Alternative Medium Hairstyles
Medium
Lady GaGa.
“Medium Hairstyles”
Description
Medium alternative hairstyles are unusual, daring, bright, fun, avante-garde, geometric and exaggerated hairstyles that are between the jaw line and shoulder (or just below) in length.
Method
Anything goes really with alternative hairstyles but that doesn't mean you should attempt to create a medium alternative hairstyle yourself. Even if you're going for something a little crazy and out there, it's a good idea to consult your hairstylist first.
Benefit
Alternative hairstyles are a great way to feel a little more daring and creative. A medium alternative hairstyle is really versatile because its length means it can be styled into a variety of shapes quite easily.
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Big and Bold was the main idea for this look. Jagged cut layers gave this hairstyle plenty of texture and attitude, while the vibrant color makes it more for the brave.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, and 31 - 40
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
Use your fingers to pinch the styling products through to create a textured finish. -
Once again, Bai Ling managed to shock onlookers at the JCPenney Asian Excellence Awards with her outrageous hairdo. Her chin length bob was jagged cut through the ends and blunt bangs were added to create a heavy frame at the top of her face. To complete her look, thick highlights were added to the front and sides to add a contrast of color.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
Use the straightening iron to give your hair a dead straight finish. -
Ditching the long black straight locks, Christina keeps us entertained by going for these simple ash blonde curls. This look is great for a night out on the town and is very easy to style.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Age: Under 21 and 21 - 30
Height: Any
Weight: Thin and Average
Styling Tip
Use hairspray for maximum hold and shine. -
Dolly looked very happy to be at the 38th Annual Songwriter's Hall Of Fame Ceremony and made quite an impression with this great 'do. Her hair length was left to fall just past her shoulders and her hair was heavily layered to create lots of movement. To finish, the top of her hair was pinned up to keep her hair off her face and to define her bangs.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin and Average
Styling Tip
Pin your top back, leaving your bangs to fall onto your forehead. -
This shoulder length hairstyle has long layers cut through the edges to show off the two-toned effect which added contrast to this look. This hairstyle is easy to maintain with regular trims.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
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This is a classic bob which has been spiced up with different lengths throughout and features heavily cut bangs to compliment the look. The Back: has been tapered in at the neckline and graduated layers have been added which have been blended up to the crown to achieve height. The Sides: the left side has been cut to ear level while the right side has been angled down to jawline.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, and 31 - 40
Height: Any
Weight: Thin and Average
Styling Tip
Use the straightening iron to give your hair a dead straight finish. -
This is a funked up asymmetric bob with plenty of attitude. The bangs of this style have been cut sloping down in an angle, which finishes this spunky look perfectly. The Back: has been tapered and follows the shape of the head. The Sides: have been cut at two different lengths, with the left side sitting just at ear level and the right side sloping down towards chin.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, and 31 - 40
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
Using the wax, piece out sections with your fingertips to achieve this look. -
Kelly is famous for making statements, and her look at the opening of Ripley's Believe it or Not at the Times Square Odditorium was no exception. She stepped out with this jaw line length bob which was cut with a blunt finish to give her style a bigger impact. To finish, straight bangs were added and designed to fall down and onto her eyebrows, helping to straighten up the rounding effect of the style on Kelly's face.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Heart, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, and 51 - 60
Height: Any
Weight: Thin and Average
Styling Tip
Smooth the ends of your hair under to re-create this firm looking style. -
This was another big and bold hairstyle for Lady GaGa. Her locks are worn in curls from root to tip for maximum volume and fullness.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin and Average
Styling Tip
Using products with strong hold will help to keep this style in place. -
Paris Hilton looked fantastic at the press conference for her new MTV show Paris Hilton's My New BFF. She had her trademark golden hairdo, but the length was cut shorter on one side to achieve an asymmetrical shape. Stunning side-swept bangs finished off her style perfectly by creating an effective frame around her face.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Diamond, and Triangular
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, and 51 - 60
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
Use your smoothing shine to add a small amount of gloss and to reduce fly-aways.
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