Formal Long Hairstyles
A formal long hairstyle can be described as structured, soft, elegant, dramatic, classic, or just quite simple 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 one length cuts; from precise updos to smooth, sleek lines or full waves and curls. Shapes can be made to vary with shorter sections (such as the bangs) used to change face shape perspective, or shorter top layers used to add height and body.
Depending on the texture, shape and whether you want to wear your hair up or down, many different techniques and products can be used and styling can vary in time from 30 minutes to 2 hours or more. Waves and curls are usually molded into shape using hot rollers or heat appliances such as curling tongs and ceramic irons.
If your hair is long then it can be left out, smoothed, flicked-out, waved, curled, tied back, pinned up, plaited, braided, the list goes on and on... Only the hairs' limitations, and a stylist's lack of technique or imagination, limits what can actually be done with long hair!
Hairstyle Textures
Below are the available hairstyle textures for Formal Long Hairstyles. Click on the buttons below to see the specific hairdos for each texture.
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Salma Hayek Hairstyle
A combination of medium to long layers cut all through the back and sides of this hairstyle encourages the movement and the bounce of the waves added for fullness and volume. This look will be great to compliment a long face shape and is perfect for any special occasion.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
The contrast of color and smooth bangs makes this look a very hip hairstyle. The Back: the ends have been sliced to maintain a wispy edge and medium layers have been added for bounce and body. The Sides: the long side swept bangs have been blended into the side layers which form a nice frame for the face.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
This is a soft version of a bob which is best suited for those with fine to medium hair. The bangs are a great feature of this cut and add softness to the face. The Back: the length has been cut in a straight line and subtle layers have also been cut to a medium length. The Sides: have been cut to the same length as the back and medium layers have been cut to the chin line.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
This is a smooth sexy style with little layering to maintain the weight on the edges. The Back: has been cut to one length with only minimal layering on the edges. The Sides: have been cut to the same length as the back and feature subtle layers.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Samantha Faiers Hairstyle
Only long layers are cut around this copper chestnut mane to lighten the length encouraging the movement of the soft waves added to the mid-lengths to ends for shape. This smooth 'do is easy to re-create at home 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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Samantha Harris Hairstyle
These gorgeous thick locks are styled into waves to give the over-all style plenty of movement and shape best suited for those looking for an elegant hairstyle to compliment a long face. Regular trims is needed every 4-6 weeks to maintain this style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Samantha Harris Hairstyle
This big and beautiful hairstyle has waves added all through the back and sides to give this style plenty of boost and body which is perfect for those looking for an elegant 'do to compliment a long face shape. This is easy to achieve with hot-rollers or a curling iron and strong hold products.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Samantha Harris Hairstyle
A beautiful combination of medium to long layers cut all around the back and sides of this style gives it plenty of body and bounce to create this fascinating shape and style. This is great for any occasion and can be easily re-created with hot -rollers or curling iron.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Samantha Mollen Hairstyle
These long golden blonde locks are blow-waved from root to tip to achieve a smooth style with movement on the ends. This look is great for those looking for a formal hairdo that is easy to re-create at home. Regular trims is needed every 4- 6 weeks to maintain a healthy look and feel by preventing split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Sandra Bullock Hairstyle
Silky smooth is the main idea for this formal hairstyle. These glossy brunette locks are blow-waved straight giving the over-all style a flat and simple look and feel. This is a perfect style to frame a round face and easy to manage with regular trims every 4-6 weeks. Only a small amount of product is needed for shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
