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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Alyson Michalka Hairstyle

Alyson's sexy waves made for a great look at the 2007 launch of the Samsung Hope for Education Program. Her hair was layered through her ends to add texture throughout the soft waves that were styled through her mid-lengths and ends. Soft bangs were also added and were styled to fall on both sides of her forehead for a soft finish around her face.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Stormy Daniels Hairstyle

Stormy looked stunning at GQ Magazine's Celebration for Heineken Premium Light with this sassy style. Long layers were cut around her top and sides and long side swept bangs were added to shape her face. This full shaped style will work best on medium to thick hair types.

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

Isla's soft curl from the L.A premiere of "The Lookout" is a great styling option for thinner, triangular face shapes. A low forehead is required for this style because the hair has been pulled right off the face. Layers have been added through the mid-lengths and the ends of this hairdo to help add shape to the style.

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

Tia's hair looked great at the 21st Annual Soul Train Music Awards styled into this sexy look. Her top section was smoothed, and soft, piecey waves were added through her mid-lengths and ends. Feathering layers were also cut into her very ends to add texture and movement through her waves. The use of regular treatments will keep your hair healthy.

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

The always-stunning Brooke looked perfect at BET'S 2007 Rip The Runway Show with this two-tone effect. The chestnut through her bottom section and soft blonde through her top section made a great look. Long shaped layers were cut around her top and sides and were continued through to her ends to shape her sexy waves.

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

Rihanna's elegant, soft, full and wavy look is perfect for any formal occasion. One side of her hair has been swept back and tucked in behind her ears; this accentuates high cheek bone structures and will minimize width to suit rounder face shapes best. Her other side has been left to fall gracefully forward. This is a great hairstyle for naturally wavy or curly hair textures.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Ana De La Reguera Hairstyle

This was a sassy style for Ana from the world premiere of her movie, "Nacho Libre". Short shaped layers were cut around her top and sides and were blended through to her ends to create this full and even wave. This style will work best on medium to thick hair types.

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

This is a soft and elegant look for Christina from Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Party which looks just great! Her '60s inspired style has been angled layered through her top and side sections to shape her waves. Christina's long bangs have been cut to give her style a soft finish.

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

Carrie made a great impression at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards with this very sexy and free flowing hairstyle. Gentle curls and a right part were used to create a great flow and lots of body throughout her hair. This is a great hairstyle for anyone with thick hair and can be re-created in naturally curly hair or with the use of a curling iron.

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

Scarlett's flat-top style from the 2007 Grammy Awards was a great look for her. Large wavy curls were added to the very ends of her long solid cut locks to create volume, and soft sections were designed to fall to either side of her forehead for a stylish finish. The flat styling on top makes this style perfect for longer face shapes.

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