23 Fall Hairstyles for Medium-Length Hair that Are Cute and Cozy

Gosh, finding the perfect fall hairstyle can be, like, super tricky for us with medium-length hair. You want something cute, cozy, but also, you know, easy to do before your pumpkin spice latte gets cold. Well, I have got you covered with 23 fall hairstyles for medium-length hair that will make you feel amazing.

Textured Blunt Bob

A 28-year-old woman with a chin-length bob with tousled ends and face-framing layers for effortless volume, front view.

A blunt bob, but not, like, boring.

This style gives you effortless volume and a bit of a messy vibe, which is perf for autumn mornings.

You just wake up, maybe spritz a little texture spray, and you are good to go.

I find it really easy to manage, even when I am, like, rushing out the door for work.

It looks awesome with scarves too.

Half-Up Twist Knot

A 31-year-old woman with twisted sections secured at the crown with a claw clip, leaving waves loose below, back view.

Oh my gosh, this one is a lifesaver when you want your hair out of your face but still down.

You just take two sections from the front, twist them, and then, like, make a little knot at the back.

A pretty claw clip makes it feel super fancy.

It is way easier than it sounds, trust me.

I do this all the time for, like, brunch with my friends.

Messy Low Bun

A 25-year-old woman with a loosely gathered bun at the nape with face-framing wispy strands, back view.

This is the ultimate “I tried, but not too hard” hairstyle.

You gather your hair loosely at the nape of your neck, twist it into a bun, and pull out a few wispy strands around your face.

It is great for those days when you just want a cozy, laid-back look.

Plus, it hides any greasy roots you might have!

Curtain Bangs with Waves

A 29-year-old woman with soft, parted bangs blended into loose, shoulder-skimming waves, front view.

Curtain bangs are still super in, right?

Pair them with some soft, shoulder-skimming waves, and you have, like, the most effortless look ever.

They frame your face so nicely, and the waves give you that flowy, romantic vibe for fall.

I found they really soften my jawline too.

Braided Headband

A 22-year-old woman with two thin braids joined at the nape, framing the forehead like a headband, front view.

This is a really sweet way to keep hair out of your face.

You make two thin braids, one on each side, then bring them back and join them at the nape of your neck.

It looks like you are wearing a pretty headband, but it is all your own hair.

It is surprisingly simple to do, even for clumsy people like me.

Sleek Center-Part Lob

A 30-year-old woman with a sharp center part with glossy, straight hair ending at collarbone length, front view.

If you like things polished, this one is for you.

A sharp center part with super straight, glossy hair that ends right at your collarbone.

It is a really chic and sophisticated look that works for, like, everything.

I really love how it makes my hair look so healthy and shiny.

Pinned-Back Curls

A 33-year-old woman with curls swept back on one side with decorative enamel clips, side view.

Show off those gorgeous curls by sweeping them to one side and securing them with some cute decorative clips.

It is a simple way to add a touch of glam to your everyday look.

I have a whole collection of pretty clips just for this style.

They make any outfit look better.

Dutch Braid Crown

A 26-year-old woman with a single Dutch braid circling the head like a halo, ends tucked under, side view.

This one looks super complex, but it is basically a Dutch braid that goes all the way around your head like a crown.

It is perfect for when you want your hair totally out of your way but still want to look kind of elaborate.

It is a great hairstyle for those, like, windy fall days.

Twisted Low Pony

A 37-year-old woman with a low ponytail with two twisted sections wrapping the base, back view.

A regular low ponytail can be a bit boring, right?

Spice it up by taking two sections from the front, twisting them, and wrapping them around the base of your pony.

It adds a bit of flair without a lot of extra work.

It is, like, adding a little secret detail to your hair.

Bubble Braid

A 23-year-old woman with a single braid divided into 3-4 bubbles secured with mini hair ties.

This is a really fun, playful style.

You make a single ponytail, then add mini hair ties down the length, pulling out the sections in between to create “bubbles.” It is super cute and a bit whimsical, perfect for a casual fall day.

My niece taught me how to do this one.

Tousled Shag

A 35-year-old woman with a layered cut with piece-y texture and light curtain bangs, front view.

The shag haircut is back, baby!

This version has lots of layers and a piece-y texture, often with light curtain bangs.

It is meant to look a bit messy and lived-in, giving you that cool, effortless rock-and-roll vibe.

