If you’re craving a change but aren’t quite ready to commit to a dramatic chop, shoulder-length hair is your middle ground.
It offers the perfect balance between short and long, giving you endless styling possibilities without the high-maintenance upkeep of longer hair.
In this post, we’re serving up over 40 fabulous shoulder-length haircuts that are making waves in the beauty world. From classic bobs and sexy choppy layers to textured cuts and styles with bangs, we’ve got it all!
Let’s take a look!
Multidimensional Shoulder-Length Layers
Try a chic layered haircut like this if you want to add a lot of volume to your locks. You can pair it with bangs and then grow them out for an extra sexy look. This is a popular design for the fall season and will suit most women.
Shoulder Length Wavy Bob
A shoulder-length bob with a middle parting is easy to make stylish and trendy. Curl your hair with hair rollers, keeping them in for a few hours, and you’ll be good to go while avoiding heat damage! Once you brush out your hair, apply a pea-sized amount of hair oil to keep the ends moisturized.
Voluminous Feathered Hair
Feathered shoulder-length hair will suit moms and busy women perfectly. If you want to maintain the length at this level, you should cut your hair every other month. Side-swept bangs will look amazing with this style as they’ll add fullness to an already voluminous look. Style your hair in messy waves for an effortlessy glamorous appearance.
Messy Choppy Shoulder Length Bob
A bit wild and dramatic, this shoulder-length haircut has it all! It is a messy and wispy design that looks great with a deep side parting. Style your hair on one side and set it in place with hairspray. In general, a hairdo such as this one will look the prettiest on younger women who are into that wild and messy vibe.
Copper-y Bob Haircut With Bangs
This shoulder-length bob with bangs is a gorgeous and wispy look that can’t go unnoticed. Pair the bob with straight bangs that you can style with a wide tooth comb and some hairspray to achieve the same airy vibe. If you want to add a bit of volume to your ends, use a hair curler and some styling cream.
Straight Dark Bob With Blonde Highlights
A sleek shoulder-length bob is the perfect look throughout seasons. Comb your hair whenever you wash it and define the shape of your bob with a bit of sea salt spray. Ladies who love polished looks and have naturally straight hair will enjoy this shoulder-length haircut idea.
Mid-Length Haircut With a Deep Side Part
A shoulder-length haircut with a deep side part is a bold and stunning move. It has strong retro vibes and is a classic look that resembles the hairstyles we grew up with in the 80s. If you prefer voluminous styles and have a naturally wavy hair texture, you’ll style this look within five minutes.
Wavy Layers With Textured Ends
The slightly shorter than shoulder-length wavy bob with curled ends is a fun and feminine style. If you’re looking for a romantic look, this is it! Your hair will look amazing when you curl the ends with a curling wand, but don’t forget to set the locks in place with hairspray to make it last longer.
Layered Curls
Ladies with curly hair won’t be able to resist this length! Moisturized and nourished, your curls will look good and healthy on their own. If you want to maintain the shoulder-length layered design, make sure you book regular appointments with your stylist. Opt for a middle parting so your curls can be the centre stage.
Red Angled Bob
Moms, this one is for you! A gorgeous angled bob such as this one needs to be cut at the right angle and with precision. Book a skilled hairstylist who is an expert when it comes to shorter bob hairdos if you wish to achieve this beauty.
Swoopy Layers
For some ladies, less is more! Does this apply to you as well? A butterfly layered shoulder-length hair cut with long side bangs and a classic middle parting will look amazing all year round. Brush your hair out and use a small amount of sea salt spray to achieve a voluminous outcome.
Brown Above-Shoulder-Length Layers
An above-the-shoulder length haircut is simple and easy to maintain and style. For example, you can add some volume to your layers if you want a messier look or part your hair on one side to highlight the other side of your face. This design will especially suit women with asymmetrical facial features.
Red Shoulder Length Hair With Straight Bangs
Straight hair doesn’t have to be boring or simple. It can be dramatic and luxurious-looking! A bright red bob like this together with straight bangs across the face adds this va-va-voom effect. It’s a super stylish look that suits women with a bold personality.
Side Swept Bangs on a Mid-Length Hairstyle
Shoulder-length hair combined with layered side bangs is a true show-stopper. If you love an over-the-shoulders length and enjoy voluminous hairdos, why not try out this style? Cut your hair every four months, and make sure to trim any split ends so your hair looks healthy and nourished.
