It’s easy to love this most versatile length.
Tostack or not to stack, tobang or not to bang?
These are all decisions you’re able to make to create the best shoulder-length hair for you.
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When heading to your next hair appointment, let these 22 flattering shoulder-length hairstyles serve as your ultimate inspiration.
Blunt Ends
This cut is all about simplicity, keepingends blunt and layers minimal.
Full Bangs
Keep a shoulder-cut simple, but stylish with fullbangs.
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This hairstyle has almost no layers, letting the bangs shine.
If you’re looking to switch up your hairstyle for the spring, bangs might be your answer.
Layers should start mid-way down your hair shaft for optimal volume.
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Angled Lob
This hairstylestacks the back a little shorter to create an angled look.
The angled cut lets you ramp up the volume more than an all-around uniform cut.
Airy Texture
You’ll be catching the wind in no time with this layer-heavy, shoulder-length cut.
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It lets the back and front layers pump up the body all around.
The layers are slightly shorter in the back, but there’s also a lot of face-framing.
A little texturizing spray goes a long way when styling this cut.
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This flippy, shoulder cut features bangs that graze below the eyebrow down to the chin.
Adeep side partworks well with most hair textures.
Getface-framing highlightsto accompany those layers.
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It should always graze the shoulders and have layers that start just below eye level.
Growing Out Bob
This style islonger than a traditional bobbut shorter than her beloved lob.
The transition length is largely singular length.
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It complements a short cut perfectly.
It’s easy to work in subtle bangs to make the most of the shag-inspired shape.
Ask for layers that start midway down your hair shaft.
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Ask for “money piece” highlights around the face for a finishing touch.
It works for any length, but looks especially great on a shorter length.
As a result, it’s a slightly more subtle way to try the trend.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are many flattering options for this length.
Layers can add movement and dimension to a shoulder-length cut.
They are especially flattering to thick hair and curly hair, which benefit from the lift that layers provide.
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