#1: Blunt Lob with Invisible Layers
Go for a blunt lob with invisible layers. Blunt bobs tend to get too bottom-heavy on thick, coarse hair, so this is a great way to de-bulk, making styling and maintaining this look much easier. These medium haircuts for women look best on oval face shapes with thick, coarse hair. I like using Aquage Silkening Oil on the mid-lengths and ends to prevent frizz and smooth the curls in the hair. You can also use Sea Salt Texturizing spray to scrunch in the hair for a lived-in, wavy look. For dirty hair days, spray some dry shampoo at the root and pull up hair from the front and crown into a ponytail at the crown. To topknot it, wrap the rest around your ponytail, using a bobby pin to secure the ends into the base of the ponytail.
#2 Layered Shoulder-Length Shag with Bangs
Here’s a very layered basic shoulder-length cut with blunt bangs. This is a great cut for an oval face. The bangs shorten the length of the face while the layers accentuate the bone structure. This cut works well on anyone with fine to medium or straight to wavy hair.
Tip: Always apply your products with your hands to avoid using too much or getting too much in one area. Please do not use too much product; it will weigh the hair, making it look flat and dirty.
#3 Medium Layered Geo Bob for an Oval Face Shape
Opt for a medium-layered rounded bob with fringe. To style, apply Bumble and Bumbles Styling Lotion or Thickening Spray and blow dry with your fingers. After most of the moisture is out, smooth with the blow dryer and a large round brush. Apply Bumble’s Spray de Mode Hairspray for texture and hold.
#4: Gorgeous Red Hair Makeover
This gorgeous red hair color does need some extra care. You should see your stylist every 4-6 weeks to keep your color vibrant. When you visit your stylist, ask about hair products that work well with your color and hair type. The mid-length and color combo enhances the features of an oval face.
#5: Mid-Length Chop with an Off-Center Part
Go for a mid-length chop with an off-center part. Oval face shapes can take on any look with ease. Such medium hairstyles for women give a fuller look while adding balayage can brighten the face. You must schedule consistent blonding and glossing appointments to stay bright and blonde. Do this while maintaining the at-home care that your stylist suggests.
#6: Shoulder-Length Curled Ends
Ask for shoulder-length curled ends to offer a flattering, feminine look. With the hair ending at the shoulders, this length allows various styling options. It maintains a manageable length, too. The curled ends add texture and movement to the hair. These medium-length haircuts for women create a soft appearance suitable for casual and formal occasions.
#7: Soft Shag with Bangs and Texture
Oval face shapes are the most versatile when choosing a cut. Your options are unlimited. To help lighten up thicker hair textures, ask for a mid-length razored shag. Medium hairstyles for women like this will ensure softness and movement. A straight razor will give you the best effect, while a feather razor can be just as good.
#8: Mid-Length Ghost Cut
You can expect an edgy and versatile hairstyle for a mid-length ghost cut. These trendy mid-length hairstyles feature textured layers that create movement and dimension. The cut gives your hair a chic and modern look. The ghost cut is perfect for those who want to add a touch of drama to their style without sacrificing length. With its soft, wispy ends and layers, this haircut balances structure and appeal. Whether you want to wear it sleek and straight or tousled and wavy, this mid-length layered haircut will turn heads.
#9: Chocolate Mid-Length Curled Hair
To make a statement, chocolate mid-length curled hair is a great option. This cut adds volume and bounces to the hair without being too bulky. Keep the length while still encouraging the curls. I suggest a light mousse for styling, followed by gentle scrunching and diffusing. This style works best on those with an oval face shape, as it helps to elongate and flatter the facial features. These hair cuts for oval faces are perfect for those looking to try something new and fun with their locks. To keep the look, you will want to have regular hair appointments.
#10: Blonde Medium-Length Waves with Fringe
Consider a wavy blonde medium-length cut with a fringe. Creating a soft bang on oval face shapes is a good idea. This will help create the oval balance that hair design aims for. The middle part looks great with a soft bang, and adding waves with a long wand will give movement and texture. Finish off with O&M Queenie Firm Hold Hair Spray.
#11: Long Soft Layers on Shoulder-Length Hair
This is a long-layered or soft-layered haircut. When styling oval face haircuts, I recommend a moisturizing cream or heat protectant, some volume-enhancing spray if you have finer hair or styling cream/spray for thicker hair, and a finishing gloss/serum or hairspray.
When blow drying, get about 75-80% of the water out of the hair first, then use a round brush. When I teach my clients, I usually suggest they bring everything to the front when blow drying with the round brush. This is what creates volume and movement.
#12: Classic Mid-Length Bob
This medium-length cut is a classic medium-length bob style. These are texturized layers and subtle caramel balayage highlights on natural brunette hair, styled into soft Hollywood waves.
