Formal Long Curly Hairstyles
TheHairStyler.com has a huge range of hairstyles you can try on: from celebrities and salons around the world, in Casual, Formal, Alternative and Mens Categories, and in a range of different lengths, textures, colors and highlights. Check out our Formal Long Curly Hairstyles below...
Christina Perez.
“Curly Hairstyles”
Description
A formal long curly hairstyle can be described as soft, elegant and full- with loads of volume and body. This is the type of hairstyle you'd wear to a formal occasion such as a wedding, prom, or any important function that requires dressing up. These hairstyles vary from soft graduated layered looks to heavy one length cuts. Hairstyles can vary in shape due to different cutting techniques and length of sections.
Method
Natural curls look great when weight has been eliminated through layer cutting since this promotes more curls, body and bounce. Formal curls are usually created using hot rollers or heat appliances such as curling tongs. Sometimes pieces of hair are pulled back (plaited), and this serves to dress up the style and keep the hair out of the way.
Benefit
Long curly formal hairstyles are always be fashionable and in vogue. They are just so versatile and stunning- particularly for people that have off the shoulder gowns.
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Abby Brammell looked fantastic at the 20th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards with her bouncy 'do. Her jagged-cut length was complemented by jagged-cut layers from the mid-lengths to the ends (which also enhanced her waves and created plenty of body and volume). This hairstyle is perfect for those with longer face shapes looking to add width to their style.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin and Average
Styling Tip
Use the curling iron on the very ends of your hair to add extra curl where needed. -
The curls of this hairstyle give it plenty of bounce and body and are easy to maintain with regular trims. The Back: has plenty of shape due to the layers that have been cut from the crown which have also been blended down to the length. The Sides: feature body and shape thanks to the different lengths in the layers and the contrast of color.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
Spray a small amount of hairspray into your roots for extra volume and hold. -
This hairstyle is full bodied and easy to achieve and maintain. The Back: the length and layers have been sliced through from the crown for shape and bounce. The Sides: the layers have been started from the shorter layers through the top and blended down softly to frame the face.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
Use the wax to piece out and define small sections of curl in your hair. -
This gorgeous blonde star looked perfect at the AMFAR's Cinema against AIDS gala with this wavy style. Her great style featured long flowing natural waves and a few waves which were added using a curling iron. Short layers were cut throughout her hair to help ensure that her waves sat into place.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin and Average
Styling Tip
Spray each section of your hair with hairspray to ensure that the waves hold for longer. -
Aishwarya looked amazing at the New York premiere of "Bride and Prejudice" with this sexy style. Soft shaped layers were cut around her top and side sections to shape her face and her waves. A side parting was also used to add volume to all the right areas. This style will work well on medium to thick hair types.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin and Average
Styling Tip
Pinch the mid-lengths and ends of your hair with your wax to define the wave. -
This is a simply great curly hair design for Aline. Her length has been left below shoulder level and her top and sides have been angle cut to create a full, round shape. This is an easy style to maintain with regular trims.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Diamond, and Triangular
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, and 31 - 40
Height: Tall
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
Flip your head upside down and scrunch your hair for extra volume. -
This is a sexy style that is great for those with fine to medium hair. The Back: layers have been started from a medium length and have been blended down to the edges. The Sides: the layers through the sides have also been started from a medium length and have been tapered down the sides to form a nice frame for the face.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
Twist your ends up and out with the gel to create this textured look. -
This is an elegant formal curly hairstyle that is soft in design and appearance. The bangs swept to one side are pinned away, preventing them from falling into the eyes. It's a well structured look.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
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Carrie looked amazing at the Sony BMG post-Grammy party with this sexy half-up, half-down style. Long shaped layers were cut around her top and sides to add height and to enhance her wave. Long shaped bangs were also cut to add shape around her face. This style is will work best on medium to thick hair types.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Heart
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
Use the wax to define your curls and add hairspray for extra hold. -
Christina looked hot with these sexy curls at US Weekly's Hot Hollywood: Fresh 15 Area Event. Her hair was cut to just below shoulder length and was slightly layered at the very ends to help add texture to her curls. This is a great style for those trying to achieve a fuller look as the bouncy curls add texture and volume.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
Tease and lift the roots of your hair to get more body throughout the style.
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