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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Salon Hairstyle

This gorgeous 'do is graduated through the back to create height through to the crown area. The sides and back length is curled with a curling iron while the front is slicked down to show how versatile medium length hairstyles can be.

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

Elegance and charm was the main aim for this dainty 'do. The long layers cut around the edges allows bounce and movement for a soft and sexy finish. This fantastic hairstyle will be perfect for any special occasion and will be best suited for those with fine to medium.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Anne Hathaway Hairstyle

This sweet and simple do has a touch of elegance with its definite side part and smooth layers worn to frame the face and will be perfect to bring out the best features in a long or square face shape. This will need regular trims to avoid split ends.

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

This medium length hairstyle sits perfectly on the shoulders to show off the layers cut through the edges to create texture and shape which allows the flicks to sit out for shape and style. This hairdo will be great for any special occasion and shows how versatile a medium length do can be.

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

Graduated layers cut through the back and sides creates maximum height and bounce for this full bodied finish. This will be perfect for those looking for a big and bold hairstyle to turn heads.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Maria Elena Salinas Hairstyle

Medium to long layers cut through the sides and back of this stunning hairdo allows bounce and body which is perfect for those looking for a gorgeous 'do to balance out a long face shape. The creative color work adds spice to the 'do and completes it beautifully.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Adrianne Palicki Hairstyle

This elegant hairdo sits perfectly on the shoulders to enhance the gorgeous waves which is made possible thanks to the long layers cut into the edge through the sides and back. This look will be perfect for any special occasion.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Paula Deen Hairstyle

This full bodied hairstyle has plenty of width and height thanks to the uniform layers cut all through the back, sides and top for a well balanced finish. The roots will need to be teased for height and control. This gorgeous 'do is perfect for any special occasion adn will need ample time to re-create.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Carrie Preston Hairstyle

This medium length hairstyle has tousled layers through the back thanks to the medium to long layers cut through to create movement and shape. The vibrant color was enough to turn any head, and completed the look superbly.

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

This medium length mane sits perfectly on the shoulders to allow the soft voluminous waves to create body and width to this look which makes it perfect for those with long face shapes.

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