46 Best Medium Wavy Haircut Inspirations for 2025

Cindy Marcus
Cindy Marcus Hairstylist, Editor-in-Chief

Medium wavy hairstyles offer a fantastic way to enhance your appearance. Numerous wavy hairstyles can be tailored for medium-length hair. A selection of these effortless hairdos can be conveniently created without the need for heated tools, just by utilizing a few braids and rubber bands. No matter your preference, you’re bound to make an impression with one of these medium-length wavy hairstyles!

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Medium Brunette Wavy Hair with French Curtain Bangs
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#1: Medium Chestnut Hair with French Curtain Bangs

For a gentle enhancement to medium-length hair, introduce texture throughout the ends. I also recommend a curtain bang with textured mini bangs that seamlessly blend into the framing pieces on the side. This style is ideal for those with a broad forehead and slim jaw. The volume a style can bring is what aids in balancing a slender jawline.

#2: Stunning Wavy Hair with Fringe

Stunning wavy hair with fringe is currently trending! The bangs offer a fresh vibe, making this hairstyle perfect for women across all age groups. Incorporate sun-kissed highlights for an elegant touch, especially if your skin tone leans warmer.

#3: Wavy Hair with Balayage Highlights

This shoulder-length wavy hairstyle features balayage highlights that add depth and dimension. A stylish deep side part enhances glamour and offers versatility to the look. Use a nourishing shampoo and conditioner to keep your hair healthy and shining. Make sure to apply a heat protectant spray before using any hot styling tools.

#4: Playful Beach Waves with Choppy Bangs

The best aspect of a medium shag is the texture of the fringe, which is styled into the ideal shape, allowing the client to achieve an edgy look with minimal effort. A medium-length haircut is particularly flattering for a heart-shaped or round-shaped face as it draws your attention to the eyes and diverts it from the chin and cheeks.

#5: Bohemian Elegance

Add a touch of bohemian charm with loose curly waves that work wonders on light layers. This look is perfect for oval or long face shapes. This style functions best on fine to thick hair. Work some Aquage Illuminating Gelade through the ends for enhanced shine and definition. Try Aquage Working Spray for a reliable hold. This versatile hairspray allows you to style and texturize with fingers or brush while building hold. Locks in style provide a radiant shine and are ideal for thermal styling.

#6: Classic Retro Waves

Unleash your inner screen legend with this timeless ‘S’ wave design. This look accommodates various face shapes. It is ideal for medium to thick hair types. For best results, use Davines Defining Glam Power Hair Spray. This innovative and adaptable finishing spray perfectly shapes and holds any hairstyle.

#7: Wavy Beachy Angled Lob

This medium-length hairstyle showcases shorter layers at the back with longer, smoother ones flowing in the front. It’s an ideal choice for women seeking a change in their look without committing to a drastic chop. The style flatters individuals with a strong jawline or defined cheekbones, as well as those with a normal to medium face and body shape. This easy-care hairstyle is suited for those with limited time for daily styling and offers versatility for both casual and formal occasions while maintaining a chic appearance.

#8: Gently Wavy Medium-Length Hair

Having blunt ends will make your tresses appear thicker. Adding a wave with a curling iron or utilizing your natural wave will create a beachy vibe that feels effortlessly stylish. If your curls seem too tight, use your fingers or a wide toothcomb to relax them.

#9: Effortless and Relaxed Curly Waves

Effortless and relaxed curly waves are all the rage. This hairstyle adds volume and movement while maintaining a laid-back and casual vibe. It works best for those with naturally curly or wavy hair, as the texture enhances the overall appeal of the look. Ask for tips on curl products you can use at home to showcase your natural curls!

#10: Textured Wavy Haircut with Character

Messy makes me think of a natural wavy look showcasing beautiful natural frizz. People often think they need to tame the frizz, but as a hair professional working with real-world clients, I see frizz as part of hair’s allure. I see it as a complete style, a disheveled yet gentle feminine wave. A little balm can enhance the curls and reduce some frizz, highlighting the hair’s natural body that we may enjoy.

Wavy red asymmetrical hair with highlights

#11 Chic Asymmetrical Cranberry

Infuse some French-style flair with beautiful waves. This hairstyle is perfect for diamond or oval face shapes. Tip: use a paddle brush to gently tousle curls for a soft, romantic wave effect.

