Easy Hairstyles for African American Medium Length Hair

While it's common for ladies to desire to grow their hair to very long lengths in order to achieve certain styles, shoulder-length hair is still a great length to create some fabulous looks. Even if you're not shoulder-length, remember what they say, "if you can't achieve it, then weave it"! Here are natural medium-length hairstyles for black women that are perfect for this year and are sure to turn heads day or night. Check them out; better yet why not give them a try?

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#1: Tight Ringlets

These nice ringlets are a great style if you need a look that will last. The curls serve as a base for other hairdos like a pinned updo, or sexy, side sweep appropriate for formal events.

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#2: Big Ringlets

Big ringlets are a beautiful look that creates fullness and volume in the hair. Big ringlets work whether you are rocking your natural curl pattern or creating curls on relaxed hair. One key product to use is a stronghold curl cream or curl gel to increase the longevity of the style. Pair the ringlets with a face-framing fringe and it will create a softer look around the face.

#3: Quick and Easy Top Knot

This is a banging bang with a modern chic top knot bun. Very chic, trendy, and fashionable. This style can be very edgy or elegant based on your choice of makeup. I love the sleekness on the bangs, as it really shows off the cut. Also, bangs can be curled to give a playful look. It flawlessly frames her face, brings out her face shape, and gives her a polished finished look. Be casual and trendy or elegant and chic – the choice is yours based on your style.

If you are a person who is always on the go, this is the perfect style for you. It's a very low maintenance style and could last up to 2 weeks. This style is considered a protective style using paper to protect the hair from the glue. Also, bangs can be attached by using clip-on bangs or sewn in. The ponytail is also attached with braiding hair or weave extensions. You should consult with your stylist to see which option best fits you. This style offers you a new look, with you not having to commit to cutting your hair. Great style that you can use for your different lifestyle events.

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#4: Cool Bantu Knots

South Africa-originated bantu knots carry cultural intricacies. Stylist Liz is your go-to hairdresser for these twisted tresses.

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#5: Curly Bangs

Every woman has tried having bangs once in their life. And if you got full on curls, then you have that extra oomph already!

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#6: Elegant Updo

Fashion your hair with a triple threat of braids, a top knot, and flawless edges. Aristocratic and casual for any event of any time of day!

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#7: Two-Strand Twists

Black girls get to play and protect their hair in fun ways like this. Young girls get to enjoy this style that can be accessorized with beads or ribbons.

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#8: Big Curls

This beautiful curly style is a great all-time favorite with lots of versatility. It's great for business or pleasure, and the up keep is simple. Try pulling it up or creating a side sweep with rhinestone pins to make it pop.

How to Style:

1. Section hair on desired side.
2. Rod entire head with flexi-rods starting from nape area.
3. Sit under dryer until you hair is completely dry.

Recommended Products:

Use oil sheen and a firm holding spay for shine and hold.

Best Face Shapes and Hair Types:

This style is best worn on women with pear, round and heart shaped faces with relaxed hair.

Tip(s):

Use oil sheen just once a week for shine. Spray holding spay as needed and use a satin bonnet at night to secure the style.

#9: Twisted Afro

This Foxy Lioness is killing this simple style! It looks sexy, chic, and classy and will definitely have heads turning.

How to Style:

1. Cornrow in a beehive pattern.
2. Sew hair in from the outside perimeter all the way up to crown.
3. Separate hair to desired style.

Recommended Products:

Use products like Biosilk Beach texture to keep the softness of the curls.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style will work for women with all shaped faces and hair types.

Tip(s):

Place satin bonnet on hair at night so that it will not tangle, cotton roughs hair and dries it out.

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#10: Kinky Long Bob

The middle part is perfect on this simple curly style. If you want to spice it up, turn your head upside down and put on some volumizer. See below for more details on how to achieve this look.

How to Style:

1. Cornrow your hair in a beehive pattern.
2. Sew hair in from the outside perimeter all the way up to crown.
3. Separate hair to desired style while sweeping your hair to your desired side.

Recommended Products:

Use products like Biosilk beach texture to keep softness and form of curls.

Best Face Shapes and Hair Types:

This styles looks best on square, pear, round and heart shaped faces and can be worn on any hair types.

Tip(s):

Place satin bonnet on hair at night to keep from drying out hair because cotton roughens the hair and dries it out.