I am, like, obsessed with the volume this cut gives me.

Ribbon-Wrapped Bob

A 27-year-old woman with a blunt bob with a velvet ribbon tied around the base (like a gift box), back view.

A blunt bob gets a festive upgrade with a velvet ribbon tied around the base.

It literally looks like a cute little gift box on your head.

This is, like, perfect for holiday parties or just when you want to feel extra special.

I have one in every fall color.

Side-Swept Curls

A 32-year-old woman with a deep side part with voluminous curls brushed to one shoulder, side view.

Deep side part, big voluminous curls, all swept over to one shoulder.

This is a classic glamorous look that never goes out of style.

It feels really sophisticated and elegant, perfect for a fancy dinner or an important event.

It seriously makes me feel like a movie star.

Mini Space Buns

A 21-year-old woman with two small buns atop the head (nostalgic Y2K vibe), front view.

Remember those adorable mini space buns from the 90s/early 2000s?

They are back!

You just make two small buns on top of your head.

It is a super playful and nostalgic look that is great for, like, concerts or just hanging out.

Everyone tells me I look so cute when I wear them.

French Twist

A 36-year-old woman with a classic twist secured horizontally with a tortoiseshell comb, side view.

The French twist is timeless and so elegant.

You gather all your hair, twist it upwards, and secure it horizontally with a pretty comb.

It is perfect when you want a really polished and sophisticated updo.

It always makes me feel so put-together, even if I am not.

Braid-Out Texture

A 24-year-old woman with defined, crinkly waves from braided damp hair, parted down the middle, front view.

This is a really easy way to get some cool texture without heat.

Braid your damp hair before bed, then take them out in the morning for defined, crinkly waves.

It is an amazing way to get volume and a natural, textured look.

I do this, like, twice a week.

Slicked-Back Pony

A 38-year-old woman with a high-shine ponytail with gel-slicked roots and a middle part, front view.

For a super sleek and modern look, try a slicked-back high ponytail.

Use some gel to get those roots looking super shiny and flat, with a sharp middle part.

It is really striking and edgy, great for making a statement.

It makes me feel really powerful, you know?

Wavy Lob with Scrunchie

A 29-year-old woman with a low ponytail tied with a chunky knit scrunchie at the nape, back view.

A lob (long bob) with some casual waves, tied into a low ponytail with a chunky knit scrunchie.

This is, like, the ultimate cozy fall vibe.

The scrunchie adds a cute, soft touch, and the waves keep it from feeling too prim.

I have, like, a whole drawer of scrunchies.

Twisted Half-Up Bun

A 31-year-old woman with a top section twisted into a small bun, bottom hair left wavy, back view.

This is a twist on the half-up, half-down.

Instead of just pulling back the top section, you twist it into a little bun.

Leave the rest of your hair wavy for a super pretty, romantic look.

It is a little more interesting than a regular half-up.

It is perfect for casual Fridays.

Feathered Layers

A 30-year-old woman with soft, face-framing feathered ends with light texture spray, front view.

Feathered layers are coming back!

These are soft, face-framing layers that are all about movement and a lighter look.

A little texture spray makes them look airy and gives you that soft, bouncy vibe.

It completely changed the way my hair lays.

Bow Clip Half-Up

A 28-year-old woman with a half-up style secured with an oversized velvet bow clip, back view.

This is so simple and so chic.

Just take a half-up section of your hair and secure it with an oversized velvet bow clip.

It immediately makes your hair look more intentional and stylish.

I have a big black velvet bow that I, like, wear all the time.

Asymmetrical Pixie-Bob

A 34-year-old woman with a short angled back with longer front pieces (chin-length) and textured ends, side view.

This is a bolder choice, but totally worth it.

It is a short cut that is angled short in the back and gets longer towards the front, sometimes hitting the chin.

It is super modern and edgy, with lots of texture.

If you want a change, this is it.

It looks so chic.

Crimped Ends

A 25-year-old woman with straight roots transitioning to subtle crimps from mid-lengths to ends, back view.

Okay, hear me out: subtle crimped ends.

Not, like, 80s full-head crimps, but just from the mid-lengths down.

It adds a really cool, unexpected texture to otherwise straight hair.

It is a fun little twist that makes people do a double-take.

It is surprisingly cute.

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