Formal Long Curly Hairstyles

A formal long curly hairstyle can be described as soft, elegant and full- with loads of volume and body. 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. Natural curls look great when weight has been eliminated through layer cutting since this promotes more curls, body and bounce. Sometimes pieces of hair are pulled back (plaited), and this serves to dress up the style and keep the hair out of the way. Long curly formal hairstyles will always be fashionable and in vogue.

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Abby Brammell Hairstyle

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.

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

"Bounce" was the main focus of this hairstyle. The back layers were cut to enhance the curl and the side layers sat perfectly to balance out the volume. This style is easy to re-create with rollers or a medium curling iron.

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

This magnificent hairstyle is best suited for the bold and brave and those with longer face shapes. The medium to long layers cut through the back and sides created maximum volume all over, and the ritzy color completed this look superbly.

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

This glamorous hairstyle is best suited for those with naturally fine to medium hair types. The length was jagged-cut and long layers cut through the edges maintained a soft edge and enhanced the curl. This look is easy to re-create, and with the correct products it should hold in most weather conditions.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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K.D. Aubert Hairstyle

K.D. Aubert's adorable curls had the cameras going wild at the premiere of The Grand in Los Angeles. Her layers, cut through the back and sides, created great body and volume (making it perfect for those with longer face shapes). The top was teased and pinned back to create balance. This style is easy to achieve on naturally curly hair.

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

Fergie didn't snaffle a Grammy, but there was no stopping her bewitching the crowd with this chic look. Her hair flowed deliciously below her shoulders with medium to long layers cut into the back and sides. This stunning style is perfect for those with round or fuller faces

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

Solange amazed onlookers at People's Pre 50th Annual Grammy Awards Party with her full bodied hairstyle. The length of her hair was cut to one level below her shoulders and layers starting from a medium length were added through her back and sides to create maximum volume and body and to enhance her tight curls. This style will be best suited for those with longer face shapes.

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

This was a gorgeous look for Taylor at the 2007 American Music Awards. Her hair was left to beautifully drape her shoulders and a mix of medium to short layers were cut throughout. Layers were also added through the back and sides to create body and bounce for her overall look.

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

This was a creative blonde look for Faith. To achieve this 'do, graduated layers were cut from the top to the ends to enhance her curls and to add loads of volume to her crown area. This style will be easy to maintain with regular trims and will work best on medium to thick hair types.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

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.

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