Casual Long Wavy Hairstyles

A casual long wavy hairstyle can be described as free-flowing, soft, full, with lots of body, easy-going, and one that falls into place on its own. These hairstyles can vary from shoulder length graduated layers, to heavy one length looks, and even messy uniform layer cuts. When waves are natural or even artificial (permed hair), casual long wavy hairstyles are quick to create because they fall into shape naturally. However, waves created with curling devices and heat appliances require more time and styling products for hold. Some techniques you might like to try are simple things like scrunch drying with your head tilted. The long length of these hairstyles enables you to pull your hair back out of the way for a quick change, or to even dress it up more formally.

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Michelle Pfeiffer Hairstyle

Michelle looked perfect at the L.A premiere for "Hairspray" thanks to the help of this simple style. To give her hairstyle plenty of volume and shape and to help create a soft wave, short graduated layers were cut throughout. This style is perfect for people with fine hair who are after a look which will give them more volume.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Marcia Cross Hairstyle

Marcia's soft yet elegant style from the 6th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball was a sensational look for her. Her hair length was left to fall just past her shoulders and large waves were added to the ends of her hair to create weight. Cutting the hair into a solid cut will thicken up the look of this hairstyle.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Claire Danes Hairstyle

For her look at the 2007 CFDA Fashion Awards, Claire's length was left to fall on her shoulders and her ends were not layered to add weight through the ends of her fine hair. To finish, her long bangs were styled falling across her forehead to shorten the look of her longer face shape. The waves through the ends of her hair also help to add weight, which will fill out the look of a diamond face shape.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Eva Mendes Hairstyle

This beautiful star likes to keep her golden locks simple and elegant. To enhance her waves, long shaped layers were cut around Eva's mid-lengths and ends. This style is perfect for medium to thick hair types and long face shapes.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Mira Sorvino Hairstyle

Mira kept it casual at the Hill's Science Diet Second Chance Press Conference with this simple style. Soft waves were added to the ends of her long hair to create fullness and movement. This is a great style for diamond and oval face shapes.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Michelle Branch Hairstyle

Michelle looked great at The 42nd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards with this very textured and busy 'do. The ends of her hair were heavily razored, which is a great cutting option to use to reduce weight through the ends of the hair. To finish, messy and varied waves were added through her mid-lengths to create a bit of spice. This look is perfect for diamond face shapes.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Drew Barrymore Hairstyle

Drew dropped by The Late Show With David Letterman and looked better then ever thanks to this sassy style! Her shoulder length 'do boasted plenty of soft waves to give lots of body and a soft shape to her glamorous style. This is a great hairstyle for an oval face shape.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Jennifer Lopez Hairstyle

Jen chose a very sexy and simple style for the 2007 US Hot Hollywood Party and pulled it off very well. Her hair length was left just below her shoulders and her hair was layered through her very ends. Her hair was also styled with curls that varied in size to create lots of texture and a different look. This is a great hairstyle for oval face shapes.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Rose McGowan Hairstyle

Rose let it all hang out at the 2007 US Hot Hollywood Party and made great use of her natural waves with this sexy hairstyle. Her length was left just below her shoulders and her very ends were layered throughout to add shape to her natural waves. Because the hair has been styled right off the face and features height through the top, this look is great for round face shapes.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Christie Brinkley Hairstyle

This full bodied hairstyle looked magnificent on Christie. Medium to long layers were cut throughout her back and side sections to give her style plenty of bounce and volume. This type of style is perfect for those with long face shapes.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes