25 Fall Hairstyles For Medium Length Hair That Prove Your Length Is Perfect

Okay, medium length hair gets slept on constantly, and I don’t get it, because it’s genuinely the most versatile length I work with. Long enough for a real updo, short enough that it doesn’t take forever to curl. This season it’s earning its moment.

These are the 25 fall looks I keep reaching for on medium length clients, grouped by the kind of style you’re after. Shoulder-length, collarbone, just past the shoulder, all of it works here.

Save your favorite, and stop wishing your hair was longer. It’s already doing the most.

Medium Length Waves

This is the length waves were made for, full movement without the weight pulling the curl out by lunchtime.

[IMAGE 1] Medium length fall hairstyle waves · Alt: fall hairstyle medium length waves · Pin title: “Medium Length Hair Was Made For This Fall Style”

[IMAGE 2] Beachy waves, medium length fall

[IMAGE 3] Loose curls, medium length fall hair

[IMAGE 4] Soft waves, medium fall hairstyle

[IMAGE 5] Voluminous waves, medium fall hair

Medium Length Updos

Yes, you can absolutely do a real updo at this length, it just takes a slightly different technique, and I’ve got the looks to prove it.

[IMAGE 6] Medium length updo, fall hairstyle

[IMAGE 7] Low bun, medium length fall hair

[IMAGE 8] Twisted updo, medium fall hairstyle

[IMAGE 9] Half-up bun, medium length fall

[IMAGE 10] Textured updo, medium fall hair

Medium Length Braids

Braids on medium hair sit differently than on long hair, tighter, more structured, and honestly, I think it looks even better.

[IMAGE 11] Medium length braid, fall hairstyle

[IMAGE 12] Dutch braid, medium fall hair

[IMAGE 13] Braided half-up, medium length fall

[IMAGE 14] Fishtail braid, medium fall hairstyle

[IMAGE 15] Braided crown, medium length fall

Medium Length Layered Cuts, Styled

If you’ve already got layers, fall is when they really shine, they add movement to every single style on this list.

[IMAGE 16] Layered medium hairstyle, fall

[IMAGE 17] Curtain bangs, medium fall hair

[IMAGE 18] Face-framing layers, medium fall

[IMAGE 19] Layered blowout, medium fall hairstyle

[IMAGE 20] Textured layers, medium length fall

Medium Length Half-Up

The half-up is where this length really flexes, enough hair up top for real volume, enough hanging down for movement.

[IMAGE 21] Medium length half-up, fall hairstyle

[IMAGE 22] Half-up with clip, medium fall hair

[IMAGE 23] Voluminous half-up, medium fall

[IMAGE 24] Half-up bow, medium length fall

[IMAGE 25] Curled half-up, medium fall hairstyle

Want More Fall Hair Ideas?

This is one part of our full Fall Hairstyles roundup, covering every length, texture, and vibe the season has to offer. Go there next for the complete picture.