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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Nina Dobrev Hairstyle

These luscious locks are left to fall over the shoulders showing off the movement of the soft waves added to the mid-lengths to ends for shape and style. This hairdo is great for any special occasion and is easy to re-create 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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Nina Dobrev Hairstyle

Nina wears her tresses beautifully over the shoulder leaving onlookers at the 2011 Emmy Awards stunned. Her glossy locks are styled into loose waves adding movement and shape for a brilliant finish. This formal hairstyle is perfect for any special occasion and can be easily re-created with the right tools and products.

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

These beautiful tresses fall over the shoulders to show off the gorgeous length which has long layers cut into it to encourage the bounce of the waves to add more body and fullness. This is best suited for those with long faces shapes looking for a hairstyle to stun the crowds.

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

Gorgeous waves created movement and bounce in this hairstyle. Long layers cut around the edges lightened the ends for a weightless finish.

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

These luscious locks are layered through the mid-lengths to ends to encourage the waves added back and sides to achieve this sexy 'do which is great for any occasion. This elegant 'do is easy to re-create with the help of hot rollers and will sit perfectly with the right products.

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

This gorgeous honey blonde mane is styled into waves through the mid-lengths to ends adding shape and movement to this style. This look is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products and needs regular trims to prevent split ends.

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

Pamela looks simply stunning with her luscious golden blonde locks and her sexy full wave. This style is perfect for medium to thick hair types.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Paris Hilton Hairstyle

This beautiful blonde hairstyle is styled in perfectly defined waves adding sex appeal and movement to this look. This can be easily re-created with hot rollers and will need product for hold and shine. This hairstyle is perfect for any special occasion.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Paris Hilton Hairstyle

This dainty 'do is blow-dried smooth with only soft sexy waves added to the mid-lengths to create this stunning do which is great for any day or night occasion. This look is easy to re-create with the right tools and will need a little product for hold and shine.

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

These beautiful blonde locks have loose waves added to the mid-lengths to ends which sit perfectly thanks to the medium to long layers cut all around the sides and back. This creates a soft and sexy shape great for any special occasion.

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