Whether you’re trying to grow out your locks or just recently cut them, you’ve probably experienced that awkward phase that everybody dreads. It’s at the length where you really can’t throw your strands into a coil topknot, but they’ve grown out of your short style just enough to hang lifeless. We know — we’ve been there. So what’s a girl to do when you feel like you’re experiencing a hair-mageddon? Well thankfully, you came to the right spot. We’ve gathered 12 ways you can style your awkward medium-length hair. From stylish updos to braided hairstyles, these looks are going to enhance your just-below-the-shoulder hair in no time.