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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Daisy Fuentes Hairstyle

Daisy Fuentes had the cameras focused on her gorgeous locks at the JCPenney Asian Excellence Awards. Her soft waves were styled to sit beautifully to show off her layers through the back and sides. This gave her look more attitude and plenty of shape. This type of hairstyle is perfect for any special occasion and will suit those with medium to thick hair types.

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

With her sassy hairdo draped over one shoulder, Marion Cotillard looked like a winner even before the Oscars started. Her full-bodied style was layered through the mid lengths and ends to create volume and movement. This was a seductive look for the French actress, and we?ll see much more of her in the future

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

This sexy diva had plenty to smile about since her locks, teased and tousled for the night, looked so fabulous. The ends were cut to one length with long layers snipped through the back and sides to lighten the edges. Her dazzling color-work added contrast to her over all style, effectively enhancing her gorgeous facial features

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

This blonde bombshell won a Grammy Award for her musical talents, but what about another award for this bold hairstyle? Her layers (cut through the back and sides) created body and volume, and her sexy bangs added an elegant touch over all. This gorgeous style 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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Raquel Welch Hairstyle

Raquel still has a sixth sense for fashion and she proved it on this night with her hairstyle. Sliced layers through the back and sides of her hair added flair and softness to her style. Her sexy bangs created a frame for her face, flawlessly completing her look. This wispy hairdo is perfect for those with longer faces as the flicked out layers create balance

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

Juliana had the cameras going wild at the 2008 Grammys! Why? A drop-dead gorgeous hairstyle that worked well because it framed her shoulders perfectly. Layers through the sides and back, starting from mid-length and tapering down, gave her hair a lovely shape and great body and bounce

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

Heidi Montag made her way into the "Cloverfield" Los Angeles Premiere looking gorgeous with her golden tresses framing her shoulders. Her layers were cut through the mid lengths to ends, to add definition and create movement to her style. This was a great full bodied style, perfect for those with long face shapes.

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

Rachael Taylor looked fabulous at the premiere of "Bottle Shock". The ends of her hairstyle were layered from mid length to create her sexy shape and striking finish. This hairstyle is perfect for any occasion and is easy re-create with the right products.

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

Jennifer looked sassy and sexy at the 2007 Movies Rock Event. Her beautiful locks were sliced on the ends to maintain a wispy edge, and soft layers were cut through her back and sides from a medium length to create volume for her style. This style is perfect for those longer face shapes.

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

This was a full style for Alicia at the 2007 Movies Rock Event. Her sexy layers were cut from a medium length and were tapered down to her longer layers. Her layers were also used to enhance her waves and to keep hold of her beautiful style. To complete her look, wispy ends were added to maintain a soft look and a stunning finish.

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