Fall Hairstyle for Medium Hair 2025: Easy & Elegant Looks for Every Hair Type

When do you realize you need a hair refresh? In my case, it is the time of year when the air becomes crisp, sweaters are taken out of the closet, and pumpkin spice everything is back on the menu. Fall isn’t just a season—it’s a mood shift. And if you’re rocking medium-length hair, you know the struggle: it’s long enough to style, but short enough to get stuck in that “what do I even do with this?” zone.

That is why I have created this list of the best fall hairstyle of medium hair in 2025 the ones that are wearable, stylish, and suitable for everything, including a cozy weekend and an unexpected dinner invitation. If you have thin hair, length hair straight, soft curly hair, or something in between, you will find something here.

And so in case you are wondering: What is in fashion with shoulder length cuts this fall? Or What can I do to give my daily look a new lease of life–without wasting time at the mirror? Keep scrolling. These are casual, seasonal, and the right amount of inspiring looks. Ready to find your fall favorite? Let’s go. 🍂

Classic Soft Blonde Waves with a Modern Twist

Soft, brushed-out waves are just classic, and when combined with a light blonde hair color and a mid-part that exudes nonchalant cool, it is the epitome of timelessness. This longish hair style is on the glam side without being too much, which is ideal in the fall when it comes to weddings, brunches, or any occasion when you want to shine without screaming. These waves are slick but flirty, they fall lightly around the shoulders and this cut is extremely flattering on both oval and round faces. It is a perfect combination of elegance and the laid-back, I woke up like this vibe.

As far as keeping this style is concerned, the proper routine is everything. Before I curl I like to use the Oribe Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray, it leaves your hair with that silky finish without making your fine hair feel weighed down. A medium-barrel curling iron, and a wide-tooth comb later, will keep those waves soft, not crisp.

The best thing about this look is that it is very versatile. It can be worn loose and bouncy or you can pin one side behind the ear with a sleek earring in case you want something more evening-ready. The tenderness brings a romantic atmosphere which is simply appropriate on crisp sunny fall days.

This creamy, golden hue is low-maintenance enough to grow into, in case you are slowly getting into the world of blonde. You just have to remember not to miss your purple shampoo-the blonde hair color is this warm and it can go brassy unless you keep the brass away.

Bold and Wet: The Power Look of the Season

Fall fashion may be all about layering and comfort, but this hair style is nothing but daring minimalism. This wet-look medium length hair is smooth and runway ready, sharp and slicked and definitely modern. Worn with a powerful blazer or a sculptural dress, it tells the world you’re not here to blend in. I think this is a very empowering look in transitional seasons, it is edgy but surprisingly easy to wear when you have the correct styling routine.

This is where you will require good preparation: begin with wet long hair straight and put on a lot of Ouai Matte Pomade or Bumble and bumble Sumogel. Brush it out with that saturated feel and do not fear to go full-out, the wet should not appear halfway dry. Seal with a sheen and lasting power of high-gloss spray.

Occasionally, I want to change dramatically but I am not ready to cut or color. That’s when I reach for this style. It plays well with statement earrings and works on both freshly washed and second-day hair (yes, please!).

It is such a medium hair fall hairstyle that can change your attitude of the night. No one should tell you that you need to go soft in the fall, strong is stunning as well.

Effortless Waves with Lived-In Highlights

Other looks simply say, I take care of myself. This messy, beachy look with long hair and curly hair texture and almost non-existent waves is so that girl. This is because the deep roots and the seamless balayage add dimension to it but it never looks fake, which is ideal in case you are growing out your summer color. I believe that this type of fall hairstyle on medium hair is a sure bet to anyone who seeks an easy, day to day glam that does not shout styled.

This style is most effective with a little light layering to your length, otherwise it will be too blunt to hold shape, or too shaggy to have the polished look. I would recommend IGK Beach Club Texture Spray to add volume and top it off with some dry shampoo on the roots. Great on thin hair, too.

I always revert to this kind of look in fall as it is fresh, clean and can be worn with anything. I have paired it with relaxed knits and with structured trenches, and both just seem to fit.

Pro tip: Keep your ends trimmed every 8 weeks. That way, the “lived-in” texture looks intentional, not like you forgot your salon appointment (we’ve all been there).

Medium-Length French Girl Bob with Bangs

I am not sure about you, but whenever I see a classic bob with bangs done correctly, I feel like betting everything. This ever so slightly wavelike collarbone-skimming style with face framing bangs is high-fall energy. It is stylish but not so serious and in some way makes any outfit, sweater or trench coat, look more polished. The motion in the curly hair makes it soft and I believe this suits most face shapes.

