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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Jenny McCarthy Hairstyle

Jenny's mane was all about bounce and body thanks to the medium to long layers cut through the back and sides. The width of the magnificent hairstyle makes it perfect for those with long face shapes.

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

Haylie was proud to show her luscious length with this hairstyle. Long layers were cut around the edges for softness and shape. This allowed little movement through the mid-lengths to ends.

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

This classical looking long wavy look has lots of body due to soft layers being cut through the back and sides. Half bangs help to draw attention to the eyes while leaving a longer shape overall making this look suit rounder face shapes best.

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

This is a long, soft and full wavy look that promotes width- meaning it suits longer face shapes. Since this style is soft in design it helps to have some natural waves in order to make it last.

Suitability Info
Face Shape:
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Miranda Kerr Hairstyle

This sexy side-swept style created a beautiful look for Miranda. Her asymmetric hairstyle can be easily re-created with rollers and hairspray and is perfect for those with long face shapes.

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

Mila showed off her layers with this simple yet stunning hairstyle. Large waves were added to her mid-lengths for movement and softness and can be created with the help of large rollers.

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

This curly �do was a fantastic look for Jennifer. Medium to long layers were cut throughout her back and side sections to allow her curls to form evenly and to add bounce and body. This hairstyle will look great on those with long face shapes.

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

This was a long luscious look for Doutzen who looked fab at the 2009 "What Is Sexy?" list party. Her golden mane was left out to show off sexy layers cut from her mid-lengths to ends, giving her movement and shape. This hairstyle is easy to re-create and easy to maintain with regular trims.

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

Hayden Panettiere arrived at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards with a long luscious 'do that stunned the crowd. The length was made possible with the help of extensions, and her real hair was used as layers to add softness and movement from her the mid-lengths to her ends.

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

This was a soft, sexy look for Jessica Simpson as she launched her new fragrance, Fancy. Her golden locks were left to flow over her shoulders to show off the long layers that were cut around her edges to create movement through her mid-lengths to ends. The middle part of this style makes it perfect for those with round face shapes.

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