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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Fergie Hairstyle

This was a very alluring hairstyle for Fergie at the 2007 American Music Awards. Her hair was pulled half up to show off her luscious length which fell below her shoulders. Only minimum layers were cut through her edges to allow body and movement from top to bottom.

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

This stunning hairdo was an absolutely gorgeous look for Elisha. Medium to long layers were cut throughout her hair and were used to hold her elegant waves quite well. To complete her look, her sexy bangs were used to frame the top of her face perfectly.

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

This was an intriguing style for Leanne at the 41st Annual CMA Music Awards. Her hair was left to fall over her shoulders and only medium to long layers were cut through the back and sides. Her simple middle part complimented her small face shape and the color of her locks caught the cameras as well.

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

This was a divine hairstyle for Jessica at the 55th Annual BMI Country Awards. Her long tresses were layered up to her mid-lengths for balance and shape, and sexy side swept bangs were added to compliment her facial features perfectly.

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

This amazing hairstyle is full bodied and perfect for those with thick hair. The Back: has been layered from the crown and has been tapered down to the ends to give maximum volume and body. The Sides: the layers have been sliced in to maintain a soft finish and to blend in with the long side bangs.

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

This gorgeous style is fun to wear and easy to maintain with regular trims. The Back: features layers which have been started from the mid-lengths and tapered down to the ends for maximum body and volume. The Sides: the layers have also been started from a medium length to blend into the back layers.

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

This flirty hairstyle features soft layers to add shape and movement. The Back: the ends and layers have been sliced for a soft edge and finish. The Sides: medium to long layers have been added which frame the jaw line nicely.

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

Ashley looked amazing at the "Gone Baby Gone" Los Angeles premiere with this great hairdo. Her tresses were let out to fall gracefully over her shoulders and her back section was layered with soft layers which were blended down to the edges. Side layers were also added and were started from below her jaw line to blend down to her length.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Kim Kardashian Hairstyle

Kim had heads turning at Movieline's Hollywood Life Style Awards with her glamorous hairdo. Her gorgeous length was cut to sit mid back with plenty of layers cut from the mid-lengths down to the ends to give her style plenty of attitude and sex appeal. This style is perfect for any occasion.

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

Jennifer let her hair loose at the "The Kingdom" Los Angeles premiere and looked great! Her long length was left to sit over her shoulders and soft layers were added to her hair for shape and body. To finish, her bangs were slice cut to sit on her forehead to emphasize her beautiful eyes.

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