Girls, young ladies, and women of all ages love medium hairstyles with bangs, and all for very good reasons! It’s a chic, playful choice for shoulder-length haircuts and can be styled in a myriad of different ways. Medium haircuts with bangs are wonderful for all sorts of textures and types of hair.
If you want to change your look and you’re interested in medium haircuts with bangs, take a look at these fabulous ideas we collected and use them as inspiration!
Check out these gorgeous medium haircuts with bangs!
1. Casual Side Bangs for Shoulder-Length Hair
If you want a classy look, you can rock every day; regardless of your environment, you can go for this shoulder-length haircut with side-swept bangs.
2. Boho Front Bangs
Set your spirit free with these adorable boho front bangs, styled with medium-length wavy hair. This is the style for the bohemian at heart. A perfect style for modern ladies.
3. Longer Locks and Side Bangs
Medium to long hair looks great with eyebrow-length bangs swept casually to the side. Like the first look on our list, it works for all occasions.
4. Textured Bob with Bangs
We’re all up for textures, especially if you have slightly wavy or thick straight hair. This is a stylishly rugged look that looks outstanding with side-swept bangs.
5. Long Bob and Side Swept Bangs
If you don’t want to venture into a classic short bob, you can leave it a bit longer and match it with some side-swept bangs.
6. Voluminous Long Bob with Bangs
Get some extra boost with a well-cut long bob and some teasing at the top. Don’t forget the side bangs!
7. Wavy Bob Medium Haircut with Bangs
Embrace your naturally wavy hair and go for a bob with some lovely side bangs.
8. Cute Ombre Medium Haircut with Bangs
In the mood for contrasts? Try a shoulder-length ombre with full, straight bangs. It looks stunning! This trendy hairstyle is perfect for you. With half of the hair colored lightly, a catchy display is presented. Try it out!
9. Honey & Blonde Highlights with Bangs
After you do research on medium haircuts with bangs, you should look into color options too. Honey and light blonde highlights and lowlights are the perfect options.
10. Punk Chic Medium Haircut with Bangs
Want to combine edgy and cute in one fabulous haircut and style? Get out of your comfort zone and dye your hair purple, cut it to your shoulders, and design V-shaped bangs that will make you stand out from the crowd. Be brave to explore what your hair can offer you. Try out this style.
11. Bright Pink Medium Haircut with Bangs
Your color options don’t stop there. Medium haircuts with bangs also look fantastic with brighter shades, such as pink or magenta hair.
12. Afro Beauty Medium Haircut with Bangs
If you are the lucky bearer of natural curls, let them bounce freely around your face with one of the cutest medium haircuts with bangs for afro hair. These curls are a piece of artwork. What a beauty!
13. Runway Glam with Bangs
Obsessed with high-end fashion? Your haircut can mirror the latest runway trends if your hair is naturally straight. Cut your hair into a short bob with super straight, flawless bangs.
14. A-Line Bob Medium Haircut with Bangs
The A-line bob looks nothing less than amazing, and it’s easier to maintain than you’d think. Top it off with some pretty side-swept bangs, and you’re good to go!
15. Full Bangs for Medium Hair Length
Full, thick, and gorgeous: this is what numerous medium haircuts with bangs look like. Even though it might not work if your hair isn’t thick, this is definitely an idea to consider.
16. Gorgeously Messy Medium Haircut with Bangs
Messy is the new classy. Who would have ever thought that you could get a carelessly stylish look without even trying?
17. Long Side Swept Bangs
Growing your bangs out? This is an excellent idea for you! Casually sweep them to the side for an all-natural and beautiful look.
18. Emo Bangs for Medium Hair
Emo-inspired bangs are just adorable! They give off a young and fresh vibe and are surprisingly easy to style if you get them cut properly.
19. Bangs and Updo for Shoulder Length Hair
Consider straight bangs that gradually get longer as they curve towards your ears. After that, wrap the rest of your hair up in a big bun.
