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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Formal Medium Curly
Defined voluminous curls gives this look plenty of body and bounce for a full bodied look. The bangs are smoothed out to show how versatile this layered 'do can be and for a brilliant finish.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Sophia Loren
This full bodied look has been textured to take out weight for a feathered finish. The roots are teased to achieve height and lift while the side layers are pieced out for definition and shape.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Formal Medium Curly
The curls in this hairstyle adds height and body all over which makes it perfect for those looking for a style with plenty of volume. The roots have been teased for control and this hairstyle is easy to re-create with a medium curling iron.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Formal Medium Straight
This sleek and smooth hairstyle sits perfectly to compliment any long face shape. The edges are jagged cut all over to maintain a wispy edge with blunt cut bangs to frame the face adds contrast to the over all look.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Formal Medium Straight
This sassy 'do is layered down to the neck with textured layers through the sides and top to form this flawless shape and style. The is hairstyle is best suited for those with naturally straight hair.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Marion Cotillard
The long layers cut through the edges of this curly hairstyle allows it bounce to create body and volume through the mid-lengths to ends. This fab 'do is great for those with long face shapes.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Formal Medium Straight
This classic hairstyle has been brought into the 21st century with its graduated layers through the back up to the crown creating plenty of height and body. The side layers are wispy cut to angle down to the jaw-line for a sexy finish.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Formal Medium Straight
This fancy 'do is graduated up the back with jagged cut layers blending into the long side swept bangs to create this stunning shape. The crown is teased at the roots to add height and lift which makes it best suited for those with round face shapes.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Kat Kramer
This medium length hairstyle has maximum body and volume thanks to the short to medium layers cut all through the back and sides. Teasing at the roots also adds height for a brilliant finish.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Formal Medium Straight
Smooth and simple is the main idea for this medium hairstyle. Medium to long layers are cut around the back and sides to add body and contour the head shape. Long side swept bangs were added to frame the face and completed this look perfectly.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
