There are many benefits to having medium hair, including its manageability and versatility. It’s a common option for Black women because it has just enough length to pull off cute updos or low styles, but it’s not so long that it’s annoying or frustrating to deal with.
Black Hairstyles for Medium Hair
If you’re a black woman wanting a fresh option for your daily look, you’ll be happy to know you can pull off many hairstyles, whether your hair type is curly, straight, or somewhere in between. Here are 35 awesome medium length hairstyles for Black women!
1. Side-Parted Shoulder-Length Curls
A medium hairstyle is a manageable length and will help you take control of curly hair. With a side part or layers, you can add volume and create shape easily. You can adjust the hair length shorter or longer according to your taste.
2. Wavy Lob
Style wavy hair with a side part and let it go wild. Whether you leave your natural color or add in blonde ombre, this is a sophisticated style you can wear to work or out with friends on weekends.
3. Layered Lob with Swept Front Pieces
Feathered side bangs give a medium straight hairstyle a cute touch of framing for the face. Layer the hair for easy built-in style that won’t hold you up in the mornings.
4. Medium Black Hair with Bangs
This shaggy medium hairstyle with bangs is perfect for curly hair. To make sure you get your desired length of bangs, have your stylist cut them when they’re dry and keep the length long for glamor. This black hairstyle is also good for older women above 50.
5. Shoulder-Length Box Braids
For Black women, medium box braids are always a good idea. The protective hairstyle lasts weeks at a time and can be dressed up with beads and pulled into a cute half updo for quick style.
6. Shoulder-Length Twists with Curled Ends
Twist braids are a gorgeous alternative to traditional braids. Each strand of hair is twisted before being twisted in with another strand, making for a cute eye-catching look.
7. Sleek High Ponytail with Curved Ends
Slick back hair into a medium high ponytail that’ll show off your shiny straight locks. Or, if you have bangs, leave a few wavy strands to softly frame your face. Check these ponytails ideal for black women.
8. Voluminous Coily Lob
Thick hair is something most women covet. Make everyone jealous by leaving your thick locks loose and free-flowing on a medium hairstyle. A hair oil will seal the cuticle to ensure you’re frizz-free and your curls are lusciously healthy.
9. High Textured Puff
Paired with a dress or your weekend outfit, a bushy ponytail is the perfect complement. Smooth baby hairs to get that neat, put-together look.
10. High Topknot
A bun that sits at the crown of the head can be wrapped up with a colorful elastic band or coiled and kept in place with a piece of your own hair. A bold red lip completes this elegant look.
11. Caramel-Highlighted Side-Swept Waves
Light blonde or caramel highlights are the best choice for color if you have dark skin. They’ll complement dark hair and give waves a sun-kissed glow.
12. Caramel Ombre Curls
Caramel ombre hair color will bring new life to a medium wavy or curly haircut. The color matches darker skin tones and complements black hair beautifully. You can also try black hairstyles with short & curly hair.
13. Messy
The bedhead look is always in and you can rock it with your curly medium length hair. To achieve this style, use your fingers when adding any product to avoid a too perfect look.
14. Medium Length Weave
A weave not only adds quick style that lasts for weeks, but the color is versatile. A beautiful light blonde will brighten up your complexion and give you summery vibes.
15. Low Bridal Bun with a Jeweled Headpiece
For your special day, a style that feels romantic is a must. This bun updo for medium hair with loose tendrils can be decorated with a rhinestone headband or barrette.
16. Sleek Blonde Lob
Going blonde is a must-try for any woman wanting a new perspective. Whether it’s platinum or a dark blonde, let the color shape up your straight hair.
17. Black Space Buns
Instead of a ponytail, try out two space buns for fun! Wrap them up tight or leave them loose for a relaxed vibe. You can smooth baby hairs or leave a few pieces of hair loose.
18. Curly Mohawk
A thick curly hairstyle becomes super edgy when shaped into a mohawk. Tiny braids at the sides will make you feel girly while the rest of the style is punk-rock. These braided buns are also a good option if you have a bit longer hair.
19. Bantu Knots
Bantu knots can be small or medium-sized and work well with a number of hair textures. Place them strategically around your head and then wrap them in metallic or gold elastic complete with beads.
20. Side-Swept Lob with Feathered Curls
When your goal is to add volume and shape, a side part is your best friend. The further over the part, the more volume you’ll get. Large waves will complete the sophisticated style.
21. Coily Half-Up Bun
Black women who have really thick hair will flawlessly pull off this half bun updo. The bun is a perfectly rounded poof and features beautiful baby hairs for soft framing; it’s a great look for women with a round face.
22. Layered Gray Curls
These layered gray curls form a rounded shape around the shoulders. Shorter curls lift the crown, while longer spirals frame the face. The mix of gray, white and darker strands makes the curl pattern stand out.
23. Loose Low Bun with Crown Volume
A low bun looks great on every woman, no matter their hair texture or face shape. All you have to do is finger comb your hair back and loosely gather it at the nape of your neck.
24. Sectioned Ponytails
Get creative with medium hair by making a bunch of ponytails all around your head. Section them off with colorful hair ties or black ones, depending on the look you’re going for.
25. Layered Copper Curls
Long layers are great for taking bulk out of thick hair. These beautiful curls shine beautifully with the added shape and a rich dark red coloring. For an oval face, concentrate layers around the face.
26. Straight Gray Lob
If a minimalist hairstyle is more your speed, sleek and straight medium hair is for you. Black women with round or oval face shapes should part their hair off center to distract from pronounced curves.
27. High Puff with Spiral Bangs
Whether you have a wide forehead or you just love the idea of having bangs, tightly coiled bangs are super cute. They’ll look great whether you wear your hair down or in a high ponytail or bun with a headband.
28. Low Twisted Ponytail
Chic and sophisticated are two words that come to mind when we see this medium length low ponytail. Twist it or braid it to add that extra little detail. Use a pearled hair tie in a contrasting color for the final touch.
29. Curly Half Updo
If you’re a Black woman with ultra thick, curly hair, we encourage you to wear it loose to show it off. You can also make this cute half updo with the upper curls swept back, great for either casual wear or formal occasions.
30. Loc Ponytail
Black women often wear their hair in locs. While you can beautifully rock them loose and over the shoulders, a cute ponytail is just as stylish and is suitable for any age. For a little color, consider adding blonde or caramel highlights.
31. Half-Up Natural Curls
If your curls are thick like these, try a half-up hairstyle. Pull the front sections back from your face and leave the rest loose on both sides. A braid, bun, or half ponytail can hold the front in place.
32. Layered Golden Ringlets
Short layers in medium length black hair can look stunning, as evidenced in the above photo. Ask your stylist for blonde or caramel ombre or balayage to make your curls really shine.
33. Center-Parted Low Puff
Not all black hairstyles have to be intricate or detailed to be beautiful. Parted in the middle and gathered low, a puff can make just as pretty a statement on any face shape.
34. Straight with Red Ombre
If you love playing with hair color, a dark red ombre can’t be skipped. It’s the edgy pop to bring medium black hair back to life. Wear straight and parted in the middle or add in some waves to dress your look up.
35. Straight with Side Bangs
Side bangs are known for their versatility and ability to easily switch up any hairstyle. Add long ones to medium length hair. They can be parted in the middle and worn at sides or straightened right over the forehead.
Black hairstyles for medium hair are nothing short of stylish. Try them all and find out which one looks best with your face shape and fits in with your desired maintenance level. To be trending in your group of friends, you can’t go wrong with one of the above hairstyles.
