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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Claire Danes Hairstyle

This dainty 'do is blow-dried to let the ends flick out and sit perfectly to frame the shoulders and compliment the face. This is a soft and sexy hairstyle great for any occasion and best suited for those with long face shapes. Regular trims is needed to keep this style is shape and avoid split ends.

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

This cute bob cut has waves added to the mid-lengths to ends to add shape and style to a classic 'do. The bangs are worn over to one side frame the face diagonally for a dainty finish. This magnificent style will be great for any special occasion and is best suited for those with fine to medium hair types.

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

This bouncy 'do is thanks to the layers cut around the back and sides which encourage the curls and waves. This is great for those with fine hair looking for full bodied hairstyle to compliment a long face shape. This look is easy to re-create with a curling iron.

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

This medium length hairstyle sits beautifully on the shoulders showing off the perfectly defined waves added to ends to create a soft and dainty shape. This hairdo will be great for any special occasion and is 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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Sofia Vassilieva Hairstyle

Defined waves added to the mid-lengths to ends of this dainty 'do gives the over-all hairstyle a touch of elegance and sex appeal. The long layers cut around the edges allows the waves to bounce and sit perfectly. This hairstyle will be great for any special occasion.

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

This dainty 'do sits beautifully on the shoulders showing off the long layers cut through the back and sides which adds movement and bounce to the over-all look. This superb hairstyle will be great for any occasion and is best suited for those with fine to medium hair types.

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

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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Salon Hairstyle

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 Hairstyle

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 Hairstyle

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