntness intact.

04. Collarbone Butterfly Layers With Curtain Bangs

Butterfly layers are cut to remove weight from the interior while leaving the perimeter full, which is a clever trick for thick hair. This collarbone-length version uses curtain bangs and a middle parting to frame the face without sacrificing volume. The warm beige blonde with highlights emphasizes the movement. Thick wavy hair starting at the collarbone is the ideal candidate.

Ask your stylist for: collarbone butterfly layers, curtain bangs, wavy blowout. Blow-dry with a round brush, focusing on the ends to encourage soft waves. Plan for a trim every eight to ten weeks to maintain the layer structure.

05. Mid-Back Long Shag With Heavy Layers

A long shag that reaches mid-back is a commitment to both length and texture. The heavy layers and curtain bangs create that voluminous, wavy silhouette, but getting there requires a diffuser and a volumizing mousse. The medium brown base with blonde highlights adds dimension that keeps the layers from blending into one solid block. Thick wavy hair handles the weight removal best, and the style suits most face shapes thanks to the forgiving curtain bangs.

Ask your stylist for: mid-back long shag, heavy layers, curtain bangs. This is a casual, bohemian look that works for everyday wear. A trim every eight to ten weeks prevents the layers from losing their shape.

06. Mid-Back Voluminous Layers With Full Bangs

A mid-back cut with voluminous layers and full bangs creates a polished, sculpted shape that works best on thick, straight hair capable of holding that much height. Fine hair will likely fall flat no matter how much mousse you apply. Ask your stylist for: mid-back voluminous layers, full bangs, curled ends. Full bangs also help balance a longer face shape by shortening the visual length.

At home, use a large barrel curling iron on the ends to recreate the curve, then set with a flexible hold hairspray. The layers lose their shape after about ten weeks, so plan on a trim every 10 to 12 weeks to keep the volume from turning into bulk.

07. Chin Length Blunt Bob With Side-Swept Bangs

A chin length blunt bob with side-swept bangs is a high-maintenance design that delivers high-impact polish. The blunt line creates weight and shine, while the side-swept bangs soften the perimeter and work well on square or round face shapes. Platinum blonde on fine, wavy hair requires professional lightening and consistent toning, so this is not a DIY project. Ask your stylist for: chin length blunt bob, side-swept bangs, voluminous curls. A curling iron and a texturizing spray add the bounce shown here, but the bob needs a trim every four to six weeks to keep that sharp edge from looking ragged.

08. Chin Length Layered Bob With Volume

A chin length layered bob with volume relies on a good blowout and the right product to keep it from sitting flat. The layers remove weight through the interior while the side parting and sculpted shape add height at the crown, which suits longer face shapes. Ask your stylist for: chin length layered bob, voluminous blowout. Apply a volumizing mousse to damp hair before blow-drying with a round brush, focusing on the roots. The subtle highlights add dimension but the real work is the lift, which fades after a few washes. Trim every six to eight weeks to maintain the shape.

09. Collarbone Bob With Choppy Layers

The collarbone bob with choppy layers is a texture play, not a volume play. The choppy, uneven ends create movement and the illusion of density on fine, straight hair that might otherwise lie too flat. A side parting and blowout keep the shape directional rather than scattered. Ask your stylist for: collarbone bob, choppy layers, side parting. The precision is in the scissor work, so a blunt razor or at-home trim will ruin the effect. Use a texturizing paste on dry hair to separate the layers and keep the edge from blurring into a single blunt line. This cut needs a trim every six to eight weeks to keep the choppiness intentional.

10. Collarbone Layers With Curtain Bangs and Wavy Blowout

How do you ask for a haircut that looks like you just came from the coast? Start with collarbone layers and curtain bangs, then specify a side part and a wavy blowout. The layers are cut to frame the face without losing length, and the curtain bangs soften the transition from forehead to cheekbone. Ask your stylist for: collarbone layers, curtain bangs, loose waves. At home, apply a wave-enhancing spray to damp hair and let it air dry or diffuse on low heat for a similar bend without heat damage. The subtle lighter highlights add dimension but the cut itself does the work. Trim every six to eight weeks to keep the bangs from turning into a solid fringe.

11. Collarbone Lob With Face-Framing Pieces

The trick to a lob that actually moves with you is a set of face-framing pieces cut shorter than the rest, so they catch air instead of disappearing into the hemline. This version lands at collarbone length with soft, air-dried waves, the layers cut to swing forward rather than stack. Thick, wavy textures hold that shape best, and the face-framing pieces do real work softening an angular jawline. Ask your stylist for a collarbone lob with face-framing pieces and soft waves. Use a texturizing spray and scrunch while drying, then let the natural wave do the rest.

12. Collarbone Layers With Soft Face-Framing

Korean-inspired layers keep the length at collarbone but carve out soft, blended pieces around the face, styled here in gentle waves with a middle parting. On fine hair, those face-framing layers can look promising fresh from the salon and deflate by midday. The cut relies on daily styling to hold the movement, so a gentle blow-dry with a smoothing serum is not optional. Ask your stylist for collarbone layers with soft face-framing pieces and a middle part. A trim every six to eight weeks keeps the edges from growing into a solid triangle.

