These 17 Easy & Low-Maintenance Hairstyles Are Perfect for Shoulder-Length Hair
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@THEFASHIONBUGBLOGLaura styles her shoulder-length hair in mermaid waves using a triple-barrel curling iron.
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@NATASHANDLOVUAsk your hairdresser to cut layers into the front of your hair. Then style these by focusing on adding volume to the ends for a dramatic sculpted effect.
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@NICOLEOCRANOne way to freshen things up if you're feeling bored with your shoulder-length hair? Cut in a fringe. A micro fringe like Nicole's is fresh, fun, and bang on trend.
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@AIMEESONGThere are plenty of ways to create soft waves in your hair—loosely braiding your hair before bed, sculpting with your straighteners, or combing out fresh curls are just a few.
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@MARIA_BERNADAs much as we love the combination of a blocky fringe with a micro bob, we also think a bold, blunt fringe looks great with shoulder-length hair.
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@CHRISSYFORDIf you have fine hair and are concerned about it looking flat in a mid-length style, just add loose curls to the ends of your hair for instant volume.
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@MISSTPWBased on the number of times we've seen this look on Pinterest, this '90s-inspired hairstyle is going to be a big hair trend for 2023. Use straighteners to curve the ends of your hair outwards.
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@LIZZYHADFIELDGrowing out a fringe? Parting your bangs in two and styling them into the lengths of your hair adds interest to a mid-length style and is a great way to frame your face.
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@THEFASHIONBUGBLOGGone are the days when supersized topknot buns were all we saw on Pinterest. These days it's all about the micro bun—and shoulder-grazing hair is the perfect length to pull off this trend.
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@ISABELLECOHEENA sleek straight look is both low-maintenance and always on-trend.
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@LINDATOL_If you're growing bored of one-length hair, long, face-framing layers will add interest and dimension to shoulder-length hair—both when worn down and when styled into an updo.
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@DEBORAROSAIt takes less than a minute to add one tiny, barely there plait into your lengths, but the result is super cute.
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@FRANCESCASAFFARIThe claw clip updo reigned supreme in 2022, and it's going nowhere this year. The key is having just enough (but not too much) hair, so if yours is shoulder length, you'll have just the right amount to pull off this style.
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@PATRICKWILSONThis combination of half-up, half-down hair; face-framing strands; and a cute hair ribbon looks especially good in shoulder-length hair.
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@MELODIEBANCECenter-parted hair has been "in" for a while now, but if you have curly shoulder-length hair, a classic side part will always look good.
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@JORDANRISAA low, messy bun is so easy to create when you have shoulder-length hair—it really doesn't get more low-maintenance than this.
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@PATRICKWILSONCurling each strand of your hair in opposite directions will result in this beachy, tousled wave effect. So effortless.
This light-hold, texture-enhancing spray is perfect for finishing off a wavy style.
No matter what style you opt for, shiny and glossy hair will always be on-trend. Run this gel-cream through the lengths of your hair (after washing) to add a glass-like sheen.
Applying styling foam to your roots is the quickest and easiest way to add volume and lift.
If you're a low-maintenance kinda person and don't have time for hair masks, try this rinse-and-go solution instead. It leaves hair unbelievably silky soft.
Practical and chic, this strong-hold claw clip is a styling essential.