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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Barbara Mori Hairstyle
This is a funky soft style for Barbara from the 5th Annual People En Espanol 50 Most Beautiful Gala. The length has been left below shoulder level and the top and sides have been angle layered short to create this full, round, curly shape. This style will work best on medium to thick hair types and naturally curly hair.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Jennifer Love Hewitt Hairstyle
Jennifer premiers a new style at the US Weekly Hot Hollywood Awards and looks great! The hair has been cut to the shoulders and then styled with soft side swept bangs to add shape and definition around the face. This soft bob is easy to maintain with regular trims.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Sharon Osbourne Hairstyle
This funky redhead looks great attending a press-conference hosted by MTV for the 2005 MTV Australian Video Music Awards. Her hair has been razor cut on the top, sides and bangs to add body and create a fresh, flicked style. A hairstyle like this will work best on medium to thick hair types.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Kelly Clarkson Hairstyle
Kelly looks spectacular at Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy party with this creative concave style bob. This hairstyle is perfect for medium to fine hair types and naturally straight hair.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Wendy Schaal Hairstyle
This simple style from the Fox Summer All-Star party looks great on Wendy. Short razored and thinned layers have been cut around the top and sides to create a full and wavy style. This is an easy hairstyle to maintain with regular trims.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Marg Helgenberger Hairstyle
Marg goes for a funky style at the 60th Golden Globe Awards with this curly look. Short face framing layers have been cut around the top and sides to add body and shape around the face. This style will work best on medium to thick hair types.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Scarlett Johansson Hairstyle
This is a sexy and curly design for Scarlett from the "Match Point" premiere. Soft shaped curls have been added throughout the mid-lengths and ends to create body and movement. This style is perfect for a night out on the town.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Anne Sweeney Hairstyle
Anne shines at the 16th Annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards with this simple bob style. The length has been cut up to shoulder level and soft face framing layers have been added to create shape and definition around the face. This is an easy style to maintain with regular trims.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Jaime Pressly Hairstyle
This is a lovely soft style that looks stunning on Jaime at the 2005 Spike TV Video Game Awards. The length has been left below shoulder level and the top and sides have been jagged cut and blended up to the bangs to create a full and messy look.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Jenny McCarthy Hairstyle
This is a funky style from the 33rd Annual American Music Awards for this buxom blonde. Jagged cut layers have been added throughout the style to create height and definition. This style will work best on medium to thick hair types.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
