The beauty of shoulder-length hair is its versatility. Whether you have straight, wavy, or curly locks, you can do a ton of different looks with the said hair length! To help you get creative, we listed down the prettiest shoulder-length hairstyles you can try:
1. Soft Waves
If you want to style your hair like a royal, take your cue from an actual future queen: Kate Middleton! She manages to make her professionally done signature soft waves look like she did it herself. Tiara optional.
Hair Type: Wavy, Straight
Face Shape: Heart, Long, Oval Diamond, Round
2. Messy Bun
This classic Heart Evangelista shoulder-length hairstyle is chic and uncomplicated. A casual low bun + soft tendrils that frame the face make it the perfect hairdo for any modern fashionista!
Hair type: Straight, Wavy, Curly
Face Shape: Heart, Square, Oval, Round, Diamond
3. Slicked Back
When Bea Alonzo attended this year's ABS-CBN Ball in a stunning red Vania Romoff form-hugging number with matching red lips and a slicked back hairstyle, she went from sweet romantic lead to vamp in one pomade-laden comb of the hair. READ: This hairdo is your fastest way to looking sexy and glam.
Hairy Type: Straight
Face Shape: Oval, Square, Diamond
4. Feathery Fringe
Janella Salvador’s feathered bangs frames her lovely features without taking the focus away or weighing down her overall look. The piece-y fringe simply accentuates her features and adds a little texture without creating too much drama.
Hairy Type: Straight, Curly
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, Square, Diamond
5. Deep Side Part
Everyone knows that an easy way to switch up your look without taking a trip to the salon is to change your side part. If you're looking to shake it up even more, try a deep side part! It instantly adds body, volume, and drama to your regular hairstyle. Just look at how Anne Curtis' sports it; it gave her overall look an edgier vibe!
Hair Type: Straight, Curly, Wavy
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, Square, Diamond
6. Half Pony
When in doubt, you can go for the ever reliable half-ponytail. But before you think it's too basic, check out how Mari Jasmine put a (literal) modern twist to the hairdo. This goes to show that you can always be creative with basic hairstyles!
Hair Type: Straight, Curly, Wavy
Face Shape: Oval, Heart, Square, Diamond
7. Center Part
We mentioned how changing your hair part is an effortless way to change your look. A center part may seem extreme for many, but it's a simple, clean, and minimalist look that highlights your facial bone structure. Kendall Jenner is often seen sporting the center part, whether she’s wearing her hair loose and wavy, straight and sleek, up or down.
Hair Type: Straight, Curly, Wavy
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square
8. Blunt Bangs
Before going super short, Sue Ramirez had blunt bangs—and you can, too! Just make sure to keep the texture ~*light and feathery*~ as a thick, blunt fringe paired with shoulder-length hair can appear too heavy and weigh down your features.
Hair Type: Straight
Face Shape: Oval, Long, Square
9. Corkscrew Curls
Gone are the days when Filipinas would spend hours—and money—trying to straighten out their curls. So if you’ve got it (curls, we mean), flaunt it! Check out Karylle's corkscrew curls, they are definitely #hairgoals!
Hair Type: Curly, Wavy
Face Shape: Oval, Heart, Square, Diamond
10. Pastel Hair Color
Wanting to try something new? Arci Muñoz shows you how it’s done with her cotton candy pink hairstyle! We’re madly in love with her pastel strands.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly
Face Shape: Oval, Long, Heart, Round, Square, Diamond
11. Loose Waves
Rhian Ramos wears her shoulder-length hair with loose, tousled waves that look both sexy and laidback. To cop the wavy texture with little effort, here’s a simple hair hack you can try: Tie your hair into a bun while it’s still damp and remove the hair tie once you hair is completely dried. Now you have waves that are Insta-worthy!
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy
Face Shape: Round, Square, Oval, Heart, Diamond
12. Super Straight
Here’s a hairstyle that will surely keep the focus on your pretty face. Keep it as sleek and shiny as Vanessa Hudgens’ super straight lob. This hairdo has to look extra polished, so tame wayward strands in place with hair serum or gel.
Hair Type: Straight
Face Shape: Oval, Square, Round, Heart, Diamond
13. Space Buns
Millie Bobby Brown makes Princess Leia proud with her super cool space buns. This style has gone from a galaxy far, far away to music festivals and to the streets. Wear it when you’re feeling fun, spunky, and playful.
Hair Type: Straight, Curly, Wavy
Face Shape: Oval, Heart
14. Low Ponytail
If your shoulder-length hair is a little on the shorter side, chances are, a regular pony may only be possible with the help of bobby pins. Skip the hassle and opt for a low pony like Jodi Sta. Maria. You can try a tight ponytail with a middle or side part or a looser ponytail with soft tendrils framing your face.
Hairy type: Straight, Wavy, Curly
Face Shape: Oval, Heart, Round, Heart, Diamond
15. Flipped Ends
One of the most common complaints about shoulder-length hair is that, because the ends graze the shoulder, they have a tendency to flip. Hairstylist to the stars Chad Wood's work on Vanessa proves that you don’t have to fight it; you can actually work with it!
Hair Type: Straight
Face Shape: Oval, Square, Heart, Diamond, Round
16. Blunt Lob
The layered cut has reigned supreme long enough. If you’ve had that haircut for years, maybe it’s time to shake it up a bit with a blunt lob like Erich Gonzalez’s. Unlike a layered cut which softens the shape of the face, a blunt lob highlights the sharp angles of your face.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Heart, Round
Face Shape: Oval, Square
17. Barrel Curls
If you’re in the mood for a soft and romantic look, cop Nina Dobrev’s barrel curls. Break out the curling iron and get these big, loose curls pronto.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy
Face Shape: Oval, Square, Diamond, Heart
18. Side Part with Barrette or Clips
Here's a pretty hairdo that’s easy to achieve: Just part your hair on one side and place pretty sparkly clips like Sofia Andres! The hairstyle can go from casual day out with the girls to a romantic date night look.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy
Face Shape: Oval, Round, Square, Heart, Diamond
19. Wet Look
Get the same hot look as Margot Robbie with the help of some styling wax or pomade! Just rub a bit of styling product on your hair and slick it back with a comb to achieve this stylish hairstyle.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy
Face Shape: Oval, Square, Diamond, Heart, Round
20. Textured Lob
For maximum style with minimum effort, try Selena Gomez’s effortlessly cool and woke-up-like-this textured lob. This popular hairstyle looks stylishly mussed up without looking messy. Score this exact look by spritzing damp locks with sea salt spray and let them air-dry.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy
Face Shape: Oval, Round, Square, Diamond, Heart
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