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 fancy hairstyle has long layers cut into the edges which enhances the bounce and body. The bangs are smoothed out to create contrast and finishes off this 'do stylishly.

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

This gorgeous hairstyle sits beautifully on the shoulders with medium to long layers cut through the sides and back to compliment any long face shape.

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

This glamorous hairstyle is definitely one to turn heads. The large defined waves sit beautifully on the shoulders thanks to the long layers cut through the edges to enlighten the ends. This 'do will be perfect for any special occasion.

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

This hairstyle is all about class and glamor. Medium to long layers have been cut around the edges to create a soft sexy shape, while top had long bangs swept to the side for an elegant finish.

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

Paula's hairstyle sat beautifully on her shoulders showing off her medium layers cut around the back and sides which created body and fullness.

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

Medium to long layers allows this hairstyle to bounce up to achieve body and fullness to this look. The top has been teased and pinned back for height and shape.

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

This is a great hairstyle for those looking for a style to turn heads. Medium to long layers are cut around the back and sides which helps give this look body and fullness.

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

This is a magnificent look for Kirsten who's medium length locks sat perfectly thanks to the short to medium layers cut through the back and sides. This gave her over-all look plenty of body and bounce.

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

Kate look gorgeous with her locks styled in large loose waves to compliment her face. The layers cut around the sides and back created plenty of movement and body which makes this hairstyle perfect for those with long face shapes.

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

Medium to layers added to the mid-lengths to ends of this hairstyle allowed the waves to sit perfectly to compliment Viola's face shape. Her long wispy bangs were also added to frame her face and finished off her look stylishly.

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