Formal Medium Curly Hairstyles

A formal medium curly hairstyle can be described as tailored, structured, in place and elegant looking. Hairstyles vary from soft layered looks to one length cuts, while shapes change (depending on the haircut) by adding things like bangs and shorter top layers. Natural curls in medium length hair suits layer cutting since this technique eliminates weight and promotes body and bounce. Styling products help make the style last longer, but you need to make sure you avoid any moisture as this will make your hair frizz. A medium length formal curly hairstyle is a great look that suits most low cut off the neck gowns.

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Salon Hairstyle

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.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Alison Pill Hairstyle

These gorgeous blonde locks are left to sit over the shoulders showing off the fancy curls through the sides and back that gives the over-all look plenty of body and bounce. This is a fantastic style for those with naturally curly hair and will need regular trims to maintain a healthy look and feel.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: minutes
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Angela Bassett Hairstyle

This asymmetric bob is dressed in fab' waves forming this superb style which is perfect for any special occasion. This formal hairstyle can be easily re-created with hot-rollers or a medium curling iron and will need product for shine and hold.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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AnnaLynne McCord Hairstyle

AnnaLynne McCord's curls attracted plenty of attention at Spike TV's Scream 2008 Awards. Her medium to long layers created body and bounce that was well balanced through the back and sides. This look can easily be re-created with medium rollers or a curling iron,

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Barbara Mori Hairstyle

This is a funky soft style for Barbara from the 5th Annual People En Espanol 50 Most Beautiful Gala. The length has been left below shoulder level and the top and sides have been angle layered short to create this full, round, curly shape. This style will work best on medium to thick hair types and naturally curly hair.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

This elegant style is a great option for any event. The Back: has plenty of layers to achieve bounce and body up to the crown. The Sides: have been layered up to the shorter layers through the top to create height and movement.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

This hairstyle is great for a night out and is very easy to maintain with regular trims. The Back: features layers throughout to achieve body and movement for the style. The Sides: the layers have been cut from the shorter layers through the top and blended down to the edges. The bangs are also a great feature of this style as they form a nice frame for the face.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

This full bodied 'do has a combination of short to medium layers cut all through the sides and back to achieve maximum body and adds texture to create this fancy shape. The side swept bangs are smoothed out to frame the face for a flamboyant finish.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Christina Aguilera Hairstyle

Christina looked great at the cd release party for "Futuresex/Lovesounds" with this curly hairdo. Her blonde locks were cut to shoulder length and heavily layered all over to enhance her curls and keep them in great shape.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Cyndi Lauper Hairstyle

Graduated layers cut through the back and sides creates maximum height and bounce for this full bodied finish. This will be perfect for those looking for a big and bold hairstyle to turn heads.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes