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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Joy Behar

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

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

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

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
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Katy Perry

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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January Jones

January Jones showed off her honey-colored locks at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Loose waves were added to the ends of her style, and long layers cut around the back and sides created movement and softness.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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AnnaLynne McCord

Soft layers around the edges of AnnaLynne McCord's hairstyle at the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards added plenty of movement and sex appeal to her style. Her bangs were kept long enough to be dressed in waves and swept to the side to expose her pretty face. This hairstyle is perfect for any special occasion.

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

Jennie Garth turned heads at the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards with her magnificent hairstyle. Her gorgeous shoulder length 'do was dressed in large waves to show off subtle layers cut through the edges and maintain softness all over. Sexy side-swept bangs were added to complement her look and complete her 'do perfectly.

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

This was a stunning look for Camilla Belle at the 12th Annual Hollywood Film Festival Awards Gala. Her shoulder length bob was complemented by long layers cut through the sides and back for body and volume. The front layers started from her mid-face and were swept across her forehead for a sexy finish.

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

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