20. Round Medium Haircut with Bangs
Even though these types of medium haircuts with bangs aren’t as trendy today as they were in the 90s and early 2000s, we recommend them to ladies with suitable face shapes.
21. Middle Part Haircut with Bangs
It might seem counter-intuitive to part your bangs in the middle, but if celebrities like Mandy Moore, Penelope Cruz, or Jennifer Lopez can rock them, you sure can too!
22. Short & Sweet Medium Haircut with Bangs
Short bangs might not be for everyone, but they’re perfect for girls with an edgy personality and naturally straight hair.
23. Rockabilly Glam Haircut with Long Bangs
In love with retro fashion? Then welcome to the glamorous world of pin-up medium haircuts with bangs. This is just one example, with beautifully curved bangs and curled hair.
24. Feathered Bangs for Medium Length Hair
If you want to eliminate the hassle of heavy maintenance, go for some feathered bangs that naturally fall on your forehead. This works for side and front bangs alike.
25. Eyelash Length Haircut with Bangs
Sure, your bangs might get in your eyes every once in a while, but you will look superb while rocking this look!
26. Crochet Braids with Bangs
How can you not love these huge curls? Crochet braids are one of the best medium haircuts with bangs you can experiment with if you adore curly locks.
27. Taste the Rainbow Haircut with Long Bangs
Can’t decide what color to dye your hair next, especially when trying medium haircuts with bangs? Try all of them! This photo shows how you can combine a series of metallic shades for one breathtaking hairstyle.
28. The Pulp Fiction Look with Bangs
Uma Thurman’s signature haircut from Pulp Fiction is as hot today as it was when the movie came out in the 90s. It’s classy, sassy, and everything you could want from a long bob.
29. Diva Curls for Medium Hair
Speaking of legends, Marilyn Monroe’s signature hairstyle with curled-up bangs looks spectacular on any sophisticated diva.
30. Layered & Wavy Medium Hair with Bangs
Bring on the layers! Pair your wavy and long layered locks with some fringe bangs that will bring out your rebellious side.
31. Straight Bangs & Asymmetrical Cut
We love love, love gals who have the courage to go for an asymmetrical bob. It’s a great idea if you want to get a makeover! So start cutting, master those straight bangs, and even consider dyeing your hair red for a complete and total change.
32. Choppy Bangs
The edginess doesn’t stop here. Chopped bangs were, are, and will always be a super stylish choice for girls that want to bring out their inner rock star.
33. Beach Hair with Bangs
Miss the beach? Bring back those summer days with this gorgeous mix of blonde tones in a flawless wavy bob with side bangs.
34. Glamorous Grey Haircut with Bangs
You can also go for silvery locks with a long bob and straight bangs. You’ll love it!
35. Super Short Bangs
Chop your bangs even shorter if your inner artistic voice encourages you to!
36. Fingers Through Your Hair
An effortless glow can be obtained with longer bangs that can be tossed to the side with ease.
37. Bouncy Bob with Short Bangs
Tell your hairstylist to cut your hair inwards for a bouncy bob that you’ll be head over heels in love with.
38. Wavy Hair, Straight Bangs
Want wavy and straight hair at the same time? Get straight bangs with slightly curly locks.
39. Faux Hawk with Long Bangs
You don’t have to shave your head to get a sleek curly mohawk style. Pin your hair to the middle and let a few curled bangs grace your forehead.
40. Shaggy Bob with Bangs
Don’t worry about spending hours styling your hair – the shaggy bob is totally in!
41. Styled Bangs
The beauty of medium haircuts with bangs is that you can experiment with various hairstyles. Take the twisted or braided bangs in the photo above for example.
42. Slightly to the Side Bangs
Emma Stone shows how you don’t have to go to extremes to look charming. Part your bangs slightly to the side for some natural red carpet glam.
43. Shaved Side Medium Hair with Bangs
If you do have the courage to put the razor to your hair, do it with style! Use these bangs for guidance, and either go for an undercut or a shaved side.
44. Vintage Glow Hair with Bangs
You can also rock vintage-inspired medium haircuts with bangs. To do so, be inspired by one of Christina Hendricks’s many great looks!