13. Collarbone Layers With Face-Framing Bangs and Blonde With Highlights

Full bangs make a statement, but face-framing bangs are the version that lets you decide how much commitment you actually want. These are cut into collarbone-length layers with a side parting and loose waves, the blonde highlighted pieces falling forward without blocking the forehead. Compared to a heavy fringe, this approach still defines the eyes but grows out without awkwardness. Ask your stylist for collarbone layers with face-framing bangs and loose waves. Medium wavy textures carry the shape best, and a texturizing spray with air-drying keeps the finish from looking overworked.

14. Collarbone Lob With Balayage And Curtain Bangs

A balayage at this length is essentially a grow-out insurance policy: the dark blonde is painted freehand from midshaft to ends, leaving a visible root shadow that buys you eight weeks between salon visits. The collarbone lob carries soft layers and curtain bangs parted down the middle, styled here in a wavy blowout that shows the dimension. Ask your stylist for a collarbone lob with curtain bangs and dark blonde balayage. Use a round brush and a smoothing serum to define the waves. The lob itself needs a trim every eight to ten weeks to keep the hemline clean.

15. Collarbone Blunt Bob With Curtain Bangs

A polished, one length finish can feel severe without the right details. Ask your stylist for: a collarbone blunt bob with subtle layers and soft curtain bangs. The blunt cut gives the weight; the layers prevent the ends from flipping out. Fine, straight textures are the natural home for this shape, and the curtain bangs soften the perimeter so it looks deliberately cut. A middle parting keeps the symmetry clean. Style it with a flat iron for a smooth finish, and plan a trim every six to eight weeks, because a blunt bob announces its grow out loudly.

16. Collarbone Layered Haircut With Full Bangs, Wavy

This collarbone-length layered haircut pairs a full fringe with soft waves, and the middle parting keeps the face-framing layers visible. It suits medium-density wavy hair at collarbone length, and the full bangs work especially well for longer face shapes. Ask your stylist for: collarbone layered haircut, full bangs, soft waves. A texturizing spray is your friend here; it prevents the waves from collapsing into flatness by midday. Plan on trimming the layers every eight to ten weeks to keep the bangs at the right length and the face-framing pieces from turning into awkward wisps.

17. Collarbone Bob With Distinct Layers and Blonde With Highlights

This collarbone bob makes its point with distinct layers that create visible shape from root to end, even on fine, straight hair. The side part and blowout add polish, and the blonde highlights provide dimension without needing a full color overhaul every few weeks. Ask your stylist for: collarbone bob, distinct layers, side part blowout.

This is a salon-first cut. At home, replicating that smooth, layered finish requires a round brush and some patience; air-drying tends to flatten the distinct layer lines. If you are after the look but not the effort, book the appointment and accept that a quick blow-dry is the price of admission. A trim every six to eight weeks keeps the bob shape crisp and the layers from blending into one.

18. Collarbone Lob With Lived-In Balayage and Loose Waves

The lived-in quality of this collarbone lob is the point: the balayage is painted freehand so the color melts from a deeper root into lighter ends, which means the grow-out line never announces itself. Subtle layers keep the wavy, medium-density texture from turning triangular, and the side parting gives the loose waves somewhere to go. It suits anyone with wavy hair at collarbone length who would rather not see a salon every six weeks. Ask your stylist for: collarbone lob, subtle layers, lived-in balayage. Blonde balayage drifts warm between visits, so plan on a toning appointment every eight to ten weeks. A sea salt spray and air-drying will carry the texture most days, and a trim every ten weeks keeps the ends from splitting.

19. Collarbone Haircut With Soft Blended Layers

This collarbone haircut uses soft, blended layers that are cut with point-cutting or scissor-over-comb techniques to create seamless movement without losing density at the ends. The side part and smooth blowout show off the medium brown base with subtle lighter highlights, and the fine straight texture benefits from the layering. Ask your stylist for: collarbone haircut, soft blended layers, side part blowout. A smoothing serum applied before blow-drying keeps flyaways in check. Trim every six to eight weeks to maintain the blend; once the layers grow past collarbone length, they lose their shape and the haircut starts to look heavy rather than airy.

20. Collarbone Layered Haircut With Feathered Layers

How do you get that soft, airy shape without losing the collarbone length? Ask for long feathered layers and side bangs, then style it straight with a side part. This collarbone layered haircut uses feathering to remove bulk from the ends while keeping the overall length, making it a strong choice for fine straight hair that needs movement. Ask your stylist for: collarbone layered haircut, long feathered layers, side bangs.

The blonde highlights add a bit of dimension, but the real star is the layering technique: feathered layers graduate softly from mid-length to ends, creating a light finish that does not look choppy. A flat iron is the fastest way to keep the layers defined, though a round brush blowout works too. Trim every eight to ten weeks; the feathered ends lose their precision faster than blunt cuts, so skipping a trim will leave you with a shape that reads more shag than sleek.

21. Final Thoughts

For fine hair, keep one blunt baseline and skip heavy layers that thin the ends. For a round face, let the length fall below the chin and add soft face-framing pieces rather than a full fringe. These guidelines keep your cut working with your texture and shape, not against them.

• Trim every 6-10 weeks to maintain shape and prevent split ends.
• Refresh color with a gloss or toner every 8-12 weeks.
• Use heat protectant before styling with hot tools.
• Wash hair 2-3 times per week to preserve color and natural oils.

Discover the medium length that best suits your style and hair type.