#11 Polished Curls for Women Over 40

This polished princess is sure to turn heads with these tousled curls. This is an easy maintenance style which is a daytime look that's also suitable for night time.

How to Style:

1. Section hair on desired side.
2. Using a quarter sized barrel curling iron to curl your hair all over.
3. Leave hair with looser curl in the front.

Recommended Products:

Use Farouk Biosilk serum and light finishing spray for shine and hold.

Best Shape Face and Hair Type:

This style looks great on women of all shaped faces with relaxed hair.

Style by Deanna Burton, John O\'Brien Hair Salon, Statesville, NC

#12: Bold Ombre

This bold yet manageable style is sure to turn heads with its ombre-d and layered tresses.

How to Style:

1. Section hair on desired side.
2. Using a wand, take large sections of hair except for the bang area and curl.
3. Flat iron bang sweeping it to your desired side with a slight bend.

Recommended Products:

I recommend Silk Elements serum for shine.

Best Shape Faces and Hair Types:

This style looks best on women with oval shaped faces and relaxed hair.

Tip(s):

Place pin curls in you hair at night then put a bonnet over the hair to secure the style.

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#13: Layered Cut with Bangs

The layered hairdo can be styled in many ways. Whether it's straight, curled, pinned up or down – it's a classy hairstyle for natural hair.

How to Style:

1. Section hair on desired side.
2. Flat iron hair straight.
3. Using 1″ curling iron, spiral curl you  all over except for the bang area.
4. Lightly bump bang feathering into curled hair.
5. Separate curls.

Recommended Products:

Using Silk Elements serum for shine and light holding spray for hold.

Best Shaped Faces and Hair Types:

This style looks best on women with round or square shaped faces and looks best on women with relaxed hair.

Style by Stephanie Turner, Hair Extronaire, Duncanville, TX

#14: Tousled and Side-Swept

This nice little nest of a style can be long lasting. You can even have two styles in one by changing it into a Mohawk, or even pulling it forward into a faux hawk.

How to Style:

1. Shampoo and condition  your hair.
2. Use foam wrap fast drying and rod hair all over in desired size rods and dry completely.
3. Once your hair is completely dry take down the rods.
4. Brush up the front and your desired side then place bobby pins to hold them in place.

Recommended Products:

Use Olive Oil Root Stimulator edge control, some oil sheen, and holding spray for a smooth and long lasting hair.

Best Face Shapes and Hair Types:

This style looks best on oval and pear shaped faces and is worn best on relaxed and transitioning hair types.

Tip(s):

Pin curl you hair at night to help hold the style longer then cover with satin bonnet to secure style in place.

Style by ERMA STEPHENS, Head's Above, Crestview, FL

#15: Deep Side-Part

This free flowing side swept style is great for any occasion. It can be used as an everyday style as well as a prom or wedding style.

How to Style:

1. Flat iron hair all over.
2. Using a 1″  barrel curling iron, curling only the center of the hair to the ends in a spiraling motion.
3. Afterwards, comb hair over to desired side.

Recommended Products:

Use edge control, oil sheen and holding spray to hold edges in place, for shine and hold.

Best Face Shapes and Hair Types:

This style looks bests on women with oval and pear shaped faces and is worn best on relaxed hair types.

Tip(s):

Place flexi-rods in hair to hold curls and cover with a satin bonnet to secure style in place.

Style by Ursula Kershaw, Shear Creations By Ursulla, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC

#16: Sassy Shoulder-Length CUt

This sassy shoulder length style gives off just the right attitude for day or night.

How to Style:

1. Flat iron  your hair straight.
2. Part hair on desired side.
3. Using a 1″ curling iron, starting midway at the hair shaft,  curl hair in a backwards motion all the way down to the bottom of the hair except for bang area.
4. Slightly bump the bang area.

Recommended Products:

Using serum for shine to not weigh down the hair and holding spray for hold just in case you want to recurl hair.

Best Face Shapes and Hair Types:

This style looks best on round, square, and pear shaped faces and works best on relaxed hair types.

Tip(s):

Place soft pillow rollers, flexi-rods, or pin curl  hair at night to hold curls then place satin bonnet over hair to secure style.

Style by Glam Couture, Glamorous EFX Conture Hair Designs, St. Petersburg, FL

#17: For 4C Hair

This is a great cut on a very healthy head of hair.  It doesn't take much to make this style look nice, but a large tooth styling comb.

How to Style:

1. Flat iron hair straight.
2. Using a quarter inch barrel curling iron, curl hair all over.
3. After curling your hair wrap then comb it out using a large tooth comb feathering hair around the face, separating each strand.

Recommended Products:

Use serum for shine and a light hold spray to not weigh down hair.

Best Face Shapes and Hair Types:

This style looks best on women with round and square faces and worn best on relaxed hair types.

Tip(s):

Wrap in the direction in which it grows from the scalp and cover with a satin scarp at night.

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#18: Big and Curly

This diva is really rocking these curls!  This is a nice curly 'do that is sure to last for some time and can be changed several different ways for a day or nighttime look.

How to Style:

1. Shampoo and conditioning hair.
2. Part hair on desired side.
3. Using setting lotion, choose desired rollers and roll all over.
4. Place hair under dryer until its completely dry.
5. Take out rollers and finger style to desired look.

Recommended Products:

Use oil sheen and hold spray for shine and hold.

Best Face Shapes and Hair Types:

This style looks best on women with oval and pear-shaped faces with relaxed hair types

Style by Priscilla Mendez, All About You Salon, Peoria, AZ

#19: Straight Locks

This color adds lots of flare to this shoulder length wrap style. It's very simple and easy to maintain.

How to Style:

1. Part hair on desired side.
2. Flat iron hair straight.
3. Using a quarter inch barrel curling iron to curl the perimeter of the hair.

Recommended Products:

Use serum for shine so as to not weigh down the hair.

Best Face Shapes and Hair Types:

This style looks best on women with oval shaped faces and relaxed hair types.

Tip(s):

Wrap hair in the direction in which your hair grows from the scalp and cover with a satin scarf at night to secure the style in place.

Style by ERMA STEPHENS, Head's Above, Crestview, FL

#20: Messy Curls

This bronze goddess doesn't have much to worry about with this off the face swept style! This on the go look will last until the next salon visit and can be changed in minutes into a whole new hairstyle.

How to Style:

1. Shampoo and condition hair.
2. Use setting lotion to roll hair around curlers.
3. Place under dryer until completely dry.
4. After your hair dries, take out the rollers and style,

Recommended Products:

Use oil sheen and holding spray for shine and hold.

Best Face Shapes and Hair Types:

This style looks best on women with oval and pear faces and is worn best on relaxed hair types.

Tip(s):

Pin curl hair to hold curls and place satin bonnet on at night to secure style in place.

Style by CELEASE WILLIAMS, Stylease Studio, Panama City, FL

#21: Mid-Length Wavy Hair

These beautiful waves are gorgeous and aren't going anywhere anytime soon. This is a great style that can take on various looks.

How to Style:

1. Flat iron hair straight.
2. Use a waving or crimping iron from scalp to ends.

Recommended Products:

Use oil sheen and holding spray for shine and hold.

Tip(s):

Place a satin bonnet over hair at night to secure style in place.

#22: Barrell Curls

These beautiful barrel curls are giving this style life! It's not too much flash, not too much work, but it's a day or night time style that says diva.

How to Style:

1. Flat iron hair straight.
2. Using a quarter inch barrel curling iron to spiral curl your hair in backwards motion all the way down your hair shaft.
3. Flat iron the top of  your hair, bumping slightly.
4. Using an edge control and a brush slicking up the front up the hair so it's not hard

Recommended Products:

Use edge control, serum and holding spray to holding edges and shine and light hold.

Best Face Shapes and Hair Types:

This style looks best on women with square and round shaped faces and is worn best on relaxed hair types.

Whether you want to turn things up or down, these shoulder length styles can take you from day to night with just a few tweaks. Don't waste another second to book your next salon appointment so you can begin making those heads turn. Until next time, live well and be well!

#23 Clarissa's Classy Look

4. Use firm holding spray for the finishing touches.

Recommended Products:

Try out FHI Heat's Technique 1 G3 Original Professional Tourmaline Ceramic Hair styling iron that comes with 3 layers of ceramic for even heat distribution. This styling tool also eliminates frizz and static.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

All face shapes are great for this style and is great for all hair types that are short to medium length.

Tip(s):

Use Tec Ni Art Liss Control from L'Oreal Professional Paris for silky and sleek results. In addition, by reading Sophisticate's Black Hair magazine, you can enter to win a FHI flat iron. Only original magazine entries will be accepted.

