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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Shannon Miller Hairstyle

With this seductive style, Shannon has it all! Her length has been left at shoulder level and soft angled layers have been cut throughout her top and sides to create a full, round shape. Shannon's piecey bangs have been cut off to one side for a textured finish.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Geena Davis Hairstyle

Short shaped curls look fabulous on Geena. Her length has been jagged cut up to chin level to add bounce and shape to her ends. Short soft layers have also been cut to form a round, full shape around Geena's face. This is an easy style to maintain with regular trims.

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

This is a lovely curly shape for Mariska. Her length has been left at shoulder level and her top and sides have been jagged cut to form a full and round style. This style is perfect for medium to fine hair types.

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

This sassy medium length 'do is a perfect look for Ms. Lopez. Her length has been concave cut to shoulder level and long soft layers have been added to create shape and definition. This is an easy style to maintain with regular trims.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Heather Locklear Hairstyle

Always as stunning as the last, Heather's hairstyles are kept in perfect condition. Her length has been left below shoulder level and her top and side sections have been angle layered to create height and movement.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Jessica Alba Hairstyle

This solid cut style looks wonderful on this "Into The Blue" star. Jessica's length has been left at shoulder level and short jagged layers have been cut to create body and shape around her face.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Charlize Theron Hairstyle

Charlize looks simply stunning with this style. Her length has been cut up to her shoulder blades and long layers have been cut through her top and sides sections, finishing up at her bangs. This is an easy style to maintain with regular trims.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Kelly Carlson Hairstyle

This is a fun and classic look brought back to life. Kelly looks simply elegant. Her length has been left below shoulder level and her top section has been layer cut to create body and to enhance her wave.

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

This is a creative and modern look for Paula. Her length has been left at chin level and soft angled layers have been cut through her top and sides to create a full and wavy design.

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

Melanie looks stunning with this sassy cut. Her top and sides have had razored and textured layers cut throughout to create body and the funky flicks. This style is perfect for medium to thick hair types.

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