45. Light Ombre Medium Haircut with Bangs
Here is the lighter version of a sweet ombre for medium haircuts with bangs.
46. Beautiful Blue Hair Medium Haircut with Bangs
Go for some dark blue wavy locks and bangs for the rebel inside.
47. Spread Out Medium Haircut with Bangs
Spread out your bangs for a modern twist. If you weren’t sure how this would look, just check out Dakota Johnson’s various bangs styles.
48. Perfect Ponytail with Long Bangs
Tie your hair in the perfect ponytail and sweep your bangs to the side.
49. Half Up, Half Down Medium Haircut with Bangs
Another hairstyle for medium haircuts with bangs is half up and half down with a bun on the top part.
50. Funky Medium Haircut with Bangs
If you’ve decided to get your medium-length hair with bangs, consider making them fun, fresh, and funky!
51. Medium Hair with Middle Part
Medium hair length is a popular choice with women because you can wear it in so many different ways. Here she kept it simple with a few long layers and side bangs added in. Style your long hair with a few messy waves and you are all set.
52. Short Wave Waves with Hippie Perm
The waves she is wearing in the photo above are now called the hippie perm look and it looks amazing. She has kept her right around shoulder length with a mid part and loose side bangs.
53. Medium Lowlight Hair
This next look is a beautiful hairstyle for women with dark and straight here. She has added in thick bangs and kept it looking fresh with low lights added in. This is one of the most popular ways to wear your medium-length hair.
54. Medium with Long Side Bangs
This cutie is wearing her hair with long bangs and a trendy middle part. Here she has her hair all natural with pretty waves and kept it simple and dark for a lovely look.
55. Banging Blonde
This pretty blonde hair has dimensional color and she left it right at shoulder length. Add in thick full bangs and keep the rest of the hair styled messy and you are going to love the way you look.
56. Medium Length Hairstyle with Curtain Bangs
Next up would be a perfect medium hairstyle for women with thin hair. Here she kept it long and added a few layers and extra long bangs. She kept it straight and sleek and it looks amazing.
57. Mid Textured Layer with Long Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs are always a good idea when you are thinking of getting a new hairstyle. You can style them pushed over to one side as she has done here, or split them down the middle with a good mid part. Curl out the ends and you are going to love your new look.
58. Brushed Waves
This next hairstyle would be a great choice for ladies with thick hair. Here she kept her hair at mid-length right past her shoulders with thick bangs in the front. Add in loose waves and you are all set.
59. Medium Hair with Wavy Bangs
Wavy bangs look so cute when you learn how to wear them right. In the photo above she kept the hair dark with a few pops of red added in. Curl the bangs and you are going to love your new wavy bang look.
60. Straight Medium Hair with Bangs
Here is a Hime-style haircut that women of all ages would love wearing. She kept her hair long right at the shoulders with one short layer cut right at the chin line. Be sure to add a straight fringe to get the most out of this style.
61. Medium Length with Soft Wave Bangs
Soft bangs compliment women of all different ages. In the look above she has added soft bangs to her fancy haircut and left the hair messy with a few beach waves and it looks stunning.
62. Soft Melting Beige with Bangs
In the photo above she is wearing a stunning soft beige hair color that works any time of the year. In the look above she has styled her hair pin-straight with wispy bangs in the front. This style would look just as pretty if you wanted to add in curls.
63. Fresh Cut with Bangs
Another way to wear your medium-length hair is kept right passed the shoulders with a few layers that frame the face. She has also added thick bangs in the front and kept them super straight. Finish your style off with loose waves and you are all set.
64. Dark Brown with Fixed Bangs
Fixed bangs are a style of wearing your hair where your bangs are styled straight in the front. She has also kept her hair right around the shoulders with a few long layers. Finish it off with a few loose waves and you are all set.
65. Beige Colored Medium Hair with Feathered Bangs
Beige is one of the most popular hairstyles for women because it is a light brown shade that matches the most complexion. In the photo above she has kept most of her hair about medium length and added long and loose curtain bangs.
