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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Elizabeth Banks Hairstyle

Elizabeth looked fantastic with this classic look. Her golden locks were styled into large loose waves which sat on her shoulders perfectly.

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

This is a fabulous hairstyle perfect for any special occasion. The mid-lengths to ends have been styled into defined waves to create body and movement. This hairstyle is great for those with long face shapes and will need regular trims to maintain.

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

This is a bob cut that has had waves incorporated throughout for a dressed up formal look. The side-swept bangs and teased up height on top make this a great style for short and rounder face shapes.

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

This slightly layered shoulder length look with soft waves is the type of hairstyle that you can wear almost anywhere- therefore it's very versatile. The side-swept bangs add some vertical dimensions and, along with the waves falling onto the jawbone, make this a perfect look for squarer face shapes.

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

This wavy hairstyle was a real winner for Kim Basinger. Her medium length was left to sit on her shoulders to show off the medium to long layers that were cut through her hair for body and bounce. This hairstyle is great for those with fine hair who are looking to add volume and fullness to their locks and will be easy to re-create with a curling iron or rollers.

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

Full-bodied was the main aim of Joy's hairstyle. Uniform layers were cut all over to balance-out its body and fullness, allowing her ends to be flicked-out with ease and the top to be teased for height and lift. Products with strong hold will help keep this style in place.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Mena Suvari Hairstyle

Mena wowed the crowd with this cute hairstyle. Jagged-cut layers around the sides and back gave this look an edge and allowed the flicks to sit perfectly. Soft bangs were also cut to complement her overall style, finishing it off beautifully.

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

Amy Adams arrived at the "Sunshine Cleaning" Los Angeles premiere with a classic hairstyle to wow the crowd. Long layers were cut through her sides and back to encourage the large loose waves that were defined perfectly to give her style plenty of bounce and body. This look 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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Melissa Leo Hairstyle

This was an easy-to-manage hairstyle for Melissa Leo at the 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards. Uniform layers are cut from the back to the front to maintain balance all over. The top was also layered to create body and volume. This look is great for those with longer face shapes and needs only a little product to re-create.

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