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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Kyle Richards

These beautiful long locks are layered through the sides and back to allow for movement and texture as well as shape and style. This look is easy to recreate with a blow-wave and will need a little product for hold and shine.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Lacey Schwimmer

This long and beautiful golden blonde mane is blow-waved smooth showing off the subtle layers cut around the sides to give this simple look a little shape and style which is perfect to compliment a round face shape. This hairstyle is easy to maintain with regular trims every 4-6 weeks.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Laura Leighton

This copper chestnut mane is blow-waved smooth from root to tip showing off the long layers cut through the sides and front to add texture and shape. This is a fab 'do is great for those with fine to medium hair wanting a style that is easy to manage and perfect for any occasion.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Laura Linney

This golden mane is is layered through the front and sides to encourage movement and texture for a fab look and feel. This look is great for those looking for a fun 'do to frame a round face. Product is needed for hold and shine as well as regular trims to maintain healthy locks.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Laura Marano

This slick and smooth hairdo is blow-waved straight showing off the jagged cut layers through the front and sides that adds shape to the over-all style. This look is easy to achieve at home with the right tools and products and needs regular trims to prevent split ends.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Lauren Conrad

Lauren had her hair pulled back loosely at People's Pre 50th Annual Grammy Awards Party and looked great! Her hair was styled into a sexy side part which complimented her face shape, and loose ends of hair were left to hang around the front of her hairdo to soften her look and complete her style.

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

Slick and smooth is main aim for this hairstyle. This sleek look can be easily re-created with the perfect blow-dry or straightening irons for a sexy finish.

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

These lovely long locks are blow-waved straight with a little movement added to the ends for shape and style. This formal hairdo is great for any day or night occasion and is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products. Regular trims will help prevent split ends.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Lea Michele

Sleek and smooth is what this hairstyle is all about. The length has jagged cut layers cut through the sides and back to achieve a textured finish to the edge. The bangs are also jagged cut and worn over to one side to complete the over-all look perfectly.

Suitability Info
Face Shape:
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Leeza Gibbons

This smooth 'do is blow-dried smooth to show off the layers cut around the back and sides to add shape to this simple yet fancy style. The bangs are slicked down on the forehead to frame the top of the face and completes the style magnificently.

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