Formal Medium Hairstyles

A formal medium hairstyle can be described as tailored, structured, elegant and grand looking. It's the kind of hairstyle you'd wear to a formal occasion such as a wedding, prom, the Academy Awards, or any important function that requires dressing up. These hairstyles vary from soft layered looks to one length cuts; from smooth flicks to pulled back half up styles. Shapes can vary depending on the hair cut and styling technique of the day.

Depending on the texture and desired result, a whole range of styling products and aids are used; for example, hair rollers, curling tongs, ceramic irons, pins, and clips. Styling time varies from 30 to 90 minutes.

Formal medium hairstyles are great because they're not too long, meaning they won't get in the way and spoil gowns with higher necks or collars. Medium hairstyles are also just long enough to pop up in a bun or a twist, without your hairstylist trying to work out what to do with any excess hair (as is the case with long hairstyles).

Hairstyle Textures

Below are the available hairstyle textures for Formal Medium Hairstyles. Click on the buttons below to see the specific hairdos for each texture.

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Anna Gunn

This ash blonde bob is dressed in waves adding plenty of movement and bounce making this 'do great to balance out a long face. This style is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products and needs regular trims to maintain shape.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon

This natural black mane is cut to the shoulders and curls added to the sides and back for volume and width making it the perfect style to balance out a long face. This hairstyle will need product for hold and shine as well as regular trims to prevent split ends.

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

This medium length 'do is blow-waved smooth from root to tip, adding a slight flick to the ends for shape and style. Highlights are added all through this style for contrast and completes the over-all look magnificently.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Formal Medium Straight

This cool 'do is blow-waved smooth from root to tip to achieve a slick and sexy hairstyle best suited for those wanting a style that is easy to maintain with regular trims and a little product for hold and shine. The bangs are blunt cut to frame the top of the face and completes the over-all hairdo brilliantly.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Peta Murgatroyd

These medium length locks are dressed in stunning waves through the sides and back to achieve body and bounce making it a great style to compliment a long face at any special occasion. Product is needed for hold and shine as well as regular trims to prevent split ends.

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

This natural brown mane has layers cut into the back and sides to enhance the curls. This voluptuous style is best suited for those with naturally curly hair. Regular trims is needed every 4-6 weeks to prevent split ends maintaining a healthy look and feel.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Formal Medium Straight

This medium length 'do is blunt cut at the length to maintain a solid edge for easy maintenance. This is great for those with fine to medium locks and perfect for any occasion. Regular trims is needed to prevent split ends as well as a little product for hold and shine.

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

Groovy waves are added to the mid-lengths to ends of this medium length hairdo to achieve a formal hairstyle with plenty of shape and movement. This fab 'do is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and needs product for hold and shine.

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

The length of this medium length hairdo is blunt cut with only subtle layers cut into the front to add shape under the jaw-line for a fab finish. This is a great hairdo for those with fine to medium hair and needs regular trims every4-6 weeks to maintain style.

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

This copper chestnut mane is blow-waved smooth from root to tip to achieve a simple yet sexy shape best suited to frame a round face. This formal hairdo is great for any occasion and needs regular trims to maintain a healthy look and feel.

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