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25 Mid-Length Blonde Hairstyles To Show Your Stylist Pronto

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Assistant Editor and Writer for Southern Living
By Kaitlyn Yarborough Updated May 18, 2022
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You know, Goldilocks was onto something. She knew you don't always have to settle for one thing or the other—hot or cold, big or small—and we know exactly what she'd say when her hairstylist asks what length haircut she wants for her golden blonde locks. She'd want it to be not too short, but not too long: jussst right. Oh hello, medium hairstyles, didn't see you there. 

The beauty of a mid-length haircut can be attributed to the signature in-betweenness of it. There's comfort in knowing you don't have to fully commit to one side of the spectrum. From shoulder-grazing to collarbone-skimming lengths, and from long bobs to ultra-layered locks, these medium blonde hairstyles run the gamut—because being just right doesn't mean being boring.

Here are 25 mid-length blonde hairstyles to bring to the salon. 

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Textured Blunt Lob

Textured Blunt Lob
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Not to be dramatic, but the cut of the decade might have to be a textured long bob, or lob. Has anyone ever seen tousled hair like this and not wanted it? Nope.

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Layered Curls

Layered Curls
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Nothing brings out the party like a headful of curls. Layering your curls helps avoid the dreaded triangle-shaped cut.

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Blunt Collarbone Cut

Blunt Collarbone Cut
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Something about a pinstraight, super sassy mid-length cut always leaves us wanting to get a venti Starbucks latte and then proceed to take over the world.  This look is razor-sharp.

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Shoulder-Grazing Curls

Textured Curly Cut
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Curls basically do the work for you, as long as you get them there with help from layers and a sassy short length. Add highlights to make this style outright electrifying.

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Vintage Curtain Bangs

Vintage Curtain Bangs
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Bardot bangs? Don't mind if we do. This flirty cut frames the face beautifully.

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Soft Shoulder Cut

Soft Shoulder Cut
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If this isn't the prettiest soft cut you ever did see. Keep the layers long and blowdry into perfection.

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Soft Layered Waves

Soft Layered Waves
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We'll be riding these waves all year long. Ask for long layers and invest in a lightweight hairspray.

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Long Curtained Cut

Long Curtained Cut
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Caution: Seeing this haircut might result in making a spontaneous hair appointment. Can't go wrong with curtain bangs.

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Layered Curly Lob

Layered Curly Lob
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Put the pep back into your step with a volume-packed curly haircut like this ultra-layered lob. The layers add volume while also lifting bulk.

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A-Line Lob

A-Line Lob
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Give your signature lob a fresh new update by shortening it in the back and letting the front pieces fall into a flattering angle. It's both classic and stylish.

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Blunt Shoulder Cut

Blunt Shoulder Cut
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If you're too afraid to make a big chop, a shoulder-skimming blunt cut can never go wrong. Add personality with edgy color like this platinum blonde.

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Shaggy Mid-Length Cut

Shaggy Mid-Length Cut
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Things we're grateful for: puppies, hot biscuits, and the fact that shag haircuts never really went out of style. The feathery layers are especially flattering on thick hair.

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A-Line Shoulder Cut

A-Line Shoulder Cut
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Getting an angled haircut will be the chicest thing you do all year, unless you're Miranda Priestley. This hairstyle is rocking an ultra-exaggerated angle.

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Windswept Mid-Length Cut

Windswept Mid-Length Cut
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If you're more airy and carefree than stuffy and uptight, go for a windswept medium hairstyle that's packed full of layers and texture. Plus layers add lots of body for thinner hair.

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Deep Side-Part Lob

Deep Side-Part Lob
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If you want to update your haircut, try switching to a deep side part. You'll instantly feel refreshed and ready to take names.

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Short Sideswept Bangs

Short Sideswept Bangs
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You heard it here first:  Baby side-swept bangs are officially back from the graveyard of the early 2000s broken dreams. And we're not mad about it. 

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Face-Framing Medium Cut

Face-Framing Medium Cut
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Show off that bone structure with a flattering face-framing cut—because who doesn't want to make those cheekbones pop, hm? Face-framing calls attention to all your best features.

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Balayaged Blonde Curls

Balayaged Blonde Curls
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Sometimes all you need is a little brightened-up blonde color to give your curls a jolt of newfound energy. Balayage adds a touch of shimmer from top to bottom.

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Textured Straight Cut

Textured Straight Cut
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Taking it back to a classic. Straight can be just as fun as curly if you make sure to pump up the volume and texture.

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Long Sideswept Bangs

Long Sideswept Bangs
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These bangs are giving us major Avril Lavigne vibes—but in a good way. If you're looking to add some flair without taking off too much length, this one has got it going on.

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Rooty Face-Framing Cut

Rooty Face-Framing Cut
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You'll love dressing up this haircut with a slightly teased half-up style, mark our words. Leave out two face-framing pieces with golden highlights to complement your cheekbones.

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Long Layers

Long Layers
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If you're more of a low-key kind of gal, ask for low-maintenance layers to provide a bit of movement to mid-length hair. The layers add just enough lift to keep this cut from falling flat.

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Textured Blonde Ponytail

Textured Blonde Ponytail
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So maybe this one isn't a cut—but a medium-length hairstyle happens to be just perfect for a textured ponytail look. The result is somewhere between saucy and elegant.

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Classic Medium Length

Classic Medium Length
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Or just forgo the layers altogether. It won't get any more low-maintenance than a layerless cut. The length gives you plenty of hair to play with⁠—leave it down, pull it back, or braid it⁠—the options are endless.

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Angled Collarbone Cut

Angled Collarbone Cut
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Just one more angled cut to convince you that all one length is so yesterday. We love how this cut grazes the shoulders and angles down to the heart.

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    1 of 25 Textured Blunt Lob
    2 of 25 Layered Curls
    3 of 25 Blunt Collarbone Cut
    4 of 25 Shoulder-Grazing Curls
    5 of 25 Vintage Curtain Bangs
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    7 of 25 Soft Layered Waves
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    9 of 25 Layered Curly Lob
    10 of 25 A-Line Lob
    11 of 25 Blunt Shoulder Cut
    12 of 25 Shaggy Mid-Length Cut
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    14 of 25 Windswept Mid-Length Cut
    15 of 25 Deep Side-Part Lob
    16 of 25 Short Sideswept Bangs
    17 of 25 Face-Framing Medium Cut
    18 of 25 Balayaged Blonde Curls
    19 of 25 Textured Straight Cut
    20 of 25 Long Sideswept Bangs
    21 of 25 Rooty Face-Framing Cut
    22 of 25 Long Layers
    23 of 25 Textured Blonde Ponytail
    24 of 25 Classic Medium Length
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