Some of the most popular medium cuts includelong bobsand shags, ironed pin-straight, or enhanced with waves.

Bangs can frame the face while enhancing vibrance, and layers can lighten thicker strands and create movement.

Ahead, keep reading to see 36 of the best medium-length hairstyles for women over 50 to try.

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Alisha Leelais a hairstylist at Canada’s Bob + Paige Salon.

She is based in Toronto.

It’s simple, easy to wear, and no-nonsense.

Diane Keaton wears a side-swept shoulder-length hairstyle

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(Exhibit A: This curly, curtain-style parting on Sandra Oh.)

If you have fine hair, this style is ace at faking volume.

To achieve a wavy look with minimal effort, Glamsquad hair artistic director Giovanni Vaccaro recommends sleeping in twists.

Sandra Oh wears a curly medium-length hairstyle with face-framing bangs

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“Createtwo-strand twistsand secure with a satin scrunchie, so as not to leave creases,” he says.

“This works especially well for straight to wavy hair.”

The style works great on around face, or the shape can also soften sharper features.

Iman wears a curled long bob hairstyle with face-framing highlights

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Tousled Lob

A deep side part and tousled waves are perfect for any occasion.

Here, Michelle Pfeiffer shows off a gorgeous long bob that creates subtle volume and movement with wispy layers.

Use atexturizing sprayto get her tousled finish.

Meryl Streep wears a voluminous slicked-back long bob hairstyle with flipped ends

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The shorter you go, the better your hair will be at holding its shape.

To lend shape to this cut, have your stylist incorporate long layers.

And since moisture is key to keeping curls defined and healthy, be sure to invest in aleave-in conditioner.

Viola Davis wears a medium-length naturally curly hairstyle with layers and bangs

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Throw in a slight wave, and you’ve added a nice boost of volume to thin fine hair.

The blonde color blends in nicely with grays peeking through, completing this visually effortless look.

Long Layers

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The key to a great medium-length cut lies in the layering.

Angela Bassett wears a feathered bob hairstyle in old Hollywood curls

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Long layers add body to flat or fine hair, texture tothick hair, and control to curly hair.

The result is sleek and polishedbut be forewarned that you’ll need regulartrimsto maintain those clean ends.

Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and her effortless red carpet look.

Octavia Spencer wears a curled layered shoulder-length hairstyle

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To achieve this yourself, work in a volumizing spray and gently pull hair back into a low ponytail.

Pull out a few pieces at the front if you want it to look less structured.

Here, balayage highlights add so much interest.

Finola Hughes wears a side-parted shoulder-length hairstyle with tousled waves

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Notice how the lightest color is concentrated around the face, which offers a sun-kissed look.

Feathered Layers

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Goldie Hawn offers a throwback style with this ’70s-inspired feathered look.

Ourat-home blowout tipswill provide all you oughta get this look at home.

Michelle Pfeiffer wears a long bob hairstyle with tousled wispy layers

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Shoulder-Length Layers

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Layers add volume and movement to an otherwise straightforward ‘do.

This uber-modern look pairs the look with a center part.

Shoulder-Length Waves

Courteney Cox’s tousled shoulder-length waves beautifully show off her glossy hair.

Oprah Winfrey wears a naturally curly long bob hairstyle

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Here, moisture is key, so be sure to invest inquality conditioning treatmentsto keep locks shiny.

For added bounce,hit your roots with a volumizerpost-styling.

This style gets added dimension from heavy highlights throughout.

Alfre Woodard wears a tapered bob hairstyle with defined natural coils

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Face-Framing Layers

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This youthful style sees shoulder-grazing layers that begin just below the chin.

The result is a loose style that appears longer than it actually is.

We love Jennifer Aniston’s center part here, too, which is very modern.

Blythe Danner wears a shoulder-length long bob hairstyle with loose waves

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Brushed-Back Volume

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Can’t decide between wearing your hair up or down?

Make like Julianna Margulies, who made a stunning statement with a voluminous take onslicked-back hair.

A good hairspray will simultaneously provide hold and help you achieve your desired level of lift.

Halle Berry wears a medium-length layered wavy hairstyle with bottleneck bangs

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), so it makes sense that the part has also made a big comeback on the red carpet.

Queen Latifah’s take involves shiny sleek locksa perfect addition to a vampy bold lip.

Shoulder-length hair works for anyoneregardless of your age.

Cindy Crawford wears a collarbone-length hairstyle with tousled, curled layers

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While societal standards might encourage you to go shorter as you age, this is not a must.

There are plenty of medium-length styles that look great on women of all ages.

you’re free to have layered hair no matter your age.

Laura Dern wears a half-up, half-down medium-length hairstyle

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However, what’s most important if you’re considering layers is your hair texture.

Those with thick strands will benefit most from adding layers since this technique helps remove weight and add movement.

Bangs are stylish and versatile, making them a great option for any age or hair texture.

Salma Hayek wears a straight medium-length hairstyle with a gemstone headband

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Lynn Whitfield wears a blown-out bob hairstyle with oversized hoop earrings

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Lucy Liu wears a sleek bob hairstyle with side part

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Cate Blanchett wears a long bob hairstyle in an asymmetrical style

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Nicole Kidman wears a low ponytail hairstyle with center part

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Jennifer Lopez wears a long bob hairstyle with balayage highlights

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Goldie Hawn wears a medium-length feathered hairstyle with curtain bangs

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Michelle Yeoh wears a wavy long bob hairstyle with highlights and lowlights

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Naomi Campbell wears a layered medium-length hairstyle with bangs

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Daisy Fuentes wears a golden blonde medium-length hairstyle with loose curls

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Sandra Bullock wears a medium-length wavy hairstyle with razored ends and highlights

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Taraji P. Henson wears a shoulder-length hairstyle with layers

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Courteney Cox wears a medium-length hairstyle with tousled waves

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Robin Wright wears a piecey long bob hairstyle with parted bangs

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Jennifer Aniston wears a medium-length hairstyle with face-framing layers and highlights

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Sheryl Lee Ralph wears a medium-length blowout hairstyle with layers

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Julianne Moore wears a blown-out medium-length hairstyle with deep side part

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Julianna Margulies wears a brushed-back, voluminous shoulder-length hairstyle

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Maya Rudolph wears a sleek wavy shoulder-length hairstyle

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Thandiwe Newton wears a wavy bob hairstyle with bangs

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Sleek Side Part

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