12 Medium-Short Hairstyles That Are Low-Maintenance, Yet Stylish
There are plenty of trends that we’ve been happy to see go, but we’re so glad to see the lob has stuck around for more than its 15 minutes of fame. Whether it’s collarbone-skimming or cut to the chin, a cute lob with bangs is the perfect way to approach medium-short hairstyles without losing too much length or committing to a pixie. Plus, these cuts are remarkably low-maintenance.
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If catwalk trends or celebrity chops have you reconsidering your aversion to stylist’s scissors, we’ve culled some major haircut inspiration straight off the runway—and better yet, most of these looks are attainable even if you’re allergic to your blowdryer. From tousled long bobs and face-framing layers to a blunt, banged bob and even “The Karlie” (yes, we mean Karlie Kloss in all her piecey-ends, natural-texture, and feathery bangs glory), this list will not only give you major hair inspiration, but we’ve also included tips (and product suggestions!) on how to achieve most of the looks.
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We’ll say this once and for all: The lob isn’t going anywhere.
A version of this article was originally published in September 2015.
