Casual Medium Straight Hairstyles

A casual medium straight hairstyle is one that can be described as free-flowing, easy-going, and one that falls into place on its own. This type of hairstyle can be worn as an everyday look at work, home, or play. These hairstyles consist of precision cuts, one length looks, varying layer cuts, and razor cuts. Layered and razor cuts will require some styling effort, whereas a one length looks relies only on gravity to maintain the hairstyle's shape. Self styling for one length looks saves so much time. For medium styles, where the sides are to the shoulders, the hair can be pulled back for a sleek short appearance or to get it out of the way; or it can be put up to make the look more formal. This hair length is not too short or long!

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Anne Sweeney Hairstyle

This was a fun, short look for Anne Sweeney at the The Hollywood Reporter's Annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast. Her layers were uniform cut all over to balance-out the body and volume. This look needs a little product to style and it's easy to maintain on naturally straight hair.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Reese Witherspoon Hairstyle

Reese Witherspoon arrived at the Children's Defense Fund 18th Annual LA "Beat the Odds" Awards showing off her new blonde bob. The length was jagged-cut to her shoulders and was complemented by long jagged-cut layers. This sexy 'do is easy to maintain with regular trims.

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

Lauren "Lo" Bosworth looked great at the 4th Annual LA Gala for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation with a smashing hairdo. Her length was cut to sit under her jaw line. Textured layers cut around the edges achieved a weightless finish to the ends, and the top layers create body to the top.

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

Country singer Faith Hill looked fabulous at the signing of her new Christmas CD Joy to the World. Her honey-colored mane had plenty of wispy layers cut through the back to create movement and shape. The top layers were blended in nicely with the sides, and her soft bangs were styled to fall over to one side for a stunning finish.

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

Rachael Ray's hairstyle was chipped through the back and sides to achieve a textured finish to the edges. Jagged layers through the top created body and volume, making this hairstyle perfect for those wanting to add movement to their style.

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

Haley Bennett's hairstyle was kept simple for the GQ 2008 "Men Of The Year" Party. Little layering was was cut through the ends to soften the edges and soften the front. The focus of her style was more on the her vibrant color which brought out her stunning eye color.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Mandy Moore Hairstyle

This was a simple style for Mandy Moore at the Peter Alexander Flagship Boutique Grand Opening and Benefit. Her one length 'do sat beautifully on her shoulders and had slight layering through the front and sides to frame her pretty face and jawline. For a splendid finish long heavy bangs were cut to be worn to the side.

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

This was a new look for Gwyneth Paltrow at the "Spain... On the Road Again" launch party. Her length was blunt-cut to her shoulders for a crisp finish all round. Minimal layers make this style easy to maintain with regular trims.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Anne Sweeney Hairstyle

This is a short, full-bodied 'do which is easy-to-maintain with regular trims. Anne's layers were uniform cut all over to balance out the volume and body of her hairstyle, and top layers were added for texture and movement through the top and to add height at the crown. This makes this style perfect for those with round face shapes.

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

Eva wears a graduated bob with the top layers slighly shorter than the bottom. This creates soft face-framing sides and lots of body (with extra bounce at the back). It's a great style for squarer and rounder face shapes.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes