Laura M Martin is passionate about feeling her best, from eating great food to having a fierce hairstyle. She has been working as a hairdresser and color educator in New York and Chicago for over a decade. She currently freelances as a stylist, writer, and recipe developer.
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Vanessa Koeb is a freelance color & cut expert and educator who has been in the hair industry for over 17 years. Originally from Italy, Vanessa moved to London, UK, 9 years ago to specialize in hair transformations, becoming very passionate about creating unique haircuts and color formulations that represent people’s individuality. She currently works as a freelancer at The Hair Salon in Hove UK (@thehairsalon) where she also hosts her coloring and cutting courses.
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From Veronica Lake to Debbie Harry, many of the world’s most beautiful women have made medium blonde hair a part of their personal image. Variations of this iconic length and color combination have evolved through the decades, but flaxen shades and shoulder-grazing locks continue to be a classic hairstyle. These 40 looks offer adaptations for different hair types and styles. Whether you’re looking to elevate your current hair or try something completely new, you’re sure to find inspiration in the images below.
While blonde hairis undoubtedly beautiful, frequent bleaching can take a toll on your locks, leaving it sensitized. Maintaining a length near the shoulders offers both a luxurious finish and easy styling, ensuring your hair remains healthy. You can choose from a variety of haircut options, whether it’s a blunt or layered cut, styled curly or straight, or leaning towards either a chic or edgy look.
@hairby.ashleypac
Subtle highlights and lowlights are united in a smokey glaze in this sleek hairstyle, looking effortless and silky flowing around. The ends are texturized but non-layered for a natural but indistinct finish. This can be a great color and cut choice for high-density fine hair that’s naturally straight.
This mid-length blonde hair features a rose gold hued shaggy layering. A flattering color and style, suitable for anyone loving low-maintenance hair. The bob-like silhouette is a perfect deal for those who fancy a short hair feel without it being realistically short. The delicate pinky tone elevates the blonde, giving it a graphic, luminous touch.
@prettylittleombre
The solution to maximize weight and body on a powerful, lightest blonde head is to keep the length and general shape to a medium length, ideally with not many layers. A side part infuses allure into your hairstyle, especially if slightly shaped, creating a lovely peek-a-boo angle at the front. Beautiful if styled sleek!
@headrushdesignsbyjulieann
Immerse your mid-length blonde hair with an ethereal feeling by bringing brightness to the ends. For a low commitment result, leave the roots dark while having the light tips will provide a soft and graceful transition. This is an excellent option if your hair feels heavy or if you simply want a change without fully sacrificing the length.
@stephengarrison
If your hair naturally leans ash blonde, it makes a perfect base for in-vogue color effects like this high-contrast ombre. The addition of a soft bang not only enhances the visual flow between the gradient shades but also draws attention to the eyes, creating an overall captivating effect.
@hairbybrittanyy
A mid-length haircut like the one pictured below can be a great canvas for dimensional color choices. A classic highlights color placement creates defined streaks accentuating twists, whether you style it with loose curls and enhancing the general texture. Images like this are a fantastic source of inspiration.
@maxwellmathson
This softly layered, earthy blonde hue offers a laid-back, approachable charm. Flipping hair to the opposite side of the natural part instantly adds volume without the need for heat styling. Tucking one side behind the ear introduces a subtle and alluring touch.
@salsalhair
The lived-in texture makes this lob haircut perfect for air drying, especially when the hair is naturally wavy. The ultra-pale color shade combined with a contrasting sandy tone elevates even more the shape of the cut and creates an expensive-looking color dimension.
@maeipaint
Highlight your porcelain skin tone with cool neutral shades like this beige woven with subtle creamy accents. Incorporating bangs through texturized lengths brings a modern touch and enhances the appearance of fuller hair. You can achieve loose, flowing waves by curling the center of each section around a styling wand, alternating directions for a natural look.
@christinesilvermancolor
Warm chestnut roots add depth to this medium blonde hairstyle, adapting it for skin tones that can’t normally be worn blonde. Pale highlights illuminate the interior and ends, while the center part keeps the rumpled texture neat. In this shoulder-length shaggy hairstyle, a warm cinnamon hued root shadow is blended into accents of blond, to introduce depth and pops of light around the face. This beautiful color and cut style is perfect for those who love an extremely natural finish and a sun lightened look to elevate their skin complexion.
@salsalhair
Opting for a medium-length shaggy cut and platinum locks? It may be a bold statement, but it’s the one we absolutely love! Embracing an all-over platinum hue may require regular blonde root touch-ups, but the final result is undeniably worth the effort.
@salsalhair
If you’re naturally fair, why not enhance your color with some strategically placed highlights? Your exceptional colorist can elevate mid-length blonde hair from ‘good’ to ‘great.’ Incorporating Lighter strands around the face and through the ends plays a special role in achieving a highly flattering finish.
