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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Sophia Loren

This full bodied look has been textured to take out weight for a feathered finish. The roots are teased to achieve height and lift while the side layers are pieced out for definition and shape.

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

This was a short and sweet look for Sophia Myles at the Paley Center Events for Media 2008 featuring "Moonlight" Event. Her chin length bob was flicked out on one side while the other side lay flat to achieve an asymmetric shape. To complete her amazing look, highlights were added as a stunning feature.

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

A combination of layers is cut all through the sides and back to enhance the body and bounce of the gorgeous waves added for volume and shape. This look is perfect for those looking for a hairstyle to turn heads at any occasion. Product is needed for hold and shine.

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

This bouncy 'do is thanks to the layers cut around the back and sides which encourage the curls and waves. This is great for those with fine hair looking for full bodied hairstyle to compliment a long face shape. This look is easy to re-create with a curling iron.

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

The shaping layers cut around the sides and back encourage the movement and bounce of the waves added to the mid-lengths to ends of this gorgeous 'do. This is easy to achieve with a blow-wave or hot rollers. This hairstyle is great for any occasion and will need product for shine and hold.

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

This beautiful chestnut brown bob has been set rollers and styled into a classic shape to wow the crowds and impress onlookers. This is easy to re-create on fine to medium hair types and is great for any special occasion. Regular trims will make this style easy to maintain and prevent split ends.

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

A combination of medium to long layers cut all around the back and sides of this look create a well balanced shape of even curls. This is best suited for those with naturally tight curly hair and will need regular trims to maintain the shape and to avoid split ends.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Formal Medium Curly

Full and bouncy is the main am for this medium length hairstyle. The ends are blunt cut for easy maintenance with subtle layers cut around the back and sides to help enhance the movement. This dainty 'do is is great for any occasion and needs a little product for hold and shine.

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

The body and volume in this hairstyle is perfectly balanced thanks to the combination of short to long layers cut all through the back and sides. This is great for those with long or square face shapes looking for a hairstyle with plenty of shape and movement.

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

This is a cool and funky look for Susan. Her length has been kept below shoulder level and layers have been cut to form a full and round look. Short, soft side swept bangs have also been added to blend in with the style.

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