#24 Diana Ross

4. Use light sheen and holding spray to keep the shape of hair.

Recommended Products:

I recommend using a 14" Brazilian Remy Kinky Curly Lace front wig.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

All face shapes suit this style along with medium length curly hair.

Tip(s):

This wig is originally $241.99, but you can purchase it for $157.29 with absolutely FREE shipping! Check out this retailer for more information.

#25 Magenta Magic

4. Use hairspray for light hold.

Recommended Products:

For a punky, funky magenta, use Jerome Russell's Punky Color, "Red Wine".

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

Oval face shapes best suit this style along with smooth to natural hair types with medium lengths.

Tip(s):

For brighter results use a lightener on the section of hair you'd like to dye and strip it to a golden orange before applying the color.

#26 Roller. Set. Go!

From the beginning of time, rollers have been a woman's best friend! Let's see how you can achieve these flirty swirls.

How to Style:

1. Section hair into 5 sections.
2. Put rollers into hair using thin slices and securing with flat roller pins.
3. Brick lay the rollers to avoid splits in the style.
4. Once completely dry, use Spritz for the finishing touches.

Recommended Products:

For smooth results, use smooth rollers! It's that simple.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

Any face shape will suit this style. Medium length smooth hair is recommended for this hairdo.

Tip(s):

If you'd like to maintain your curls, wrap your hair! Don't be afraid of the curls loosening. Once you want to wear the curls, brush out the wrap and use your fingers to create the curls. Trust me, they never really went anywhere.

#27 Goddess Braids

Gorgeous goddess braids don't have to be simple. Add some butterscotch highlighted ringlets to frame your face, and you're all set.

How to Style:

1. Style hair into 6 goddess braids and gather into a side ponytail.
2. Curl leftover hair into ringlets using a 1 inch golden curling iron.
3. Tease hair and use firm holding spray to seal the look.

Recommended Products:

I recommend using Pump It Up Styling Spritz to instantly freeze hair into place.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

Suits all types of faces. This style works best on smooth medium length hair.

Tip(s):

In addition to styling spritz, use Motions light hold for soft, flexible hold

#28 Va-Va Volume

When our hair has volume and life in its natural state, it brings us nothing but confidence. This wash-and-go style has our curl friends' curious as to how she manipulates her hair. Keep reading to find out how.

How to Style:

1. Wash and towel dry hair to remove majority (70%) of the moisture.

2. Use Denman brush to brush through hair.

3. Apply and manipulate curling custard throughout hair.

4. Use firm holding spray for the finishing touches.

Recommended Products:

Try out Crème of Nature Argan Oil Twirling Custard to help keep your ringlets and waves frizz free and full of lustrous shine.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style fits all face shapes. Curly hair textures are recommended.

Tip(s):

Natural hair can get out of control very quickly! It's good to use a diluted leave-in conditioner while combing through the hair. A quick spray will re-moisten the hair while working through those annoying knots.

#29 Creative Contrast

3. Add shine for the finishing touches.

Recommended Products:

Try out Proclaim's Shea Butter Leave-In Moisturizer for pure unrefined shea butter.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

Any face shape will suit this style. Curly, wavy hair, or anything in between is recommended for this hairdo.

Tip(s):

For amazing results, use Proclaim's Shea Butter shampoo and conditioner. The sulfate-free shampoo replenishes moisture, while the conditioner nourishes and detangles hair.

#30 Color Me Blonde

5. Use light finishing spray for hold.

Recommended Products:

Try Nude Malaysian Remy Loose Deep extensions for a healthy, sleek and gentle hair texture.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

A slender face shape will suit this style best. Medium to long lengths and smooth texture hair is ideal.

Tip(s):

To ensure smooth, realistic hair extensions, instead of adding loose extension hair to cornrows use thick black thread.

#31 Upbeat Up-do

4. Use light finishing spray for hold.

Recommended Products:

Pipe cleaners or flexirods are great for executing this style. These can be found at any hair store or online.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

Any face shape will suit this style. Medium length dreads suit this style best.

Tip(s):

For more sculpted styles, you can use black or brown pipe cleaners and leave them in to help mold the hair into intricate shapes.

#32 Charlie's Angel

3. Use light finishing spray for hold.

Recommended Products:

Luster's Pink Stylin' Shaper is a humidity-resistant thermal protectant that helps shield hair from heat and helps damaged hair.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

Any face shape will suit this style, and smooth, medium length hair suits this style best.