Styling this is easier than it looks. Just a little bit of Davines OI All In One Milk on wet hair and a diffuser will make it bouncy and those layers fluffy. When drying the bangs, I also run a round brush through it so that it does not stand straight up when it is cold outside.

This style is so in-trend in 2025, and so many stylists revive vintage French bobs and combine them with contemporary sharpness. I witnessed celeb hairstylist Anh Co Tran recreate something similar and it made me remember how powerful medium length cuts can be when cut correctly.

The thing that I like about this cut is that it does not seem too much. It’s confident, not desperate for attention. This is the perfect place to be in case you want to tone down your fall look but remain in-trend.

Side-Swept Drama with Smoky Volume

In case you want to make a statement this fall, this is the side-parted, voluminous look that you need. It is all drama texture-wise with big brushed waves, high crown and fierce attitude. This hairstyle is not afraid to be noticed especially when it is accompanied with bold makeup. It is an excellent choice in case your long hair is on the thicker side or when you want to add some volume and texture to the finer hair.

In order to get this type of body, I would suggest prepping with Living Proof Full Thickening Mousse on damp roots and blow drying with a round brush. Backcomb the crown by using velcro rollers during your makeup, and then lightly backcomb to make it last. This is where “controlled chaos” styling really shines.

I tend to wear this style when I want to feel a bit more special, be it a big meeting or a weekend out. The voluminous length updo alternative has something about it that elevates the mood and the hair.

With fall events piling up, it is a go-to I will be repeating and repeating. It is glam and cool at the same time, and this is where I want to be.

Voluminous Curly Bob with Hollywood Glamour

This style is self-explanatory, big, juicy curls, side-parted drama, and a sensual vibe that appears to be a scene out of an old Hollywood movie. The medium length hair combined with the voluminous styling makes it just right between the flirtatious and editorial. That plush bounce is achieved with the dimension in the length hair curly layers, and the texture gives your fall wardrobe of earth tones and structured jackets some heat.

To keep this type of rich body, I never fail to use Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream and then a diffuser on medium heat. When you have naturally curly hair, this combination will give you a more defined curl without frizzing out, which is great during the fall when it is breezy and low humidity.

Whenever I take a look like this one, I always feel that I have injected some cinematic spirit into my day. It is so powerful to have a style that occupies space without an apology.

This is the type of medium hair fall hairstyle that does not have to make an effort. It’s rich, textured, and perfect for anyone craving a bold moment without going full red carpet.

Sleek Side Part with Sculpted S-Waves

Minimalism lovers, this one’s for you. Sculpted S-waves are the new thing to take over this fall and when applied on medium length hair, it is a subtle elegance. The exact wave shape, which is formed low and near the head, gives a retro touch to a very contemporary shape. When worn with a clean middle or side part, it has the feel of the gentler sister of the classic finger wave.

This one’s all about product control—no crunch, no stiffness. I suggest Virtue 6-in-1 Styler to prep and a flat iron with a wave technique to the curve. In case your hair is naturally straight, the hold will be longer; in case of thin hair, a light texturizing mist will provide necessary grip.

The elegance of this style is subtle and it seems to be just right to spend a chilly night and a cozy dinner in the fall. It’s timeless without being too precious.

This is the style I rely on when I want a style that emphasizes the bone structure and draws focus on the collarbone and the neckline.

Blended Waves with Long Curtain Fringe

Curtain bangs are not going anywhere, and this softly waved version is why. The brunette layers are of medium length and flow seamlessly into a fringe that frames the eyes and the cheekbones perfectly. The entire atmosphere is that of Sunday morning in your favorite cafe, in a comfy sweater, and no filter required. It’s romantic, approachable, and extremely wearable.

To maintain the bangs in the proper style, it is necessary to blow-dry them with a round brush and Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo to maintain volume and separation. This comes in handy particularly to us with thin hair or oily roots.

This haircut is something that reminds me of French-girl beauty, carefree yet never messy. I feel instantly cooler when I wear it even though I am wearing my denim jacket and joggers.

This is a sweet spot cut to do in the fall, it adds structure to your medium hair but does not take away movement.

Romantic Blowout with Wispy Ends

This feathered, airy blowout delivers serious main-character energy. Medium length hair that hangs right at the collarbone and has a little flipped out hair gives volume without bulk. The texture is soft and it looks great both during the day and at night, floral dresses, soft makeup, and cozy knits all fit this image.

Dry this one with a medium round brush and prime your hair with Color Wow Dream Coat to give it smoothness without flattening the movement. It does miracles on long hair straight or even soft curly hair in case you prefer a sleeker look.

I personally adore the fact that this style makes me feel young and refreshed. It makes the face open, provides bounce and does not require excessive maintenance to appear done.

This should be pinned on your Pinterest board in case your aim this fall is something that is styled and yet natural.

