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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Formal Medium Straight

Fancy layering through the sides and back of this hairdo gives it fabulous shape which is best suited for those with round face shapes. This look can be easily re-created with the perfect blow-wave.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Formal Medium Straight

This slick and smooth 'do will look great on long face shapes thanks to the textured layers that sit perfectly to compliment the jaw-line. This will be easy to achieve on fine to medium hair types.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Formal Medium Straight

This sassy smooth hairdo has short to medium layers through the back which contour the head blending up to the top and side layers which creates a magnificent shape which is perfect for those with round face shapes.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Formal Medium Straight

This hairstyle is all about slick and smooth lines. The length is blunt cut to maintain a solid edge combined with the solid cut bangs for a brilliant finish.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Formal Medium Straight

Slick and smooth is the main focus of this hairstyle. Shaped layers are cut from the length up to the crown to add height while the top layers are cut to blend in with the jagged cut bangs.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Formal Medium Straight

The length of this 'do is blunt cut at the nape for strong solid finish to the edge, while jagged cut layers are cut up to the crown to create height. This hairstyle is easy to maintain with regular trims.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Formal Medium Straight

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

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

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

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