Mid-Length Layers and Side Bangs
This mid-length cut is perfect for women who love layered looks. The grown-out bangs complete the style and can be easily trimmed whenever for a new and fresh look. Cut the ends every four months to maintain the length, but trim the bangs whenever you feel the need to.
Shoulder Length Curly Bob
Curly women – this one is calling your name! A shoulder-length bob with layers and side bangs is a sexy look you can’t resist. If you’re blessed to have naturally curly hair and thick locks, you’ll easily style your hair as seen in the photo. Apply a curl-defining cream, and use a hair diffuser when washing and styling your hair. Once dried properly, your curls will come into play!
Messy Textured Cut With Bangs
This messy textured haircut with long bangs offers a beautiful and romantic look. It combines choppy, textured layers with soft, wispy long bangs that bring just enough volume and height. It’s a cut that will work beautifully with all hair colors, although we’re loving this particular red shade and the coppery ends.
Long Layered Bob With Bangs
This shoulder-length bob cut with layers and soft curtain bangs is a stunning style that suits women of all ages. It’s super low maintenance, so it’s perfect for busy professionals and women with small children. You can style your hair in less than five minutes if you’re running out the door – just use a bit of hair foam to define the waves and the layers, and you’re done!
Blonde Shoulder-Length Bob With Razored Ends
Try a shoulder-length bob haircut and wear it with an off-center parting for maximum class and style. This look works the best if you keep it straight and simple, since its beauty is in its minimalism.
Messy Shoulder Length Bob With Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs and a shoulder-length straight bob like this go hand in hand together. It’s a super versatile style that you can wear straight and sleek or messy and wavy. Cut the ends every three months to maintain the length, but trim the bangs whenever they fall below your eyebrows so they don’t get in the way.
Wavy Layers With Highlights
The deep brown shade on our model’s hair that is brightened with caramel highlights is the perfect autumn look! The color is further accented by the soft and wispy layers that add just the right amount of volume. Brush the ends out with your hairbrush to achieve this flowy layered look and set with a bit of hairspray.
Blonde A-Line Lob
An icy silver blonde bob like this is a must-try for younger women. It is a relatively long bob that will work best if you have naturally straight hair. We love the a-line look and the silvery hair color with slightly grown out roots. If you want to round up the hairstyle, you can add some side bangs.
Straight Layered Hair With Bangs and Textured Ends
This layered style with textured ends and bangs is another beautiful mid-length cut. The best part about this look is that it can be styled without any heat or use of products. Just let your hair air dry and rock your natural texture!
Icy Shoulder Length Cut With Layers
This one is a pretty classic style with soft layers that, as a cut, is on the low-maintenance side. However, the silver hair color requires quite a bit of work to maintain and keep looking good. Invest in a high-quality hair toner and shampoo to prolong the color between salon appointments.
Straight Long Bob Haircut With a Blunt Fringe
A soft blunt fringe when mixed with a straight and chic long bob can look incredibly modern. If you’re a natural brunette with straight hair, this design is meant for you. Plus, it’s proof that simple, straight bobs can be a fun look without feeling too strict.
Shaggy Bob Haircut With Messy Bangs
A shaggy bob is a classic haircut that will never go out of fashion and will look amazing with soft bangs. It’s perfect for women with naturally thicker and fuller hair. When it comes to styling, use hair foam to define the texture. With a bit of product applied to your fingertips and swept through your locks, you can easily recreate this messy beauty.
Layered Curly Shoulder Length Cut
These wispy curls and voluminous side bangs look very romantic and sensual. You can grow your natural locks out, and let them do their thing! A wispy design with soft curls is a must-try for your summer nights. Apply a small amount of hair cream or curl gel to get this glossy effect.
Textured Layers
A layered haircut like this is super easy to style, and there are several options you can try. All you need is a little bit of heat (a curling iron, hairdryer, or a hair straightener) and a heat protection spray. If you love this particular look, it can be achieved in under 10 minutes. Just dry your hair upside down and apply a bit of hair wax to define the layers. Then, brushe it out and set with a bit of hairspray.
Sleek & Straight Long Bob
Ladies with naturally straight hair, this one is calling your name! Straight hair is pretty easy to style, which makes this shoulder-length bob an excellent low-maintenance cut for you. Just style your hair with a pea-sized amount of hair oil to give it shine and emphasize your natural look.
Razor Cut Textured Lob With Bangs
This edgy yet chic mid-length textured lob combines wispy, piece-y ends for movement with face-framing bangs for ultimate cool-girl vibes. It’s versatile, low-maintenance, and flattering for all hair types and face shapes.