High Wrapped Ponytail with Cascading Waves

Fall hairstyles do not have to be face-framing and loose. This super sleek ponytail shows that smooth does not have to be serious. The front of the hair is tightly pulled back to make room for bold statement earrings or bold makeup, the back falls in structured wave for adding some softness. It is providing powerful boss vibes with a touch of Barbie glam.

A good base will assist in this, go with Kerastase Discipline Blow-Dry Milk, smooth out your hair and then pull everything up high and tight with a boar bristle brush. It is completed by wrapping a bit of blonde hair color around the elastic. Ideal in those length updo situations when you just can not do without length and drama.

I wear this ponytail when I want to have a look of getting things done but looking fabulous. It keeps my hair out of my face and yet is ultra feminine.

It is this simple but high maintenance way of styling your medium length tresses especially when you feel like faking a full wash and style but without the added effort.

Long Layered Cut with Soft Shag Bangs

This long, messy trim with feathered bangs that barely touch the brow is something quietly magnetic. The layering starts at the collarbone and gradually fades down, which makes the length not so heavy and full of movement, especially when it comes to medium to long length hair. It is one of those transitional styles which can easily go casual to elegant without any drama.

I will tell you a good leave-in is the difference between a layered style. On this one, I would apply UNITE 7Seconds Leave-In Detangler and a little Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray on dry ends to make it look undone. It works particularly well on fine hair-you have lift without stiffness.

This is one of my fall staples when I need to look styled but not so put-together. A small fringe never makes it seem hotter without the stress of a complete fringe performance.

And in case you are thinking of getting bangs this season, this soft shag variation is the least intimidating way to do it. It grows out well and styles fast.

Blonde Money-Piece Layers with Polished Ends

This cut is where salon-fresh meets fall glam. The rich, mixed blonde hair color fades into caramel at the mid-lengths with a dramatic face-framing highlights. The structured ends give it a polish and the crown is soft. This type of layering looks good on medium length hair and it lengthens the neck in a very beautiful way, particularly when coupled with deep V necks or scoop collars.

To style, I am obsessed with Redken Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame as a blow-dry primer. It tames flyaways, and keeps movement – and you’ll see it’s a great one for early fall when humidity is always all over the place.

The thing I personally adore about this cut is that it highlights facial features without requiring much more. The money-piece is basically a built-in contour.

This medium hair fall hairstyle is also a good example of how a little color placement can accomplish more than a drastic one.

Copper Tones with Long Feathered Fringe

This deep copper color paired with luscious sweeping bangs will have you yelling cozy fireside any minute now. The hair is layered but maintained in a fairly uniform way throughout the body, letting the bright color be the center of attention. It is ideal to anyone who wants to adopt the natural palette of fall, warm, bold, never brassy.

To preserve vibrancy, I recommend Pureology Reviving Red Shampoo and Conditioner—it’s sulfate-free and helps keep copper from turning dull. Reds can be harsh under fall light, and UV protection is important in this case.

This color reminds me of a walking pumpkin spice latte, but in the most stylish, coolest sense. Red hair is always confident and somehow mysterious.

For those with pale skin tones, it’s especially stunning. And it has a matte lip, so it is completely classic art muse.

Straight Edge Contrast with Bold Bangs

The sharp contrast is encountered with clean lines in this statement style, which combines the length hair straight texture with dark-to-light melting of the colors. The complete, blunt bangs give it an attitude and this is a fall staple of a city girl. The mid-length is still modish and streamlined in a friends-with-benefits kind of way-pair with leather cuts and completed looks.

To tame it, I have been using GHD Platinum+ Styler and a little bit of Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray—realy, it’s stoping humidity from getting in your hair.

I have had something like that when I need to feel more like I do not want to be messed with and, to tell the truth, it does work. The blunt lines bring energy and clarity.

It is a particularly excellent look when your length has a tendency to be flat–those bangs hold it all down and give it an instant drama, even on wash day.

Classic Loose Waves with a Deep Side Part

This style is soft, bouncy and quietly dramatic, with a bias towards long hair curly texture but not quite glam. Deep side part gives volume and leaves roots flat, so it is an excellent style with medium length hair with natural wave or texture. The makeup is romantic- a red lip, a pair of earrings and you are ready to go.

Here you will need a flexible hold so I would apply Bumble and bumble Curl Reactivator mid-length down and then twist small sections as you diffuse. It is excellent in redefining the already wavy curly hair that requires structure.

People tend to compliment me when I am wearing this look even when I have not tried much. It is this type of your hair looks great- what did you do? type.

The cut is stunning with short hair that has been allowed to grow out to a medium shape- the ideal cut to anyone who is in a fall grow-out stage.

