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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Tinsley Mortimer Hairstyle

Tinsley's classic waves added a very soft yet textured look to her entire style at the 2007 CFDA Fashion Awards and made for a stunning look. Her front section of hair was pinned to the back to keep her hair from falling onto her face and to show off her facial features. A style variation where bangs are added would help to stop shorten the length of a longer face shape.

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

The ever-so-popular Paris kept her style elegant and full at The 2007 MTV Movie Awards. To achieve these soft and sexy waves, soft layers were graduated around her top and sides and were blended through to her ends. By pinning her hair off to one side, Paris has enhanced her neck and created a great look for a strapless gown.

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

Mya made quite an impression with her natural curls at the Louis Vuitton Love Party for Oxfam America. Her hair length was left just below her shoulders and her ends and mid-lengths were layered to help reduce weight and to create an even shape to her hairstyle. This is a great hairstyle for anyone with naturally curly hair.

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

This was a lovely and soft style for Ciara from BET'S 2007 Rip The Runway Show. Long shaped layers were cut around her top and sides to create body around her face and to shape her curl in just the right way! This style will work perfectly on medium to thick hair types.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Hayden looked like a shining star at the 2007 People's Choice Awards with this beautiful style. Minimal layering was added to her ends to add more thickness throughout her whole hairstyle, and sexy waves were added throughout her long lengths to create a look that was guaranteed to get her all the attention.

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

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.

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

Curly hairdo's are always fashionable, and this sexy look from Willa's appearance at Paris Hilton's Los Angeles CD release party is a great example. Her hair has been cut to just below her shoulders and slight layers have been added into the very ends to help keep Willa's locks curly all night.

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

Jessica lit up the red carpet at the 2006 Teen Choice Awards with fresh and curly 'do. Short layers were cut into the lengths of Jessica's right parted style to help create a soft sitting curl. Curls like these are very easy to achieve in medium to thick hair types and will create a style which will suit most face shapes.

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