Coiffures Mi-Longues

Chignons pour Cheveux Mi-Longs

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Most women opt to have medium length hair. There are different reasons why we prefer having this length than model like long locks or daring bobs. But this certain size of hair is no exemption for stylish chignons. These coiffures for medium hair are quick, easy, and brighten up any forme du visage. Here are 25 ideas to vamp up vos cheveux for any occasion.

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Simple coiffures: The classic queue de cheval
Everyday chignon
tresses françaises
Half chignon
Side Fishtail
Side tresse
Twisted queue de cheval
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Simple coiffures: The classic queue de cheval 1

Simple coiffures: The classic queue de cheval

Just like Reese Whiterspoon who can pull off any style, this simple hair style never lost its touch. Whatever vos cheveux color, this perennial trend will compliment any outfit and occasion. It won’t be called classic if it was otherwise.

Everyday chignon 2

Everyday chignon

This is also called the 2 Minute chignon because it really takes only 2 minutes to create this coiffures. All you do is form vos cheveux into a queue de cheval and on the third or last round of inserting the hair, turn the bunch around. Then part the hair just above the crown of the queue de cheval, sort of creating a hole and pull the ends then the rest of the bundled hair through. You can also see the actual steps here: Easy Everyday chignon. You can wear this style in school, at the office, or for a dinner date. Easy and simple.

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tresses françaises

Yes. Another continuing style called tresses françaises does well with medium length hairs. Ce style has been passed down from our grandmothers, which qualifies it as a historical hair trend. It’s very easy to tresses françaises…of course, it involves a lot of practice and patience. But the payoff is worth it. This hair style will definitely live on.

Half chignon 4

Half chignon

This is another classic chignon for medium hair! If you prefer your locks loose yet not in votre visage’s way, vous pouvez opt for the half chignon. Always a winner when it comes to weddings and proms or if you just really like simple but pretty style. You can add extra oomph by curling vos cheveux just like what this girl did.

Side Fishtail 5

Side Fishtail

The tresses en épi has made its debut a few years ago. We’ve seen it on runways and movies. A lot have been intrigued by it. Thanks to Youtube tutorials it has been a breeze to learn this complicated looking style. With that, even young girls can wear this to school.

Side tresse 6

Side tresse

Don’t feel like a mermaid to wear the fishtail? If yo’re looking for simple chignons for medium length hair, here is the older sister called the side tresse. Braiding has been a pastime for young girls and we’ve brought that skill as we’ve grown. So recreating this coiffures is easy-peasy. Look at Miranda Kerr. No matter how simple the style is she still rocks. And we know that you would too.

Twisted queue de cheval 7

Twisted queue de cheval

 Ce style is so simple and classy. All you have to do is part a section of hair and separate it from the rest of vos cheveux. Tie the latter in a low queue de cheval. Then start twisting the segregated section from the side and start wrapping it around the queue de cheval. When you’ve covered the queue de cheval, pin the twisted hair in place. It is really fast and simple yet you will get compliments for sure.

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Low Bun

Since we are working on an average length of hair, wearing your bun low would be the sensible choice. You have 2 ways to play with this look. One is wearing it with a parted hair like in the photo. Another play is wearing the bun on the side. Whichever way or side, this style is a staple.

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Loop-through Pony

In creating this coiffures, you usually need a tool that pulls your queue de cheval through resulting in an inverted or backward pony. But the simplest way is to just create a hole just above the crown of the queue de cheval and rolling the queue de cheval inside and pulling the ends all the way through. And viola! There is your loop-through coiffures. In this photo it shows how it works well with slightly shorter medium length hair. Another style to keep in your catalogue.

soirée chignons for medium hair: chignon coiffé décoiffé 10

soirée chignons for medium hair: chignon coiffé décoiffé

If you need to step out for a quick grocery or you just feel like not putting much effort in with vos cheveux but still want to look good, the chignon coiffé décoiffé is your go to style. It is as simple as combing vos cheveux with your fingers, pulling vos cheveux up or side and just twist and tie loosely. You will still look effortlessly glamour. Just look at Jennifer Lawrence donning the chignon coiffé décoiffé in a red carpet event.

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dégradé queue de cheval

This coiffures goes well for the hot and cold season. Why? Well, if you feel cold, vous pouvez just pull the lower portion and it still gives you a half chignon. While if you’re strolling on a hot summer day, grab the rest of the hair and tie it together with the half chignon in a low queue de cheval. In this photo, the model has 3 layers but vous pouvez use just 2: A half pony and a low queue de cheval. This goes well too with an audacieux attire.

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Half Bun

This one is a super easy chignon for medium hair! There’s the half chignon, and now the half bun. Surprisingly, men have been carrying this style as well calling it the Man Bun. What else can we say about this coiffures? It’s a gamechanger. If men can look good with it, so can women. And if you’re the spirited type, then girl this is your style. Get your half bun up and rock it.

mignon coiffures for girls: High Side queue de cheval 13

mignon coiffures for girls: High Side queue de cheval

Want to feel the 80s vibe? Essayez ce for size. Set vos cheveux high on whichever side you prefer and secure the pony with a colorful ribbon or even a scrunchie. Ce style is also perfect for those who exercise and jog. You may break a lot of sweat but you’d still look awesome while you’re at it.

Shoulder length coiffures: Pulled Back Fringe 14

Shoulder length coiffures: Pulled Back Fringe

Si vous avez frange, you know how sometimes it just gets in the way of almost everything we do. So this go to coiffures is the best. Just pull your frange back and secure with a bobby pin or two. Tip though, hair pins are slightly loose and tend to slide so your best accessory here is a bobby pin. They have a tight grip and will secure you frange neatly in place.

mariage chignons for medium hair: Rolled chignon 15

mariage chignons for medium hair: Rolled chignon

This élégant and superbe coiffures is one way to up the classic chignon. Many women who attend weddings wear this style. It makes the wearer bloom, whether it is the bride or the bridesmaids. Certainly this coiffures is not to miss on such occasion spéciales. Roll that hair girl.

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Traintrack tresse

Do you want a different take on the basic tresse and side bun? Here we have what the stylist calls Traintrack tresse. You can wear this on occasion spéciales or while hanging out on the beach with friends. It might even turn into a braiding party as your friends will definitely ask you to tresse their hair just like this.

mignon easy coiffures: High Bun with frange 17

mignon easy coiffures: High Bun with frange

Si vous voulez your frange to stand out then you have to give this look a try. Medium hair is long enough to create a high bun. When you happen to have fringes, you will undeniably get attention with this spectaculaire style.

Half tressé Wrap Around queue de cheval 18

Half tressé Wrap Around queue de cheval

Did you notice this look has so much going on? Well that is why this is the perfect style for dégradé shoulder length hair. First you tresse a section of hair to the side and then gather all the hair into a high pony tail. Lastly, grab a couple of long strands from the queue de cheval and wrap it around the crown and secure with bobby pins. And there you’ll have a multiple style chignon.

Bun coiffures: Twisted Side Bun 19

Bun coiffures: Twisted Side Bun

For those days you want to dress up vos cheveux, this look is the best to wear. It may look tiresome but this style only takes less than 5 minutes to create. You just need to twist a section on hair and keep adding the rest of the hair. When you get to the side, wrap it with a ribbon. Make sure also to secure the bun with hair pins. Yes, hair pins this time as you are pinning a bulk of hair. Give it a try for dress up school or office days.

romantique Flat chignon 20

romantique Flat chignon

For ladies who have naturel cheveux bouclés, here is a style that will be a breeze to create. With your naturel boucles, wearing this style will also have naturel volumes. This is definitely a magnifique look to use from soirée with friends.

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Pineapple

Yes, you read it right. Since vos cheveux is obviously bouclé, for sure it will be fun to wear this groovy style. Parfait pour a soirée dancing or partying in the club. You’ll certainly grab a lot of attention. Wear vos cheveux proud sister.

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Teased chignon

Adele fans listen up! Even if you have medium size hair, vous pouvez wear it like the singer. This involves a lot of teasing and hairspray though. But it’s worth it. That beehive like hair also won our hearts so we dare know that you will win hearts with this tendance look. Sing and wear it like Adele ladies.

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Teased Half chignon

Here is another variation of the teased chignon. If you are more of the free-spirited lady then vous pouvez wear this look. The difference here is the parting of the hair is deeper. Si vous avez layers then this is pretty awesome. Just see Lily Collins. Doesn’t she look striking with this style? If she can wear it beautifully, we know you ladies would look equally magnifique.

tresses françaises Headband queue de cheval 24

tresses françaises Headband queue de cheval

You will see this chignon worn by girls of all ages. This is one timeless look. Mothers love braiding their daughters’ hair like this to keep them looking neat. Young ladies don this to show their pretty faces. Women wear this chignon for formal events. The tresses françaises headband queue de cheval is eternally a staple for all ages.

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French Twist

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The French twist is an updo all women with medium length hair must always have in their collection. This is the ultimate in hair updos and women with all types of hair can wear it. With all different types of hair, this look will have different flavors to it. Wear it on simple days, weddings, prom, movies, dates, dinners, and even picnic in the countryside. It’s very much appropriate on balls and formal dinners. The French Twist is absolutely the belle of the ball in updos.

We hope you’ve found some inspiration from our list of Updo hairstyles for medium length hair!

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