Medium-Length Light Mocha Waves
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#12: Silver Ash Waves

This semi-long wavy hairstyle is ideal for clients with healthy, unprocessed hair, dedication, and time. Upkeep is fairly simple as color conditioners can be applied to maintain shades.

#13: Beautiful Loose Waves

Wavy hair is stunning. Many people believe you can simply wake up and go if you have wavy hair, but that is often not the case. Maintaining your hair’s hydration and health requires a variety of products and time. One of the recommendations I give to my clients is to use a hydrating mask weekly. The mask will assist you in preserving your beautiful wave pattern.

#14: Wavy Curls

Wavy curls on mid-length hair present a stunning styling option for various occasions. Wavy curls provide flexibility. With slight adjustments, you can change the whole appearance. Brushing out the waves yields a more polished look, while tousling them gives a relaxed beachy vibe. Be sure to choose a product that caters to your specific hair texture. If you have fine hair, think about using a lighter product.

#15: Sleek Shoulder-Length Blunt Layers

This is a sleek, shoulder-length haircut with elongated, piecey layers. You achieve the impression of fullness at the ends with the blunt line, and the layers assist in preventing the shape from appearing like a “Christmas tree” (i.e., too wide at the bottom of the cut). I adore how this style looks fantastic with natural waves or straight hair. It’s incredibly adaptable.

Wavy Angled Lob Haircut
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#16: Wavy Angled Lob Haircut

A lob haircut with a wavy angle can embody contemporary flair, elegance, gentleness, femininity, and a touch of boldness. With its various shapes, lengths, and styles, a lob showcases adaptability in length, texture, and volume.

#17: Gentle Wavy Curls

This style showcases gentle, wavy curls that are ideal for a variety of hair types. It performs beautifully on fine hair as it adds movement and volume. Hair with depth and curl possesses that stunning appeal that people adore. It enhances their self-confidence. This style can also be easily achieved on just about any length. Curls are here to remain, particularly for those who prefer extra time to wash and style each day.

Gorgeous Naturally Wavy Hair with a Deep Side Part
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#18: Gorgeous Naturally Wavy Hair with a Deep Side Part

There’s no other choice but to highlight those stunning dark tresses, especially when they are natural. Soft waves significantly parted to one side create a flattering effect and beautifully complement that shoulder-length.

Waves with a Center Part
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#19: Waves with a Center Part

Achieve beautiful waves with a center part! For those interested in trying this style, use a smaller curling tong and section your hair into one-inch pieces. Keep the curl secured for a few seconds before releasing. Opting for a tighter curl on the tong while choosing a wider barrel helps the wave to endure longer.

simplistic textured lob hairstyle
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#20: Simplistic Textured Lob

Choose a simplistic textured lob. It’s a breeze to style, naturally flowing or wavy. This look flatters nearly every face shape due to the elongated lines in the front that accentuate the face. This layered haircut is versatile, accommodating both thick and fine hair types. The textured tips will enhance its movement significantly.

#21: Classy Vintage Style with Wide Bangs

Add a hint of elegance to this lovely brunette tone with stunning Old Hollywood waves. This look is particularly flattering for round-shaped faces. This style is ideal for medium-length hair. Pin sides up into victory rolls for an enhanced retro appeal.

Related: Top Hollywood waves hairstyle inspirations.

Cappuccino Waves
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#22: Adorable Cappuccino Waves

Offset, alternating waves add both body and length with straighter ends. This style is ideal for square, oval, or round face shapes.

#23: Effortless Blonde Textured Waves

This effortless textured look is perfect for the busy girl. This look is flattering for oval and diamond-shaped faces. This style is ideal for fine hair. Refresh this look by incorporating twists or a face-framing braid and pin away from the face.

Medium-Length Wavy Hair Featuring Elegant Sweeping Bangs
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#24: Elegant Sweeping Bangs

Embrace your natural beauty as the weekend approaches with playful waves that will have you ready for adventure. This style is ideal for oblong and square face shapes. It performs exceptionally well on medium to thick hair.

Medium-length golden blonde wavy hair for voluminous hair
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#25: Golden Wavy Locs for Voluminous Hair

Long and flowing alternating waves create a stunning appearance for voluminous hair. This look is suitable for square, round, or oval face shapes. This style works best on thicker hair. Enhance this look with a few accent braids to elevate its charm.