Soft Waves with a Twist of Romance

Mid-length, loose waves are always a good idea, especially when they are combined with a hint of volume at the crown and a soft twist that pulls back only a desirable amount of hair to frame the face. It is half fall hairstyle for medium hair 2025 and half a classic beauty that would be just perfect on a casual weekend or a fancy dinner date. The bounce is accentuated by the shape of the shoulders, and the flowing curls are perfect to those with long hair who are curly or even those with thin hair who want to add movement.

I adore the Ouai Wave Spray to maintain this appearance even as the weather changes and indoor heating is dry. Seal it off with a shine mist such as Color Wow Dream Coat to prevent frizz and add a glossy finish to the twist that reflects light in the right way.

I have had a variation of this on when I wanted to be a bit more polished but not glamorous. It gives off that “I just threw this together but I still look amazing” vibe—which, let’s be honest, is the best kind of fall energy. It is also a coffee shop hopping and knit sweater day destination.

This may be your new cold-weather signature, especially if you have long hair and prefer a look that is styled, but not stiff. All you need to remember is that it is all about those soft bends and light separation, do not use too much hairspray.

Ultra Sleek Low Bun for Modern Minimalists

This super smooth, low bun is a clean girl with a touch of red carpet shine. Its thick middle section and all strands secured in place make it the best style on medium to long length hair straight or those who are proud of their thin hair. There’s something about this look that screams “I’ve got it together,” even if you just tossed it up between meetings.

You should pre-treat with a smoothing balm such as Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream, and finish with a high-gloss gel such as Eco Style Olive Oil Gel to tame flyaways. Run a boar bristle brush through the ends to get the slickest of slick and a silk scrunchie to keep your ends safe when twisting into the bun.

I personally adore this style during busy fall days when I still want to feel chic, but I do not want to think about my hair. Throw in a pair of gold hoops and you are instantly put together. Bonus: it is one of the most simple and easy ways to create a done look with minimum effort.

It’s also a smart choice if you’re growing out short hair and want a style that works while you’re in that in-between phase. And yes it carries well in a broad-brimmed wool hat.

Barrel Bun with Cool-Girl Lift

This is a tall, organised barrel bun, resting like a crown–smooth on the sides, bulky on the top. It is one of those styles that can be worn to look couture-level but is practical when you are dealing with length updo potential or thicker strands. It is the fall solution to the question of what to do with my second-day hair and it lets your long hair have its moment in the spotlight, literally.

Forget the dry texture sprays here and opt to go with control. Bumble and Bumble Brilliantine provides light shine and control without stiffness and an old-school roller brush and blow dryer combo will assist in achieving that lift at the crown before pinning.

I always receive compliments when I wear my hair this way. It is dramatic and yet soft and there is something very Old-Hollywood-meets-modern-CEO about it. If you’re heading to a dinner party or just want to look a little more “editorial” for the evening—this is the move.

It is also an excellent means of accentuating your cheeks or jaw. Add statement earrings or a bold brow and you have literally made a fall lookbook just above the neck.

Fringe Layers with Natural Volume

Medium-length hair with curtain bangs and long layers? Yes please. This trim will provide you with what you want most, a bit of contour around the face, and sufficient bulk at the ends to give your brunette hair length the full and flirty feel. The layers can be styled with curly hair or slightly length hair straight, which depends on the way you style it.

To maintain the movement in the layers, I swear by the Amika Blockade Heat Defense Serum prior to styling using round brush and blow dryer. It gives it shine, prevents split ends and makes your bangs have that soft bounce rather than the dreaded flip.

I wore such bangs in fall 2022, and to be honest, I still miss them. They put my face in a soft frame–like an old filter in real life. Celebrity stylists such as Anh Co Tran adore point-cutting fringe because they do not want it to have a heavy curtain effect, and I completely understand why.

It is one of those hairstyles of the fall medium hair that makes you feel that you tried something new… even though you did not change length. Perfect to those who desire change, but not a radical one.

Elegant Twist with Loose Romantic Strands

This is the ideal combination of glam and soft: a high twist with smooth edges and face-framing tendrils that make a glow. This hairstyle particularly suits the blonde hair color shades and is perfect with medium length updos that require some sophistication. The juxtaposition of the rigid back and soft front makes the dreamiest fall mood.

I adore the Kenra Volume Spray 25 to hold the strands and make them humidity-proof. It provides good grip and does not flake and it keeps those front curls soft looking but not like they just fell out.

This silhouette is one of my favorite looks when it comes to special events. It is on the bridal/editorial border, and it is one of those styles that make your makeup and earrings really stand out.

This could be the one you are searching to wear on a special occasion but you still want to feel like yourself. Add a metallic hairpin or even a velvet ribbon to that extra autumnal romance.