One of the main advantages of a midi haircut is the variety of hairstyles you can create with it. It combines the best of long and short hair: it remains easy to care for and style, and allows you to not sacrifice thickness and volume.
The midi cut is firmly established as the season's favorite — and these six hairstyles (from blowouts to Old Hollywood waves) only confirm it. We suggest you check out our guide to trendy hairstyles for the spring-summer 2026 season, which not only perfectly suit this length, but are also guaranteed to add style points (and more than one compliment).
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6 hairstyles for medium length hair for spring-summer 2026
1. Modern blowout
Loose hair with perfect volume and curled ends. Beauty salons have long relied on this styling – and they were not mistaken. Today, its relevance is confirmed by Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel in their spring-summer 2026 collections. To achieve this effect, you will need a round brush, a hairdryer and a lot of patience.
Dolce & Gabbana spring-summer 2026
2. Smooth styling with the ends facing outwards
A similar but more sophisticated version is ultra-smooth hair with the ends curled outwards. In Burç Akyol's collection, the hair is generously fixed with gel and brushed out. The result is a retro hairstyle that combines 1960s nostalgia with the modern aesthetic of the clean girl look of 2026.
Burç Akyol spring-summer 2026
3. Elegant semi-assembled version
This list cannot miss a hairstyle that has been the perfect balance between comfort and classic glamour for years: the half-updo. Brands Sirivannavari and Laura Biagiotti bring it to the catwalks and prove that it is at medium length that it is revealed best.
Sirivannavari spring-summer 2026
4. Low ponytail
Another must-have is the low ponytail. It's a great option for formal events (with the addition of a hold, like at Giorgio Armani Privé) and for more effortless looks, as offered by Tove, Balmain and Victoria Beckham.
Tove spring-summer 2026
Balmain spring-summer 2026
5. Old Hollywood Waves
This season, Old Hollywood waves (like those worn by Rita Hayworth and Lauren Bacall) are getting a new twist, with a center parting that adds symmetry, volume, and drama and elegance. You can create this hairstyle with a curling iron or curlers.
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6. Classic Bun
Perfect for medium lengths: from perfectly smooth like Zimmermann to more relaxed with intentionally loose strands like Balmain or Saint Laurent, the result is equally striking and complimentary.
Saint Laurent spring-summer 2026
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