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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Marion Cotillard Hairstyle

The long layers cut through the edges of this curly hairstyle allows it bounce to create body and volume through the mid-lengths to ends. This fab 'do is great for those with long face shapes.

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

This is a lovely curly shape for Mariska. Her length has been left at shoulder level and her top and sides have been jagged cut to form a full and round style. This style is perfect for medium to fine hair types.

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

This golden blonde hairstyle is all about bounce and body thanks to the curls added to the sides and back. This also allows for volume and fullness to the sides making this formal style perfect to frame a long face. A little serum is needed for shine and hairspray for hold.

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

This dark blonde mane let out showing off the long layers jagged cut through the edges to help balance out the bounce and movement of the well defined curls. This hairstyle is perfect for those with naturally curly hair and easy to maintain with regular trims every 4-6 weeks.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Milika Sherawat Hairstyle

Layers created plenty of volume and body to this hairstyle. With medium to long layers cut around the back and sides, the curls were perfectly defined which gave it a sassy finish.

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

A combination of layers is cut all through the back and sides of this dark red mane making it easy to style into curls and waves adding plenty of bounce and volume. The shape of this hairstyle is perfect to frame a long face and can be easy to re-create 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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Rihanna Hairstyle

Body and bounce is the main aim for this red hot 'do. A combination of medium to long layers cut all through the back and sides balance out the width and volume of this style which is best suited for those with long o r narrow face shapes. This look is easy to re-create with a curling iron and will need regular trims to avoid split ends.

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

Rihanna used her appearance at the 2007 BET awards to show off the different ways her very sexy concave bob can be styled. For this cute look, the top of her hair was left flatter, which is great for shortening the look of a longer face shape, and the hair around the sides of her face featured soft and bouncy curls for a great formal look and to also add shape to a long, thin face shape.

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

This style is all about body and bounce. The Back: layers have been cut from the length up to the crown to achieve maximum height and body. The Sides: have been layered up to the shorter layers cut right though the top to create shape and movement.

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

This is a sexy and curly design for Scarlett from the "Match Point" premiere. Soft shaped curls have been added throughout the mid-lengths and ends to create body and movement. This style is perfect for a night out on the town.

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