25 Celebrity Styles That Prove Mid-Length Hair Is Anything But Boring

Neither short nor long, a mid-length hairstyle is certainly a safe option for anybody who isn't interested in taking a beauty risk. It's also a stop along the way in a long and winding road if you're growing out the year's most popular haircut—the bob.

But just because something is “mid” doesn't mean it is boring. Mid-length hairstyles are as versatile as they come, presenting an appealing middle ground between more high-maintenance chin-grazing bobs (hello, constant hair trim appointments) or ultra-long lengths. Take notes from the famous faces below, whose mid-length styles come in an array of forms, from tousled and textured to silky and straight – and can be easily amped up with a simple side part switch-up. Here's Vogue's pick of the best mid-length hairstyles to inspire your next chop…