Medium-length hair is the perfect canvas on which we can build a wide variety of hairstyles, from a casual summer 'do to a sophisticated style for a prom or any other formal event. Medium hair also means that you can easily apply styling tips aimed at women with both long and short hair. A perfect example is the bob haircut, which looks good irrespective of whether it's achieved with medium-long or medium-short hair - you can still let it flow down, bun it up, make it wavy using a styling iron or curl up the ends.

Many women prefer the medium-length look because it's what you'd call a "safe choice" and it compliments most facial shapes. The shorter 'dos are much more of a risk, seeing that they definitely require a more careful consideration of one's facial conformation and bone structure. Mid-length hairstyles can be shaped in a bob, cut straight or layered for added texture and volume. It's also very easy to change the hair layout and either straighten it, curl it completely or just wave it to achieve a number of hot looks with little effort. If you opt for a fringed hairdo, it's even easier to manipulate your look by playing with the bangs, sweeping them to the side or curling their tips if it's a more formal occasion.

One radical idea would be to curl you hair using rollers or enhance your natural curls using a styling fluid, gel or mousse. Miniature tight curls are also hot, but they're basically impossible (or at least very difficult) to achieve on your own unless your hair is naturally curly. You can also opt for a sleek, multi-layered cut with well-defined ends and split front bangs framing your face. This 'do is a good options for more shapely ladies with a fuller face. Finally, another good option would be the medium curled-out bob - a playful hairstyle with parted bangs at the front. Such a 'do is naturally layered, and will achieve extra volume due to the crumpled, tussled ends.