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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Kate Hudson
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
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
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
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
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
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 -
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Shirley Manson
This is a great hairstyle for those looking for a style to turn heads. Medium to long layers are cut around the back and sides which helps give this look body and fullness.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Formal Medium Curly
This Formal Curly look has been molded away from the face and to one side through the top. Soft curls creates width that suits longer face shapes best.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Kirsten Storms
This is a magnificent look for Kirsten who's medium length locks sat perfectly thanks to the short to medium layers cut through the back and sides. This gave her over-all look plenty of body and bounce.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Kate Linder
Kate look gorgeous with her locks styled in large loose waves to compliment her face. The layers cut around the sides and back created plenty of movement and body which makes this hairstyle perfect for those with long face shapes.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
