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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Iman Hairstyle

This elegant hairstyle sits beautifully on the shoulders showing off the graceful waves added to the mid-lengths to ends to form this formal hairstyle which is great for those looking for a head-turning style to compliment a long face shape.

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

This dainty 'do is parted to the side and left out to show off the delicate waves added to the sides and back giving this look plenty of shape and movement perfect to frame a long face for any special occasion. This formal hairstyle is easy to re-create and will need product for hold and shine.

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

Beautiful waves added to the ends of this suave style creates a soft and sexy finish to this eye-catching do. The long layers added to the length enhances the waves and encourages bounce. This is easy to re-create with hot rollers or curling iron.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Jaime Pressly Hairstyle

This is a lovely soft style that looks stunning on Jaime at the 2005 Spike TV Video Game Awards. The length has been left below shoulder level and the top and sides have been jagged cut and blended up to the bangs to create a full and messy look.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Jane Krakowski Hairstyle

This light blonde mane is dressed in large loose waves through the sides and back giving this formal style plenty of bounce and movement making it a fab 'do to fame a long face. This hairstyle is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products and needs regular trims every 4-6 weeks to prevent split ends.

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

This stunning 'do has a combination of medium to long layers cut through the sides and back to give it this full bodied and voluptuous shape. This is great for those with long face shapes looking for a style with balance and grace.

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

January Jones showed off her honey-colored locks at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Loose waves were added to the ends of her style, and long layers cut around the back and sides created movement and softness.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Jennie Garth Hairstyle

Jennie Garth turned heads at the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards with her magnificent hairstyle. Her gorgeous shoulder length 'do was dressed in large waves to show off subtle layers cut through the edges and maintain softness all over. Sexy side-swept bangs were added to complement her look and complete her 'do perfectly.

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

This is a classic style, great for any special occasion. The medium to long layers cut through the back and sides allows for bounce and movement which makes it best suited for those with long face shapes.

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

We love this style on J-Lo! Her haircut features layering which enhances the curl and gives the style extra body and bounce. This hairdo will suit fine to thick, wavy hair types and most face shapes.

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