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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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 hairstyle is full bodied and easy to achieve and maintain. The Back: the length and layers have been sliced through from the crown for shape and bounce. The Sides: the layers have been started from the shorter layers through the top and blended down softly to frame the face.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
The curls of this hairstyle give it plenty of bounce and body and are easy to maintain with regular trims. The Back: has plenty of shape due to the layers that have been cut from the crown which have also been blended down to the length. The Sides: feature body and shape thanks to the different lengths in the layers and the contrast of color.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
This sassy style is perfect for any occasion and is well suited for those with fine hair who are after a look with plenty of body through the top. The Back: layers have been sliced through the back to create shape and to achieve wispy ends. The Sides: the layers have been started from mid face and blended down to sit around the face.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Danielle Panabaker Hairstyle
This was an amazing style for Danielle at ELLE Magazine's 14th Annual Women in Hollywood Event. Her beautiful locks were left out to drape over her shoulders and long layers were cut through her back and sides to add body to the mid-lengths of her style. This style is best suited for those with fine to medium hair.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Eva Longoria Parker Hairstyle
Eva wore her hair out for the EL Sueno De Esperanza Gala and looked great! Her smooth locks were razored on the ends to create a soft finish and to contour her neck line. Her back section also had wispy layers cut through to add shape.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
This sassy style features funky layers to show off the contrast of colors. The Back: the ends and layers have been sliced for a wispy finish around the edges. The Sides: the layers have been sliced starting from the jaw line to add shape to the front of the style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
This fancy style is low maintenance because the layers sit perfectly. This hairstyle will suit any occasion. The Back: features medium to long layers cut throughout to allow the flicks to sit nicely. The Sides: long layers have been sliced in to blend in with the back.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
This is a full and fancy hairstyle which will suit those with fine hair who are after a look which will create fullness. The Back: has layers which have been started from the crown and have been tapered down to the wispy edges. The Sides: wispy layers have been cut from the top to create body throughout and to form the shape of the style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
This hip hairdo is best suited for those with fine hair. The Back: has long layers cut throughout for shape and style. The Sides: have been tapered down from the chin line to form a soft frame for the front.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Oblong, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
