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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Claire Danes Hairstyle
This dainty 'do is blow-dried to let the ends flick out and sit perfectly to frame the shoulders and compliment the face. This is a soft and sexy hairstyle great for any occasion and best suited for those with long face shapes. Regular trims is needed to keep this style is shape and avoid split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Christina Ricci Hairstyle
This cute bob cut has waves added to the mid-lengths to ends to add shape and style to a classic 'do. The bangs are worn over to one side frame the face diagonally for a dainty finish. This magnificent style will be great for any special occasion and is best suited for those with fine to medium hair types.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Stana Katic Hairstyle
This bouncy 'do is thanks to the layers cut around the back and sides which encourage the curls and waves. This is great for those with fine hair looking for full bodied hairstyle to compliment a long face shape. This look is easy to re-create with a curling iron.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Chris Scanlon Hairstyle
This smooth bob is cut to sit under the jaw-line for easy maintenance and low-fuss styling. The length is blunt cut with subtle layers through the front to add shape to the neck area. The bangs are jagged cut to frame the face and complete the over-all look perfectly.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Holly Madison Hairstyle
This medium length hairstyle sits beautifully on the shoulders showing off the perfectly defined waves added to ends to create a soft and dainty shape. This hairdo will be great for any special occasion and is best suited for those with long face shapes.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Sofia Vassilieva Hairstyle
Defined waves added to the mid-lengths to ends of this dainty 'do gives the over-all hairstyle a touch of elegance and sex appeal. The long layers cut around the edges allows the waves to bounce and sit perfectly. This hairstyle will be great for any special occasion.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
This smooth and shiny hairstyle sits perfectly on the shoulders showing off the length which is blunt cut to maintain a solid edge. This makes it easy to maintain and low-fuss to style. Soft bangs are added to the front to soften the face and completes the over-all look amazingly.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
The length of this sleek hairdo sits perfectly on the shoulders with jagged cut layers through the sides to add texture and shape to the front. This elegant do is finished off with jagged cut bangs to frame the face and show off the brilliant color work used to show the different red and copper tones.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
This beautiful bouncy 'do sits just over the shoulder to show off the long layers cut around the sides and back to enhance the curl for a full and fancy look and feel. The bangs are smoothed down and swept over to one side to complete the over-all look magnificently.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Autumn Reeser Hairstyle
This dainty 'do sits beautifully on the shoulders showing off the long layers cut through the back and sides which adds movement and bounce to the over-all look. This superb hairstyle will be great for any occasion and is best suited for those with fine to medium hair types.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes




