Formal Long Straight Hairstyles

A formal long straight hairstyle can be best described as elegant, structured, smooth and tailored looking. It’s a style that you could wear to special occasions such as weddings, proms and formal events. These hairstyles can vary from precision cuts to one length looks; from sliced flicked out razor-cuts to various layered styles. Shapes change with hair cutting tweaks such as the incorporation of bangs, layered sides and graduation. Styling products are used to aid and assist shape and durability. Other styling aids such as Velcro rollers are used for root lift, and ceramic irons are used to help achieve extra body and hold.

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Andie MacDowell Hairstyle

Only long layers are a cut into the front and sides to compliment the luscious length that is draped over the shoulder for a sexy look and feel. This hairdo is easy to maintain with regular trims and is great for any day or night occasion. A little product is needed for hold and shine.

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

Andrea looked great at the 8th Annual Lili Claire Foundation Benefit with this simple and soft style. Her length was left below shoulder level and long face framing layers were cut to add definition around her face. This style is perfect for long face shapes and naturally straight hair types.

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

These beautiful copper locks are styled over one shoulder showing off the long layers cut through the edges to lighten the length allowing soft movement for shape and bounce. This is great for those with fine to medium hair wanting a style to be the center of attention at any formal occasion.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Square
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Angela Featherstone Hairstyle

"Smooth" and "slick" were the main aims of Angela Featherstone's hairstyle at the New York premiere of Bride Wars. Stunning feathered layers were cut through the sides and front to add shape and contour her face. Blunt bangs were added to create contrast and frame the top of her style.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Angie Harmon Hairstyle

These luscious black locks are blow-waved smooth from root to tip and parted to the side giving the over-all look a sexy feel and making it a great style to compliment a long face. This hairstyle needs only a small amount of product for shine and regular trims to prevent split ends.

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

These smooth locks are blow-waved to add a little movement to the ends giving it texture and shape. This glossy hairstyle is perfect for those with fine to medium hair and will need regular trims to maintain shape and style.

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

This simple yet smooth 'do has subtle layers cut around the front to shape around the cheeks and jaw-line. The blunt cut bangs frame the top of the face perfectly for a glossy finish. This hairstyle will be best suited for those fine to medium hair types.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Anna Kendrick Hairstyle

These long locks are blow-waved smooth from root to tip adding a little movement to the mid-lengths to ends for shape and style. The crown is teased adding height and lift making it great style to frame a round face. Regular trims is needed to prevent split ends.

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

This glossy hairdo is blow-waved to add movement and body to the crown making it great hairstyle to balance out a round face. The layers cut through the sides and back plenty of texture on the ends for a brilliant finish. A little product is needed for hold and shine.

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

Anna made a great impression at the New York premiere of HBO's "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee" with the help of this very natural looking style. Slight waves were added into the very ends of her fine hair to create a full look. Layers were also cut into her ends to add movement and to create a softer shape.

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