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 hairstyle has plenty of shape through the sides and back thanks to the jagged cut layers which taper into the neck and and add height to the crown. The front layers are point cut to sit below the jaw-line for a stunning finish.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Christina Aguilera Hairstyle

Slick and smooth is what makes this hairstyle stand out. The length is cut to the jaw-line with tapering layers for shape. This brilliant 'do is easy to maintain with regular trims and is best suited for those withe fine to medium hair types.

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

This gorgeous hairstyle sits beautifully on the shoulders with medium to long layers cut through the sides and back to compliment any long face shape.

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

This flamboyant look has plenty of curl to stun any onlookers. The length of this hairstyle sits on the shoulder with long layers cut through the edges to lighten the ends for a superb finish.

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

This glamorous hairstyle is definitely one to turn heads. The large defined waves sit beautifully on the shoulders thanks to the long layers cut through the edges to enlighten the ends. This 'do will be perfect for any special occasion.

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

This hairstyle is all about class and glamor. Medium to long layers have been cut around the edges to create a soft sexy shape, while top had long bangs swept to the side for an elegant finish.

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

This is a smooth hairstyle with jagged cut layers through the ends to create a textured finish to the edges.

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

Layers created plenty of volume and body to this hairstyle. With medium to long layers cut around the back and sides, the curls were perfectly defined which gave it a sassy finish.

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

Paula's hairstyle sat beautifully on her shoulders showing off her medium layers cut around the back and sides which created body and fullness.

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

Medium to long layers allows this hairstyle to bounce up to achieve body and fullness to this look. The top has been teased and pinned back for height and shape.

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