@prettylittleombre
If you’re looking for inspiration for your upcoming color appointment, consider a light and bright hue. With hints of white and creamy marshmallows, an all-over icy tone exudes a modern and cool vibe. To showcase a razor-sharp, medium-length cut with a smooth finish, consider investing in a professional pair of straighteners. Always remember to use a heat protection styling product before using your heated tools. That keeps your hair beautifully healthy.
@chrisweberhair
Experiencing a full head of highlights at the salon is incomparable in terms of the immediate boost it brings to your look. The feeling of chic elegance is unbeatable, yet maintaining that salon-fresh look at home takes commitment. Treat your hair with a pampering shampoo-at-home session, using a professional purple shampoo every two weeks. This routine will neutralize brassy tones, ensuring your highlights stay beautifully icy white for longer.
@hairby_chrissy
Are you in Love with honey tones and want something low-commitment for your hair? This medium-length blonde hair combines effortless waves on a manageable length, enriched by beautiful glossy highlights. A variety of warm golden and strawberry hues creates a beautiful sun-kissed effect — perfect for beach days!
@styledbylizsustaita
Textured and choppy, this hairstyle channels the ultimate off-duty diva vibes. The soft sandy blonde shade is exceptionally flattering on various skin tones. The effortless styling with a natural middle parting makes this hairstyle ideal for everyday wear.
@salsalhair
Featuring bright, wispy ends and darker roots, an ombre means you’ll be forgiven for skipping regular root touch-ups while still enjoying the enviable butterscotch dye job for much longer than a solid color. Showcasing brighter ends with contrasting dark roots, the ombre not only grants you the freedom to skip regular touch-ups but also ensures a long-lasting and enviable warm color look.
@caitycaatt
Sophisticated and dimensional, this midi layered blonde hairstyle could beautifully transform fine hair. Contrasting your base color with chunky highlights is a great way to create visual fullness within voluminous layers.
@little_lele_scissorhands
Feeling uninspired? Layers can be a great technique choice to refresh your look without sacrificing your length. They can give new life to medium-length styles and are well-matched with lighter tones, enhancing texture, dimension, and shape.
@ashdoescolor
Flowing honey-toned locks offer incredible versatility. With a mid-length cut, you have numerous styling options for special occasions, ranging from glamorous curls to avant-garde updos. To achieve a more natural finish, baby lights — a super-fine highlighting technique, can be a beautiful option, as they allow your natural hair color to shine through.
@maeipaint
Keen to transition from brunette to blonde? Make it a gradual process by embracing a dark blonde hue with some blended-in icy pieces. Starting with gradually lightening your hair helps prevent breakage by also allowing it to absorb natural moisture and stay healthier. Opting for a soft mid-length cut is ideal for this color process, ensuring a fabulous and healthy-looking result. It’s one of the coolest medium blonde hairstyles around and will give you more time to adjust between bleaches!
@prettylittleombre
Blonde with blue eyes? This classic combo is captivating! The bright, long bob is a captivating combination, great to brighten up the skin tone and eye color, especially for those with blue eyes. To achieve this style, ask for a choppy lob cut contoured by a bright blonde that will enhance the texture of the cut and add a touch of edginess. The everyday styling can be as simple as gentle rough drying or using a diffuser, leaving the parting on one side for an effortless, lived-in vibe.
@buddywporter
Contrary to popular belief, having the hair lightened isn’t always high-maintenance. Medium lengths showcase a stunning aesthetic with grown-out roots and highlighted lengths, creating a beautiful contrast in color. Say goodbye to costly salon appointments, as this style embraces a low-maintenance, effortlessly chic look!
@alexkhoeunhair
Don’t be afraid to embrace your inner stunner. Shoulder-length blonde hair radiates confidence and style, unleashing its full potential by pairing it with red lips and killer curls for a glossy and glamorous effect.
@maxwellmathson
Desiring a thicker mane? Opting for A choppy long bob can work wonders in creating the illusion of thicker golden tresses. Take it a step further by incorporating brighter strands around the face. This type of color contouring not only adds depth but also beautifully brightens your facial features.
@marcioalves_hairstylist
Captivating ash tones are currently very popular. Pairing this stylish color with a textured cut and a long face-framing fringe can create a striking look. Opting for graduated lengths around the face is an excellent choice if you don’t want to commit to a full fringe. Remember to schedule regular toning treatments at the salon to preserve your gorgeous ash tone.
@mizzchoi
Blonde shoulder-length hair can effortlessly rock a multitude of styles, but soft waves might just be our favorite. They’re low-maintenance, chic, and take just a few minutes to achieve! Don’t forget to spritz a little hairspray over your style to ensure your loose curls hold up throughout the day.
@saloncouture_ny
Transforming dark hair into a lighter shade is indeed a challenging task, but a professional colorist can craft a color that suits you perfectly. Maximize the impact of your recently lightened locks with a sleek and flicky blowout. This technique enhances the shine and clarity of lighter tresses, completing your blonde ambition!
@joaquimferrazbeauty
Harmonize a medium-to-long hairstyle with timeless bangs. Versatile and chic blonde bangs complement various face shapes. Keep dry shampoo on hand to maintain a fresh look for your fringe between washes.
@christinesilvermancolor
What makes blonde angled bob hairstyles so appealing? They pretty much epitomize the “Instagram-cool.” This variation of the style is a perfectly textured shape. With longer soft strands around the face and a shorter length at the nape of the neck, the style is only enhanced with a glistening light color.
@rafaelbertolucci1
This beautiful midi, softly layered haircut evokes a 90s vibe with its voluminous and effortless styling, creating a flattering effect on facial features. The vibrancy is achieved through a balayage highlights color placement, which becomes denser towards the ends for a bright yet low-maintenance look.
@maxwellmathson
Showcasing a shaggy blonde mid-length doesn’t require committing to a solid color. Breaking up the shape throughout with contrasting blonde pieces, creating a blonder saturation on the tips, gives a dazzling effect, enhancing a fabulous dimension. This is an excellent choice for fine hair density, as high-contrast color solutions create the illusion of fuller hair.
@stephengarrison
Subtle highlights in cool sandy shades provide a natural earth-toned effect that complements this minimal and elegant hairstyle. The touch of texture on the ends adds a softening element to the outline. For a smooth and shiny finish, style with a bristle brush.
@prettylittleombre
The cool tone and high shine give these wavy strands the allure of a Hollywood Starlet. If your skin has pink undertones, an ash blonde shade will flatter and minimize the redness. To achieve consistent undulations, twist each section at the roots once before wrapping around a curling wand.
@circlesofhair
“Wind-blown” styled waves enhance medium-length blonde hair with a beautiful beachy effect. The gradient color seamlessly blends from bronde to butter tones as if kissed by the sun. This image is a perfect choice if you’re a “wash-and-go” type of person.
@buddywporter
Parting long layered hair deeply to one side creates a pretty sweeping faux-bang. The layers visually lengthen, making the most of the shoulder-length mane. This is a great transition shape if you’re growing out a shorter look. Amber and gold provide a sun-kissed finish. Sweeping long layers to one side creates an elegant faux-bangs effect, visually lightening the shoulder-length mane. This style serves as a fantastic transitional look if you are growing out a shorter length. The warm golden tones add a sun-kissed finish to the overall look.
@ashdoescolor
If you’re venturing above the shoulders for the first time with your haircut, a bold A-line bob promises an edgy look yet a comforting and manageable length. The pale creamy blonde hue softens the sharpness of the shape while a sleek styling adds a touch of fashion-forward finish flair.
@rafaelbertolucci1
Every element of this look is forward-thinking, transitioning from understated roots to bold tips. The color shift, ranging from subtle sand to intense platinum shades, is distinctive and captivating. The ends are layered and cut into sharp points, creating a contrast between smooth roots and carefree waves.
@hairbynoora
Introducing a brighter and lighter shade to complement the natural hair color imitates the natural play of light, emphasizing the face. The length is slightly shorter at the back of the head, creating a graceful angle and shifting strands toward the face.
@brendakamt
Crafting a gradient ombre on a medium-length hairstyle demands skills in blending and managing the colors. The fusion of various shades, both subtle and bright, gives an overall lighter yet soft effect. Styling strands in relaxed curls facilitates a seamless blend of colors, breaking up and sharp edges with grace.
@cris_cobucci
Timeless and timely, medium blonde hair is a popular choice that maintains its enduring style. As showcased in this gallery, whether your preference is for a glamorous or an understated look, there’s a variation that perfectly suits you.
Vanessa’s quote:
“Embracing blonde hair with a medium-length cut goes beyond just a style choice — it’s a practical and versatile approach. Maintaining blonde hair demands an investment in quality products and careful care, considering the potential damage caused by dyes.
Blonde hues, ranging from platinum to warm or cool tones, offer a variety of options to suit different preferences and skin tones. The key lies in choosing a shade that complements both your complexion and your willingness to commit to maintenance.
Pairing blonde hair with a medium-length cut, whether in a shaggy or lobbed style with face-framing elements, adds an element of ease to the overall look. The mid-length cut strikes a balance between style and manageability, minimizing the risk of excessive breakage while still delivering a chic and effortless appearance. It’s a pragmatic choice that allows you to enjoy the benefits of blonde hair without compromising on health and convenience.”
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Pairing blonde hair with a medium-length cut, whether in a shaggy or lobbed style with face-framing elements, adds an element of ease to the overall look. The mid-length cut strikes a balance between style and manageability, minimizing the risk of excessive breakage while still delivering a chic and effortless appearance.
Blonde hues, ranging from platinum to warm or cool tones, offer a variety of options to suit different preferences and skin tones. The key lies in choosing a shade that complements both your complexion and your willingness to commit to maintenance.”