Shoulder Length Hair With Long And Messy Bangs
This fun and feminine hairstyle with long and messy bangs looks flirty and playful while being on the low-maintenance side. You can cut the ends whenever you feel it’s getting too long and trim the bangs as often as you like to change up the style. Just make sure you wash the fringe regularly so it doesn’t end up looking too greasy.
Choppy Shoulder Length Hair With Bangs
This choppy layered cut is a messy design that will create an optical illusion of thicker and more voluminous hair. If you have straight hair and don’t know how to achieve volume, you should definitely try this haircut. Use a bit of hair foam and a curling wand to achieve this wispy effect.
Shoulder Length Layers With Wispy Bangs
This versatile cut with layers and wispy bangs offers the perfect balance of structure and softness. The piece-y ends and wispy bangs create a beautiful frame for your face and soften your features. It will look gorgeous whether you wear it sleek and straight or messy and wavy.
Bob Hairstyle With an Off-Centre Parting
This gorgeous bright red bob is very youthful and quite popular these days, with thousands of women showing off this exact cut on social media. We love it because it’s super versatile. You can cut your hair in layers or keep it even length, depending on your hair texture and personal preference, and it will look amazing when styled in waves.
Wavy Lob With Side-Swept Bangs
This shoulder-length hairstyle is on the high-maintenance side, but if you can commit to its styling, coloring, as well as upkeep, why not go with this as your next cut? A middle parting will look lovely, especially when paired with chic layers all throughout the look. You can add volume with a teasing comb or rock its natural texture when you let it air dry.
Black Shoulder Length Haircut With Wispy Bangs
Sleek, chic, and oh-so-modern – this black straight shoulder length haircut with wispy bangs is simply stunning. The blunt cut looks very polished, while the feathery bangs soften the overall look. We love the glossy, shiny black hair color, too!
A-Line Bob
An a-line shoulder-length bob is the perfect look if you love messier hairdos. This one here is a gorgeous wavy design that can be styled effortlessly and with the help of hair rollers or even by tying your hair up in braids and letting it form overnight.
Black Shoulder Length Haircut With a Deep Side Part
Do you like this brown shoulder-length cut and a deep side part? If you have longer bangs, you can easily achieve this look. The deep, well-defined side parting will emphasize the chosen side of your face and bring attention to your eyes. If you have an asymmetrical face and want to create a more even look, this style is perfect for you.
Purple Shoulder Length Waves
Evenly-cut shoulder length tresses are the must-have style dominating red carpets and runways this season. This look is super versatile, as you can wear it messy and wavy like our model here or straighten it for a more polished and elegant look. Of course, you can wear it up or down, plus add bangs if you want to switch up your look even more.
Soft Shoulder Length Layers
Soft layers look the best on women with naturally wavy hair. Does this sound like you? If you have a wispy texture and you want to emphasize it, this cut will look great on you. Add some face-framing layers and wispy side bangs, and you can look irresistibly cute, just like our model here.
Brown Bob With Bangs
A chic blunt bob with soft bangs is a must-try if you want to go for a simple look. It’s an elegant style that’s pretty much timeless and will look amazing with whatever style of bangs you choose. All you have to do is wash your hair 2-3 times a week and moisturize the ends to keep them looking healthy, and that’s it!
Salt & Pepper Hair With a Slight Side Part
A slight side part hairstyle like this will never go out of fashion! Ask your stylist to cut some soft layers and you’re done! It’s a classic shoulder-length look perfect for women in their 40s, and is beautifully accented by our model’s salt and pepper hair. That said, this cut will look amazing on younger women as well!
Natural Gray Shoulder Length Haircut
Women above the age of fifty, don’t think for a second we forgot about you! In fact, every woman can rock a shoulder-length haircut like this. Those with naturally gray hairs will love this design. It is a timeless beauty that looks amazing when paired with soft curls. The best part about it? You don’t have to worry about the coloring process, as you can go all natural!
Wispy Layers & Highlights
We love everything about this look – the below-shoulder-length style, the gorgeous golden brown hair color with blonde highlights, the softly cut layers. It will look perfect on women with naturally thick hair, although it can be flattering for thinner hair textures as well.
Sleek & Straight Over-the-Shoulders Bob
This sleek and straight over-the-shoulders bob is a beautiful razor-sharp hairstyle that means business. The precision cut creates a bold silhouette that is oh-so elegant and totally of-the-moment. There’s just something so sexy about simplicity, isn’t there!?
