{"id":380674,"date":"2026-04-03T22:38:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T22:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/380674\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T22:38:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T22:38:22","slug":"mid-length-hair-is-trending-for-spring-heres-how-to-style-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/380674\/","title":{"rendered":"Mid-length hair is trending for spring \u2013 here\u2019s how to style it"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the French bob to long boho waves \u2013 while the trending hair length has certainly varied, the in-between, mid-length style has yet to be the go-to.<\/p>\n

Except this spring, salons are noticing a shift in this pattern.<\/p>\n

Falling somewhere between the collarbone and chest, the mid-length cut is both practical and stylish, which is exactly why it\u2019s resonating right now.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a real shift towards effortless beauty,\u201d says celebrity hairstylist Jason Collier, whose clients are among the likes of Victoria Beckham and Eva Longoria.<\/p>\n

\u201cMid-length cuts deliver exactly that. They\u2019re long enough to feel feminine and versatile, but short enough to look fresh.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stylist to celebrities and royals alike, Edward James, founder of Edward James salons, says it\u2019s also about real life.<\/p>\n

\u201cClients want hair that looks expensive but still works with everyday routines \u2013 gym, work, weekends. You get movement and a healthier look without the upkeep of very long hair.\u201d<\/p>\n

So what exactly does the modern mid-length look like and how should you be styling it now?<\/p>\n

The cuts to ask for<\/p>\n

While the term \u201cmid-length\u201d might sound vague, there are a few key silhouettes emerging as the go-to styles this season.<\/p>\n

Blunt cuts, often referred to as lobs, are still a staple. \u201cThey give that clean, expensive finish,\u201d says Collier. But there\u2019s also a move towards something softer.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re seeing more lived-in shapes,\u201d he explains, \u201cinvisible layers, feathered ends and slightly undone textures [\u2026] it\u2019s less about rigid structure.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"KristenKristen Wiig opted for a lived in mid-length cut for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March (Doug Peters\/PA)<\/p>\n

James agrees, pointing to two main trends he\u2019s seeing in salons right now.<\/p>\n

The first is a blunt, one-length cut that keeps the ends looking thick and healthy. The second is a modern take on Nineties layering \u2013 often referenced as \u201cThe Rachel\u201d from the hit TV show Friends, but updated.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s softer, with subtle face-framing at the front and lighter layering through the rest of the hair,\u201d he says. \u201cYou get shape and movement without thinning out the ends.\u201d<\/p>\n

How to style mid-length hair \u2013 without overdoing it<\/p>\n

When it comes to styling mid-length hair, it\u2019s key not to overdo it, or you risk looking too retro.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver-styling can make it look dated,\u201d says Collier, \u201cright now, it\u2019s about enhancing your natural texture whether that\u2019s a soft bend, a loose wave or even an air-dried finish.\u201d<\/p>\n

This leans into the boho-chic movement, rather than perfectly uniform curls or sleek, structured blow-dries, the focus is on something more relaxed.<\/p>\n

\"HaileyHailey Bieber wears her mid-length cut in soft waves (Doug Peters\/PA)<\/p>\n

Waves should be broken up, ends left slightly undone and the overall finish kept soft.<\/p>\n

James describes it as \u201ctouchable hair\u201d that isn\u2019t too stiff with styling.<\/p>\n

\u201cA soft bend through the mid-lengths using tongs or straighteners works well,\u201d he says, \u201cbut you want it to feel natural rather than overly styled.<\/p>\n

\u201cCondition is what makes mid-length hair look expensive,\u201d he explains, recommending glossing treatments or smoothing products to enhance the finish without weighing the hair down.<\/p>\n

\"High-shine(Living Proof\/PA)<\/p>\n

Living Proof Perfect hair Day\u2122 High-Shine Gloss Treatment<\/p>\n

\"shine(Look Fantastic\/PA)<\/p>\n

Color Wow Extra Mist-ical Shine Spray, Look Fantastic<\/p>\n

Why it works for every hair type<\/p>\n

One of the biggest appeals of mid-length hair is its versatility.<\/p>\n

According to James and Collier, it can work across almost all hair types, but the cut needs to be tailored.<\/p>\n

For finer hair, the key is keeping the ends blunt, as Collier says \u201cit creates the illusion of thickness\u201d, noting that too much layering can make fine hair look sparse.<\/p>\n

For thicker or coarser hair, the opposite applies. \u201cYou need internal layering to remove bulk,\u201d Collier explains, otherwise the shape can feel heavy or triangular.<\/p>\n

Curly and textured hair also lends itself well to mid-length styles, as long as it\u2019s approached correctly. \u201cIt\u2019s important to work with the natural curl pattern rather than against it,\u201d Collier says.<\/p>\n

James also recommends that shaping should be done on dry hair when it comes to thicker textures, as this means the stylist can see how the curls naturally fall.<\/p>\n

\"Curl(Only Curls\/PA)<\/p>\n

Only Curls Hydrating Curl Creme <\/p>\n

\"Texturising
\n(Sam McKnight\/PA)<\/p>\n

Sam McKnight Cool Girl Barely There Texture Mist<\/p>\n

The impact of fringes and layers<\/p>\n

Small details can completely change the feel of a mid-length cut, particularly when it comes to fringes and face-framing layers.<\/p>\n

\u201cFace-framing makes a huge difference to how a mid-length cut sits,\u201d says James. \u201cSofter layers around the front open up the face and make the style feel more current, while keeping the back stronger maintains that sense of thickness.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether you layer or not really comes down to hair density and how the client styles their hair. If the hair is fine, you want to be more conservative. If it\u2019s thicker, you have more freedom to introduce movement without losing shape.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fringes can make all the difference, Collier says, \u201ca curtain fringe gives a relaxed, effortless feel, while a blunt fringe makes it more structured.\u201d<\/p>\n

He explains: \u201cIf you want movement and lightness, layering is key, but if you prefer a sleek, fuller look, keeping it more one-length often works better.\u201d<\/p>\n

The same applies to styling habits. Those who prefer low-maintenance routines may benefit from fewer layers, while those who enjoy styling can experiment with more texture.<\/p>\n

\"Priming(Cult Beauty\/PA)<\/p>\n

Amika Brooklyn Bombshell Blowout Spray, Cult Beauty<\/p>\n

Less is more<\/p>\n

If there\u2019s one thing both James and Collier agree on, it\u2019s that mid-length hair is easy to get wrong if you try too hard.<\/p>\n

\u201cToo much heat styling, too much product, too much structure [can make it] end up looking stiff,\u201d says Collier.<\/p>\n

James points out that over-layering is another common issue. \u201cIt can leave the ends looking thin and wispy, which takes away from that strong, expensive finish.\u201d<\/p>\n

Instead, the focus should be on letting the cut do the work.<\/p>\n

\u201cUse lightweight products, avoid over-curling and keep it natural,\u201d Collier says, \u201cmid-length hair looks its best when it feels effortless.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From the French bob to long boho waves \u2013 while the trending hair length has certainly varied, the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":380675,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[93,61,60],"class_list":{"0":"post-380674","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment","8":"tag-entertainment","9":"tag-ie","10":"tag-ireland"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/380674","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=380674"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/380674\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/380675"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=380674"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=380674"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=380674"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}