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7 Medium Length Hairstyles To Get You Out Of a Hair Rut

Put down the scissors and step away from the extensions. These medium length hairstyles will finally have you embracing the "awkward" length

by Erica Smith

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Medium haircuts often get a bad wrap, and it's not hard to see why. Medium length hairstyles can sometimes feel like you're stuck in "hair purgatory." A medium haircut is either a stalling point for that waist-long goal you feel like you'll never reach or an awkward reminder of a pixie cut you're still growing out.

But before you overdose on Biotin or take the same picture of Carey Mulligan in to your stylist again, there's good news. Medium length hairstyles are actually on-trend these days, popping up all over the runways and red carpet. Medium haircuts give you the versatility of a long haircut without being weighed down by excess length, and the lightness of a short haircut while still being able to pull your hair up into a ponytail. Essentially, you get the best of both worlds.

Even if you are growing out your hair or planning to get extensions, these fresh medium length hairstyles may have you rethinking your game plan. To help you get the most mileage out of medium haircuts, we've rounded up seven celebrity medium length hairstyles that you'll want to try, stat. And we've broken down each style, explaining exactly what you need to do to get the look.

Click ahead to see our favorite not-quite-long and not-quite-short looks.

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I think this length is a chic style.

by fendihunt Monday, April 29, 2013 at 06:08PM Report as inappropriate

Been debating this length, but can't see any of these working for me.

by Amanda16 Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 07:38PM Report as inappropriate

I hate this length doesnt work for me

by talecon Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 08:58AM Report as inappropriate

More of the same old haircuts/styles. Do they recycle this every year?

by kimber314 Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 01:08PM Report as inappropriate

The Messy Chignon ... that you couldn't see!!! I've just grown my hair out to this length, and all I can say is ... Gwynth, I hate you. No one should look so gorgeous in any style like you do, da#n !!

by islands4me Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 03:28PM Report as inappropriate

NICE

by mila_vidin Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 11:57PM Report as inappropriate

Dangit, just when my asymmetrical Rihanna has finally ALMOST grown out even, I see this and find out I've been inadvertently moving toward a Gwyneth all along! Feh, it's enough to make me swear off style-conscious media altogether, then at least I won't KNOW I'm hopelessly behind the curve before I even start. Grrrrmph.

by Spikeygrrl Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 09:07PM Report as inappropriate

Great advice...thank you!! -:)

by Kinipela Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 10:07AM Report as inappropriate

Having just cut my hair to my shoulders, I love these ideas! Now that I can't just throw my hair up in a topknot, this could help me channel some creativity.

by HeathRene Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 09:17AM Report as inappropriate

I wasn't in love with any of these.

by Chris213 Monday, March 25, 2013 at 09:41PM Report as inappropriate