To create this hairstyle for oval face, I blow-dried the hair using a blow dry gel (Redken Velvet Gelatine Cushioning Blow Dry Gel) and a 1 1/2-inch round brush for maximum volume. I waved the hair with a 1-inch curling wand (NuMe classic curling wand), gently brushed it out, then used a texturizing powder (Schwartzkopf Osis+ Powder Cloud) at the roots to lift and complete the style. To complete the best haircuts for oval faces, gently mist a finishing hairspray to keep waves in place. (Schwartzkopf Osis+ Freeze Finish). To maintain the style, use a volumizing dry shampoo at the root over the next few days. (Morrocan Oil dry shampoo).
#13: Long A-Line Bob for Oval Face Shapes
This is a long a-line bob. I love how simple and chic this haircut for an oval face is. It can also be versatile, depending on how you style it. In terms of products, always use texture sprays like Bedroom.Hair and Doo.Over by Kevin Murphy. These add great texture to the hair. This oval face haircut is great for women that want to wear their hair simply and blow dry it, as well as for those that have the skills to try different hairstyling techniques.
#14: The Retro Pin-Up Bob
Go for a long, softly layered, stacked bob with a heavy side fringe. Use a blow dryer or flat iron to smooth the side fringe/bangs. Use Bumble’s spray shine and hairspray to finish. Use hair spray to secure any flyaway hairs. The look can be acquired with straight hair using hot rollers or curling iron. If this style gets frizzy while drying, mist it with water or surf spray. Let the curls settle. Use gloss or spray shine if needed.
#15: Shoulder-Grazing Cut for an Oval Face
Try a shoulder-grazing cut or a mid-length bob (long bob) with bangs.
Consider having your stylist use a straight razor to give the hair some texture on the ends and soften any harsh lines without creating too much layering.
The overall impression is more of a blunt cut despite the longer layers.
A mid-length cut is great because it looks good on oval face shapes and all hair types.
#16: Honey Blonde Curly Long Bob
If your hair is in need of a pick me up, try a honey blonde curly long bob. These short layers will bring your curls and waves to life. Lucky for you, oval faces can pull off just about any hairstyle!
#17: Modern Shag on Mid-Length Hair
You can make this style look sleek or add a quick bend in the mid-shaft for an effortless and messy finish. If you are considering this hair style for your oval face, you must love layers that will reduce the thickness of your ends. This look is a great option for thick hair, as shown in the photo but is also perfect for hair that is medium thickness as well. This look will give more volume when styled, but it will take a few products to get the full benefit of this look.
When it comes to styling hairstyles for oval face women, I advise starting with a leave-in conditioner to even out the porosity of your hair before topping it with your styling agent. This will vary depending on whether you need help boosting volume or smoothing the cuticle. Blow-dry to activate these products. Once dried and styled, finish with a texture spray to show off the texture or a polishing agent if you want a sleeker finish.
#18: Gorgeous Blonde Layered Cut
A retro style that is back with a vengeance is the gorgeous blonde layered cut! It helps to remember that styles make their way back around, but what can you ask for to avoid a dated look? Something that compliments you. Let your service professional know what you love and don’t love about this style to collaborate on a customized look.
#19: Mid-Length Bob With a Kick
This is such a fun medium-length bob with an edgy kick. I love to prep with Shu Uemura Blow Dry Beautifier for heat protection and lightweight hold. From there, you can flat iron for a sleek look, or if you’re looking for a more relaxed and beachy look, I recommend using a 1-inch Bio Ionic StyleWinder to create loose curls. This cut is best suited for anyone with an oval face shape with fine to medium hair.
#20: Teasy Highlights on Collarbone Length Hair
This collarbone-length cut for girls with oval faces is versatile. It’s long enough to be pulled back but looks great down. There is just enough texture and long layering to make it an easy wash and go look, or blow dry and use an iron to wave it.
#21: Classic Medium Length Bob and Bangs
This is a classic bob and bangs, which keeps it neat and chic. Oval face shape hairstyles are ideal for shorter blunt bangs. Overall this is a fun, carefree, low-maintenance look!
#22: Square-Shaped Bob for an Oval Face
This is a one-length square-shaped bob with an oval face shape. I recommend hair milk or primer and a texture spray. One of my favorites is Davines Your Hair Assistant Definition Mist. This look is best for women with finer hair that want to appear to have more volume. It’s a great option for women that like little effort in styling and are active so they can still wear their hair up. Plus, this haircut frames the oval face nicely.
#23: Mid-Length Layered Cut
This haircut is a mid-length layered cut with face-framing pieces. This hair cut for an oval face will create volume and texture for women with flat or straight hair. For women with curly hair, it will enhance their curls and allow their hair to bounce up! For more waves, curl your hair with a wand in alternating directions, comb it with your fingers, then use a dry texture spray all over and matte pomade on the ends.
