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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Alina Cho
Alina looked great at "An Enduring Vision", the sixth annual benefit for the Elton John AIDS foundation thanks to this great hairstyle. To achieve her funky hairdo, plenty of layers were cut all over to create volume and height, and short layers were also cut through her top section and blended into her side and back layers.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Oblong, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer stopped by New Line Cinema's 40th Anniversary Gala looking stunning with her full and fancy hairstyle. Her hair was cut into layers starting with the short layers through her top, down to the medium to long layers through her back and sides to give her style volume and fullness.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Formal Medium Straight
This is a fresh style which will suit most occasions and will be easy to maintain with regular trims. The Back: short layers have been cut into the head and blended up to the medium layers through the crown. The Sides: sit on the chin line and have been blended up to the top layers and the short back layers.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Formal Medium Straight
This is a fun dramatic look with different length layers cut through to give this style a funky look. The Back: has been cut in short layers up to medium layers at the crown area. The Sides: the layers have been cut longer and have been left to sit at the same length as the back but have still been cut so that they blend into the whole style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Formal Medium Straight
This is a funky asymmetric bob with plenty of attitude and color for contrast. The Back: has been blunt cut at the nape and subtle layers added for body and shape. The Sides: the right side has been cut higher than the left for a sexy finish.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Formal Medium Straight
Turn heads with this smooth and sexy style. The Back: the ends have been textured to maintain a soft edge for this style. The Sides: soft layers have been sliced in from the mid-lengths to blend in with the edges and medium layers through the top.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Formal Medium Straight
This is a classic bob style which is easy to maintain and will suit any occasion. The Back: has been blunt cut and sits on the shoulders with no layers. The Sides: also feature no layers. This haircut will be easy to maintain with regular visits to your hairdresser.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Anne Heche
Anne showed off her locks at the ABC All Star Party with the help of this great style. Her sexy look was layered throughout to allow bounce and fullness to her mid-lengths and ends. Bangs, such as Anne's, can be worn to the side to soften the forehead and may be swept to either side. This style will suit longer face shapes because of the volume around the sides.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Christina Applegate
Christina turned heads at the ABC All Star party with this glamorous hairstyle. Layers were cut throughout her medium length hair to add texture and bounce. The waves of this style create fullness, which is great for those with fine hair as it gives the illusion of thicker hair. The middle part is also fantastic for those with smaller faces as it makes a tiny face look bigger.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Formal Medium Wavy
This is a stunning style and is great for a night out on the town or just staying in. To achieve this 'do, angled graduated layers were cut from the top to the ends to help give this style an even wave all over. Bangs were also jagged cut and swept over to one side to soften the look around the face. The Sides: have been blunt cut to the neck and layered up to give the top plenty of volume. The Back: has been kept the same as the sides for an even, wavy look all over.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
