Mid-Length Hairstyle With Short To Medium Layers


Added: 11 Nov 2010
Let your hair down with this medium hairstyle, which works for any face shape and is attainable for any hair color. It is one of the most popular styles for women with medium-length hair.

Our model's hairstyle is a straight 'do that has short to medium layers to give it lift through the crown and shape towards the neck. The front is jagged cut below her jawline for a superb finish. This medium 'do is a preference for women with thin to medium hair texture who want to show off their elegant appearance. It suits almost all faces, including oval, oblong, and square, and all hair densities. It can also be customized to suit your preferences by choosing the right hairstyle length and parting your hair well behind one ear or both ears. The simple straight hairstyle is suitable for all skin types and lengths, and is great for all casual and formal occasions.

The classic and easy-to-maintain hairstyle can be worn to work or on weekends. It's best to maintain this look by trimming your hair 4 to 6 weeks after you get it cut so that splits won't happen and your hair won't dry out. When styling the ends of your hair, pinch them together so it will make them stand up like a bird's feathers.


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Hairstyle Suitability Rating: ★★★★★
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Hairstyle Type

Category
Alternative
Length
Medium
Elasticity
Straight
Hair Color
Red

Haircut Technique

Type

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
oval,oblong,square,diamond
Hair Density
Thin/Medium
Hair Texture
Fine/Medium

Age
21 - 30 and 31 - 40
Height
Any
Weight
Thin/Average/Large

Forehead Height
Short/Average
Neck Length
Short/Average
Ears
Small/Average
Nose
Small/Average
Glasses
No

Styling

Time
30 minutes
Tip
Fluff the styling products into the ends of your hair and pinch as you go to create textured edges.
Products
mousse, wax, lacquer
Tools
blow dry


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step 1

Apply styling mousse to damp hair, using your palm as a measuring guide, and evenly distribute it along the hair shaft. Styling mousse will add hold and can help achieve better results.


step 2

Using the corner of your comb and standing in front of a mirror find the middle of your right eye and then drag the comb straight up slowly until you reach your hairline and then continue back in a straight manner to achieve an even right part. A side part is great for longer face shapes because it creates the illusion of width.


step 3

A small radial brush is used on shorter hair types to add more body or in longer hair types to create curl. When selecting a radial brush, always use one with a pure bristle as this will not tear or damage the hair.


step 4

To blow-dry under, start at the nape/back and place your brush under the section of hair close to the nape. With the dryer held up over the hair, pull the brush from the roots and continue to the mid length's, keeping the blow-dryer following over the top. Once you reach the ends, curve them under. Repeat this step until the section is completely dry.


step 5

To blow-dry the sides, take out a small section of hair from the front and clip the rest of the hair away. Next, place the brush under the section and then pull the brush and hair forward around your face (this curving motion creates body). Place the hair-dryer on top of the brush until you reach the ends and then turn the ends under. Repeat until dry.


step 6

Take a section of your hair no wider than the diameter of your brush. Place your brush under and at the roots of your section. Then with your blow-dryer above, drag the brush up through the mid-lengths and ends of the hair following with your blow-dryer and pulling the hair to the left. Repeat until your hair is completely dry.


step 7

Take a section of your hair no wider than the diameter of your brush. Place your brush under and at the roots of your section. Then with your blow-dryer above, drag the brush up through the mid-lengths and ends of the hair following with your blow-dryer and pulling the hair to the right. Repeat until your hair is completely dry.


step 8

Apply some wax to your fingertips and then pull through the ends of your hair in a downward motion to achieve a sculptured look. Pinch clumps of hair in different directions for a messier result.


step 9

Using a small amount of wax, work it through the mid-lengths and ends in a downward, pinching motion. For added texture, apply more pinching and more wax.


step 10

Apply some hard wax to your fingertips and then rub it into your roots while lifting your strands for soft volume.


step 11

Lacquer is great for strong hold. A small amount is all that is required to finish and should be applied from an arms length distance to the entire style.




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