#24: Textured Soft Lob for Women with Oval Faces
This textured soft lob (long bob) is very versatile. It’s a slightly more polished version of the popular beachy wave look. You can dress this look up or air dry naturally with great products to showcase your hair’s natural texture.
When it comes to styling, I used Kevin Murphy’s Smooth.Again this is a smoothing treatment that helps combat frizz and leaves the hair feeling silky and smooth. I cocktailed that with Kevin Murphy’s Anti.Gravity, which gives hold and adds body. I blow-dried the hair smooth, then used a flat iron to create the waves.
#25: Mid-Length Beach Wave Balayage
This mid-length beach wave balayage is trending. This look can be fun and stunning, yet you can still get up in a ponytail. You can feel like you have a cool shorter style without the commitment of having a shorter haircut.
Let curls cool, then spray a beach texturing spray like Apres Beach by Oribe to add texture and give it a finished but unfinished look. These products will help maintain this color and recreate lived-in oval face hairstyles.
#26: Softly Layered Shoulder Length Hair for Oval Faces
A soft layered, conservative shag with a long fringe. This is a great haircut for an oval face. The long shorten the length of the face while the layers accentuate the bone structure. This cut works well on women with fine to medium hair.
#27: Medium Layered Bob for Oval Faces
Ask for a classic medium-layered bob. This is a great cut for a woman with an oval face shape. The long side bangs shorten the length of the face. This cut works well on women with medium hair lengths.
#28: Shoulder-Length Shag with Long Side Bangs
A layered shoulder-length shag with a long side bang.
How To Style a Shoulder-Length Shag Cut:
- Towel dry and apply curl crème or styling crème all over and either air dry or diffuse.
- If diffusing, don’t dry your hair all the way. Leave it a bit damp if possible.
- If it gets frizzy after dries, apply a small amount of water to your hands and smooth the waves.
- Use a blow dryer or flat iron to smooth the side fringe/bangs if needed.
- Use Bumble’s spray shine and hairspray to finish.
- Use spray to secure any fly-away hairs.
#29: Long A-Line Bob with Bangs
Go for a long classic geometric A-Line bob with bangs. This makes the ideal medium-length hairstyles for women over 40 who want to look younger.
How To Style a Bob with Bangs:
- Apply Bumble and Bumbles Styling Lotion or Thickening Spray and blow dry with your fingers.
- After most moisture is out, smooth with the blow dryer and a large round brush.
- Apply Bumble’s Spray de Mode Hairspray for texture and hold.
#30: The Modern 70’s Shag for an Oval Face
Shoulder-length layered shag with a heavy curtain fringe.
How To Style a 70’s Shag for an Oval Face:
- Apply Bumble and Bumbles Styling Lotion or Thickening Spray and blow-dry with your fingers.
- After most moisture is out, smooth with the blow dryer and a large round brush.
- Apply Bumble’s Spray de Mode Hairspray for texture and hold. Flat iron if needed.
#31: Mid-Length Shagged Out Bob with Bangs
A layered bob that has been shagged out with choppy bangs. Such shoulder-length hairstyles for women are effortless to prep every morning!
How To Style a Layered Medium-Length Bob:
- Apply Bumble and Bumbles Styling Lotion or Thickening Spray and blow-dry with your fingers.
- After most moisture is out, smooth with the blow dryer and a large round brush.
- Apply Bumble’s Spray de Mode Hairspray for texture and hold. Flat iron if needed.
#32: Medium Layered Curly A-Line Bob
Go for a medium-layered curly A-line bob.
How To Style a Curly A Line Bob:
- Towel dry and apply curl crème or styling crème all over and either air dry or diffuse.
- If diffusing, don’t dry your hair all the way. Leave it a bit damp if possible.
- If it gets frizzy after it dries, apply a small amount of water to your hands and smooth the waves. Use a blow dryer or flat iron to smooth the side fringe/bangs if needed.
- Use Bumble’s spray shine and hairspray to finish. Use a spray to secure any fly-away hairs.
#33: A-Line Bob Shag for Women with Oval Faces
These beautiful, fun cuts work on anyone with any hair texture but look especially amazing on women with oval faces. They can be styled in multiple ways, so you don’t get bored. Versatility is a necessity. These medium haircuts for oval faces shorten a longer face and accentuate the bone structure, pointing out all of the best features, such as the eyes and cheekbones.
Here are the best hairstyles for oval faces on medium-length hair! Hairstyles that shorten the length of the face suit an oval face shape the best.
You also want to find a style with enough layering to accentuate your bone structure. These cuts usually include bangs or fringe of some sort and usually a bit of layering, if not more.
They are fun, versatile cuts that can still be put into a simple hairstyle or pony for going to the gym or the club.
Before your next hair appointment, check out these photos of medium hairstyles for oval faces.
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