Formal Long Wavy Hairstyles

A formal long wavy hairstyle can be described as structured, soft, elegant and classic looking. It's the kind of hairstyle you'd wear to a formal occasion such as a wedding, prom, or any important function that requires dressing up. These hairstyles vary from soft graduated layered looks to heavier all one length cuts. Shapes can be made to vary with shorter sections of hair, such as the bangs, used to change face shape perspective, or shorter top layers used to add height and body. Natural waves react extremely well to layers which eliminate weight from the hair and make it easier to style. Waves are usually moulded into shape using hot rollers or heat appliances such as curling irons. Natural waves require more work in the styling phase, and scrunching techniques and styling products help define shape and holding ability.

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Lydia Hearst

These golden blonde locks are dressed into loose waves all through the back and sides to give the over-all style a classic 70's look and feel. This fancy hairdo is perfect for those with long fine to medium locks and will need product for hold and shine.

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

Long jagged layers are cut into the edges of this hairstyle to enhance the movement and bounce of the dainty waves added to the mid-lengths to ends. This formal 'do is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products and great for any special day or night occasion.

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

Only long subtle layers are cut into the edges of this hairdo to lighten the length making it easy to style into soft waves for a groovy look and feel. This hairdo will need regular trims every 4-6 weeks and a small amount of product for hold and shine.

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

Loose groovy waves are added to the mid-lengths to ends of these stunning locks for shape and style best suited to compliment a long face. This formal hairstyle is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products and needs regular trims to maintain a healthy look and feel.

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

Reese turned heads with her gorgeous blonde locks worn over one shoulder at the 85th Annual Academy Awards. The mid-lengths to ends are dressed in groovy waves to achieve a style with plenty of movement and shape best suited to compliment a long face. This formal hairstyle will need time to create and product for hold and shine.

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

These dark brown locks are dressed in stunning waves through the mid-lengths to ends and worn over one shoulder for a sexy look and feel. This formal hairstyle is great for any 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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Zoey Deutch

Only long layers are cut around the edges of these locks to lighten the length and encourage the soft movement of the loose waves. This fancy 'do is great for those wanting a style that is easy to re-create home. Regular trims is needed every 4-6 weeks to maintain a healthy look and feel.

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

This gorgeous hairstyle is worn over the shoulders showing off the bouncy waves added to the mid-lengths and ends for shape and volume. The heavy bangs are smoothed down to frame the top of the face, adding a contrasted look and feel that completes the over-all finish brilliantly. Product is needed for hold and shine.

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

These glossy dark mocha locks are worn over the shoulders showing off the beautiful waves added to the mid-lengths to ends. This gives the over-all look plenty of bounce and shape best suited to frame a long face. This hairstyle is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products and great for any occasion.

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

This stunning chocolate mane is dressed in waves through the mid-lengths to ends and worn over the shoulders showing off the jagged cut ends and long layers. The top is smoothed down flat and completes the over-all hairstyle beautifully. Regular trims is needed to maintain a healthy look and feel.

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