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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Emma Stone

This was a drop-dead gorgeous look for Emma Stone at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards. Her copper colored mane was blow-dried to show off glamorous layers through the back and sides. It was also pinned back on one side to create a sensational unbalanced effect.

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

Tila Tequila stunned onlookers at the Launch of the Scarlet HD TV Series at the Pacific Design Center in LA with lovely long locks draped over her shoulders. The back of her hair had added shape thanks to long layers (that also effectively enhanced her wave). For a sexy finish, her front layers- starting from her jaw line- were shaped down to the ends.

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

This great style was the perfect look for Heidi Klum at US Weekly Magazine's Hot Hollywood 2008 Party Beso. Her sexy layers were cut from a medium length to lighten her edges and shape her back and sides, while her front layers were sliced or razor cut to frame the sides of her face perfectly. To complete her style, bangs were added to compliment her overall look. This style is perfect for those with long face shapes.

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

This was a seductive look for Amy at the 2007 New York Film Critics' Circle Awards. Her hair length was left to fall mid back and soft layers were cut around the edges of her 'do for a sexy finish. This style will be easy to maintain with regular trims.

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

Anna looked flawless at the 13th Annual Critics' Choice Awards with her dainty hairstyle. Her ends were sliced or razor cut to create a wispy effect, and her layers were cut through the edges to create definition and to add shape to her style.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, 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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Eva Longoria Parker

Eva wore her hair out for the EL Sueno De Esperanza Gala and looked great! Her smooth locks were razored on the ends to create a soft finish and to contour her neck line. Her back section also had wispy layers cut through to add shape.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Formal Long Straight

This sassy style features funky layers to show off the contrast of colors. The Back: the ends and layers have been sliced for a wispy finish around the edges. The Sides: the layers have been sliced starting from the jaw line to add shape to the front of the style.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Formal Long Straight

This fancy style is low maintenance because the layers sit perfectly. This hairstyle will suit any occasion. The Back: features medium to long layers cut throughout to allow the flicks to sit nicely. The Sides: long layers have been sliced in to blend in with the back.

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

This is a full and fancy hairstyle which will suit those with fine hair who are after a look which will create fullness. The Back: has layers which have been started from the crown and have been tapered down to the wispy edges. The Sides: wispy layers have been cut from the top to create body throughout and to form the shape of the style.

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