Formal Medium Wavy Hairstyles

A formal medium wavy hairstyle can be described as tailored, structured and elegant looking. It's the kind of hairstyle you'd wear to an important function that requires dressing up. These hairstyles vary from soft layered looks to one length cuts. Shapes can vary; for example bangs can change the appearance of the face shape and shorter top layers can add height and body. Natural waves react extremely well to layer cutting, which eliminates weight from the hair and makes it much easier to style. Waves are usually molded into shape using rollers or heat appliances. Natural waves can be styled using scrunching techniques and styling products for shape and hold. Medium length hair is the classic length, and waves soften and dress up the look ever so well.

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Formal Medium Wavy

This is a fun and flirty look which is easy to re-create with the help of a medium curling iron. The back and sides are jagged cut with layers cut up to the crown to add height and shape all over for a magnificent finish. This is perfect for those with fine to medium hair looking for hairstyle with plenty of body and flair.

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

This beautiful do sits perfectly on the shoulders to show off the medium to long layers cut through the back and sides to encourage the bounce and movement which softens the over-all look of this style. The brilliant use of highlights through the top and front adds spark for a spectacular finish.

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

The body and volume in this hairstyle is perfectly balanced thanks to the combination of short to long layers cut all through the back and sides. This is great for those with long or square face shapes looking for a hairstyle with plenty of shape and movement.

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

This gorgeous medium length hairstyle is dressed in perfect waves to create body and volume to the mid-lengths to ends which makes it best suited for those with long face shapes. The bangs are swept over to one side to soften the over all look and completes the style beautifully.

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

This dazzling 'do is layered around the edges to enhance the waves added to the mid-lengths to ends which soften the over-all shape and style. This delightful look is best suited for those with round face shapes and will be perfect for any occasion.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Dita Von Teese

This classic 'do sits perfectly on the shoulders to frame the jaw-line. The layers cut through mid-lengths to ends allows bounce and movement around the back and sides for a magnificent finish. This will be great for those with fine to medium hair types and will need time to re-create.

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

This divine do is enough perfect for those wanting to turn heads. The medium to long layers cut around the back and sides allows maximum bounce for the waves which creates a body and volume for a dainty finish. This look will need time to re-create and excellent for a any special occasion.

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

Jagged cut layers around the edges of this beautiful hairstyle adds texture and movement to the mid-lengths to ends for a brilliant finish to a smooth and sexy over-all shape. This hairdo is perfect for a special occasion and needs regular trims to maintain the shape and to avoid split ends.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Formal Medium Wavy

This gorgeous 'do is graduated through the back to create height through to the crown area. The sides and back length is curled with a curling iron while the front is slicked down to show how versatile medium length hairstyles can be.

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

Elegance and charm was the main aim for this dainty 'do. The long layers cut around the edges allows bounce and movement for a soft and sexy finish. This fantastic hairstyle will be perfect for any special occasion and will be best suited for those with fine to medium.

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