66. Medium Hair with Bangs on Dark Chocolate
Here is a pretty style for ladies who like to keep their hair dark and medium length. In the look above she has pretty dark chocolate hair with thin bangs styled wavy and it looks stunning.
67. Medium Ponytail Hair with Bangs
Everyone loves a good ponytail look. Here she is wearing her medium-length hair in a ponytail wrapped up in a black bow. She has also added thick bangs and it looks so good.
68. Medium Hair with Flowy Bangs
Flowy hair is such a dreamy style. Here she has long hair styled with face-framing layers and thin curtain bangs and it looks so pretty. You could keep it dark or try adding a few highlights to add texture.
69. Medium Length Mullet with Bangs
Mullets are back and better than ever. Here she is wearing her pretty mullet with medium-length hair and a thick fringe in the front. Add in a few curls and you are all set.
70. French Bob with Textured Boost and Face Frame Bangs
Here is a fun twist on a french bob hairstyle. She is wearing her pretty medium-length hair with bangs and left it styled messy. Be sure to add a middle part to get the most out of this look.
71. Autumnal with Dark Base Metal Ash with Bangs
Want to add a bit of color to your medium-length hair? Then you should try out this lovely look with hints of purple on the ends. This would be such a perfect style for fall time.
72. Curly Voluminous Medium Haircut with Bangs
Here is another hairstyle with voluminous layers added in. One of the best ways to get this style is to add a few layers on the top and finish your style off with a blow dryer when it’s wet. You are going to love your new style.
73. Bouncy Layers and Curtain Bangs
Ladies love wearing bouncy layers with a simple ombre. In the photo above she has kept her hair dark on the top and it gradually gets lighter towards the bottom. Add in curtain bangs and curl the tips out and you are all set.
74. Straight Medium Haircut with Bangs
If you are lucky enough to have naturally straight hair you are already so blessed. In the photo above she has styled her pin-straight hair straight and long with thin bangs. Keep it simple and sleek and you will look stunning.
75. Bronze Hair in Medium Length with Bangs
This next hairstyle has such a pretty color. She is wearing her hair a beautiful bronze color with black peekaboos in the back. Here she has her thick hair styled curly with full bangs in the front.
76. Face Line Bangs on Medium Hair
Face framing layers are always a good idea, they help to thin your face out and they look amazing. She went with a blunt cut for her short layer and it looks so pretty. Do not forget about the micro bangs to get the whole vibe of this photo.
77. Medium Volume Layered with Bangs on Small Face
If you are looking for a new style for your small face then this next look would be perfect for you. Here she has her pretty dark hair with long layers and thin bangs. She also has a trendy middle part here and it looks amazing.
78. Coffee Brown on Medium Hair with Bangs
Coffee brown is a perfect color for women who like to keep their hair dark. Here she has her pretty coffee-colored hair with a thick fringe and lovely layers. Keep it straight or add in a few curls and you are all set.
79. Medium Length Hair with Bangs and Peekaboo
Black and silver hair is such a good look. Here she has kept most of her hair dark with pops of silver coming through the back. She kept the rest simple and straight and it looks so pretty. This would be a fun style for women of all ages to try out.
80. Medium Length with Two Toned and Bangs
Two-toned hairstyles are one of the best ways to show off your creative side. This pretty lady is wearing half of her long hair a rich red color and half colored in blue.
So, What Is YOUR Hair Motivation?
No matter if you have thin and straight locks or thick and abundant curls, a medium haircut with some artfully sliced bangs can look amazing on you!We’ve presented various ways to rock bangs if you have medium-length hair, so the rest is all up to you.
Which one of these is your favorite and what are you just dying to try out? Let us know, all in a comment!
Jenni Haward has been working as a hairstylist for almost 11 years. With that much experience, she was able to start her own business. It has been two years since she started and had made three salons in three different cities and is still growing. She is continuing to pursue the career hoping to impact more with her skills and knowledge.
