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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Salon Hairstyle

This fantastic hairstyle sits beautifully to frame the jaw-line with its wispy cut layers which encourage bounce and movement to the mid-lengths to ends. The vibrant color of this hairstyle will definitely turns heads and will need to be maintained every 4-6 weeks.

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

A combination of layers cut all through the sides and back of this mane enhances the bounce and movement of the waves added for body and volume. The bangs are blow-waved smooth to frame the top of the face and completes the over-all style magnificently.

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

This is fun and flirty hairstyle best suited for those looking for a medium length hairstyle with plenty of shape and movement. The layers cut around the back and sides allows the darker tone to seep through underneath the lighter tone. This fab 'do will need a little product for hold and shine.

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

Katy Perry stunned onlookers with her classic hairstyle at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala. Her medium length 'do was dressed in large waves to create a movement and body through the edges. This style is easy to re-create with rollers and needs strong lacquer for hold.

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

Kellie's hairstyle had cameras flashing at the 2007 American Music Awards. Cut to sit above her shoulders, it was worn more to one side to create a stunning asymmetric look. This style will be an easy one to re-create and will hold well, day or night, with the right hair styling products.

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

This beautiful hairdo is blow-waved then styled into waves on the ends for movement and shape. The top is teased and pinned the head to add height and lift making this hairdo perfect to compliment a round face shape. A little product is needed for hold and shine.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Kelly Osbourne Hairstyle

These bold purple locks are blow-waved beautifully adding movement to the mid-lengths to ends making it a great style to compliment a long face. The long bangs are swept to the side to soften the face and completes the over-all look magnificently.

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

These golden blonde locks sit beautifully to frame the face thanks to the layers cut around the sides and back which adds volume and bounce for a brilliant finish. This medium length hairstyle is easy to achieve with hot rollers or a large curling iron.

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

The combination of medium to long layers all through this hairstyle creates body and bounce which makes it perfect for those with long face shapes. This can be easily re-created with rollers or a curling iron.

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

This dazzling 'do is layered all through the back and sides to allow the two-toned color to stand out. The ends are dressed in waves to add softness and movement while the bangs are smoothed out and worn over to one side for contrast.

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