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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Melissa George Hairstyle

Melissa had cameras flashing at the "30 Days of Night" Los Angeles premiere thanks to this super sassy look. Her sexy locks were styled to one side in beautiful curls and her hair was layered to ensure that her curls stayed in place. This style is elegant and will suit many occasions.

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

This is an elegant style which suits any occasion. The Back: has been layered with medium to long layers to add body and movement. The Sides: layers have been started from the jaw line and have been tapered down to form a soft frame for the face.

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

This is a soft tousled look which is easy to re-create on naturally wavy hair. The Back: has been cut to one length with only subtle layers around the edges. The Sides: also have subtle layers that blend in with the length.

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

Mandy proved that she knows how to get every eye on her at the New York Premiere of "Dedication" with this dark 'do. Her explosive loose curls were used to frame her collar bone perfectly and to make her fine hair appear thicker. To finish off her sexy style, her top section was teased and pulled back to achieve height and to show off her facial features.

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

This is an elegant look for people with naturally curly hair who are looking for a more sophisticated style but have little time to do it. To achieve this 'do, long soft layers were cut around the top and sides to create a soft and even curl throughout. This style will be easy to maintain with regular trims. The Sides: have been blunt cut, with soft layers cut to create a soft, round look. The Back: has been blunt cut and layered to give this style an even look all over.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Vivica A. Fox Hairstyle

Vivica turned heads on the red carpet at the 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards with the help of this sassy 'do. Her hair length was left just past her shoulders and lots of body was added through the top section where her hair was pinned into a half-up, half-down style. Those with a high forehead should avoid this look as it will only give your face a longer appearance. The layers cut through the ends of this hairstyle will reduce the weight of hair throughout the 'do.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Tina Majorino Hairstyle

Tina looked great at the CW launch party with this funky and fresh style. Her length was left down in long spiral curls and her top and side sections were pinned up and back off her face. This style will work best on medium to thick hair types.

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

This is a soft and seductive style for Paris from the US Weekly Hot Hollywood Awards. The top sections have been pinned up high and long locks left down around the neck to add shape and definition around the face.

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

Paris' hairstyles always look better and more glamorous than the last. Soft angled layers have been cut throughout her style to create body and shape around her face. The side swept half bangs have been cut to blend in with the style.

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

This is a great curly style for Celine. Her length has been left below shoulder level and her top section has been layer cut to create body and enhance her curls. The top section has also been pinned up for height, leaving the back out for extra definition.

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