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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Uma Thurman Hairstyle

Large waves added to the mid-lengths to ends of this fab 'do adds plenty of movement and width which makes it best suited for those with long face shapes. This medium length hairstyle will be perfect for any occasion and will hold well with the right products.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Hayley Hasselhoff Hairstyle

Uniform layers cut all around this hairstyle gives it a well balanced look perfect for those with long face shapes looking for a gorgeous hairstyle to wow the crowd. This fab 'do is easy to maintain with regular trims and 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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Dita Von Teese Hairstyle

This classic hairstyle is enough to be the center of attention and the lime of any light. The smooth waves and volume creates the shape which will hold well with right products. This amazing look will need time to re-create and will be suitable for any special occasion.

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

This magnificent hairstyle sits perfectly to compliment any long face shape. The large waves through the mid-lengths to ends adds volume and bounce to the sides, while the top is smoothed down to frame the face for a gorgeous finish.

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

Sweet and simple is what makes this hairstyle great. The length is cut into a classic bob shape with layers cut into the mid-lengths to ends to add body and fullness. This medium length hairstyle is perfect for any occasion and needs to be trimmed every 4-6 weeks.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Carrie Underwood Hairstyle

Jagged cut layers gives this versatile look a defined edge which makes it easy to style out for a beautiful finish. This magnificent look 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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Catherine Zeta Jones Hairstyle

A combination of medium to long layers cut through the mid-lengths to ends allows bounce and movement for full-bodied look and feel. A little wax is needed to define the curl and for perfect placement. This is great for those with naturally wavy or curly hair looking for a easy yet stunning hairstyle.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Monique Coleman Hairstyle

This fab 'do has plenty of jagged cut layers cut through the edges to enhance the waves which adds bounce and body. Long side swept bangs are added to frame the face diagonally and completes the over-all look stylishly.

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

A combination of short to long layers cut all through this bouncy 'do creates body and volume which makes it perfect for those with long face shapes. Highlights are added to the top of this look for spark and pizazz and completes this style magnificently.

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

This classic 'do gets a dose of stunning sophistication thanks to the jagged cut layers through the front which adds texture and gives it an edgy finish. Bangs frame the face perfectly and completes this hairstyle magnificently.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes