Alternative Medium Hairstyles

Alternative medium 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.

Anything goes really with alternative hairstyles but that doesn't mean you should attempt to create a alternative medium 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.

Alternative hairstyles are a great way to feel a little more daring and creative. An alternative medium hairstyle is really versatile because its length means it can be styled into a variety of shapes quite easily.

Hairstyle Textures

Below are the available hairstyle textures for Alternative Medium Hairstyles. Click on the buttons below to see the specific hairdos for each texture.

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Salon Hairstyle

This bob has been cut to fit into the 21st century with its sharp angles finishing off with soft bangs for contrast. A splash of purple haze was used to add the "wow-factor" and completed this look stylishly.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

An unusual chin length Bob cut with razor cutting resulting in a more graduated textured look. Small sections in both sides have been left longer for a wispy fall out onto the neck.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Bai Ling Hairstyle

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.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Paris Hilton Hairstyle

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.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

This beautifully cut bob shows defined angles and sharp edges which give this style a dramatic look. The color also adds contrast to the style. The Back: has been cut very short and tapered into the head for a clean finish. The Sides: have been angled down and blunt cut to a point just under the jaw line.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

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.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

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.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

This is an eye catching asymmetric bob with angles and curves for definition. The bangs have been cut in at an angle to create the geometric shape of this style. The Back: has been graduated up to the crown to create body. The Sides: have been cut at different lengths, with the left sitting at ear level and the right just above chin level.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Tanika Ray Hairstyle

This crazy curly style looked spectacular on Tankia at the CW's All Star Summer TCA 2007 Party. Her back was left long and blunt cut and her full jagged bangs were angled to create a round shape. Her top and sides were also cut a little shorter to add plenty of volume and to create and even shape all over. This style will work best on medium to thick hair types and naturally curly hair.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Kelly Osbourne Hairstyle

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.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes