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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Taylor Swift Hairstyle
Soft and sexy is the main idea for this fantastic hairstyle. Gorgeous waves are added to the mid-lengths to ends of these locks to give it bounce and movement for a splendid look and feel. This hairstyle is great for any day or night occasion.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Taylor Swift Hairstyle
This is a fantastic sleek 'do which flows over the shoulder to show off the jagged cut ends as well as the jagged layers cut through the front to add texture and shape. The bangs are cut to frame the top of the face and completes the over-all style beautifully.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Taylor Swift Hairstyle
This gorgeous hairstyle flows over the shoulders showing off the perfectly defined curls which adds movement and bounce to the over-all look. This elegant 'do is perfect for any occasion and is easy to re-create on those with naturally curly hair.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Taylor Swift Hairstyle
This was a gorgeous look for Taylor at the 2007 American Music Awards. Her hair was left to beautifully drape her shoulders and a mix of medium to short layers were cut throughout. Layers were also added through the back and sides to create body and bounce for her overall look.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Teairra Mari Hairstyle
This sleek and smooth style is blow-waved to straight showing off the highlights added all over for color contrast. The bangs are cut to frame the top of the face and completes this simple yet sexy style perfectly. Regular trims every 4-6 weeks will maintain shape and prevent split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Tena Desae Hairstyle
This naturally dark brown mane is dressed in waves through the mid-lengths to ends giving this formal hairstyle plenty of shape and movement best suited to balance out a long face. This look is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products and will need regular trims to maintain a healthy look and feel.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Teri Hatcher Hairstyle
Teri was all glitz and glamour at the celebration for the new Badgley Mischka marketing campaign. Her hairstyle had cameras flashing with her length sitting on her shoulders and her back layers textured and sliced to give her maximum volume and plenty of body. Her sides were layered from her chin level and continued down to blend in with her length. This is a very sexy style and will suit any occasion.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Terri Seymour Hairstyle
This sexy hairstyle is layered all though the edges enhancing the waves and movement through the mid-lengths to ends. This is easy to re-create with rollers or a curling iron and is great for any day or night occasion. Regular trims every 4-6 weeks will keep this hairstyle neat and tidy and prevent split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Terri Seymour Hairstyle
Defined waves added to the mid-lengths to ends of this divine 'do adds plenty of lift and volume for an adorable finish. This hairstyle will be perfect for any day or night occasion adn suits most face shapes.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Thalia Hairstyle
Thalia went for a long and curly hairstyle at the 7th Annual Latin Grammy Awards and looked great with this fresh, free flowing, natural look. Her hair was cut to sit at a long length and very slight layers were added at her very ends. Feathering layers were also added around her face to help give the front of her style a softer look. This is a great hairstyle which will balance out well on all face shapes.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
