Formal Half Up Long Curly Hairstyles

A long curly formal half updo can be best described as soft, full, elegant, neat and tidy, structured, sexy and glamorous. These looks are perfect for dressing up long curls left on the shoulders and usually involve hair pulled back off the face from the top or the sides, and with or without bangs. These types of updos are best performed by a qualified stylist. Styling time can vary from 30 minutes to 2 hours or more (when hair needs to be set in rollers and dried or when heat appliances are used). Curls are soft in design and have an elegant, glamorous look that suits formal occasions best.

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Stefanie Scott Hairstyle

This dainty 'do has waves added to the mid-lengths to ends and pulled back half pinned up to the head to form this fantastic style perfect for any special occasion. This look is easy to re-create with the right tools and products and is best suited for those with long face shapes.

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

This gracious hairstyle is styled in gorgeous waves and half pinned up to form this elegant hairdo perfect for special occasion. This look is great for those with long locks looking for a style to turn heads and wow crowds. Allow ample time to re-create this look.

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

This is glossy hairstyle great for any occasion. Sexy waves are added to the mid-lengths to ends and the top half pulled back and pinned to the head leaving the bangs out to sweep across the face for a brilliant finish. This look i s easy to re-create on most hair types and will need product for hold and shine.

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

This is fancy 'do with plenty of color splashes added for contrast. The bounce and movement of the curls gives this style shape and style for a sweet and soft finish. This look is great for any occasion and will need regular trims every 4-6 weeks to maintain shape and style.

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

This bold and bright hairstyle is more suited for those brave and those wanting to the center of attention. Mini-french rolls are pinned to the sides of the head, leaving out the length to fall over the shoulders for a spectacular finish to a loud hairdo.

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

This gorgeous half-upstyle is curled from root to tip to achieve maximum curl all over then the top smoothed back for contrast and pinned to the head. The bangs are swept to the side to compliment the face and completes the over-all style perfectly.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

This fantastic half up-style looks like something out of the 1940's with its pin curls styled up and high to give the over-all hairdo height and shape. This classic style is great for those looking for a updo to turn head and wow the crowds.

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

This gorgeous upstyle has been set in rollers to achieve body and volume then pulled over to one side to form this superb look which is great for any occasion and can be easily re-created with the right products and tools.

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

This magnificent 'do is styled in curls and waves then pinned to one side to form this fabulous style which is great for any day or night occasion. This hairstyle is easy to re-create with the right tools and products. and will require teasing at the roots for control and height.

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

This stunning hairstyle is dressed in curls through the sides and back to add a little bounce and body which is perfect for those with fine hair looking for a hairstyle with shape. The top half is pinned back with smooth bangs left out to frame the face and completes the over-all style magnificently.

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