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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Adrianne Palicki Hairstyle
This smooth and glossy hairstyle is easy to re-create with a blow-wave. The length is blunt cut with only subtle layering at the ends to maintain a heavy yet neat and tidy edge. This look is great for those looking for a simple yet sexy and slick 'do for any day or night occasion.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Adrienne Bailon Hairstyle
Adrienne Bailon looked divine at the world premiere of "Wall-E". Her golden brown tresses were styled in wicked waves to show off the sexy layers that were cut through her back and sides to create bounce and body for her shoulder framing style. This look can be easily styled with rollers or a large curling iron.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Adrienne Frantz Hairstyle
Adrienne wore her hair in this soft and sweet style at the 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards and looked fantastic! Her hair length fell just below her shoulders and soft spiral curls were created to add weight to her fine, flat locks. To finish, the top of her style was filled with body and height, making this a great look for anyone with a rounder face shape who is after a look which will add length.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Ahna O'Reilly Hairstyle
These glossy copper locks are dressed in groovy waves through the mid-lengths to ends to give this formal 'do movement and shape best suited to complement a long face shape. This stunning 'do is perfect for any special occasion and can be easily re-created with the right tools and products.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Ainsley Bailey Hairstyle
These chocolate brown locks are dressed in waves through the mid-lengths to ends adding plenty of movement and shape to this elegant style. The roots are teased at the crown making it a great hairstyle to compliment a round face. Product is needed for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Ainsley Bailey Hairstyle
Medium to long layers are cut all through the back and sides to enhance the bounce and body of the waves added to the mid-lengths to ends for shape and volume. This look is great to frame a long face and can be easily re-created at home with the right tools and products.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Aishwarya Rai Hairstyle
Aishwarya looked amazing at the New York premiere of "Bride and Prejudice" with this sexy style. Soft shaped layers were cut around her top and side sections to shape her face and her waves. A side parting was also used to add volume to all the right areas. This style will work well on medium to thick hair types.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Alessandra Ambrosio Hairstyle
A combination of medium to long layers are cut all through the sides and back of these locks to encourage the movement of the soft waves added to the mid-lengths to ends to create this magnificent style. This is best suited for those looking for a sexy style to compliment a round face shape.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Alessandra Ambrosio Hairstyle
Alessandra pulled off a great look at the 2006 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show with this breath taking hairstyle. Her hair length was cut to below shoulder level and long layers were cut into the mid-lengths and the ends to help to add body and movement. This hairstyle is a great option for those wanting a look which adds body to their hair.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Alex Frnka Hairstyle
These luscious locks are worn over the shoulder showing off the soft and sexy waves added to the mid-lengths for shape and style. This look is great for any special occasion and needs regular trims every4-6 weeks to prevent split ends maintaining a healthy look and feel.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
