Formal Medium Hairstyles
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“Medium Hairstyles”
Description
A formal medium hairstyle can be described as tailored, structured, elegant and grand looking. It's the kind of hairstyle you'd wear to a formal occasion such as a wedding, prom, the Academy Awards, or any important function that requires dressing up. These hairstyles vary from soft layered looks to one length cuts; from smooth flicks to pulled back half up styles. Shapes can vary depending on the hair cut and styling technique of the day.
Method
Depending on the texture and desired result, a whole range of styling products and aids are used; for example, hair rollers, curling tongs, ceramic irons, pins, and clips. Styling time varies from 30 to 90 minutes.
Benefit
Medium formal hairstyles are great because they're not too long, meaning they won't get in the way and spoil gowns with higher necks or collars. Medium hairstyles are also just long enough to pop up in a bun or a twist, without your hairstylist trying to work out what to do with any excess hair (as is the case with long hairstyles).
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This fancy hairdo has layers cut into the back and sides to allow the natural curl to bounce up and create body through the mid-length to ends. This is easy to re-create with rollers or a curling iron.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, and 51 - 60
Hair Density: Medium/Thick
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30 minutes -
This hairstyle has plenty of shape through the sides and back thanks to the jagged cut layers which taper into the neck and and add height to the crown. The front layers are point cut to sit below the jaw-line for a stunning finish.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Age: 21 - 30 and 31 - 40
Hair Density: Medium/Thick
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30 minutesStyling Tip
Tease your hair at the roots for height and control. -
Slick and smooth is the main focus of this hairstyle. Shaped layers are cut from the length up to the crown to add height while the top layers are cut to blend in with the jagged cut bangs.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Age: 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30 minutesStyling Tip
Apply a small amount of smoothing shine to your top sections for shine and hold. -
This sexy style is full of layers for shape, and features bangs for a sassy look. The Back: layers were added from the crown and blended down to the length to create height and movement. The Sides: were layered down the side of the face to soften this sexy style.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, and 31 - 40
Hair Density: Medium/Thick
Hair Texture: Medium/Coarse
Styling Time
30+ minutesStyling Tip
Pinch and twist your ends out with the wax to create this simple flick. -
This is a sexy style for this talented actress. Soft shaped layers have been cut through the sides and back of Aisha's hair to create this fun and wavy look. Side swept bangs have also been cut to shape her face and blend in with this style.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, and 51 - 60
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
20 minutesStyling Tip
Use your curling iron to add curl into the mid-lengths and the ends of your hair. -
This is a great sassy look for Alice from L.A Premiere of "The TV Set" that is the perfect style to wear if you have a bob cut. Her hair was cut to chin length and slight layers were added into her very ends. Soft waves were also added to create body and softness to the overall shape of her hairstyle.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30+ minutesStyling Tip
Use the curling iron to add waves into the lengths of your hair to add body and shape to the hairstyle. -
America made the perfect choice for her face shape with this wave-filled hairstyle at the ABC Upfront event. Loose, full waves were added throughout her hair to create this sassy style.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Hair Density: Medium/Thick
Hair Texture: Medium/Coarse
Styling Time
30+ minutesStyling Tip
Add a large, backwards directed wave to the ends of your hair to achieve this look. -
Amy Adams arrived at the "Sunshine Cleaning" Los Angeles premiere with a classic hairstyle to wow the crowd. Long layers were cut through her sides and back to encourage the large loose waves that were defined perfectly to give her style plenty of bounce and body. This look is best suited for those with long face shapes.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Hair Density: Medium/Thick
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30+ minutesStyling Tip
This style can be worn in front of or behind your ears. -
Ana Maria tried out this sexy style at the Johnnie Walker/People En Espanol Latin Grammy after party and looked great! Her shoulder length cut featured graduated layers throughout to help style her hair into these great flicks. This is a glamorous hairstyle which will look great at any event.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30+ minutesStyling Tip
Use your fingertips to piece out the flicks to add texture. -
This super simple style has all the right angles. Soft layers have been cut around the top to give plenty of lift around the crown, and pretty face framing layers have been added to soften the look around the face. The addition of long jagged cut bangs give this style just what is needs. This style is the perfect look for a night out on the town. The Sides: have been cut and shaped around the neck for a soft finish. The Back: has been cut around the neck and softly layered to create this full, soft style.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Heart
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 60, and Over 60
Hair Density: Medium/Thick
Hair Texture: Medium/Coarse
Styling Time
30 minutesStyling Tip
Spray a small amount of hairspray into your roots for extra volume and hold.
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