Beige Deep Styling for Medium Wavy Hair
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#26: Beige Deep Side Styling

Soft waves provide a lively texture to this mid-length hairstyle. Use Kevin Murphy UNDRESSED to achieve a loose, effortless, and authentic appearance. This hairstyle is ideal for square, oval, and heart-shaped faces. It performs best on fine to medium hair. Gather the tips and twist them into a simple chignon.

Medium Wavy Brunette Glam Look
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#27: Brunette Glam on Lush Wavy Tresses

Gentle, flowing waves create a rich volume for delicately textured hair. This style is primarily flattering for heart-shaped faces. Optimal results are achieved with fine hair. Utilize a volumizing shampoo and conditioner for immediate fullness. Consider Redken Body Full Instant Bodifier Volumizing Foam. This foam is ideal for fine baby hair, delivering enduring lift, conditioning, and a glossy finish.

#28: Barbie-Inspired Blonde Beach Waves

If you have natural waves or wish to add some texture to your straight hair, a Barbie-inspired blonde hairstyle with beach waves could be the ideal look for you. A flatiron can be a helpful tool to create these waves. By utilizing this technique, you can achieve smooth curls with soft ends. Don’t forget to finish with a working spray!

Medium Wavy Retro Bob
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#29: Retro Wavy Bob

Timeless elegance meets contemporary flair in this stylish bob with soft waves. This bob flatters a variety of face shapes. Ideal for medium to thick hair—enhance this look with a decorative barrette.

#30: Adaptable Lob

I adore this look more and more, and it primarily stems from the adaptability of the length and style. This style is adaptable. I prefer the wavy look because I love its texture and the light and flowy feel, but that’s not to say that straight won’t work either. Nothing says classy like sleek, sassy, and straight one-length hair.

#31: Textured Medium Cut with Playful Layers

A textured medium cut with playful layers is a fantastic choice for ladies with thick, medium-length hair looking for a contemporary, soft, wavy style. You can lessen the heaviness of your natural wave with a layered cut using a razor or shears for texture, adding movement to enhance your waves or complement a wavy curled style. If you want to emphasize your eyes or make your face appear smaller, consider a softly brushed bang that blends seamlessly into a gentle face frame.

warm sandy blonde curls for medium-length hair
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#32: Warm Sandy Blonde Curls with Fringes

Choose a warm sandy blonde wavy hairstyle. The highlight is the inviting tone of this blonde, along with the effortlessly soft texture. If you appreciate warm shades, this blonde will surely be among your top picks.

A-line medium-length wavy haircut with side bangs

#33 A-Line Style Featuring Side-Swept Bangs

Chic, tousled waves bring a touch of rock ‘n roll flair to an A-line haircut. This appearance is flattering for various face shapes. This look is ideal for fine to thick hair types.

#34: Medium Espresso Curls with Short Layers

Perfectly bouncy coils are trendy no matter how you style them.

Chestnut Brown with Layered Texture
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#35: Chestnut Brown with Layered Texture

Wavy, medium-length hair is currently one of the most popular styles. This specific look features a long bob with lengthy textured layers. It can be tailored to suit all face shapes. For instance, consider adding face-framing to complement a long, narrow face. Conversely, if you have a round face, avoid framing the face. This style is excellent for the young girl wanting to stay trendy while keeping her hair up for sports. It’s also perfect for the busy mom juggling her kids daily but still wishing to look stylish for a night out.

#36: Adorable Wavy Hair

What better way to showcase that vibrant blonde hair than by styling it into these stunning beachy waves? Observe how the texture begins at eye level and transitions seamlessly to the ends, making it a medium-length style that would complement oval faces beautifully.

Wavy Hairstyles Featuring Sheer Fringe
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#37: Wavy Hairstyles Featuring Sheer Fringe

Wavy styles with sheer fringe are perfect for those with wavy or curly hair. This look captures a contemporary yet refined atmosphere.

casual s wave for medium-length hair

#38 Casual S-Wave

Choose a one-length lob styled into a casual S-wave. It possesses the sought-after “lived-in” appeal while remaining distinctive. The uneven waves capture your attention, giving an authentic touch to the style. For women with denser locks, request your stylist to eliminate some internal weight to lighten the appearance. For those with fine or thin hair, avoid layers, as it helps your hair appear pleasingly full at the ends.

