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 gorgeous style has layers cut through the back and sides to create body and bounce. Also, the smooth sexy bangs add contrast and softness to this sensational look.

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

Arden Myrin looked gorgeous on the red-carpet at a function honoring the top 24 Idol contestants. Her sexy hairstyle had plenty of character thanks to layers cut all over to create bounce, which is something she had lots of, and volume through the mid-lengths and ends. This style was simply perfect as it was the best match for her face and personality.

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

Kellie's hairstyle had cameras flashing at the 2007 American Music Awards. Cut to sit above her shoulders, it was worn more to one side to create a stunning asymmetric look. This style will be an easy one to re-create and will hold well, day or night, with the right hair styling products.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Faith Hill Hairstyle

Faith's fancy style features fun layers to create body and volume. This hairstyle is perfect for those with fine to medium hair who are after a look with extra bounce.

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

Gwen's full bodied hairstyle was a great look for her at the "Keeping a Child Alive" Black Ball. The lovely layers and maximum height throughout the top of her hairstyle ensured that her whole style sat beautifully to frame her face. This hairdo is a great option for those after a look to try at a big celebration.

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

This sexy style is full of layers for shape, and features bangs for a sassy look. The Back: layers were added from the crown and blended down to the length to create height and movement. The Sides: were layered down the side of the face to soften this sexy style.

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

Audrina had cameras flashing as she arrived at Us Weekly's Hot Hollywood Party with her classic hairstyle. Her back section was rolled up in barrel curls and pinned up at her nape while her sexy side part was left to hang low to create a sassy frame for her pretty face.This long lasting style is great for all occasions and all weather conditions.

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

Alina looked great at "An Enduring Vision", the sixth annual benefit for the Elton John AIDS foundation thanks to this great hairstyle. To achieve her funky hairdo, plenty of layers were cut all over to create volume and height, and short layers were also cut through her top section and blended into her side and back layers.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Oblong, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Anne Heche Hairstyle

Anne showed off her locks at the ABC All Star Party with the help of this great style. Her sexy look was layered throughout to allow bounce and fullness to her mid-lengths and ends. Bangs, such as Anne's, can be worn to the side to soften the forehead and may be swept to either side. This style will suit longer face shapes because of the volume around the sides.

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

Christina turned heads at the ABC All Star party with this glamorous hairstyle. Layers were cut throughout her medium length hair to add texture and bounce. The waves of this style create fullness, which is great for those with fine hair as it gives the illusion of thicker hair. The middle part is also fantastic for those with smaller faces as it makes a tiny face look bigger.

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