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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Megan Corkrey

Long and luscious was the main aim for Megan Corkrey's hairstyle for the American Idol Top 13 party. The length of her 'do was broken up by long layers which were cut around the sides to add shape and to give her look a softer finish. Long side-swept bangs were also added to create a beautiful frame and to complete this hairstyle perfectly.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Megan Hilty

Medium to long layers are cut around the sides and back to enhance the movement through the mid-lengths to ends. The roots are teased at the crown to achieve height and lift making it a great style to compliment a round face. Product is needed for hold and shine.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Meghan Markle

These gorgeous brunette locks are blow-waved smooth from root to tip with movement added to the mid-lengths to ends for shape and style. This stunning 'do is perfect for any special occasion and can be easily re-created at home with the right tools and products.

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

This glossy hairdo is blow-waved straight with a little movement on the ends to give this elegant hairstyle shape for a soft finish. This highlighted hairstyle is great for any occasion and can be easily re-created at home with the right tools and products. Regular trims will help maintain style and prevent split ends.

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

Smooth and sexy is what this hairstyle is about. Only long layers are around the edges to lighten the length encouraging soft movement through the mid-lengths to ends. This stunning 'do is great for any special occasion and is easy to achieve at home with the right tools and products.

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

Smooth and silky is what this golden blonde do is about. Sliced layers are cut through the front to add shape and texture to complement the length that flows over the shoulders. The bangs are blow-waved to frame the top of the face and completes the over-all look brilliantly. This is fantastic do to complement a round face.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Michelle Stafford

These gorgeous highlighted locks are blow-waved straight showing off the combination of medium to long layers cut through the mid-lengths to ends. This is a great hairstyle for any day or night occasion and is best suited to frame a round face. Regular trims every 4-6 weeks will help maintain the shape of this look.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Mika Newton

This gorgeous light blonde mane is blow-waved smooth and left to fall over the shoulders for a sweet and simple look and feel. A braid is added to the top to compliment the over-all look and completes this style brilliantly. product is needed for hold and shine.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Mila Kunis

This glossy hairstyle is layered through the sides and front to add shape to the front which softens the style to compliment the face. This hairstyle is easy to achieve with a blow-wave and will need regular trims every 4-6 weeks to prevent split ends.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Miley Cyrus

This luscious look is draped over one shoulder showing off the blow-waved length and layers giving this style a soft and smooth look and feel. The bangs are also swept across to the side to compliment the face and completes the over-all style magnificently.

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