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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Salon Hairstyle
This is a smooth trendy look with full swept bangs to tickle the eye. The Back: has textured ends for a soft finish around the base of the style. The Sides: have been tapered down the side of the face to form a frame.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, 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 fun style with plenty of attitude and side swept bangs for versatility. The Back: has textured layers for movement and shape. The Sides: feature soft layers which start from the jaw line and blend down to the wispy ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
This is a funked up bob with plenty of textured layers for movement and to add softness. The bangs also give this style a frame for the face. The subtle highlights also compliment the cut. The Back: has been blunt cut straight to maintain the bob shape. The Sides: have been layered from the jaw line and tapered down to the edges for a soft finish.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
This is a classic bob which has been blunt cut to sit on the shoulders for easy maintenance. The Back: the length has been blunt cut and subtle layers added around the edges to allow the edges to sit nicely. The Sides: have been blunt cut to the same length as the back and little or no layering is required. This style will be easy to re-create on naturally fine to medium hair.
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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Giuliana DePandi Hairstyle
At the 2007 Emmy Awards, Giuliana had all on eyes on her and her gorgeous haircut which was full of layers to create movement in her style. To create a great finish, her side layers were cut from under her jaw line and were sliced down to meet her long length which framed her shoulders. This look is a great option for a night out on the town.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Jennifer Love Hewitt Hairstyle
Jennifer let her locks out and looked great at the 2007 Emmy Awards! Her beautiful length was complimented by her textured layers which sat well to frame her pretty face. Her layers added shape to her over all look and gave her a stunning finish worthy of the red carpet.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
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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Salon Hairstyle
This style is full of body and bounce, which makes it perfect for those with thick hair. The Back: features layers that start from mid-length and flow down to the ends, which creates the body and bounce. The Sides: have layers which start from under the jaw line and contour down the shape of the neck.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