Mid-Length Wavy Hair in Red with Wispy Bangs and Choppy Ends
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#39: Choppy Ends with Red Wavy Hair

A medium-length style introduces texture and movement to hair that might appear dull otherwise. Framing the face with gentle, wispy bangs and textured mid-length layers truly enhances this look into a soft, feminine wave. Incorporate copper-red highlights into your dark locks for a striking yet understated change.

stunning layered medium wavy hair
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#40: Stunning Layered Hair

These waves and layers complement tan and warm skin tones exquisitely. Definitely a high fashion and stylish look for those seeking a fresh new style.

#41: Blonde Balayage Waves with a Side-Parted Long Bob

A transformation can either be subtle or make a bold statement. You have the choice to decide before visiting the salon. Searching for inspiration can be helpful. A side part could be an option. Or, if you’re looking for a blonde balayage or a long bob with waves to add that wow factor, the choices are plentiful.

Soft Wavy Shoulder-Length Hair Highlighting Face Framing
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#42: Shoulder-Length Hair with Face-Framing Layers

A great look is a shoulder-length hairstyle with face-framing pieces. For women with medium-length hair and an elongated face shape, I suggest opting for long curtain bangs that elegantly frame the cheekbones. Incorporating waves, or allowing natural waves to shine through, can provide texture and movement to the hair. The waves strike a harmonious balance without overwhelming the face shape, which should be avoided. I also recommend keeping hair length around the face.

#43: Curled Waves with a Middle Part

A stylish, wavy look featuring a middle part is extremely fashionable. If you have dimensional blonde hair color, curl your hair to highlight all the shades blended throughout. Incorporating volume into your style will complement longer face shapes and always curl away from the face.

Wavy Blonde Layered Bob
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#44: Wavy Blonde Layered Bob

This is a long layered bob with beautiful movement and texture. If you have very thick hair, this look works best with the blended layers starting in the mids and flowing through your ends. The layers are what maintain the flattering shape of the haircut.

Textured Lob for Lush Hair
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#45: Rich Brown Textured Lob for Lush Hair

This is a beautifully textured lob, a style that has gained popularity recently! I appreciate this cut because it combines the best of both worlds. It is blunt enough to appear thick and voluminous, while the long layers provide a soft overall appearance and enhance the waves. This is an excellent cut for nearly any face shape, as the layering around the face can be adjusted to highlight individual features. It’s a perfect selection for anyone who prefers a mid-length low-maintenance style that can effortlessly be styled up or down.

#46: Radiant & Sophisticated Copper Red Waves

This style is radiant and sophisticated. My favorite aspect of this look is how it maintains a natural appearance, even with the vividness of the copper. Copper is an ideal shade for fair to medium skin tones. For those with darker skin tones, opt for a deeper and richer copper hue. I recommend Olaplex No.3 to maintain the color’s vibrancy, health, and shine.

#47: Shaggy Wavy Lob

Medium-length hair with fine texture can significantly benefit from razor-cut shaggy layers. These textured layers can enhance your hair’s natural waves and add volume at the crown. Face-framing layers will highlight your cheekbones. Depending on your mood and face shape, you can style this look with a middle or side part. I suggest using Hairstory Undressed and Powder for a full beachy appearance.

#48: Collarbone-Length Deep Black Waves

Collarbone-length deep black waves provide volume and depth. Dark hair can sometimes appear lifeless. Medium hairstyles with added beach waves or even a slight bend can impart movement to your locks. Hair at this length is sufficient to be styled up while not being too lengthy to feel burdensome. I recommend using a quality shine spray to highlight your texture.

Contemporary Medium Wavy Hair
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#49: Contemporary Medium Haircut

Long bobs offer a wide range of styling possibilities. Many trends originate from this classic ombre fringe suitable for any hair type.

#50: Subtle Golden Blonde Balayage

I suggest a subtle golden blonde balayage if you’re craving blonde bombshell hair. For that salon-styled feel, you can style your long, lightened locks with a 1 1/4-inch curling iron at home. Remember your heat protectant!