Tip(s):

Use Luster's Smooth Touch Olive Oil Sheen Spray. It will help make your hair more manageable and bring a great glimmer and shine.

#33  Gorgeous Whirls

5. Use light finishing spray for hold.

Recommended Products:

For smooth curls, use a mix of Marcel wax and L'Oreal Mythic Oil for extra shine and protection.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

Any face shape will suit this style, and smooth textured, medium to long length hair suit this style best.

Tip(s):

If you want to try another oil with the Marcel wax, I suggest Mizani's Supreme Oil which delivers soft, supple and seriously smooth strands!

#34 Be the Topic

4. Use light finishing spray for hold.

Recommended Products:

For luster and shine, deep conditioning is the answer! Try out Dr. Miracle's Double Deep Moisturizing Masque for a bit of pampering for your hair.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

Any face shape will suit this style and smooth, medium length hair will suit this style best.

Tip(s):

When preparing for bed, remember to wrap hair with a  silk or satin bonnet.

#35 For Little Girls

4. Use light finishing spray for hold.

Recommended Products:

Check out Aunt Jackie's Girls for a wonderful line that includes Soft and Sassy conditioner for that naturalista in training.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

A round face shape will suit this style and medium length, smooth textured hair suits this style best.

Tip(s):

Aunt Jackie's Girls also has a leave-in conditioner call Knot Havin' It! This is for all those little girls who may have a hard time with combing out their hair. Some of our princesses tend to have tender heads, so this product should really help out.

#36 So Dynamic

4. Use light firm spray for hold.

Recommended Products:

Fantasia's Hair Polisher Firm Hold Edges smoothing gel is vital for holding up this regal style.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

Any face shape will suit this style and any texture, short to medium length hair will suit this style best.

Tip(s):

Some people don't like using edge control because they really don't know how to use it. Make sure to just use a bit of edge control at a time. Use your fingers for edges and if you're using it to smooth hair into a ponytail, rub it in the palm of your hands and use a smoothing brush to help direct the hair appropriately.

#37 Go Bold

3. Use light finishing spray for hold.

Recommended Products:

Try out Orofluido. It's mixed with 3 natural oils that awaken the beauty in your hair.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

A slender face shape will suit this style and smooth textured, medium length hair will suit this style best.

Tip(s):

Products are not nationality specific! Try using dry shampoo for braids, weave, or extremely greasy hair.

#38 Make a Fierce Statement

5. Use light finishing spray for hold.

Recommended Products:

Purchase silky hair from Secret Extensions.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

Any face shape and textured, medium length hair will suit this style.

Tip(s):

Go to the Secret Extensions site  for great deals on hair now! Either blend the hair or buy hair for a full weave.

#39 Caramel Cuteness

A soft blend of deep brown to caramel color, coiled over each other define this hairdo.

How to Style:

1. Braid hair down and sew ends in a crisscross pattern.
2. Sew extensions to hair covering entire head.
3. Curl hair away from face using a 2inch curling iron.
4. Smooth hair to preferred side and pin into place. Make sure curls are styled as desired.
5. Use light finishing spray for hold.

Recommended Products:

Buy Outre Beat Brazilian Remi from your closest Beauty Supply Warehouse. You can find this brand on sale right now.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

Any face shape and hair texture in medium length will best suit this style.

Tip(s):

To maintain extensions once carefully removed, thoroughly wash hair. Put conditioner in a small pot and boil hair for 5-7minutes. Rinse with cool water. Use a hooded dryer to dry hair.

#40 Sculpted Locs

5. Use light finishing spray for hold.

Recommended Products:

Use Jane Carter's Natural Hold Locking Spray to hold freshly twisted hair and for smoothing locks.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

Any face shape and medium to long length locs will suit this style.

Tip(s):

If your locs have not grown to your desired length, add faux locs to the ends. You no longer have to wait for great length. Use Vivica Fox kinky hair for natural results.

#41 Shear Perfection

4. Use light sheen spray for hold.

Recommended Products:

For our sisters who have relaxed hair, use the moisturizing and conditioning shampoo from Salon Finish for that buttery smooth finish.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

Slender face shapes and smooth, medium length hair suit this style best.

Tip(s):

After rinsing your relaxer out, use Salon Finish Shampoo twice and then your neutralizer and conditioner. Use the nozzle and strong water pressure to comb out the knots. You will thank me when you discover your amazing results!

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