These Medium Hairstyles Will Give You a New Look If You've Got Thick Hair
If you've got thick hair, you know the constant struggle of looking at the latest and greatest hair trends and wondering just how hard it's going to be to duplicate. Sure, we all dream of those long luxurious locks but thick hair can be heavy. And those short hairstyles for thick hair can be adorable, but require a lot more maintenance especially if your hair grows fast. So what's the answer? Go for the best of both worlds with medium-length hairstyles.
The great thing about medium hairstyles is that they're super versatile. You can put them up when you're in a hurry or off to a special occasion, plus they give you time to consider a more dramatic look. Maybe try a lob (a long bob) before you commit to a shorter cut or take the time to learn how to grow your hair faster if you want to go long again. Plus, for thicker hair, medium-length looks remove some weight, which makes them even easier to manage and style.
Of course, medium hairstyles for thick hair do require some thought before hitting the salon. You want to consider the texture of your hair and how you prefer to wear it before going for that cut. For instance, if you have naturally curly hair, do you want something that looks good all natural or do you sometimes straighten it, too? You'll need to find a cut that looks great either way in that case. Don't worry, there are plenty here that do and more! So take a scroll and see what you like best.
Blunt Waves
If you have natural waves in your hair like Jessica Alba, blunt ends will keep you from having to worry about frizz or fighting with the bottom of your hair to curl the way you want it.
Triangle Baby Bangs
Zendaya constantly proves that having thick hair can be so much fun. Cutting blunt baby bangs into a point at the front makes a bold statement on its own, so the rest of your hair can be worn simple and straight to not distract from the main focus.
Flipped Lob
Flipped ends are back! Selena Gomez takes a glam approach with a voluminous bouncy curls and a side part. You can achieve this with a large round brush and a hairdryer. The thicker your hair, the smaller sections you should do at a time.
Bouncy Curls
Take a tip from Blake Lively and have layers in your hair to reduce the weight if you want to wear it a bit longer. That also gives big curls the chance to be bouncier. Try this look with a curling iron or cheat with a head full of hot rollers.
Classic Lob
Shorter bobs might be difficult to maintain if you have thick hair. If you go for a longer bob (or "lob" as it's often referred), you don't have to worry about all that volume against your face. Instead, it will frame it if you go closer to the shoulder.
Face-Framing Layers
If you're looking to grow out a one-layer lob, consider getting layers that frame around your face. Chin-length layers at the front and shoulder-length at the back like Jennifer Garner's will add interest without being complicated to style.
Soft Frame
If you want to keep you hair straight and on the longer side but blunt isn't good for your face shape, opt for a few shorter pieces on the sides like very long side bangs. They will soften the framing around your face without looking too layered, just like Anne Hathaway.
Voluminous Layers
Hello, Hollywood glamour! Faith Hill always has interesting hair, and this latest version has us all in on old school glam. As you can see, she's got a lot of shorter layers on the top and sides that add a frame to her face when curled.
Blunt Bangs
Sure, bangs need maintenance, especially if your hair grows fast. But just look at what a statement Taylor Swift makes with her thick set. When they get a little longer, she sweeps them to the side (which is totally on trend right now anyway).
Medium Layers
Medium-length layers like Cindy Crawford's help reduce the weight of longer hair, allowing a nice amount of volume on the top. Plus, you can easily switch your part!
Sleek and Straight
If you have naturally straight hair, going with a simple, sleek look like Mila Kunis will require very little maintenance. If you have wavier hair, you can still go for this look with the help of a flatiron and a little patience to work with a small section at a time.
Textured Lob
You don't have to go super straight with a lob if you don't have the time and the patience to tackle those waves. Embrace your texture like Chrissy Teigan with a more voluminous version.
Spiral Bob
For naturally tight curly hair like Kerry Washington, you can embrace the volume yet still reduce it a bit with bangs and a lot of layers. It looks shorter in front but actually tapers to the shoulder in the back.
Ombre Waves
Jennifer Love Hewitt's thick waves get a boost of subtle color. The lighter ombre on the bottom half of her hair helps lighten and brighten up around her face and quite literally highlights the waves.
Long Layers
Going for longer layers like Sarah Jessica Parker will help thin out some of the weight of your thicker hair. It also creates texture if you have natural waves that you want to accentuate.
'70s Fringe
You can fringe your bangs or you can fringe all around your face! Either way, channel the 1970s with this fun, face-framing look like Bryce Dallas Howard. Keeping it longer in back will make it so easy to put up, too.
Highlighted Lob
What we love about Penelope Cruz's lob is all the pretty color variations throughout her head. A lot of the lighter pieces are actually towards the middle, creating a '60s-style vibe at the crown of the head.
No-Part Part
Where exactly is Connie Briton's part? It's hard to say, and that's the point! Because whether she wears it straight or curly, she can let her hair tell her where it wants to go that day.
Sleek Side Part
The best way to admire Selma Hayek's super shiny hair is when she wears it completely straight like this. The side part gives her a sultry attitude and the subtle long fringe at the front helps soften the look a bit.
Wavy Side Part
To show you just how versatile the side part with a little fringe on the sides can be, look how nice Amanda Seyfried's hair looks in its naturally curly state!
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