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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Anna Nicole Smith Hairstyle

Anna Nicole looked great on the Runway during the 2004 Heatherette Fall Collection Show. Her hair was cut into a short bob length and graduated layers were added throughout the whole hairstyle to help create lots of body and volume. This is quite a different hairstyle which requires a stylist to complete the look of the swirly curls with so much volume.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Anna Wood Hairstyle

This medium length do is dressed in waves through the back and sides adding plenty of body and width making a great style to balance out a long face. This look is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products and needs a little product for hold and shine.

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

This dazzling 'do is layered around the edges to enhance the waves added to the mid-lengths to ends which soften the over-all shape and style. This delightful look is best suited for those with round face shapes and will be perfect for any occasion.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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AnnaLynne McCord Hairstyle

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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Anne Heche Hairstyle

This fabulous medium length hairdo is styled into waves through the mid-lengths to ends adding plenty of movement and bounce best suited for those looking for a formal hairdo to compliment a long face shape. This hairstyle is perfect for any special occasion and can be easily re-created at home with the right tools and products.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, 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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Annette Bening Hairstyle

Annette used her natural curls to get this fresh, sexy style at the "Running with Scissors" world premiere and looked great. Slight layers were cut around the very ends of her shoulder length bob cut to help add texture throughout her style. Her hair was also scrunched up to enhance her curl and to add lots of height through the top, especially in the bangs area. Around her face, Annette's hair has been gently pulled back to sit slightly over her ears and off her face. This is the perfect style for those wanting more body and texture, and for anyone with a slight wave in their hair.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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April L. Hernandez Hairstyle

Full and fancy is what this fab 'do is about. This medium length hairstyle is blow-waved then set in rollers to achieve maximum body to form this fantastic shape. This hairdo is perfect for any special occasion and is easy to re-create with the right tools and products.

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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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