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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Reese Witherspoon Hairstyle

Reese Witherspoon wore a classic hairstyle and looked smashing at the LA premiere of Four Christmases. Her blazing bob was styled into magnificant waves which created movement and sex appeal. This sassy 'do is best suited to those with medium to fine hair textures who are also looking for extra body and bounce.

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

Bold and bright is what this hairstyle stand out in any crowd. The layers cut all through the sides and back allow the waves added to the mid-lengths to bounce and sit perfectly to compliment any long face shape. This look is easy to achieve with a blow-wave and products for hold and shine.

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

Rose turned heads with her classic wavy hairstyle at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. This allowed her locks to sit perfectly on the shoulders showing off the blunt cut ends making it an easy style to maintain with regular trims every 4-6 weeks.

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

This hot fiery 'do is blow-waved smooth adding only a slight wave and curl on the ends to spice up this style. This look can be easily re-created at home with the right tools and products and is perfect for any special occasion.

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

This formal hairstyle is dressed in stunning waves through the mid-lengths to ends adding shape and style to this look making it a perfect 'do to compliment a long face. This is a fab hairdo for any special day or night occasion and needs product for hold and shine.

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

This gorgeous light blonde hairstyle is blow-waved beautifully adding waves and movement to the mid-lengths to ends. The shape of this formal hairdo is great to balance out a long face and will need product for hold and shine.

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

This gorgeous hairstyle was set in rollers to define the waves added to the layers and length to create this magnificent shape. This is perfect for any occasion and is best suited for those with long face shapes. This look can be easily re-created with the right tools and products.

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

This gorgeous hairdo is blow-waved from root to tip smoothing out the length and layers adding only a subtle movement to the ends for shape and style. This look is perfect for those with fine to medium hair wanting a formal hairstyle that is easy to re-create at home.

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

This is a funky look for this sexy young star. Scarlett's cool golden blonde tones add softness and style to this updated take on a sophisticated classic.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Selena Gomez Hairstyle

Selena Gomez made her way into H & M's exclusive preview of the Comme des Garcons Collection wearing a brilliant 'do that just tickled her shoulders. Waves were added from her mid-lengths to her ends to show off long layers and achieve a weightless finish. This style can be easily re-created with hot rollers or a curling iron.

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