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 Branch

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

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

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

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

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
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Elisabeth Shue

Elizabeth used her sexy natural waves to top off her hairstyle from The Women's Sports Foundation Presents "The Billies" Event. Layers were cut through the ends of her shoulder length hair to add body and fullness to her waves and style. The ends of her hair also featured lots of fullness, making this hairstyle great for diamond and longer face shapes.

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

Christine looked stunning at the "Year of the Dog" Los Angeles Premiere with the help of this great style. Soft layers were cut through the ends of her long hair. This hairstyle is a great choice for an oval face shape and the ends will need to be trimmed regularly to keep the style in top shape.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Jessica Alba

Jessica looked great at Nickelodeon's Kid's Choice Awards with the help of this soft, wavy style. Piecing layers were cut throughout her ends to add movement and to create extra body. This is a great style for longer face shapes because the side part and falling bangs balance and minimizes the length.

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

Jennifer pulled off a sexy, young 'do at the record release party for her new Spanish CD, "Como Ama Una Mujer" and looked great! Her long hair was layer cut all over, particularly through her ends and mid-lengths, to add texture to her soft waves and to create extra body and bounce.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Katharine McPhee

This lovely star looked great at Cosmopolitan Magazine's Launch For BEBESPORT Mondrian with her stunning, full, dark tresses. Soft shaped layers were cut around her top and side sections to create this full and textured, wavy style. This style will work best on medium to thick hair types.

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